ARB Skid Plate Installation for GX470, GX460, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser

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2 жыл бұрын

Learn how to install ARB skid plates on your GX470, GX460, 4Runner and FJ Cruiser in this step by step tutorial at Metal Tech 4x4. ARB skid plates are a durable, lightweight and affordable option for protecting the underside of your 4x4 vehicles while out on the trail. This is why ARB skid plates are some of the best out there in our opinion. Although we used ARB skid plates for this tutorial, the same process should be applicable for other brands of skid plates as well. We installed these ARB skid plates on a GX470 that was recently in the shop but the process remains the same for 4Runners and FJ Cruisers. This specific vehicle had previously received a full Metal Tech 4x4 build out including front and rear bumpers and sliders. This video should cover everything you need to know for installing ARB skid plates on your GX470/4Runner/FJC.
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@eliubfj

Thanks! Very useful video, Now my skid plate looks neat on my FJ

@bendriscoll302 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Japanese vehicles don't use 13mm bolt heads. They'll use either 12mm or 14mm heads on M8 bolts. It's because the number 13 is unlucky.

@chas8008 2 жыл бұрын

great video!!

@donchilders5332 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done video. I installed these on my FJ Cruiser about a year ago. I fall into that 95% of people that aren't going to rock crawl so these skids were what I was looking for after pretty well bending up the OEM ones in the Oregon Dunes. One thing I haven't had to do yet is an oil change. I'm assuming that on the GX you'd just need to remove about 7 bolts and then drop the front plate.

@jonathandearth4865 Жыл бұрын

Just got these for my 5th Gen 4Runner. I’m astounded they are so affordable and contrary to how they look on the internet, I confirmed with a magnet. They are steel. And the ARB instructions are absolutely crap. Thanks for making this video.

@chas8008 2 жыл бұрын

this is a great video it needs more views, I have the same ARB skids and I know the instructions are a little vague.

@stephenhope7319 Жыл бұрын

I have the same skids ready to go on my 2012 FJ. I do need to remove my diff drop first. I would not recommend lock tite I always prefer anti-seize compound. Gives better torque spec and comes off years later without gawling the threads.Thanks for the video. Great views too. I will be on my back doing this.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Cbi skid plates are way beefier and Cover way more then these arb skids good video

@jonathandearth4865 Жыл бұрын

I had a diff drop on my 4Runner. Installed the summit bumper and the front stone guard would not install with the radiator supports being lower. I had to order the arb radiator support (driver side) and remove the diff drop kit for the summit bumper stone guard to fit and resulting fitment of this skid kit.

@many4173 Жыл бұрын

I don't like the way that transfer case plate mounts.

@clashandpotatoes Жыл бұрын

Can you measure and describe the dimensions of the metal sleeves used in installation? I bought my skids from metaltech and the hardware kit you sent didn't include them.

@BaconCruiser Жыл бұрын

Should I be nervous that the transfer case skid doesn’t come with 4 bolts 0.25” longer than the OEM bolts that hold the transfer case together?

@cooknengr 2 жыл бұрын

Hi does the skid plate covers up the catalytic converter , make it a deterrent for cat theft?

@yanclanman11 2 жыл бұрын

What year is that GX? I have an '04 and my exhausted looks likes it's a little different. The pipe crosses under the transmission pan and looks like it would interfere with that transmission skid.