fuel tank skid plate? (1 Viewer)

[toy4xfun]

does any one make an aftermarket fuel tank skid plate for the first gen 4runner?


or,

what have you all done to toughen up your stock one?

 

[4bangr]

I added some 1/4" flat bar strap to the stock tank protector. I used to see it as a potential weak area, but got to say, I don't think I've ever so much as scratched it.

 

[jtaco1]

I took a Skid Row Nissan Xterra skid plate and modified it to bolt in. Works quite well, but I do have to take it off about once a year to bend it back straight since it gets beaten pretty hard since it it 3/16". Haven't had any issues with it and got a good deal on it since they are just a few miles away.

 

[runner88]

jtaco -
Any pictures of the Xterra skid plate? Also what model year was it from?

I took a Skid Row Nissan Xterra skid plate and modified it to bolt in. Works quite well, but I do have to take it off about once a year to bend it back straight since it gets beaten pretty hard since it it 3/16". Haven't had any issues with it and got a good deal on it since they are just a few miles away.

 

[runner88]

Found it in your build:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=4849880&postcount=41

jtaco -
Any pictures of the Xterra skid plate? Also what model year was it from?

 

[jtaco1]

That's it, you just have to trim the sides down since they are taller than what fits the tank and then make the brackets to bolt in - not bad to do and took a few hours with the plasma, welder, and a little bit of scrap.