Factory skidplates suck!!!!!

mikec570 · 10-15-2006, 06:03 PM

I took my new FJ out for its 1st test this weekend a 30mile trail from Lake Pleasant to Crown King Arizona. It performed really well considering it is all stock at the moment. I did a little bit of rock crawling and tore the crap out of my skid plate and I mean it shredded it. Anybody recommend an aftermarket replacement that will take some abuse

**RoverGGM** · 10-15-2006, 06:19 PM

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...tml#post191872

Cred · 10-15-2006, 06:23 PM

Bud built
BudBuilt Frames & Accessories

Nice and tough! Search for it in the forum or go to their website. Great rep.

**RoverGGM** · 10-15-2006, 06:26 PM

Hey Cred...
Great minds think alike (damned Land Rover Owners)

Very handy to know if you need a roof tent too...I'm waiting for the "limb riser" kit next!

Diamond Dave · 10-15-2006, 06:40 PM

Here is another link from Man-a-fre that is considerably less expensive:

FJ Cruiser Skid Plates 4+Plus

Hope it helps.

Diamond Dave · 10-15-2006, 06:43 PM

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mikec570 previously said:

I took my new FJ out for its 1st test this weekend a 30mile trail from Lake Pleasant to Crown King Arizona. It performed really well considering it is all stock at the moment. I did a little bit of rock crawling and tore the crap out of my skid plate and I mean it shredded it. Anybody recommend an aftermarket replacement that will take some abuse

Mike,
I had the same set up and WRECKED mine on the same road. I turned my Toyota optional skid plate into scrap metal.
Dave

See my previous post for a link to Man-a-fre for a less expensive skid that looks a little heavier duty.

FJ #8 · 10-15-2006, 06:43 PM

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Diamond Dave previously said:

Here is another link from Man-a-fre that is considerably less expensive:

FJ Cruiser Skid Plates 4+Plus

Hope it helps.

thats a badass avatar you have there

Cred · 10-15-2006, 06:46 PM

I have to say I like how you think Rover.

BTW I used to live in Nashville about 10 years ago. Met my wife there! We lived on West End and over by Tenn State. Lot of good times.

**RoverGGM** · 10-15-2006, 06:55 PM

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Diamond Dave previously said:

Here is another link from Man-a-fre that is considerably less expensive:

FJ Cruiser Skid Plates 4+Plus

Hope it helps.

Unless I am following the wrong story, their front skids aren't ready yet. I thought this fella was looking for a replacement for his factory skid.

Diamond Dave · 10-15-2006, 06:55 PM

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FJ Cruiser #8 previously said:

thats a badass avatar you have there

Thanks! Yesterday up on Four Peaks north of Phoenix.