Bud Built Skids Installed

Skid plates are one of the most important parts of an off road Toyota FJ Cruiser build. The Bud Built skids are the 3rd set of skids that I have run of the FJ Cruiser. On the Blue Burro I first ran All Pro Off Road skids. The All Pro skids offer the best clearance  of any of the skids available but they do not provide a smooth under belly and they will hang up on rocks.

The second set of skids that I ran was from Rasta. The Rasta skids are made from aluminum and provide a smooth underbelly with a gas tank skid includes. For me the problem was that Aluminum is not durable enough for the type of abuse that we give our skids.

For this build I have gone with Bud Built skids. Bud built provides a very smooth under belly and includes a gas tank skid. With his design there is about an inch of clearance sacrificed.  However, the skids are heavy steel and should allow the FJ belly to run along rocks and obstacles with no points to hang up on.

I painted the skids using Rustolium Hammered paint using a roller. This will allow for easy touch up after the skids get scratched up during off road use.

The installation of the Buds was easy using existing attachment points on the frame and fuel tank.

Cost:  $900.00 plus shipping

Time:

  • Painting – 2.5 hours
  • Install – 1.2 hours

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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