skid plates??????
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skid plates?????? - 4/10/2008 12:46:28 PM
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drzjoint
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what do you guys recommend for skid plates?
rasta or what? ????????????
is their a good one cheaper than the rasta system
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RE: skid plates?????? - 4/10/2008 3:24:24 PM
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Jantiz
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I am working on the same problem. I looked at Rasta. The guys from my club adviced me that Rasta makes a skid plate for the occasional off roader who has no intentions on actually using it, but rather want protection from the extremely rare miscalculation that causes you to "unintentionally" bottom out on the sill. It's ok, but it does not protect during serious use.
Let me attach below what Gary had to say about that:
4) The Rasta's are NOT sliders, they are sill protectors. There is a BIG difference. Those Rasta's will not be able to support the weight of the LR3 without getting damaged and possibly damaging the body. One big hit on a rock and they will take damage and possibly pass it through to the body. They are good to protect the sills against rock dings and tree limbs and such if that is what you are looking for.
Bottom line is decide what your need is, and then buy the appropriate product.
Need = Protection from casual off roading hazards. The Rasta's will do fine.
Need = Protection form large rocks, boulders, trees, tree stumps, and other serious hazards. Then you need real sliders like Rover Specialties/Off Roving sell.
FYI... If you want to keep the stock look, but still want real sliders, the Rover Specialties sliders are available without the nerf bars so they will not be very noticable.
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RE: skid plates?????? - 4/10/2008 6:05:04 PM
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drzjoint
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I thought those sliders looked a little week and ya the sliders by rover specialties look built. I am more interested in the skid plate under body protection
systems that replace the stock plastic skid plate. i am having a hard time finding options oter than rasta and i think it is asfr but i might have got that wrong
but defenitly the sliders from rover specialties are the way to go especially if you have rocky trails.
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RE: skid plates?????? - 4/11/2008 10:16:19 AM
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Jantiz
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The sliders from RS actually shine in that they have REAL skid plates under body. They actually extend from the factory sill to about a foot inside the under carriege making excellent skid plates. And if you get the ones with the nurf bars, then they extend past the sill outwards approx 9 more inches or so giving you a total of almost 2' of protection where the LR3 needs it most. I have looked and there seems to be no one else making real sliders at this time for the LR3, which I'm sure somewhat drives the price on them at the present time since there is no competition. Your looking at about 1,500 plus installation; little less if you go without nurf bars. Little pricy but they are the real deal!
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RE: skid plates?????? - 4/16/2008 10:37:52 AM
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rasta4x4usa
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We have sold a lot of skid plates for the FJ Cruiser. People have been going crazy over them since. If you guys would like to see some off-road pictures you can visit fjcruiserforums.com
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RE: skid plates?????? - 4/17/2008 9:44:42 AM
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Disco Mike
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Get in touch with Nathon on the SCLR, he probably has more experience and knowledge on the LR3 then anyone.
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RE: skid plates?????? - 4/29/2008 7:03:51 AM
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rasta4x4usa
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Rasta skid plates for the LR3 will be available in about 3-4 weeks. The first set will sell with a 10% discount if anyone is interested.
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