200 Series Skid Plates - pics and install notes

[grinchy]

I recognize those "dimples" on the far side of the gas tank, along the frame. I spent plenty of time installing mine recently.

Anyway, what's the purpose of the rectangular hole? I think it could actually hinder you if it got hung up on a pointy rock.

It’s for access to the transfer case drain. Overengineered it in my opinion, it is only four small bolts to remove that skid plate, which I would do anyway if I was doing transfer case service. The hole isn’t that big, some perspective issues . . .

 

[tbisaacs]

Ironman belly plate is $599 right now

Heavy Duty Skid Plate Kit for Lexus LX570 (2015-2021)

The premium underbody protection solution to safeguard against off-road damage from rocks, stumps and ground strike.Fabricated 4mm SteelConstruction is up to 5x more impact and penetration resistant**(Than original 1.5mm pressed construction).Integrated FrameworkDesign gives strength in most...

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[timjax]

New skid plate offering by Kaon:

Bash Plate Toyota LC200 V8 Diesel Front and Sump Underbody Guards

Protect your engine with our Front Sump Underbody Guards to suit Toyota Landcruiser.

www.kaon.com.au

Front and engine skid plate
Suits a 2" diff drop
4mm Steel with Electro Zinc Plated finish
Recessed bolts, Drainage and cooling holes
$440 AUD = ~$340 USD currently

Unfortunately no cut out cover to service the oil filter, but there is a recess to allow for draining oil.

 

[RobW0]

New skid plate offering by Kaon:
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Bash Plate Toyota LC200 V8 Diesel Front and Sump Underbody Guards

Protect your engine with our Front Sump Underbody Guards to suit Toyota Landcruiser.

www.kaon.com.au

Front and engine skid plate
Suits a 2" diff drop
4mm Steel with Electro Zinc Plated finish
Recessed bolts, Drainage and cooling holes
$440 AUD = ~$340 USD currently

Unfortunately no cut out cover to service the oil filter, but there is a recess to allow for draining oil.

Shipping will most likely be about $200 or more. About 5/32" thick. Interesting however.

 

[tbisaacs]

That wrap around the LCA is an interesting design. It looks like it might provide some splash deflection for the alternator on the passenger side

 

[RET2]

It's for a Diesel?

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

That wrap around the LCA is an interesting design. It looks like it might provide some splash deflection for the alternator on the passenger side

In my small experience, the real issue with crap getting into the alternator is from going deep enough for the clutch fan to literally throw mud into the engine bay.

When I did mud drag racing, the stock trucks could “get by*” with an electric fan that was turned off for the few seconds the truck was actually in the mud.

But mud gets everywhere, and it won’t come out unless you scrap it out. Ih8mud.

 

[vladimir1986ca]

anyone has these on their rig? Front Skid Plate | 200 Series Land Cruiser (08-21) - Victory 4x4 - https://www.victory4x4.com/product/V200SD-GN.html
thinking about getting them...

 

[radman]

you guys wax the inside of your skids too, right??

 

[RET2]

you guys wax the inside of your skids too, right??

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I used Mothers Polishing compound.

 

[grinchy]

you guys wax the inside of your skids too, right??

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I did (nufinish) but it didn’t last as long as I’d hoped.

 

[7000ft]

I had the ARB Skid package installed on my 2020 LC200 HE recently. Installation took about two hours. Not as beefy as SLEE or Budbuilt, but adequate for the type of off roading I do.

 

[Muddy.au]

Had this Auto-Craft bash plate fitted last week, ran a similar one on my 100 for many years replacing the aluminium plate once after a very big impact

 

[MRego]

How about the OEM configuration for skids? Is it any good?

 

[TLC2013]

How about the OEM configuration for skids? Is it any good?

The OEM front skid provides minimal protection, as it’s thin sheet metal like quality. The engine skid is plastic and really only provides protection from small branches getting through. The transmission skid is decent and strong but does not provide a wide enough are of coverage. I managed to put a minor dent in my transmission pan when I had factory skids. The transfer case skid is decent but does not isolate the transfer case from taking a direct hit as it’s weight bearing…..similar to the ARB T-Case skid.

 

[Bryanmc]

Total Chaos 200 Series Aluminum front and belly skid. 1/4" Stock.
Front 24.6 lbs
Belly 18.8 lbs
Bolts and nuts includes 7 bolts marked 10.9 and four spacers.
*edit add weight removed and total*

Front Skid - 16.6 lb
Front Skid trim and lower support pieces - 4.4 lb
Belly Skid (composite) - 5.6 lb
Gear Skid - 5.8 lb
Total weight removed - 32.4 lb

Total weight added = 43.4 - 32.4 = 11 lb

Skid Plate & Belly Pan | TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 200 SERIES 4WD 2008+ | TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION

Install is very straightforward.

Thinking of going the Total Chaos route.

Still happy? The paint is just for aesthetics, correct?

 

[grinchy]

Thinking of going the Total Chaos route.

Still happy? The paint is just for aesthetics, correct?

I liked them fine. I dented the front/engine combined skid at the end of last summer in a heavy hit. Ordered a BB front and engine out of 3/16” to replace with (receipt still pending it’s been 9 weeks I think). The place I hit is the front bend at lowest level, the place which is likely to hit a lot. I got the BB instead of another TC set as BB reinforces this area with a double layer of plate.

Will continue running the TC transmission skid. Paint was optional though the bending press marks are Pretty noticeable and there were some other minor scratches I didn’t mind covering up.

 

[tbisaacs]

ARB skid plate checking in



The plate is pretty bowed from a MOAB trip but mounts and mating surfaces are straight.

My transmission and transfer case skids are perfect. If I were getting BB skids I would definitely consider steel for front and aluminum for the rest.

 

[7000ft]

ARB skid plate checking in



The plate is pretty bowed from a MOAB trip but mounts and mating surfaces are straight.

My transmission and transfer case skids are perfect. If I were getting BB skids I would definitely consider steel for front and aluminum for the rest.

Any issues removing the front skid plate it with that little damage? I like how recessed the mounting points are. I have yet to get out and bang mine up!

 

[tbisaacs]

Any issues removing the front skid plate it with that little damage? I like how recessed the mounting points are. I have yet to get out and bang mine up!

No issues whatsoever