Awesome, thanks! Looks great!
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Thanks! Highly recommend if you are considering this set up.
Thanks, hoping to make the switch soon...
I have a set of black Method 703s sitting in the garage in boxes, just trying to find the right 285/75/17 tire in C load.
The 18" in E load are a bit harsher than I would prefer for a mostly street driven rig that does not see towing or heavy loads.
I've been looking for some aluminum skid plates as well and, so far, I've only found a couple of options...
- The Dissent skit plates... Made in separate pieces with 1/4" 5052 Aluminum plates and weighing ~67lbs...
LC200 Skid Plates - https://dissentoffroad.com/collections/lc200/products/lc200-skid-plates, and
- The Total Chaos plates... Made in what seems like fewer pieces, also with 1/4" 5052 Aluminum, but they don't mention weight...
Skid Plate & Belly Pan - Land Cruiser 200
Skid Plate & Belly Pan - Land Cruiser 200 Designed For Improved Off-road Performance And Durability.
www.chaosfab.com
According to Slee's website, theirs are made with a mix of 3/16” and 1/8” laser cut and CNC formed High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA), and weigh ~140lbs...
SLEE- Skid Plate System -High Strength Steel - '08 - '21 Land Cruiser / LX 570 - Slee Off Road
Features Bolt On Design High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) has nearly twice the strength and impact resistance of general purpose mild steel (A1011 and A36). 30-36ksi Yield strength vs 50ksi yield strength minimum. Easy access to engine drain plug location Fins for venting to reduce heat build-up...
sleeoffroad.com
It really depends on the use and the area you'll be wheeling into, I think... I live in Western Canada, so for me, the biggest issue is wet trees and smaller rocks.
But if you plan on serious rock crawling, your needs might be different...
Hope this helps!
The only two I would recommend is Bud Built or E&E Off Road.
Well the cat is out of the bag, a few of us were early adopters/late pre-production beta testers for @turbo8 and his new all aluminum skid plate system branded under his company E&E Off-Road.
www.ee-offroading.com
I was drawn to this skid plate system because it was aluminum (60lbs) so it would keep the added weight to a minimum and because it was the most streamlined/cleanest flush belly design on the market. There's no exposed hardware, everything is completely flush and it all ties into itself from one panel/skid to the...
200 series skid plate system | E&E Off-Road
Skid plate system for the 200 series Land Cruiser\Lexus LX570High strength sub frame made from 6061-T6 aluminumlightweight skids made from 5052-H32 aluminum Full set includes: front skid, engine skid, transmission skid, transfercase skid, power steering cooler guard, all sub frame components...
I was drawn to this skid plate system because it was aluminum (60lbs) so it would keep the added weight to a minimum and because it was the most streamlined/cleanest flush belly design on the market. There's no exposed hardware, everything is completely flush and it all ties into itself from one panel/skid to the...
I was originally going to go with C load Toyo open country in LT285/75 r17, but was highly recommended to go with E load instead by The SD Truck Shop here in San Diego. I have honestly gotten used to the E rated tires and actually like them a lot more than I thought I would, especially coming from stock. The LC is heavy so it’s nice to have that piece of mind when I’m off roading. But I have heard great things about the C load toyos!
FWIW, we also offer them in aluminum.
sleeoffroad.com
SLEE- Skid Plate System -Aluminum - '08 - '21 Land Cruiser / LX 570 - Slee Off Road
Features Bolt On Design 5052 Aluminum Easy access to engine drain plug location Fins for venting to reduce heat build-up Powder coat finish
sleeoffroad.com
I highly recommend Slee products! I've run them for years now and have never been let down.
I went with the Slee steel skids. Well made, fairly easy to install and remove for fluid changes. One bolt in the center of the T-case skid, the holes don't quite line up so it is a bit off-center and does give me fits. I think I got it cross-threaded last time. It just would not go in right seat all the way. I tried multiple times. It was like this from the first installation. My only complaint. Access to that bolt is the most difficult too. Figures. Everything else fits perfectly. I chose steel as aluminum is sticky. Plus, at highway speed, the smoother airflow underneath added about 2.5 MPG.
Suspension work...
I wonder how hard replacing the front LCAs are compared to doing the valley plate. I've done the VP but the suspension work seems like a much bigger PITA.
I wonder how hard replacing the front LCAs are compared to doing the valley plate. I've done the VP but the suspension work seems like a much bigger PITA.
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Those specific Toyos seem to be the most recommended to me, I'm just not a huge fan of their sidewall design lol. I currently have BFG KO2s in E load and they are beating my back up quite a bit. Definitely don't want stock feel, but trying to determine the perfect medium. Also considering Falken AT4Ws in C load, but they don't seem to have great snow reviews. Will likely come down to Toyos or Falkens for me, due to them both being available in C load in that size.
Highly recommend E&E skids from @turbo8 They are truly a work of art and provide great protection, including cats.
200 series skid plate system | E&E Off-Road
Skid plate system for the 200 series Land Cruiser\Lexus LX570High strength sub frame made from 6061-T6 aluminumlightweight skids made from 5052-H32 aluminum Full set includes: front skid, engine skid, transmission skid, transfercase skid, power steering cooler guard, all sub frame components...
Well the cat is out of the bag, a few of us were early adopters/late pre-production beta testers for @turbo8 and his new all aluminum skid plate system branded under his company E&E Off-Road.
www.ee-offroading.com
I was drawn to this skid plate system because it was aluminum (60lbs) so it would keep the added weight to a minimum and because it was the most streamlined/cleanest flush belly design on the market. There's no exposed hardware, everything is completely flush and it all ties into itself from one panel/skid to the...
200 series skid plate system | E&E Off-Road
Skid plate system for the 200 series Land Cruiser\Lexus LX570High strength sub frame made from 6061-T6 aluminumlightweight skids made from 5052-H32 aluminum Full set includes: front skid, engine skid, transmission skid, transfercase skid, power steering cooler guard, all sub frame components...
I was drawn to this skid plate system because it was aluminum (60lbs) so it would keep the added weight to a minimum and because it was the most streamlined/cleanest flush belly design on the market. There's no exposed hardware, everything is completely flush and it all ties into itself from one panel/skid to the...
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Dang those look nice! @turbo8 how long is the black friday sale going for?Highly recommend E&E skids from @turbo8 They are truly a work of art and provide great protection, including cats.
200 series skid plate system | E&E Off-Road
Skid plate system for the 200 series Land Cruiser\Lexus LX570High strength sub frame made from 6061-T6 aluminumlightweight skids made from 5052-H32 aluminum Full set includes: front skid, engine skid, transmission skid, transfercase skid, power steering cooler guard, all sub frame components...Well the cat is out of the bag, a few of us were early adopters/late pre-production beta testers for @turbo8 and his new all aluminum skid plate system branded under his company E&E Off-Road.
200 series skid plate system | E&E Off-Road
Skid plate system for the 200 series Land Cruiser\Lexus LX570High strength sub frame made from 6061-T6 aluminumlightweight skids made from 5052-H32 aluminum Full set includes: front skid, engine skid, transmission skid, transfercase skid, power steering cooler guard, all sub frame components...
I was drawn to this skid plate system because it was aluminum (60lbs) so it would keep the added weight to a minimum and because it was the most streamlined/cleanest flush belly design on the market. There's no exposed hardware, everything is completely flush and it all ties into itself from one panel/skid to the...
Until Sunday. I have 2 sets left of the current batch. No eta on the next batch.
Went from E load KO2s to C load Nokian Outpost nA/Ts and to be honest, I wish I would have thrown the KO2s away 50,000 miles ago. Better fuel economy (it does matter, regardless of how much people try to act like it doesn’t), and significantly nicer ride and driving characteristics. I’d rather risk ruining/replacing a tire than put E load tires back on, but to each their own.
Wish I had a snow review, but this will be my first winter with them. With the way they grab and huck gravel, I’m wagering they’ll be pretty solid.
WIll look into those, thanks! I so far put maybe 6-7k miles on the KO2s, but kind of feel I went a bit overboard with how the vehicle is mostly used.
While I know little about the longevity of the platform, the Ranger raptor is a no brainer pick in the segment over the TRD Pro/trailhunter and ZR2. Congrats.
Thank you, this is what I found out when I test drove most mid size trucks. The ranger raptor is a no brainer in my book. You get so much for your money compared to the others and it's the only TTV6 in the segment. Besides the ones with ford f-150s, most of my acquaintances have new Tacomas, I just couldn't get used to the four banger, love the look though.