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Black01taco · 08-08-2007, 08:41 PM

For all the people out there who still have ther ISF tacos, Here are some Pics of my new Skid plate that I fabed up. As you can see all i really had to do was notch out the front so it would fit between the frame rails, as well as notching out both sides for the A-arm clearence, then drill some holes for mounting....Aswell as a little bending and cutting..

Toyota's idea of a skidplate and mine

A little notching for clearenceing the a-arms

Mounted through a crossmember that i put in while building the front bumper

Dunnnn

highplainsdrifter · 08-09-2007, 09:42 AM

Thats nice, but...

I would suggest getting some 1/4" x 1 flat stock and welding some pieces along the edges of the front face of the skid. Sort of like folded edges at 90*, it will make the thing 100% stronger in the event of a real impact. Also, get some countersunk flat head bolts and use a counter sink bit to get those mount bolts flat against the skid before you rip them right off of the truck. Much better than stock however.

Look at the Budbuilt skid to see an example of what I mean, thats what I have been abusing and it has proven to be just about bullet proof.

Black01taco · 08-09-2007, 11:52 AM

yeah countersinking the rear bolts would be nice, ill mostliky do that once I make my belly pan for the Tranny. But for $60 worth of steel and alittle work, i think it does the job..Unlike Budbuit who wants $280 for there skidplate....

Jeff. · 08-09-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Black01taco

Unlike Budbuit who wants $280 for there skidplate....

And that's not for the complete setup.

azrain · 08-09-2007, 12:09 PM

You will want some bracing at the radiator. I took out a lower tank with my homebuilt skid a few years ago. Partially due to the very similar design, partially due to my point and throttle driving "style."

'00Tacosinger · 08-09-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Black01taco

For all the people out there who still have ther ISF tacos, Here are some Pics of my new Skid plate that I fabed up. As you can see all i really had to do was notch out the front so it would fit between the frame rails, as well as notching out both sides for the A-arm clearence, then drill some holes for mounting....Aswell as a little bending and cutting..

that will need quite a bit more gusseting

Start with the sides using at least 1" x1/4" flat...1.5" would be better on the front portion.
As you use and abuse it you'll discover the other areas that will fold in from a good hit...add the flat bar as needed.

budr · 08-09-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff.

And that's not for the complete setup.

Just to throw some facts in here, our skids are $249, not $280.

Or they are $200 if you order the full setup combo, which is $500 but covers the entire belly to just in front of the gas tank and adds a crossmember for full support!

Black01taco! Nice job! Most folks don't have your skills to fabricate, measure etc so good for you! I wish all tacos had a tube front crossmember under the radiator.

That is why we add the extra bends in the front of ours to give strength.

kiyul4130 · 08-09-2007, 04:59 PM

didnt you use to live up here?

Black01taco · 08-11-2007, 02:05 PM

[QUOTE=Black01taco! Nice job! Most folks don't have your skills to fabricate, measure etc so good for you! I wish all tacos had a tube front crossmember under the radiator.

That is why we add the extra bends in the front of ours to give strength.

[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

Yea I need to beef it up a bit as well when i add my belly pan for the tranny.

KIYUL4130-
YEAH I USED TO LIVE UP IN CHICO, BUT AFTER MY 6 YERAS OF QUALITY COLLEGE EDGJAMACATION I GRAUDATED AND MOVED BACK DOWN SOUTH TO SAN DIEGO (WHERE I AM FROM)...

IAM ALREADY MISSING THE TRAILS UP THERE...THATS FORSURE..I LOVED LIVING SO CLOSE TO RUBICON, FORDICE, AND THE AWSOME HIGH LAKES....Long was the shit place to camp!!!

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Black01taco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57051 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 594	IFS SkidPlate For all the people out there who still have ther ISF tacos, Here are some Pics of my new Skid plate that I fabed up. As you can see all i really had to do was notch out the front so it would fit between the frame rails, as well as notching out both sides for the A-arm clearence, then drill some holes for mounting....Aswell as a little bending and cutting.. Toyota's idea of a skidplate and mine A little notching for clearenceing the a-arms Mounted through a crossmember that i put in while building the front bumper Dunnnn Last edited by Black01taco; 08-08-2007 at 08:48 PM.

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08-09-2007, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
highplainsdrifter Banned Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72658 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 135	Thats nice, but... I would suggest getting some 1/4" x 1 flat stock and welding some pieces along the edges of the front face of the skid. Sort of like folded edges at 90*, it will make the thing 100% stronger in the event of a real impact. Also, get some countersunk flat head bolts and use a counter sink bit to get those mount bolts flat against the skid before you rip them right off of the truck. Much better than stock however. Look at the Budbuilt skid to see an example of what I mean, thats what I have been abusing and it has proven to be just about bullet proof.

08-09-2007, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Black01taco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57051 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 594	yeah countersinking the rear bolts would be nice, ill mostliky do that once I make my belly pan for the Tranny. But for $60 worth of steel and alittle work, i think it does the job..Unlike Budbuit who wants $280 for there skidplate....

08-09-2007, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
azrain Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20597 Location: PHX Posts: 263	You will want some bracing at the radiator. I took out a lower tank with my homebuilt skid a few years ago. Partially due to the very similar design, partially due to my point and throttle driving "style."

08-11-2007, 02:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Black01taco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57051 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 594	[QUOTE=Black01taco! Nice job! Most folks don't have your skills to fabricate, measure etc so good for you! I wish all tacos had a tube front crossmember under the radiator. That is why we add the extra bends in the front of ours to give strength. [/QUOTE] Thanks! Yea I need to beef it up a bit as well when i add my belly pan for the tranny. KIYUL4130- YEAH I USED TO LIVE UP IN CHICO, BUT AFTER MY 6 YERAS OF QUALITY COLLEGE EDGJAMACATION I GRAUDATED AND MOVED BACK DOWN SOUTH TO SAN DIEGO (WHERE I AM FROM)... IAM ALREADY MISSING THE TRAILS UP THERE...THATS FORSURE..I LOVED LIVING SO CLOSE TO RUBICON, FORDICE, AND THE AWSOME HIGH LAKES....Long was the shit place to camp!!!