jblueridge
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LAst one
70 Series Skid Plate
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Thanks .... Manual transmission?
jblueridge
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Yes. 5 speed
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Good to know .... Thanks
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Thanks.....
The bottom two in the photo look identical to the ones on my 77 Series however I don't have the top one.
The bottom two in the photo look identical to the ones on my 77 Series however I don't have the top one.
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That is under the radiator.
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Thanks
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One would assume, perhaps incorrectly, that since the 70 Series frames are similar with the exception of length and the transmissions and transfer cases are generally located in the same areas on each vehicle, the skid plates would be consistent throughout the various 70 Series. However the OEM design seems to vary greatly between models. My assumption that one size fits all when it comes to skid plates is obviously wrong.
Indeed. A simple example is when Toyota expanded the engine bay to fit in the VDJ-V8. I don't know that they changed the frame rails, but they did change the front axle width by 100 mm, so that's an easy way to see that skid plates would not be similar across different versions of 70s.
Charles this thread came up as I was searching skid plates. I came across these Toyota ones. I wonder if they would fit our rigs?
They appear to be available here.
They appear to be available here.
TOYOTA Landcruiser J7 Original Unterfahrschutz Skid Plate GRJ78 GRJ79 HZJ78 NEU | eBay
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Also this one.
www.4x4works.co.uk
N4 Skid Plate Underbody Protection Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ VDJ GRJ 76 78 79 Series 1984-on 8mm Transfer Box - Fuel Tank Bash Guard - 4x4 Works
Heavy duty aluminium bash plates and under vehicle protection for Toyota Land Cruiser. Protect your vehicle off road. Available to order now from 4x4 Works in the UK.
www.4x4works.co.uk
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P.M. sentAlso this one.
N4 Skid Plate Underbody Protection Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ VDJ GRJ 76 78 79 Series 1984-on 8mm Transfer Box - Fuel Tank Bash Guard - 4x4 Works
Heavy duty aluminium bash plates and under vehicle protection for Toyota Land Cruiser. Protect your vehicle off road. Available to order now from 4x4 Works in the UK.
2fpower
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anyone know if these are still made?
Nope.
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I haven’t looked but ARB might have suitable skid plates.
hoser
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There is a slim chance @TRAIL TAILOR has the files to reproduce the Cruisin' Offroad 70 series skids.
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Just to throw this out there: I've only just started looking at the skids, but the Cruisin' Offroad model doesn't look like a terribly difficult build for those those don't mind spending some time making templates and whom can also do some welding. 3/16" steel would be a forgiving and strong option to work with...and if someone has either existing, shareable templates or cut files, then it gets even easier.
I can measure the one I have if anyone is interested.
