Need a Skid Plate (1 Viewer)

[Herb]

My 1975 FJ40, V8, 4sp is missing a skid plate. Does anyone have one locally that they'd like to unload? I'm fine with running spacers to get it to work with the V8.

 

[JohnVee]

I don't have one for you but I'm running an IPOR skid on my '78 w/350. Clears everything just fine.

 

[Crusha]

IPOR is out of stock, but expecting more shortly.

IPOR FJ40 Skid Plate

ironpigoffroad.com

 

[matzell]

IPOR is out of stock, but expecting more shortly.

IPOR FJ40 Skid Plate

ironpigoffroad.com

yes Lance told me he should have them soon...

 

[Herb]

That is great news. Thank you guys.

 

[1MOA]

IPOR is out of stock, but expecting more shortly.

IPOR FJ40 Skid Plate

ironpigoffroad.com

What Carat gold are they made from for $315?

 

[JohnVee]

What Carat gold are they made from for $315?

HA! I thought the same thing when I bought mine. But..go ahead and build and market an equal for less if you like. There are a good many variances in necessary clearances between a stock engine and a V8 that can be located many inches forward or back, and IPOR made sure their skid accommodates the majority, if not all. Plus, for those who think it's just a flat metal plate...it's not.

 

[OTRAMM]

Just the amount of steel plate in those is a pretty penny. 315.00 is pretty cheap for a niche product.

What Carat gold are they made from for $315?

 

[Stumpalama]

What Carat gold are they made from for $315?

You gotta ask yourself how much do parts and labor cost for replacing a busted t-case?

 

[1MOA]

You gotta ask yourself how much do parts and labor cost for replacing a busted t-case?

I get it but I paid $500 for the entire truck.

 

[Herb]

Yep, that is worth the price to me. I'm gonna get one for sure. I'll probably drive down from NOVA to get it so I can save on shipping.

 

[76FJ40]

I get it but I paid $500 for the entire truck.

You were cheated!

The IPOR skid plate is a well made product.

 

[1MOA]

You were cheated!

The IPOR skid plate is a well made product.

I sure was.

 

[Stumpalama]

I get it but I paid $500 for the entire truck.

Price vs. cost...
I bought mine for $1500... My rear axle build alone cost about the same.
He'll my tires cost more than that, the there's the Orion, oh and the lockers. All more than $1500

 

[1MOA]

Price vs. cost...
I bought mine for $1500... My rear axle build alone cost about the same.
He'll my tires cost more than that, the there's the Orion, oh and the lockers. All more than $1500

Same boat.
I have 4K in the engine trans probably another 3k in birfs brakes and the OME suspension, body parts ect.

 

[shmukster]

Heck if you're going to just drive on the street and not wheel the truck don't even bother with a skid plate.