The LFD Off Road Thread
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mrblah
Senior Member
that's the radiator support bracket. It has nothing to do with KDSS... some skid manufactures require removal of that bracket anyway, some don't.
As for where to notch, you might have to notch the wings at the side of the plate, to allow the KDSS roll bar to go through. Thats what others are suggesting and where you will have problems fitting that plate, once u remove the radiator support.
RCI plates allow you to keep the radiator support plate, which is a plus for them. I have RCI and wouldn't trade them for the world...although I have the older versions and they hang about a inch lower than the newer renditions.
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EddieV4runnin
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Nice legs :thumb:
jafrush
New member
We had initially had the non-KDSS called out on the skid description on the item page, but lost it at some point. Its been added back to the description. Regardless, we went around our own policy and immediately issued a refund, despite not even having the skid returned yet.
We are working on KDSS versions, but we don't want to just make a universal option, you loose a lot of clearance if you make a single skid that works for everything. KDSS is such a small percentage of vehicles that we don't think it makes sense to compromise on an entire product line's design for them.
As we've said, we're make to order on pretty much everything at this point. The skid in question was shipped out within the original estimated time window. We're trying to keep prices reasonable, but with that comes a lead time. Its the classic engineering triangle: cheap, fast, quality. Pick two.
We are working on KDSS versions, but we don't want to just make a universal option, you loose a lot of clearance if you make a single skid that works for everything. KDSS is such a small percentage of vehicles that we don't think it makes sense to compromise on an entire product line's design for them.
As we've said, we're make to order on pretty much everything at this point. The skid in question was shipped out within the original estimated time window. We're trying to keep prices reasonable, but with that comes a lead time. Its the classic engineering triangle: cheap, fast, quality. Pick two.
TRDBuckeye
New member
Any pics installed? Looks goodFinally 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!
mr.walleye
New member
what's the weight difference between the aluminum and steel ruggedized roof cross bars? is the weight limit the same? do they come with hardware? I was really close to pulling the trigger on rago cross bars, but I like the aluminum idea much better and that look to have more clearance between the bottom of the bar and the top of the roof.
and what's the difference between the 5th gen regular skid and the wide one?
and what's the difference between the 5th gen regular skid and the wide one?
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TRD PANTHER
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I would like to know the difference also. I’m thinking about the Rago crossbars and was considering the Prinsu until I heard about many quality issues. What is the total weight of the LFD 3/4 rack in aluminum as compared to steel? What type of wind noise does this rack produce and is there any clearance problem with a sunroof? Also, any measurable difference in gas mileage? TIA
No issues with noise or clearance on my full rack, for what it's worth.
EddieV4runnin
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I rough it out, we don’t need no stinking tent.
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I highly doubt you could with stock side rails. You already spent all that money, mind as well finish it would the structural sound LFD side rails.
YellowSnow
Banned
Why couldn’t you? Those oem side rails are bolted on and just as strong as any other rack.
Pretty sure [MENTION=73851]007Tacoma[/MENTION] had a RTT on LFD crossbars before putting a rack on.
I have a hard shell RTT on LFD crossbars on the stock rails. No issues on sleeping but I am concerned about its front end bouncing at high speed (after 40 mph). I am getting 7/8 roof racks and I am hoping the bouncing issue would be eliminated.
I have the LFD cross bars with stock side rails and a tent. Works just fine.
rmbertoldi
New member
I know you can with the RAGO reinforced cross bars mounted into the factory roof rails..it's what they're made for and why they're reinforced to hold up to 500lbs (I believe that's the number from Rago).
rmbertoldi
New member
Yeahhh I've been meaning to get one, I finished up the install in the dark that day. I'll get one up, maybe at lunch today, I love this thing it looks great and is a solid, not overly gawdy or "customized" addition. Should do the trick great once I get to the testing!
jwscott79
New member
Got the LFD crossbars installed yesterday.... and this morning's ride to work sounded like I was riding on 40" boggers. I assume this is normal due to the size/shape of the bars, just sounded extra loud. I did take a look to make sure no hardware backed out during the drive. Anyone else have the same sound issue after installing crossbars?
Btw, the crossbars are perfect for my needs and look great on the truck, can't wait to find something to haul up there. Thanks Jacob and Scott for all your help and a great product.
Btw, the crossbars are perfect for my needs and look great on the truck, can't wait to find something to haul up there. Thanks Jacob and Scott for all your help and a great product.
