FJ Cruisers of Northern California

So I noticed something today??????

I looked under my rig the other day and realised that the skid plate up by the engine is all bent up..... Should I worry about this or is all well? If it's bad, is there an aftermarket that I could replace it with. Check out the pics, one of the bolts literally ripped through the skid.

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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on August 12, 2010 at 5:10pm

what would you suggest buying?

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on August 12, 2010 at 5:13pm

it really depends on what kind of wheeling you are going to do. if you plan to run trails like Deer Valley, Slick Rock or anything rated higher, definitely go with something beefier. if not, go with something like Ricochet or stick with stock skids. also depends on how often you plan to run those trails as well.

i still like Buds and will most likely buy another set, but i've also got my eye on some other models.

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Permalink Reply by FJK on August 13, 2010 at 1:33am

If you decide on Buds, he can also make them in stainless steel even though it's not listed on his website. That's what I'm leaning towards, someday.

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on August 13, 2010 at 7:30am

that's pretty cool news, K...did he give you info on pricing?

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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on August 13, 2010 at 8:26am

Tater, A Bud Build group buy??? I heard that if you order 1 or order 5 the shipping cost is the same.

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on August 13, 2010 at 9:05am

possibly...we've done two mini-group buys in the past, but wasn't sure what the demand would be after that.

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Permalink Reply by FJK on August 13, 2010 at 9:36am

Marty posted in the blue about getting Buds in stainless. At the time they were $1185 for 4 peices and $1375 for 5 peices. Significantly more than regular steel, but should last longer. Now that I'm looking at the price difference again, I don't know if it's worth the cost, 65% higher.

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on August 17, 2010 at 9:16pm

I still have my OEM skids though they were painted "RED" but I can re-paint them with "Satin Black"
If you want them, just pick them up in Vallejo and bring a case/12- bottle of San Miguel pale pilsen beer.

PM me for address/directions.

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Permalink Reply by Robbie on August 17, 2010 at 9:40pm

Nester I might be interested in the skid, I also ordered the Matte Black Hood Decal so maybe Ill grab a case and we could make a weekend of it?

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on August 18, 2010 at 8:11pm

That works for me. Pick a weekend and I'll confirm my availability.

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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on August 18, 2010 at 8:30pm

Guys,

I am down to host at my place (Pleasanton) kinda in the middle... Willing to help out and we can BBQ...Perhaps a mini-install day. I have a Boztec CB mount, Cobra 75, Firestick..blah, blah. Let me know what you think.
John

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Permalink Reply by Robbie on August 18, 2010 at 8:40pm

that could work. John I literally just left Boz's shop and installed his CB mount... pretty easy install. I still have the antenna and wiring to do for my Midland CB, so Nester maybe you can teach us a thing or two with the wiring?!