Good time of year for mods. - NorCal FJs2024-03-28T23:22:07Zhttp://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/good-time-of-year-for-mods?commentId=2131553%3AComment%3A270665&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThey don't have a skid to fit…tag:norcalfjs.com,2018-12-06:2131553:Comment:2712392018-12-06T04:05:50.360ZSteve Hopehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/SteveHope
<p>They don't have a skid to fit a diff drop.</p>
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<p>They don't have a skid to fit a diff drop.</p>
<p></p> Any reason you are not lookin…tag:norcalfjs.com,2018-12-04:2131553:Comment:2708322018-12-04T23:15:15.869ZZaku65http://norcalfjs.com/profile/ChrisPeng
<p>Any reason you are not looking at Ricochet? It sounds like you already got their a arm skids. I believe they have a bumper filler to match your ARB bull bar also.</p>
<p>Any reason you are not looking at Ricochet? It sounds like you already got their a arm skids. I believe they have a bumper filler to match your ARB bull bar also.</p> Thanks for that. I suspected…tag:norcalfjs.com,2018-11-30:2131553:Comment:2707732018-11-30T03:05:53.608ZSteve Hopehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/SteveHope
<p>Thanks for that. I suspected the cut-outs would be small. I think I would take them into work and hole-saw larger openings especially for my cartridge filter, and add flush covers with flat-head screws. Already have a Boztec diff skid and Ricochet lower a arm skids. RCI dont offer an ARB front bullbar match-up so I would have to make that at work, otherwise the RCI seem pretty good. I am a long way from BudBuilts plant and so shipping is a rip-off for those.( 33% more for…</p>
<p>Thanks for that. I suspected the cut-outs would be small. I think I would take them into work and hole-saw larger openings especially for my cartridge filter, and add flush covers with flat-head screws. Already have a Boztec diff skid and Ricochet lower a arm skids. RCI dont offer an ARB front bullbar match-up so I would have to make that at work, otherwise the RCI seem pretty good. I am a long way from BudBuilts plant and so shipping is a rip-off for those.( 33% more for shipping!!!!) </p>
<p>Thanks for the input.</p> If you are going with steel s…tag:norcalfjs.com,2018-11-29:2131553:Comment:2706652018-11-29T22:31:55.087ZZaku65http://norcalfjs.com/profile/ChrisPeng
<p>If you are going with steel skids then Budbuilt is probably the way to go. RCI skids in aluminum is what I have and I love them. There is a picture of them installed on Nestor's Instagram page 8 boxes down (left to right). You probably don't need the gas tank skid, from what i've heard the OEM one can take a pretty good licking. I think the main ones to get are the front bash plate/engine, transmission, and transfer case skids. Then maybe a rear diff skid, and lastly a fuel tank skid if you…</p>
<p>If you are going with steel skids then Budbuilt is probably the way to go. RCI skids in aluminum is what I have and I love them. There is a picture of them installed on Nestor's Instagram page 8 boxes down (left to right). You probably don't need the gas tank skid, from what i've heard the OEM one can take a pretty good licking. I think the main ones to get are the front bash plate/engine, transmission, and transfer case skids. Then maybe a rear diff skid, and lastly a fuel tank skid if you even want one. Don't know much about the ARB ones, so I will not comment on those. </p>
<p>I hear there is a removable door available on the Bud built and Ricochet skids that make it easier to change your fluids, there are cutouts holes in the RCI skids, but they seem a bit small and I still remove my skids when changing the fluids.</p>
<p>If you do end up deciding to go with RCI they often have sales or group buys so keep you eyes peeled.</p> nice ,thanks. I am not in rou…tag:norcalfjs.com,2018-11-26:2131553:Comment:2706462018-11-26T04:44:59.265ZSteve Hopehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/SteveHope
<p>nice ,thanks. I am not in rough terrain so I don't think I really need 200 lbs hanging underneath me. I do think they are quality parts. For how I drive off road I think I can get by with 1/8 inch ( 10 ga ) from ARB and that price is a good position. I can add fuel tank skid if necessary or bulk up if I need to later if those do not suffice. I would hate to spend $1500 ( inc shipping) on something I dont need. I thought the same thing at first about my ARB front bar and winch but I used…</p>
<p>nice ,thanks. I am not in rough terrain so I don't think I really need 200 lbs hanging underneath me. I do think they are quality parts. For how I drive off road I think I can get by with 1/8 inch ( 10 ga ) from ARB and that price is a good position. I can add fuel tank skid if necessary or bulk up if I need to later if those do not suffice. I would hate to spend $1500 ( inc shipping) on something I dont need. I thought the same thing at first about my ARB front bar and winch but I used them 3 times in self-rescues !!! </p> I have ricochet under most of…tag:norcalfjs.com,2018-11-25:2131553:Comment:2708512018-11-25T21:51:10.292ZMaximus (Max)http://norcalfjs.com/profile/MaxFodor
<p>I have ricochet under most of my truck and have been very happy with them over the years. I did pick up an RCI to upgrade the engine skid and I am very pleased with the fit and finish and would probably buy their whole set if I needed skids. If you are in tough rocks go for the Buds. The ARB from what I heard aren't as thick/protective so I would recommend RCI to you. </p>
<p>I have ricochet under most of my truck and have been very happy with them over the years. I did pick up an RCI to upgrade the engine skid and I am very pleased with the fit and finish and would probably buy their whole set if I needed skids. If you are in tough rocks go for the Buds. The ARB from what I heard aren't as thick/protective so I would recommend RCI to you. </p>