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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 07:55 AM
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Please don't confuse these plastic trim pieces with actual skid plates. These are just for show and do nothing to protect the underside & drivetrain of your RX should you take it off-road. These trim pieces seem to be very popular with Toyotas these days. Here's one on a new Toyota 4runner Trail Edition:




There's a similar one on the rear--only for show! Our silver 4Runner has these, but they are almost the same color as the paint--hard to see.

IMHO, a rattle-can of silver paint could achieve a similar look if one gets creative.
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RickC5
Please don't confuse these plastic trim pieces with actual skid plates. These are just for show and do nothing to protect the underside & drivetrain of your RX should you take it off-road. These trim pieces seem to be very popular with Toyotas these days. Here's one on a new Toyota 4runner Trail Edition:




There's a similar one on the rear--only for show! Our silver 4Runner has these, but they are almost the same color as the paint--hard to see.

IMHO, a rattle-can of silver paint could achieve a similar look if one gets creative.
Yes, I know it's not capable of handling off road elements. I have never or will never take the RX off road, this will be purely for cosmetics. IMO, it brings a nice subtle change to the front end by removing the high space between the front bumper and ground. But after discovering it was $600+, I think I'll pass on it.
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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I was looking for info on this just earlier today.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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thanks , I was in BKK and unable to catch up with the post ..
I got the parts from SEWELL .. Plus another 500 USD to ship to HK ..

Being from HK .. I do avoid order stuff from China , might not agree by the Local Lexus warranty ..
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ianis
thanks , I was in BKK and unable to catch up with the post ..
I got the parts from SEWELL .. Plus another 500 USD to ship to HK ..

Being from HK .. I do avoid order stuff from China , might not agree by the Local Lexus warranty ..
Its not supposed to fit the F Sport models. Its only for Luxury versions. The rear skid plate will fit all models but the F Sport's have a separate skid plate which fits underneath the black plastic instead of on it
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by rayaans
Its not supposed to fit the F Sport models. Its only for Luxury versions. The rear skid plate will fit all models but the F Sport's have a separate skid plate which fits underneath the black plastic instead of on it
got other stuff from them before and all they are good,,
Yeah.. now I know ..
i did ask , before ...
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rayaans
Its not supposed to fit the F Sport models. Its only for Luxury versions. The rear skid plate will fit all models but the F Sport's have a separate skid plate which fits underneath the black plastic instead of on it
I tried the back plate , also don't fit ...
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ianis
I tried the back plate , also don't fit ...
Back plate should fit. Rear is exactly the same since 2010
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rayaans
Yes they are the front and rear under runs available in the UK and Europe. They cost about £400 for the front and £250 for the rear. So in dollars thats about $600 for the front and $380 for the rear.

HOWEVER, the 2013 facelift models have a different front under run. The rear one is the same for all model years.

Below is the new under run for 13 MY:



Its very tough plastic, no chance of breaking and its really just there for aesthetics. It just makes it look much better IMO. The new front under run has a wider section of silver plastic to match with the wide spindle grill.
Thank you for this. How can I get mine done?
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RickC5
Please don't confuse these plastic trim pieces with actual skid plates. These are just for show and do nothing to protect the underside & drivetrain of your RX should you take it off-road. These trim pieces seem to be very popular with Toyotas these days. Here's one on a new Toyota 4runner Trail Edition:




There's a similar one on the rear--only for show! Our silver 4Runner has these, but they are almost the same color as the paint--hard to see.

IMHO, a rattle-can of silver paint could achieve a similar look if one gets creative.

I LOL'ed when I saw what he was referring to as a skid plate! I was like 'Wow.. the RX's have skid plates????'.... 'Oh, he is talking about the air dam... LOL'. No offense to the original poster... it just gave me a bit of a chuckle. :-) Maybe we have air lockers that I don't know about also? Do you think that "skid plate" would hold a winch? LOL!!!!
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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You guys are making me miss my first gen.

And that is real steel plate.

Salim
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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 11:16 AM
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Hey Guys are we talking about the similar product here for the LX? Please PM the info thanks

470 and where can I look further into it
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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 01:13 AM
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Default underrun skidplate

Originally Posted by titomang
Is that the underrun for the 2010-2012 RX or is it for the 2013 facelift model? If it's for the 2010-2012 MY, how much did you get it for and where?

Thanks,

Bruce
hello, do you happen to know where i can purchase this?.thank you for any help!
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