Need help picking skids for 2020 GX (1 Viewer)

[TxGxer]

I currently have cbi covert front bumper, Vixtory 4x4 mid and transfer case black powder coated aluminum skids. I am interested in getting a steel front engine skid. RCI and Victory 4x4 have sales going on right now. I’ve been going down the wormhole of reading comments/reviews and seems like all the major brands have their own issues. Can anyone with experience with multiple brands help? I’m leaning towards Victory 4x4 steel front engine skid since I already have their mid + transfer case skid

 

[TxGxer]

Photos of my current build 2020 Lexus GX 460

 

[BigSwede]

Don't the Victory skids kind of dovetail together? Might be a reason to stick with Victory.

But what do I know, I have a hodgepodge of 3 different brands of skid plates.

 

[xychromosome]

I currently have cbi covert front bumper, Vixtory 4x4 mid and transfer case black powder coated aluminum skids. I am interested in getting a steel front engine skid. RCI and Victory 4x4 have sales going on right now. I’ve been going down the wormhole of reading comments/reviews and seems like all the major brands have their own issues. Can anyone with experience with multiple brands help? I’m leaning towards Victory 4x4 steel front engine skid since I already have their mid + transfer case skid

As far as I know, budbuilt offers the only front skid that has easy oil drain plug and filter access. Been happy with mine. Solid and everything matches up perfectly, even the mounting screws to the plastic trim.

 

[xychromosome]

Looked at your post again and forgot that you have that new cbi bumper, so not sure how the budbuilt would look like fit up to it.

 

[TxGxer]

Looked at your post again and forgot that you have that new cbi bumper, so not sure how the budbuilt would look like fit up to it.

Thanks! I’ll reach out to Bud to see if his front skid is compatible with a cbi front bumper.

 

[thunderklees]

What did you end up going with?

 

[r2m]

Also, what rock sliders is it wearing?

 

[evolute]

As far as I know, budbuilt offers the only front skid that has easy oil drain plug and filter access. Been happy with mine. Solid and everything matches up perfectly, even the mounting screws to the plastic trim.

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I second budbuilt. If you are doing your own maintenance it is super convenient.

 

[blinder52]

Photos of my current build 2020 Lexus GX 460

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Photos of my current build 2020 Lexus GX 460

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Looks awesome. What sliders are those?

 

[prez1967]

As far as I know, budbuilt offers the only front skid that has easy oil drain plug and filter access. Been happy with mine. Solid and everything matches up perfectly, even the mounting screws to the plastic trim.

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Does Victory not have an oil pan drain bolt access hole?

 

[r2m]

Does Victory not have an oil pan drain bolt access hole?

Check the sticky after market thread on the main page:

Guide to GX 460 Builds and Aftermarket Products

This is an attempt to put together a cohesive list of build products that work for the GX 460, preferably ones that are made for the GX 460 specifically and not generic items like tires or lights. This will be a continual project for me, and if you would like to comment with ideas I will add...

forum.ih8mud.com

There's a bunch of vendors for skids on the second post down and probably more since that was posted.

 

[thunderklees]

Does Victory not have an oil pan drain bolt access hole?

It looks like they do but its not very easy to use.
Reddit GXOR

 

[prez1967]

It looks like they do but its not very easy to use.
Reddit GXOR

I got an email from Victory4x4 suggesting to use a Fumoto oil drain plug for ease of oil changes. I've used them before and am not opposed to it.

Will report back once I receive my skids and get everything installed.

 

[thunderklees]

I got an email from Victory4x4 suggesting to use a Fumoto oil drain plug for ease of oil changes. I've used them before and am not opposed to it.

Will report back once I receive my skids and get everything installed.

I think I’m going to order budbuilt.

 

[WBrown999]

Thanks! I’ll reach out to Bud to see if his front skid is compatible with a cbi front bumper.

I have a Victory 4x4 Blitz front bumper and the Budbuilt front skid works perfectly with it.