CBI Fabrication - 5th Gen Skid Plates

[57buick]

Also I had installed the Baxter Performance oil filter adapter a couple weeks ago so I could use a regular spin on oil filter.
I had to modify the factory skid to clear the filter I used because of the piece sticking up on factory skid I had to hammer that a bit and cut some out.

With the CBI skids it cleared great with 2 inches to spare so that was another plus and seems easy enough to replace filter without removing the skids now.

 

[57buick]

I had also temporarily mounted my rock camera on the factory skid before so after installing the CBI skids I finally got around to installing the rock camera up in a hole in bottom of bumper which protects the camera better anyway.

the pic of the work blanket under front of vehicle then seeing the front view on the screen gives you an idea how super wide of view this camera is lol

And you can see I painted the front skid with the matching toyota touch up paint, I know its gonna get scratched up but figured better blending in a bit than standing out

 

[57buick]

One thing I don't understand with how these skids are made is what the purpose of this square area that sticks down from the skid. It is nowhere near sitting under the transfer case. There doesnt seem to be anything around that area once mounted so I don't get why its there?

Hopefully someone at CBI can elaborate on that?

 

[MAST4R]

I thought that would be for the exhaust crossmember?

 

[57buick]

Here is a better view of that area installed, I dont see anything anywhere near it? But now that you say that maybe that was where the stock Y-pipe ran? I don't remember now lol

 

[57buick]

here is a better view of the clearance for my oil filter now with the CBI skids. I could maybe even get a longer filter for more filtration since I have lots of clearance.

 

[TrijiCog]

CBI Skids Plates vary in lead time depending on build.

They will confirm at 5-6 weeks for powder coat, but usually these
ship out in about 2-3 weeks.

CBI does offer Aluminum Skid Plates. Part #T4R5-SKID-FRT-PRO

Our website is being update to included Steel and Aluminum options

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I'm not seeing the option "Part #T4R5-SKID-FRT-PRO" on your website.

 

[STX4Runner]

Here is a better view of that area installed, I dont see anything anywhere near it? But now that you say that maybe that was where the stock Y-pipe ran? I don't remember now lol

Just saw this old post. That's to accommodate the stock exhaust crossover.

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

ok Aluminum skids just arrived 10 minutes ago. got them unbolted from pallette and used a digital bathroom scale to weigh each piece.

Front Skid= 26.8 pounds
rear skid= 24.4 pounds
rear crossmember and all hardware still wrapped on it= 10.8 pounds
total weight= 62 pounds

CBI Aluminum Skids are Popular Choice!

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[TotalAutomotiveLV]

CBI Skids Plates continue to be a popular choice.

Our Fulfillment Team is working hard to update options, Steel and Aluminum,
and the coating choices; Bare, Power Coat and TRD Grey.

We will be splitting up the skid plates available; Front, Rear, Gas, and LCA.

Current Lead Time on Skids Plates - 4-6 weeks

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[JFH20]

I was curious about the weight of the CBI skid plates since their website isn't consistent so I emailed them and this is what I was told:

The front skid plate steel weighs = 55 LBS
The rear skid plate steel weighs = 85 LBS
So 140 LBS for the full set

The front skid in aluminum = 35 LBS
The rear skid plate in aluminum = 55 LBS
So 90 LBS for the full set

 

[teotwaki]

I was curious about the weight of the CBI skid plates since their website isn't consistent so I emailed them and this is what I was told:

The front skid plate steel weighs = 55 LBS
The rear skid plate steel weighs = 85 LBS
So 140 LBS for the full set

The front skid in aluminum = 35 LBS
The rear skid plate in aluminum = 55 LBS
So 90 LBS for the full set

Excellent information! Thanks for posting it here.

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

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CBI Has Shared a Quick Update...

Current Production Lead Time is 4-6 Weeks.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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[leprechaun311]

Mine finally shipped after 12 weeks. Love the product. Not the wait times


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[Sundy]

Mine finally shipped after 12 weeks. Love the product. Not the wait times


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My buddy ran into this with the sliders for his Tacoma - we bought similar times - he ordered a week before me and I went with another Denver company. I had my sliders within a week, it took 7 weeks for him to be able to pick up.

It's great they are busy, and hopefully that means they can grow (add shop space/manpower) to produce more, cut wait times, and keep growing

 

[Toyota72]

Mine finally shipped after 12 weeks. Love the product. Not the wait times


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I have a question about this install. So you have to remove the two front factory lower radiator support braces for the CBI front skid. Is that correct?

Does the skid double as support for the radiator?

Thanks!