skid plate options

ddnww

ddnww

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I have a 07 sr4 4x4... I recently caused some minimal damage to my gas tank during some off roading . so it looks like some skids are pushing there way to the top of my "I want " list..
after some research thru the armor thread and others, im seeing that skid plates are not at all cheap in price, but ive also learned that some fj skids may be an option and they may be stronger and more durable.
questions:
who makes the cheapest yet still strong and durable skids?

what year fj skids are compatible with my runner and which skids?

would it be cheaper to have a local shop fabricate some rather than paying the high price plus high shipping cost of namebrand skids?

how bout reinforcing the existing skids?

I was thinking bout maybe using the fj skids or reinforcing the existing skids and then just getting an aftermarket front skid since that's the only you will really see...

what do you guys think. thanks
 
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Almost all skid plates are 3/16" steel and do the same job. Most people will say Budbuilt is the best and they do make a great product but others do the job just fine. I'm pleased with my 4+ front and trans skids. When I get a gas tank skid I will probably go with BB and their diff skid as well. Here's the new name in skids and a member/vendor on here, rci metalworks.
 
Casper421 said:
Almost all skid plates are 3/16" steel and do the same job. Most people will say Budbuilt is the best and they do make a great product but others do the job just fine. I'm pleased with my 4+ front and trans skids. When I get a gas tank skid I will probably go with BB and their diff skid as well. Here's the new name in skids and a member/vendor on here, rci metalworks.
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well Ive read that the bamf aren't much thicker than stock, so putting out that money for not much better isn't in my game plan.. I have other questions in my og post that are geared more toward fabrication costs etc and fj cruiser skid compatibility.
 
ddnww said:
only info in there is what aftermarket products ther are.
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Unfortunately most FJ plates need slight modification. Not to mention the stock FJ plates aren't much better in any than the 4Runner ones.

The link they provided has an aftermarket skid plate column. You will be best served by an upgraded aftermarket option.
 
ddnww said:
idk if they are or aren't, but in the armor thread a member posted first hand experience with them that stated otherwise..
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What did the member post? Now I'm interested. I have seen them firsthand take some serious abuse,

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ebg18t said:
Unfortunately most FJ plates need slight modification. Not to mention the stock FJ plates aren't much better in any than the 4Runner ones.

The link they provided has an aftermarket skid plate column. You will be best served by an upgraded aftermarket option.
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ive already read the armor thread, that's where I got the info that the fj skids are much better, I am ok with slight modification.

Casper421 said:
What did the member post? Now I'm interested. I have seen them firsthand take some serious abuse,

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its in the armor thread last couple pages.

kkz said:
I've read some funny stuff on this site, but I think this one goes to the top.
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don't quote me on that, I just quoted what I read in the armor thread.
 
Casper421 said:
Yup, already read that and still no mention of BAMF lca skids. Do you know what lca skids are?

Edit: haha, are you confusing ARB with BAMF?
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There's clearly some sort of confusion going on. I just put a set of BAMF skids on my LCA's and they're beefy as hell...
 
This is ONLY opinion and mine and my hubbys alone:

who makes the cheapest yet still strong and durable skids? RCI is probably the cheapest. Check out Htown's he hits hard and they have lasted great!

what year fj skids are compatible with my runner and which skids?2007-2009 are almost a perfect match for the 6cyclinder ( not the 8 )

would it be cheaper to have a local shop fabricate some rather than paying the high price plus high shipping cost of namebrand skids? Looked into fab work $500 bare min to quickly over $2k

how bout reinforcing the existing skids? how hard do you plan on hitting? If you were local we could show you some hard hitting videos.

I was thinking bout maybe using the fj skids or reinforcing the existing skids and then just getting an aftermarket front skid since that's the only you will really see...

what do you guys think. thanks

Personal opinion shrockworks is probably the best ( minus the 16 month back order and cost ). They have lasted where other vendors skids have failed on the same type of vehicle ( pics can be supplied but I don't want to start a fight ). I am personally going to install RCI after seeing Andrew and the hits / dragging he has done. They look great after the abuse and are signifigantly cheaper! I hope this helps some. If you have any questions PM me or reach out to my hubby Rsivley on the fj forums hes almost always on.

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Spend the money once and get an aftermarket skid. FJC stock skids get pretty busted up with trail use. RCI pricing is pretty reasonable. Just get it bare and spray it yourself. Since I've never used any other skids other than stock, I can't say they are THE best. They have definitely held up for me though.

Only thing I would do differently is order the skids without all the holes.
 
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