Rasta Skid Plates

Rasta 4X4 Skid Plates

Full Rasta Skid Set

In building our Toyota FJ Cruiser up for off road adventures I have worked hard to keep the weight down.  Our initial build included steel skids from All Pro Off Road which have protected the bottom of our FJ from trail damage very well. However, in an attempt to reduce the weight of our bolt on gear I contacted Rasta4X4 about trying out a set of their aluminum full skid plates.

I received the Rasta skids well packaged direct from Israel.  The skids are very well made and have a bare aluminum finish that asks to not be painted.

The front skid is designed to bolt on to the stock bumper and needs to be modified for use with aftermarket bumpers. For my All Pro Off Road front bumper I cut the section of the skid plate off (see photo). I also bent the front section of the skid up so it will fit under the finishing plate on the bumper. (I bent the skid by cutting it part way through and will the skid welded over the cut)

Once this modification was made the plates bolted on with a perfect fit. Total time spent installing the skids was about 1.5 hours.

Red line is where I cut the skid. Blue line is where I bent the skid Using a 4x4 and the FJ to bend the skid

Installed skids from frontFront 3 skids, transfer case, tranny and engine.

Fuel tank skid

tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs. 

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