ASFIR 4x4 Skid Plates
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I run them. They are a very nice product, very strong, YET lightweight. We are setup as a dealer, but I dont advertise them since these are actually made for HDJ100, NOT uzj100 thus needing 4" or so trimmed off the back of the belly plate. This is quite easy for most, but not a 100% bolt on. Front skid and tcase skid fit with no issue, minor trimming to clear ARB bumper. They are 1/4" aluminum with bends and zinc plated steel supports.
Here are load's of pics:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.178392942215052.49773.175156425872037
I run them. They are a very nice product, very strong, YET lightweight. We are setup as a dealer, but I dont advertise them since these are actually made for HDJ100, NOT uzj100 thus needing 4" or so trimmed off the back of the belly plate. This is quite easy for most, but not a 100% bolt on. Front skid and tcase skid fit with no issue, minor trimming to clear ARB bumper. They are 1/4" aluminum with bends and zinc plated steel supports.
Here are load's of pics:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.178392942215052.49773.175156425872037
Anyone running these?
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Skid Plates | Asfir 4x4
I like Slees design better, but I heart Al for weight reasons.
Christo- can you come up with a hybrid version?
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The transmission drain hole does not line up, but could easily be added with a holesaw. the others do line up.
I saw them in the local shop, build quality looks excellent. I went with Slee because they are steel and super bomb proof and much more local than Israel, but the ASFIR's are still strong (not as strong as Slee) and will never rust!
I won't put word's in Slee's mouth but there isn't really enough demand for him to make his in Al with other options available.
I won't put word's in Slee's mouth but there isn't really enough demand for him to make his in Al with other options available.
They look awesome but in my opinion Al does not belong on a truck as armor. The reason is that it gouges much easier than steel and will scratch very easily. On the other hand steel will rust but is much more resilient, you just have to make sure paint stays on it. However, it is much lighter so there is some give and take...my 2 cents.
Dude, get steel for SKID plates. Aluminum is a joke against rocks sorry.
1loudLX said:
I was trying to be as productive about it as I could pointing out the positives. For the wheeling I do I wouldn't go any other way.
Al doesn't rust.
I have to disagree with you Loud. It really depends on how you are using them. If you are trying to belly flop onto granite, by all means, get steel, but if you traverse and hit the occasional rock aluminum is a great compromise, while retaining a lighter than tank feel.
Want a picture of my Steel ones, smashed in? Oh right yeah I belly flop, usually trying to cannonball.
I said SKID plate, not dust guard. I built my truck to get me places stock wouldnt. Aluminum plates wouldnt do much better than factory stuff. OK maybe a little but I want to beat and bash my way to my destination if needed.
I said SKID plate, not dust guard. I built my truck to get me places stock wouldnt. Aluminum plates wouldnt do much better than factory stuff. OK maybe a little but I want to beat and bash my way to my destination if needed.
Slee sells ASFIR products 
not sure he stocks the 100 plates though.
not sure he stocks the 100 plates though.
I don't think he even mentioned Slee? Just steel.
I think running Al vs. steel depends on what types of terrain and the frequency of wheeling.
If you rarely get offroad, and it is mild stuff when you do, and usually dirt/mud types of trails with less rocks, AL would be a terrific option.
If you are hitting the trails a few times a month, seeing a lot more rocks than dirt, then Steel is probably the better choice.
I wouldn't want Al if i wheeled stuff like Moab a couple times a month year round.
If you rarely get offroad and it is mild stuff when you do and usually dirt/mud types of trails with less rocks, YOU DON'T NEED AFTERMARKET SKIDS. Look at people's build threads, There are plenty of people that have built rigs and go more places than Loud and I combined that don't have skids. The factory front provides plenty of protection for mild wheeling and more. Don't drive stupid.
The 100 with a tube bumper at moab (forgot his handle) bent and gouged the s*** out of his front Al skid. I believe he said he was going with steel next time (I believe there are some pics somewhere around here). I know it is heavier (about 3 to 4 times) but on an almost 7000lb beast, 100 lbs will probably not be noticed if you need it.
But I do like the fact that someone took the time and effort to design and produce a product like this for the LC.
But I do like the fact that someone took the time and effort to design and produce a product like this for the LC.
Ya, I bent up the aluminum a bit. It was done on Golden Spike trail which is all day ledges and big rocks. When it gets really mangled, I'll look at redoing the lower part in steel.
Maybe I should have taken a picture of the underneath of my truck after Wheeler lake ("beat and bash" to the top)... Aluminum would not have held up on that trail, my .02
They look good and are probably a little cooler (temp), but you need protection.
My 6061 front skid plate is twisted out of shape. Its done a great job of protecting the valuables and continues to do its job but steel is, without doubt, a better choice for some folks that find themselves doing Class 3.5/4 trail work.
Its all about the application. And having more choices for all things 100 related is good/getting better all the time!
Its all about the application. And having more choices for all things 100 related is good/getting better all the time!
I have heard all the steel vs aluminum arguments before....not sure about AI but I know that a brand that builds them for the FJC gets used heavily in MOAB and Colorado by a rock crawling rig and held up under SEVERE use for a couple years. If she can beat the hell out of her aluminum skids and have them last a couple to three years easily...then they should last the rest of us eastern guys or non rock climbers the life of our trucks.
biggest complaints they had for the aluminum-- vehicle would not slide off of rocks as easily when making contact so might cause more hang ups. They were going to mount some of the hard plastic cutting board strips to bottom as runners to let them slide better without become a turtle and spinning on the rock. If they took hard hits they usually flexed and returned almost to original spot rather than bending and staying put.
Agree that hard core they are not best application but I have first hand knowledge of someone that wheels the s*** out of the FJC in the west and ran them for years and loved them.
To say they have no place is ill informed....
biggest complaints they had for the aluminum-- vehicle would not slide off of rocks as easily when making contact so might cause more hang ups. They were going to mount some of the hard plastic cutting board strips to bottom as runners to let them slide better without become a turtle and spinning on the rock. If they took hard hits they usually flexed and returned almost to original spot rather than bending and staying put.
Agree that hard core they are not best application but I have first hand knowledge of someone that wheels the s*** out of the FJC in the west and ran them for years and loved them.
To say they have no place is ill informed....