YellowSnow
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They ship ups ground...so expect about two weeks for delivery if they are in stock.
The LFD Off Road Thread
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They ship ups ground...so expect about two weeks for delivery if they are in stock.
rmbertoldi
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I just got my wide skid yesterday, thanks Scott for the fast shipping at LFD!
Will be plastidipping and installing this wknd, I'll be sure to post some pics!
Thanks again to the guys and awesome customer service at LFD!
rmbertoldi
New member
I think the stock is closer to 20lbs, it feels a bit lighter in my opinion because of the way that it hooks and swings up to bolt and doesn't require you to really hold the entire weight of the skid. I'm interested to see what the weight is of the wide skid plate I just got, I'll be posting install pics and numbers this wknd
YellowSnow
Banned
You’re plastidipping your skid plate?
jafrush
New member
Just depends on when you fell in the order queue. We got a large batch in last week from powder, but it isn't enough for all the orders. We're packing and shipping in chronological order, so you may see it soon, or it may be a few weeks still.
jafrush
New member
It could be, and there are two of them you're replacing, so that adds a bit more too. It's been about 3 years since I first removed my stock one for the TRD skid, so I may be misremembering it.
jafrush
New member
No, we're shipping them now, you should be able to check out with shipping on the site. They are currently make to order, so expect some lead time.
YellowSnow
Banned
I just weighed both, 20 lbs for the front and transmission skid.
rmbertoldi
New member
I am anticipating that I will be this wknd, I got a deal on a "blemished" wide skid that had an imperfection in the powder coat, and as I'm a bit partial to magnet grey and also figured that this plate will be taking the brunt of the stones, chips, off-roading, weather, etc it wouldn't hurt to give it an extra layer of buffer and seal.
FirefighterMTN
New member
rmbertoldi
New member
Sweeeeet
Finally got my wide skid on this wknd, aside from one bolt with the top spun off (thanks Toyota tech) being a particular PITA to get out..everything went smoothly and this thing looks awesome and TOUGH. Thanks again LFD!
Just a tip, when you bolt-up the rear/middle two bolts at the crossmember, make sure to use the spacers LFD provides to get clearance..I almost missed them in the bag because I used my own zinc-coated bolts for the install!
Finally got my wide skid on this wknd, aside from one bolt with the top spun off (thanks Toyota tech) being a particular PITA to get out..everything went smoothly and this thing looks awesome and TOUGH. Thanks again LFD!
Just a tip, when you bolt-up the rear/middle two bolts at the crossmember, make sure to use the spacers LFD provides to get clearance..I almost missed them in the bag because I used my own zinc-coated bolts for the install!
YellowSnow
Banned
So just a heads up, the LFD skid is “Non” KDSS only...I learned the hard way after waiting over a month from the blk Friday deal, spending 3 hours spray painting, another 30 minutes removing the old skids, another 30 minutes installing the old skids. Their website said nothing about kdss not being compatible, (until tonight) after I contacted them. They did however respond immediately and offer a full refund plus return shipping. So a shout out to their amazing customer service
teotwaki
Senior Member
So is the LFD skid really held on by only 4 bolts?
Also, if the truck were lifted by a bottle jack placed under the skid would the skid dent inwards? The bottle jack's point of contact is pretty small and I can't tell if the skid make contact with more than two crossmembers.
jafrush
New member
So is the LFD skid really held on by only 4 bolts?
Also, if the truck were lifted by a bottle jack placed under the skid would the skid dent inwards? The bottle jack's point of contact is pretty small and I can't tell if the skid make contact with more than two crossmembers.
Yes, 4 bolts. We routinely lift the vehicles using a floor jack in the center of the front skid. One of the jacks has a fairly small contact point, but the skid still doesnt bend.
jafrush
New member
Its just a foot long extension with two bends for stability. MAB stands for Mark's initials, the customer who came up with the idea for the part.
tral
New member
Curious, couldn't you have just notched it out like the othermanufacturess? I have Bud Built and that is the only difference (the side is notched on the drivers side to allow for the KDSS sway bar to go up and down)
YellowSnow
Banned
Knotch what out? I would have to make cuts and expose the KDSS sway bar roll bars that stick down. I’m confused why companies just don’t make a skid that is universal and fits both kdss/non kdss. I just ordered the full kit from RCI, which I should have done to begin with...what’s the saying, buy once, cry once?
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