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In this video, we show you how to install a set of CBI Skid Plates on a 3rd Gen 4runner. If you plan on taking your rig off-road, a set of heavy duty skid plates to protect your vital drive train components is a good idea.
The CBI Skid Plates do work with a 1" differential drop. With the 1" diff drop, there is still clearance between the bottom of the differential and the front skid plate.
Aftermarket skid plates do give you the benefit of extra protection but they are more difficult to maneuver due to their heavy weight when you're removing them to perform maintenance to your rig like oil and fluid changes. A hydraulic floor jack is an essential tool to assist you with the removal and reinstallation. Also due to their heavy weight, you might experience a slight decrease in gas mileage because you're carrying them around all the time.
Another benefit to having aftermarket skid plates that was mentioned by somebody commenting on the video is it works as a deterrent for catalytic converter theft. The rear skid plate would make it harder for somebody to steal your catalytic converter(s) and inspire the thief to move on to somebody else's vehicle.
*PARTS*
CBI 3rd Gen 4runner Full Skid Plates (Front and Rear)
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
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*Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun - (used to remove steering rack bolt and nut)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet - (used to tighten steering rack bolt and nut. This ratchet is super functional due to the flex head capability and the 120 points of engagement)
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*1/2” Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Socket Set
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*CDI 1/2" Drive 30-250 Foot Pound Torque Wrench - (used to torque steering rack bolt and nut. CDI torque wrenches are well-built and affordable)
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*Harbor Freight 2000 lbs Transmission Jack - (really nice jack that's relatively affordable. I've used this jack for many different jobs and not just for supporting a transmission and transfer case. I've used also used this to support aftermarket bumpers so we could have an easier time getting the bumper into position.) www.harborfrei...
*Flex Head Box End Wrench Set - (used to assist tightening skid plate bolts/nuts)
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*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (I would used a 3/8" ratchet with the SAE allen head sockets instead of using a regular allen wrench. These ratchets are super functional and will make your wrenching life easier) amzn.to/2ql8nNA
*SAE Allen Head Socket Set - (better than using a regular allen wrench for tightening the bolts and nuts for the skid plates) amzn.to/346IVt8
*Thread Restorer Kit - (nice set for cleaning up male and female threads)
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26 авг 2024