2010 FJ Bud Built skids

[NateFJ]

I just finished installing the Bud Built skids and had issues with the tranny tranfercase skid. Had to pry on it pretty hard in order to get the holes to line up in the supplied crossmember. We had to beat the bolts in. Anybody else having this issue? OR is it just my luck. Thanks

 

[Southeast Overland]

I installed a set on the company 2007 FJ recently and didn't have any problems. The tank skid had 1 bolt that didn't want to line up but that was my fault or bolting things down too tight before all nuts and bolts were end. Most fit issues with BudBuilt skids are due to that. IIRC holes in Bud skids are precision cut so there shouldn't be any alignment issues from hole cuts. Now FJ frames and associated nuts and bolts are notorious for being far from consistent in their locations and positions.

 

[NateFJ]

I did make sure to leave all of the bolts loose just to hopefully eliminate the problem I was having. I have heard rumors about the frames being inconsistent up front around the bumper mounts, but have never heard of problems below..

 

[BirdManzFJ]

Any chance you contacted Bud about this before resorting to hammering it in to place.??? Maybe there is a mixup somewhere.
Just saying.....
Bud's stuff is top notch, which leds me to believe there is something else wrong.

 

[Delancy]

Have had mine on and off several times, and haven't beat on bolts, but have had to coerce with a spud bar.

 

[NateFJ]

Maybe I just needed a longer spud bar.

 

[Delancy]

Maybe I just needed a longer spud bar.

It gets easier every time they're removed/reinstalled.......except the diff cover. That's a royal PITA, anyway you attack it.

 

[BMThiker]

It gets easier every time they're removed/reinstalled.......except the diff cover. That's a royal PITA, anyway you attack it.

None of my skids have gotten easier as they get abused. Mine look like a pringle chips. The second to last bolt becomes a projectile as the skid "sproings" free from the crossmember or frame.

This is from a few years ago...they look worse now.




I use a big azz sledge to beat them back into submission.

 

[Mtbcoach]

Bud told me to just drive over them with the FJC until they are flat, or close to it...

 

[NateFJ]

I like the looks of the well used skids!

 

[BMThiker]

Bud told me to just drive over them with the FJC until they are flat, or close to it...

Driving over them did nothing for me, even with a 19,000lb forklift and propping one edge on a 2x4. They just kept springing back. The impact force of the sledge worked quicker for me, but I highly recommend ear protection.

 

[Mace]

Maybe I just needed a longer spud bar.

Grow some muscles

 

[NateFJ]

Grow some muscles

I'll try you know me.I have always had problems..kind of a wimpy guy..