Budbuilt Skids in RED...Install pics

[CandyPants]

Well, they are here and they are on the truck! I can't wait to give them a try this weekend. Install was easy, but boy these things are heavy!!!

Dan and I tackled this one together and it only took about an hour.

Here are pics...

They are very well made and I am sure that they will hold up very well! Big thanks to Bud for getting them to me before this weekend!

 

[GXO]

These are extremely nice pieces. I was impressed with how well everything lined up and used stock mounting points. I will be sure to have Heather test them this weekend and report back as I am sure I will spot her a time or two


Oh yeah, k9, you may want to post another pic with the last plate in place...I need a sense of closure

 

[CandyPants]

I'll post it up tomorrow Dan...it's too dark out there now!

 

[Blues Dawg]

Damn! Mine arrive tomorrow for the Glitter Gulch Gambol in NV. Second day from NC to AZ...patience, patience...

 

[GXO]

They are pretty easy to install, no stress! Use a board and a floor jack, you will thank me for it.

 

[TEPUI]

Gorgeous FJC. Do you know if the make those plates for the 3rd gen 4runner?

 

[BudBuilt]

Nice pics K9! Glad you like them!
Thanks for helping her Dan!



3rd gen Runners, yes and in stock.
4th gen Runners, in a few more days.

 

[Blues Dawg]

Gorgeous FJC. Do you know if the make those plates for the 3rd gen 4runner?

He does - go to budbuilt.com and check out his stuff.

 

[Corey]

Looks great!
Will be getting some from Santa.

 

[CandyPants]

Damn! Mine arrive tomorrow for the Glitter Gulch Gambol in NV. Second day from NC to AZ...patience, patience...

Only a little more time to go! You'll be glad you got 'em! Post pics so we can all see them!

 

[Blues Dawg]

Only a little more time to go! You'll be glad you got 'em! Post pics so we can all see them!

They're on the truck in town - per the fed-ex tracker. of course as I'm setting up to install, I find I have 3 different 11mm sockets and 3 different 13 mm sockets, but NO 12mm . So as soon as fed-ex shows up I'm off to the hw store...

 

[rfjtoy]

Nice pics. Got a set myself, but have the powder coated Semi-Gloss 30% black to match the ARB Bumper. Why Red?

 

[Blues Dawg]

and in Black

Just finished installing mine. Found two badly galled bolts from the factory , gonna have to tap one of the rear four out and run an oversize bolt. Otherwise an easy install - except I figured out the treaded clip for front center after I installed the first two skids

 

[Blues Dawg]

one more - the full shot is too large to post, by 4 KB...

 

[CandyPants]

Nice pics. Got a set myself, but have the powder coated Semi-Gloss 30% black to match the ARB Bumper. Why Red?

Cause I LOVE red. Well, and because if you really want to know, my truck is all silver and black and it needed a little "POP." Functional and sassy!






Hey...I can't help it, I'm a girl!

 

[CandyPants]

Just finished installing mine. Found two badly galled bolts from the factory , gonna have to tap one of the rear four out and run an oversize bolt. Otherwise an easy install - except I figured out the treaded clip for front center after I installed the first two skids

LOOKIN' GOOD! I like the black a lot! Get on out there and see if you can bang them up!!! Sorry to hear about the bunged up bolts...sucks.

 

[kp66]

Will these fit with the arb bumper installed seeing how that already has a half ass skid plate? 2nd what is the rough cost on these skids. I am in Canada so i guess i gotta wait for mine.
Thanks

 

[CandyPants]

Yes, they should fit with and ARB. But I would check with Bud at www.budbuilt.com. And they are $600 US plus powdercoating.

They are well worth the money, IMHO!

 

[GXO]

Thanks for helping her Dan!

I have no choice, she is my sister

 

[Blues Dawg]

LOOKIN' GOOD! I like the black a lot! Get on out there and see if you can bang them up!!! Sorry to hear about the bunged up bolts...sucks.

leaving in about an hour (is 6:15am here) for the SNLC/TLCA Glitter Gulch Gambol to test 'em out. I think the Toyota Trail Team is gonna show up - they told us they intended to last time the were here. Should be good fun. I expect to post lotsa pics when I get back - gonna leave the laptop home...