IPOR Skid Plate Install

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:55 PM

Iron Pig Off Road Skid Plate install
On a 1993 FZJ80 with Hanna Quality Sliders

Tools needed

For basic install:

Safety glasses
Ratchet 3/8 or 1/2 drive
17mm socket [for new skid plate hardware]
17mm deep socket [for transmission mount]
14mm socket [for existing cross member hardware, new skid plate bracket/arm]
13mm socket [for existing capture nut on frame to new skid plate bracket/arm]
Extensions
14 wrench [for new skid plate bracket/arm]
Jack stands
Jack(s)
Ball peen Hammer [to assist in aligning plate]
Impact Gun – if available (recommended)

To remove Hanna sliders
3/4” wrench
3/4" socket
Extension

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:56 PM

Weight
Stock transmission cross member and transfer case skid plate = 16lbs.
IPOR skid plate = 54lbs.

Ground clearance with OME 2.5 Heavy and 305-70-16 MTRs (~33in tires)
Stock transmission cross member and skid plate = ~15 inches
IPOR skid plate = ~16.5 inches (the portion of new plate under the transfer does drop to about equal to stock)

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:56 PM

Absolutely
No drilling necessary
No cutting necessary
No grinding necessary
No welding necessary
No additional hardware necessary – everything was included

I did the install by myself but I would recommend having someone to help hold things in place.
All the steps were very easy and installed without any issues.
Steps two and three can be reversed if desired.

Step one
BE CAREFUL!!!
Place jack under transmission but out of the way of the portion of the new skid plate under transmission. Be sure to place it in a place not to damage anything because it will bear some weight when unbolting the cross member. I would recommend a jack so that you could adjust when bolting in new plate. You should also place a jack stand as back up.

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:57 PM

Step two
BE CAREFUL!!!
Unbolt the two transmission mount nuts (17mm deep socket).
Loosen cross member bolts (14mm socket) 4 each side, 8 total.
Do not remove cross member bolts at this time!

Step three if you have sliders, otherwise skip and move on to step four.
BE CAREFUL!!!
This step is for my particular sliders equipped with a catalytic converter skid plate, but I would imagine others would use a similar procedure, if at all.
Passenger side (US model) loosen rear U-bolt (3/4” wrench, 3/4" socket).
Passenger side (US model) remove front U-bolt (3/4” wrench, 3/4" socket).

Step four
BE CAREFUL!!!
With transmission properly supported remove cross member bolts.
Warning, the transmission will no longer be completely secure during and after this step!

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:57 PM

Step five
BE CAREFUL!!!
Remove old cross member and skid plate and replace with IPOR skid plate.
The sliders should be drooped enough to allow you to slide the new plate in.

Step six
BE CAREFUL!!!
With provided hardware, bolt new plate to frame (17mm socket) 4 each side, 8 total. Remember not to tighten the bolts until all are in place. This is the part where you can use the [Ball peen Hammer] to align the holes. You will also need to leave the slider off until you have all bolts in place.
Reinstall the two transmission mount nuts (17mm deep socket).
Tighten all the bolts.

Step seven if you have sliders, otherwise skip and move on to step eight.
BE CAREFUL!!!
After all the bolts are in place, and the transmission still supported as described in step one, you should remove the skid plate bolts on the Passenger side (US model).
Lift sliders (with a catalytic converter skid plate) up and reinstall bolts to frame (17mm socket).
Tighten all the bolts.
Reinstall slider U-bolts to frame (3/4” wrench, 3/4" socket) and tighten.

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:58 PM

Step eight
BE CAREFUL!!!
Install provided skid plate bracket/arm to existing capture nut on frame (13mm socket) with new hardware.
Install provided hardware to bolt skid plate bracket/arm to skid plate (14mm socket, 14 wrench).

Scott_sFZJ80 · 02-09-07, 05:59 PM

Step nine
BE CAREFUL!!!
Check all bolts and you are done!

landtank · 02-09-07, 06:26 PM

Nice, but mine didn't come with a hole drilled into the t-case portion for the support arm. So I guess I need a drill.

IronYuppy · 02-09-07, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the write-up... I've been saving for one.

I was wondering if it would fit with sliders, and now I know!

Jenny Cruiser · 02-09-07, 10:54 PM

"That's Chet Gary."

RacerLex · 02-09-07, 11:54 PM

Nice upgrade, it's on my list!

peepers · 02-10-07, 06:55 AM

this is great. thank you. mine is on the way... or so it should be. i need to call lance!

peepers · 04-27-07, 09:11 AM

okay. done. great write up. installed mine last night. the skidplate weighs a TON. it was so easy with two people. if that falls on your head you are in deep shit.

also, side note...
these bolts should be trimmed. they are now exposed and they werent by the factory cross member. they will indeed get mangled.

alvarorb · 04-27-07, 09:24 AM

It's a great setup. Congrats.
That thing is super beefy. I've got the previous generation

After almost two years the red is not as bright.

Regards

Alvaro

Scott_sFZJ80 · 04-27-07, 09:46 AM

Congrats, and thanks. Yeah, I went back and trimmed off the bolt up to the start of the threads. In addition, I have been meaning to post a recommended step in the installation.

If you have a stock trans skid plate (I believe on the A440F only), then you should remove it prior to installing the IPOR plate.

I had issues with it barely touching under load, and it would send a vibration throughout the entire rig. Removed it and all is quiet.

concretejungle · 04-27-07, 02:10 PM

alvarorb, where are your exposed studs? I chopped mine down, but your's look non-existent.

alvarorb · 04-27-07, 02:50 PM

Concrete,

Mine is an earlier generation IPOR skid plate. To attach it, you had to cut off the factory studs and then drill and tap holes on the plate. It was a lot more work than yours.
I like how Lance solved this issue by using the factory studs.

Alvaro

peepers · 04-27-07, 02:59 PM

because of the way my exhaust is routed over the frame i cant get the supporting leg installed for the transfer case "tail" that hangs off the back... is the best step to drill and tap the frame so there is a better location for it?

Scott_sFZJ80 · 04-27-07, 03:55 PM

I'm guessing that you have a custom exhaust set up, which is good. Can that arm can reach the frame flat at another angle? If so, then yes your best bet is to drill and tap another hole. This may give you a better size bolt to use, the existing frame hole size would be nice if it was a little larger.

landtank · 04-27-07, 06:02 PM

my plate is going on tomorrow morning.

Good timing

peepers · 04-27-07, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landtank

my plate is going on tomorrow morning.

Good timing

its supposed to rain

oh wait, you have a garage! its easy LT. i would come and help but i have to go visit my 87 yr old gramma who just had her knee replaced!

Wrench · 04-27-07, 07:38 PM

The best skid plate you can by for the 80 series IMO.

landtank · 04-30-07, 10:03 PM

Went out with the local club this weekend and literally beat the snot out of this thing. Real nice product!

peepers · 05-01-07, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landtank

02-09-07, 05:55 PM	#1
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	IPOR Skid Plate Install Iron Pig Off Road Skid Plate install On a 1993 FZJ80 with Hanna Quality Sliders Tools needed For basic install: Safety glasses Ratchet 3/8 or 1/2 drive 17mm socket [for new skid plate hardware] 17mm deep socket [for transmission mount] 14mm socket [for existing cross member hardware, new skid plate bracket/arm] 13mm socket [for existing capture nut on frame to new skid plate bracket/arm] Extensions 14 wrench [for new skid plate bracket/arm] Jack stands Jack(s) Ball peen Hammer [to assist in aligning plate] Impact Gun – if available (recommended) To remove Hanna sliders 3/4” wrench 3/4" socket Extension Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 05:56 PM	#2
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Weight Stock transmission cross member and transfer case skid plate = 16lbs. IPOR skid plate = 54lbs. Ground clearance with OME 2.5 Heavy and 305-70-16 MTRs (~33in tires) Stock transmission cross member and skid plate = ~15 inches IPOR skid plate = ~16.5 inches (the portion of new plate under the transfer does drop to about equal to stock) Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 05:56 PM	#3
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Absolutely No drilling necessary No cutting necessary No grinding necessary No welding necessary No additional hardware necessary – everything was included I did the install by myself but I would recommend having someone to help hold things in place. All the steps were very easy and installed without any issues. Steps two and three can be reversed if desired. Step one BE CAREFUL!!! Place jack under transmission but out of the way of the portion of the new skid plate under transmission. Be sure to place it in a place not to damage anything because it will bear some weight when unbolting the cross member. I would recommend a jack so that you could adjust when bolting in new plate. You should also place a jack stand as back up. Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 05:57 PM	#4
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Step two BE CAREFUL!!! Unbolt the two transmission mount nuts (17mm deep socket). Loosen cross member bolts (14mm socket) 4 each side, 8 total. Do not remove cross member bolts at this time! Step three if you have sliders, otherwise skip and move on to step four. BE CAREFUL!!! This step is for my particular sliders equipped with a catalytic converter skid plate, but I would imagine others would use a similar procedure, if at all. Passenger side (US model) loosen rear U-bolt (3/4” wrench, 3/4" socket). Passenger side (US model) remove front U-bolt (3/4” wrench, 3/4" socket). Step four BE CAREFUL!!! With transmission properly supported remove cross member bolts. Warning, the transmission will no longer be completely secure during and after this step! Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 05:57 PM	#5
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Step five BE CAREFUL!!! Remove old cross member and skid plate and replace with IPOR skid plate. The sliders should be drooped enough to allow you to slide the new plate in. Step six BE CAREFUL!!! With provided hardware, bolt new plate to frame (17mm socket) 4 each side, 8 total. Remember not to tighten the bolts until all are in place. This is the part where you can use the [Ball peen Hammer] to align the holes. You will also need to leave the slider off until you have all bolts in place. Reinstall the two transmission mount nuts (17mm deep socket). Tighten all the bolts. Step seven if you have sliders, otherwise skip and move on to step eight. BE CAREFUL!!! After all the bolts are in place, and the transmission still supported as described in step one, you should remove the skid plate bolts on the Passenger side (US model). Lift sliders (with a catalytic converter skid plate) up and reinstall bolts to frame (17mm socket). Tighten all the bolts. Reinstall slider U-bolts to frame (3/4” wrench, 3/4" socket) and tighten. Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 05:58 PM	#6
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Step eight BE CAREFUL!!! Install provided skid plate bracket/arm to existing capture nut on frame (13mm socket) with new hardware. Install provided hardware to bolt skid plate bracket/arm to skid plate (14mm socket, 14 wrench). Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 05:59 PM	#7
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Step nine BE CAREFUL!!! Check all bolts and you are done! Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

02-09-07, 06:26 PM	#8
landtank ThinkTank Waterboy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston MA Posts: 10,393	Nice, but mine didn't come with a hole drilled into the t-case portion for the support arm. So I guess I need a drill. __________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes

02-09-07, 06:54 PM	#9
IronYuppy come play with us forever Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brentwood Bay, BC TLCA# 17705 Posts: 1,341	Thanks for the write-up... I've been saving for one. I was wondering if it would fit with sliders, and now I know! __________________ '94 lockered FZJ80 "I vote for Iron Yuppie" - Decavo "I am not here for your cold gross chicken, I am here for your love... I shall invoke a speedy and terrible destruction!" - Vanna White, in 'Venus God of Love' "I have a poem. This one I call 'Lynch's Moustache': Lynch's moustache looks stupid. What a dumb idiot to have a moustache like that. Why don't you go wax your ass?!" - McGuirk

02-09-07, 10:54 PM	#10
Jenny Cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 708	"That's Chet Gary." __________________ Chado "No man has found 'pure space,' nor seen the outside curtains, where nothing has a place." 1996 Locked LX Racked and Tracked 66 IHC 800 Scout Sportop: Designed to replace the horse.

02-09-07, 11:54 PM	#11
RacerLex IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DC Area Posts: 174	Nice upgrade, it's on my list! __________________ 1996 Lexus LX 450 (locking diffs) The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

02-10-07, 06:55 AM	#12
peepers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,679	this is great. thank you. mine is on the way... or so it should be. i need to call lance! __________________ TLCA #14504 '97 FZJ80, ARB Bullbar, IPOR rear bumper, factory lockers, Slee 4" lift, Toyo MTs, Austrailian Outback drawer, Hellroaring Dual batt system w/ dual Optimas, Lightforce 240s, etc, etc... My blog

04-27-07, 09:11 AM	#13
peepers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,679	okay. done. great write up. installed mine last night. the skidplate weighs a TON. it was so easy with two people. if that falls on your head you are in deep shit. also, side note... these bolts should be trimmed. they are now exposed and they werent by the factory cross member. they will indeed get mangled. Attached Images __________________ TLCA #14504 '97 FZJ80, ARB Bullbar, IPOR rear bumper, factory lockers, Slee 4" lift, Toyo MTs, Austrailian Outback drawer, Hellroaring Dual batt system w/ dual Optimas, Lightforce 240s, etc, etc... My blog

04-27-07, 09:24 AM	#14
alvarorb Cook Free or Die Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, California TLCA# 12833 Posts: 1,514	It's a great setup. Congrats. That thing is super beefy. I've got the previous generation After almost two years the red is not as bright. Regards Alvaro __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org

04-27-07, 09:46 AM	#15
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	Congrats, and thanks. Yeah, I went back and trimmed off the bolt up to the start of the threads. In addition, I have been meaning to post a recommended step in the installation. If you have a stock trans skid plate (I believe on the A440F only), then you should remove it prior to installing the IPOR plate. I had issues with it barely touching under load, and it would send a vibration throughout the entire rig. Removed it and all is quiet. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

04-27-07, 02:10 PM	#16
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,739	alvarorb, where are your exposed studs? I chopped mine down, but your's look non-existent. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

04-27-07, 02:50 PM	#17
alvarorb Cook Free or Die Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, California TLCA# 12833 Posts: 1,514	Concrete, Mine is an earlier generation IPOR skid plate. To attach it, you had to cut off the factory studs and then drill and tap holes on the plate. It was a lot more work than yours. I like how Lance solved this issue by using the factory studs. Alvaro __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org

04-27-07, 02:59 PM	#18
peepers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,679	because of the way my exhaust is routed over the frame i cant get the supporting leg installed for the transfer case "tail" that hangs off the back... is the best step to drill and tap the frame so there is a better location for it? __________________ TLCA #14504 '97 FZJ80, ARB Bullbar, IPOR rear bumper, factory lockers, Slee 4" lift, Toyo MTs, Austrailian Outback drawer, Hellroaring Dual batt system w/ dual Optimas, Lightforce 240s, etc, etc... My blog

04-27-07, 03:55 PM	#19
Scott_sFZJ80 You like dags? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: over yonder TLCA# 13283 Posts: 432	I'm guessing that you have a custom exhaust set up, which is good. Can that arm can reach the frame flat at another angle? If so, then yes your best bet is to drill and tap another hole. This may give you a better size bolt to use, the existing frame hole size would be nice if it was a little larger. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper

04-27-07, 06:02 PM	#20
landtank ThinkTank Waterboy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston MA Posts: 10,393	my plate is going on tomorrow morning. Good timing __________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes

04-27-07, 07:38 PM	#22
Wrench IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,232	The best skid plate you can by for the 80 series IMO. __________________ <>< 1996 FZJ80 Armor Plated, Internal 6 Point Roll Cage, Marks Cruiser Crawler Box ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For Genuine Toyota Parts Call Cruiser Dan at 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8

04-30-07, 10:03 PM	#23
landtank ThinkTank Waterboy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston MA Posts: 10,393	Went out with the local club this weekend and literally beat the snot out of this thing. Real nice product! __________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes