5th Gen 4runner Skidplate Installation Guide

5th Gen 4runner Skidplate Installation Guide - These will go for the full skidplate, kdss compatible, and trd integration skids.

[@timbabb468]

Just installed the full skid plate set. The quality of these plates are excellent, everything bolted right up. They are heavy and two people will be needed to install them, at least getting them into position. I have a 2020 4Runner that I've installed the Toytec Boss Aluma Series 2.5 Performance Suspension System. I did have to use four of the spacers that I got with the suspension system to make the front skid plate fit due to the sway bar relocation. I also used four of the bolts from the suspension system because with the spacers the supplied bolts were too short. Other than that, the plates bolted up perfectly. Again, very high quality plates and excellent craftsmanship. Now my vehicle will be protected underneath. I do think my Fed X driver hates me now though.

[@flaforest4577]

Thank you for making a tutorial that is perfectly demonstrated. No cheesy music, dialogue or grainy images. Cry5lstql clear and nice voice. Makes a big difference.

[@1223523]

Going to do solo on my garage floor, wish me luck. Getting a wrench on some of those top nuts looks like a challenge

[@teachthestory]

Not easy. Just did mine today.

[@Lost1st]

Yup plan on doing them myself also. How did it go for you?

[@brenan_greene]

Thanks, guys! Awesome video!

[@nathanrone-mx8cy]

This full kit looks great. Have you noticed increased temperatures? Is an after market cooler needed?

[@yingvang696]

While browsing and searching, I came across your video. I really like the skid plate. I was wondering if it's available for purchase and if so, how much would it cost? How can I get one?

[@c4fabrication397]

Hello, Here is the link to the product. c4fabrication.com/collections/4runner-2014/products/4runner-full-skid-plates-5th-gen-2010

[@chipsterb4946]

Question for people who’ve installed a full skid plate set like this: Do you take them off for follow up rust prevention on the frame? I live in northern New England so there’s tons of salt/chemicals laid down on the roads. Need to reapply rust prevention annually and it looks like there are a lot of areas you can’t get to with these skid plates installed.

[@edc1969]

Why wouldn't the co. Powder coat them before selling them!? 😕🤔

[@dand2334]

Two comments. (1) this looks like a great way to keep thieves away from the catalyst converter’s (2) with the full skid plate kit, do you still have access to the zirc fittings on the drive and prop shafts, or do the plates have to be removed for that maintenance item?

[@teachthestory]

Yes you still have access.

[@AdussFadass]

Will the Transmission skid plate prevent the catalytic converters from being stolen?

[@Lost1st]

Any full skid plate will help. It will help prevent them from getting stolen and Deter people but nothing is absolute

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Audio is super low

[@jeffreyreichert1609]

Thanks for the install video. Any difference when putting on the transition piece between your skids and the stock TRD skid plate?

[@240sxdriver]

Sure wish Toyota would do a better job at treating/painting the frames..

[@louieibalio7284]

Thanks for the video. Interested in in getting the transmission and TC skid plates. Since I'm not getting the engine skid, can you add a bracket so the transfer case can bolt onto the cross member? Also, To save weight, is it possible to make the cross member and the TC plate just one piece? Thanks for your response.

[@jusimplicit]

It says on their website that the rear skids do not work without the front engine skid. It works as a complete package. I guess you can try to DIY your own crossmember type of bracing to support the front part of the Tranny skid but honestly just worth buying the whole skid for maximum protection and reliability. They did all the RnD with the front skid sharing any potential load the skid may encounter. Don’t see why you wouldn’t want to get the front skid as well. If you have a TRD front skid they have a transitional engine skid that still allows proper connection to their tranny and tc skid.

[@neilfoster3145]

At the risk of overthinking things, is there any chance that the bolt heads at the rear end of the Transmission Skid Plate/front end of Rear Skid Plate could get damaged due to impacting something on the trail (15:40)? They just seem to be hanging there, at the exact right spot.

[@lanix17]

Curious if yall sell an additional skid for the KDSS lines since this example didnt have KDSS?

[@LucasJohnsonVisuals]

Do you plan on powdercoating these skids or did you spray them with something before install? I love the raw steel look, and would prefer to run it that way. Any prep work tips would be awesome!

[@jusimplicit]

Orbital sander and a couple cans of “steel-it”

[@chipsterb4946]

@@jusimplicit start with a degreaser of some kind.

[@MrBe787]

Fricken powder coat them, WTF?

[@wesleymcgonagle3394]

Firstly, I just want to say I think your products for the Toyota 4runner are second to none... amazing quality and build but!!! You guys need to think about incorporating a powder coating shop... not everyone is in an area of the country where the can access a powder coating company easily and not everyone wants to rattle can it. So if you're not in a bigger town or city, there's the added cost of powder coating and the shipping costs on top of that which intern prices you out of the market to other brands. I hate say it, but you are leaving money on the table and losing a lot of potential business.

[@Lost1st]

Best just to use “steel it” stuff is amazing and better for touch ups. Powder coating you can’t really touch up

[@royf.2471]

look closely at RCI skid`s before buying any other brand.

[@jusimplicit]

Nah these giver better coverage.

[@rutgershouses]

What did you decide to go with ?? I’m leaning towards RCI it looks like it gives better converter coverage

[@teddyernie]

I did. Went with c4