FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Diff skids / underbody skids

So I'm new to the FJC. My first IFS Toy, although I've had a first-gen Yoyo since it was new, and I've had an FZJ80 since it was new, too.

The difference between the FJC and my other Toys is that there is a lot of choice. Pretty much for the pickup, you just call Marlin, for the 80, you call Christo Slee.

But a million people are making stuff for the FJC. Lots of options for the FJC for the underbody. I'm leaning toward BudBuilt for the underbody skids, because I've gotten a couple of things for him for the pickup and they've been great. So I think that is kind of settled, although the shipping is horrific.

But I see that local cat BozTec makes a diff skid that lots of people rave about. Although it's a lot of cheese at 455 bones not including paint.

So, which way to go on the diff skid? The BudBuilt, along with his 5-piece chicken dinner, or the Boz for a couple hundred more?

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Permalink Reply by LuvDirt • (Keith) on July 30, 2013 at 12:44am

I've had the Boztec on a few rough trails. This thing can take a beating!

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Permalink Reply by Back in Black (FJ4 Tahoe) on July 30, 2013 at 9:46am

I have a Boztec...It's taken a beating and still looks like new (with some scratches)

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Permalink Reply by Bz on July 30, 2013 at 12:56pm

Love my Boztec Skid. I have beat it into the the rocks in Cali, Az, and Utah on hundreds of trails and it always wins + Boztec is a local company and you can go down and chat him up anytime

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on July 30, 2013 at 1:27pm

I am a big fan of the Boztec diff skid plate. I have hammered that thing several times and it has self healing powers like Wolverine! (with a rattle can)

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on July 30, 2013 at 2:41pm

The boztec diff skid is worth the money, but you can get deals if you look around. I paid no sales tax and no shipping on a deal last year at trdparts4u aka toyotaofdallas.com. look for deals.

Steve Hope.

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on July 30, 2013 at 3:52pm

I want a Boztec, I say we need to get a group buy going!

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Permalink Reply by Bz on July 30, 2013 at 5:56pm

He does those frequently and it's just about time for another

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Permalink Reply by Niko on July 30, 2013 at 6:42pm

I need a diff skid in the next two weeks before we head to Tahoe. I doubt BudBuilt could get one to me in that time.

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Permalink Reply by Maximus (Max) on July 31, 2013 at 11:30am

Boztec is right down the street in Alameda! I'm sure you could pick up there and even have Bz install for you for a few beers if he isn't too busy lol

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Permalink Reply by Niko on July 31, 2013 at 1:09pm

Alameda is $16 in gas away from me, so not exactly right down the street.

And I can do a field rebuild of a Birfield in the dark, so I'm kinda handy.

I'm just choking on the price a little. I still gotta take it over to Jeff at M's for a powdercoat, which will push it up to 5 bills.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on July 31, 2013 at 3:53pm

they are primer powdercoated, all you need to do is shoot the color of your choice on it, give Boz a call

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Permalink Reply by Niko on August 2, 2013 at 5:30pm

Okay, okay, the deed is done. I also ordered the BudBuilt 5-piece skid set, and a pair of the FJ Toyman rear shock skids.

What else is vulnerable down there? I see that Icon makes lower control arm skids and All-Pro makes lower link skids. Worthwhile, or useless?