PSA new skids available from RCI

[DaChronisseur]

I'm not affiliated with RCI, but I have their skids and sliders on my Tacoma and they've been super solid. Anyway, they just released their skids for the 250 and, now that my order is in, I figured I'd put it out here in case anybody needs or wants better protection. Sliders should be coming in the next couple of weeks as well.

 

[jenos96]

Wow, dirt cheap compared to other brands and OEM. What’s the catch?

Any idea if the tranny plate is compatible with the OEM front?

 

[jenos96]

Also worth noting: RCI’s front skid bolts into the lower radiator support just like the OEM. A lot of aftermarket skids are opting to also bolt into the recovery point bolts since that lower radiator support is fairly weak (already bent mint). Just food for thought.

 

[LcAz]

Also worth noting: RCI’s front skid bolts into the lower radiator support just like the OEM. A lot of aftermarket skids are opting to also bolt into the recovery point bolts since that lower radiator support is fairly weak (already bent mint). Just food for thought.

This.....alll day long. I think a skid bolted to the radiator support is a very bad idea.

 

[DaChronisseur]

Also worth noting: RCI’s front skid bolts into the lower radiator support just like the OEM. A lot of aftermarket skids are opting to also bolt into the recovery point bolts since that lower radiator support is fairly weak (already bent mint). Just food for thought.

Valid concern, and that's entirely fair. Given the 6 additional bolts on other cross members and high rigidity of folded/welded steel, I'm not particularly concerned about damaging it. I wouldn't get the aluminum front skid, but that would be true no matter where it attached.

 

[Stage7]

This.....alll day long. I think a skid bolted to the radiator support is a very bad idea.

Wonder if someone will fabricate a stronger more stout radiator support bracket that can take some punishment. The low mounted radiator seems to be an issue with some folks. I've seen two posts so far where people damaged it.

 

[LcAz]

I know there are some fabricators with them in the works, with additional support to the tow hooks.

 

[fftfk]

Wow, dirt cheap compared to other brands and OEM. What’s the catch?

Any idea if the tranny plate is compatible with the OEM front?

I’ve had RCI on my Tacoma and was happy with them.

 

[dtxlcfe]

Victory4x4's engine skid mounts to the tow points on the front rather than the radiator bracket. Even though I have the upgraded first edition skids, I will be switching to that soon because the radiator issue scares me.

 

[24LC]

Victory4x4's engine skid mounts to the tow points on the front rather than the radiator bracket. Even though I have the upgraded first edition skids, I will be switching to that soon because the radiator issue scares me.

Honestly, until this thread I thought that the skids from RCI were mounting to the frame or recovery points. Now that I know this, I'm going to pick up the victory 4x4 ones as well. Plus, they don't charge more for the powder coating and looks like they ship free as well.

 

[Markarian421]

Victory4x4's engine skid mounts to the tow points on the front rather than the radiator bracket. Even though I have the upgraded first edition skids, I will be switching to that soon because the radiator issue scares me.

That looks like a nice option. They come in aluminum too which is nice if you're like me and more worried about rust than repeatedly sliding over rocks. (Steel is better if you do plan on sliding over rocks a lot!)

 

[Thx_1158]

Victory4x4's engine skid mounts to the tow points on the front rather than the radiator bracket. Even though I have the upgraded first edition skids, I will be switching to that soon because the radiator issue scares me.

That is why I redrew the Victory front and trans skids along with the rear cargo area molle shelf. I got them in aluminum as well to save weight.