Skid plates / Sliders
06-14-19, 12:28 PM
#151
Super Moderator
I threw on my front BB skid today. It co-exists with the factory cover over the AT pan. A small gap but things are still protected. On the oil access panel the front left screw is shorter than the rest. This is because it would contact the front stabilizer bar. Seem to be 5/32 hex
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TexasAg (06-15-19)
06-19-19, 06:55 PM
#153
Driver School Candidate
That's what i understand, i just took mine off and plan to install this weekend on 2014 GX. I think i can install the mid and tranny cover with crossbar just need a new front
11-23-19, 06:40 PM
#154
Skid plates / Sliders
I will never take our GXs off road.
when doing maintenance, those two heavy a$$ plates are a royal PITA to remove and replace.
Does anyone make plastic ones or something lighter ?
thank you
when doing maintenance, those two heavy a$$ plates are a royal PITA to remove and replace.
Does anyone make plastic ones or something lighter ?
thank you
11-26-19, 02:54 PM
#155
Super Moderator
Budbuilt is getting closer to general release. I have prototype skids on mine that cover all the way back over transfer case. I also have a full length BB skid over the gas tank. Access door on the front to change oil filter and drain hole with a Fumoto drain valve on rear. Load bearing & tested oil filter access door.
Post 126
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10541501
Post 126
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10541501
11-26-19, 03:03 PM
#157
Super Moderator
Really no comparison to stock for convenience.
The oil drain just a twist of the valve to drain
https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/f103n.html
The oil filter access is just a small panel held in with 5/32 hex screws that one could easily hold in their hand. No removal of any plastics either for the oil filter.
The oil drain just a twist of the valve to drain
https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/f103n.html
The oil filter access is just a small panel held in with 5/32 hex screws that one could easily hold in their hand. No removal of any plastics either for the oil filter.
Last edited by Acrad; 11-26-19 at 03:12 PM.
11-26-19, 03:16 PM
#158
i cut a hole in mine and made a cover plate.
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Acrad (11-26-19)
02-01-20, 12:15 PM
#160
Super Moderator
I am getting a revised prototype mid-skid from Budbuilt.
I'll post pictures when I receive it. One issue I did have with original was oil drain alignment with Fumoto valve wasn't optimal.
If change(s) look good I imagine they will officially go live with general sales.
I'll post pictures when I receive it. One issue I did have with original was oil drain alignment with Fumoto valve wasn't optimal.
If change(s) look good I imagine they will officially go live with general sales.
02-07-20, 05:44 AM
#161
Are you happy with the oil filter access panel on the front skid? I've been waiting for bud built to release the final product so I can order one.
02-07-20, 11:41 AM
#162
Super Moderator
Definitely happy with it. Oil filter access is trivially easier instead of having to drop that entire front skid.
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WRD4chano (02-07-20)
02-19-20, 02:11 PM
#164
Super Moderator
I got my revised Budbuilt mid skid. Nice load bearing door. I use a Fumoto too.
The oil filter access panel is seen a few posts back
Post 125
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10535722
They are also using different gear to retain the crossmember brace. They call them lollipops. :-) I plan to mount this replacement up when I change oil & filter this next weekend.
The oil filter access panel is seen a few posts back
Post 125
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10535722
They are also using different gear to retain the crossmember brace. They call them lollipops. :-) I plan to mount this replacement up when I change oil & filter this next weekend.
