ASFIR 4x4 Skids are back

[kbahus]

My factory skid has to be spaced down to clear the swaybar relocation brackets that go with the Fox coilovers. I used some random nuts to do so, but it's a pain in the arse when it is time for an oil change. Does the ASFIR front skid require spacers with the sway bar relocation brackets (if by chance you have them)? I would be worth the cost to just to get away from nuts going everywhere.

 

[Bluetribal]

I have ICON spacers and no issue. A diff drop spacer would probably be an issue and require skid spacers.

 

[Bluetribal]

@kbahus here is a photo showing the clearance on the front sway bar.

 

[rz470]

I buy made in USA all day .

 

[Bluetribal]

Good for you but find it hard to believe you buy USA all day! It's not like this is a Chinese knock-off copy of a Safari snorkel. As far as I am aware these are created and developed by ASFIR and is a proven quality product.

 

[JLee]

I buy made in USA all day .

You drive a Lexus GX, yes?

I have some bad news for you...

 

[namsag]

@JLee and @Bluetribal: I see you both have recently ordered from Asfir, shipped from Israel? I was wondering if there are any additional customs fees or import taxes that had to be paid on your order, or was the only cost the amount you remitted to Asfir for the parts and shipping? @Bluetribal, have you asked Leonard S. for a new bracket?

 

[JLee]

@JLee and @Bluetribal: I see you both have recently ordered from Asfir, shipped from Israel? I was wondering if there are any additional customs fees or import taxes that had to be paid on your order, or was the only cost the amount you remitted to Asfir for the parts and shipping? @Bluetribal, have you asked Leonard S. for a new bracket?

My total cost was the parts/shipping amount due to Asfir.

 

[namsag]

Thank you.

 

[Bluetribal]

Correct no additional fees.

 

[namsag]

Thanks! I am going to order their rear bumper wings for my 80.

 

[dnp]

None of the various skid plate designs have access holes to change the oil on the 2UZ, correct?

 

[NMBruce]

None of the various skid plate designs have access holes to change the oil on the 2UZ, correct?

My RCI does and with a Fumto drain valve it’s very easy

 

[Bluetribal]

The ASFIR skids have an opening as well for the drain plug as all should. The issue is the oil filter even if you could get it off with the front skid plate on it would make a mess all over the skid plate.

 

[dnp]

The ASFIR skids have an opening as well for the drain plug as all should. The issue is the oil filter even if you could get it off with the front skid plate on it would make a mess all over the skid plate.

Yeah, that’s what I was wondering. I was curious to know if any of the designs would allow oil changes with the skid(s) in place like on a 100 series Land Cruiser. Small issue, but I hate having to remove everything on my GX, just to do routine maintenance

 

[half k cruiser]

Probably not too big of a deal to remove it once a year for an oil change ?

 

[pillguy]

The ASFIR skids have an opening as well for the drain plug as all should. The issue is the oil filter even if you could get it off with the front skid plate on it would make a mess all over the skid plate.

Paper towels, dealer took off my skid plate thinking it would be easier, but cross thread several bolts. I was pretty posed when I found out. Always tell them to use paper towels.

The ASFIR skids have an opening as well for the drain plug as all should. The issue is the oil filter even if you could get it off with the front skid plate on it would make a mess all over the skid plate.

 

[GXO]

I don't take mine off for oil

 

[Bluetribal]

I take my front one off and I do four oil changes a year. Good reason to get all of the dirt out and check your sway bars and front diff supports.

 

[GXO]

I just change it as is and blow a can of parts cleaner through it and hit it with a pressure washer