The Skid Plate List
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How do you like the Victory skid plates? Question, I know there is an opening to access the oil filter but what about the oil pan drain plug? Do you have to remove the skid?
Ordered, haven't shipped yet, as soon as they do and get them installed will let you know my thoughts and about the oil drain plug, I do have the fumoto valve in mine.
Thank you! I’m considering Victory and C4 skids.
Which Fumoto valve did you install?
F133N: Long Nipple Oil Drain Valve With M12-1.25
These valves have 15mm hose nipples in length. We recommend using these valves on industrial engines and vehicles with high ground clearance. *NOT RECOMMENDED FOR VEHICLES WITH LOW GROUND CLEARANCE.
www.fumotousa.com
For a gas tank plate:OEM - Toyota
Front - PT228-60242
Transmission -PT228-35241(Edit: apparently replaced in 2025 with PT228-35247)
Rear Diff - PT228-89254
OEM - Lexus
Front - PT938-60240
Transmission - PT938-60241
Victory
- frame mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
C4 Fab
Land Cruiser Full Skid Plates / 250 Series / 2024+
Shop durable Land Cruiser full skid plate 250 Series 2024+ designed for long-lasting durability and superior off-road performance.c4fabrication.com
- frame mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
NYTOP
2024-Current Lexus GX550 Skid Plate Assembly — NYTOP | Not Your Typical Original Parts
2024-Current Lexus GX550 Skid Plate Assembly. Fits all non-hybrid trims. (In stock, ships within 1 week.) Our Not Your Typical Skid Plate Assembly for the Lexus GX550 is TIG welded with 1/4 inch aluminum, providing protection to both the engine and transmission, while also acting as a catalyticnytop.com
- radiator support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
ASFIR
Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Off-Road Parts
www.asfir.com
- radiator support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
RCI
2024-2025 Land Cruiser | RCI Off Road
rcimetalworks.com
- radiator support mount
- clears diff drop - YES - RCI confirmed
DV8
2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, & Land Cruiser Rear Belly Skid Plate
Our 2024 Toyota Tacoma & Land Cruiser Rear Skid Plate shields the bottom of your engine/oil pan to prevent oil leaks & other costly repairs when off-road.dv8offroad.com
LFD
- radiator support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
Front and Engine Skid Plate - 250 Series Land Cruiser (2024+)
Introducing our skid plate set for the 2024+ Land Cruiser 250! Pre-Order for first batch, lead time estimate 6 weeks. Our skid plates are constructed of 3/16" steel or aluminum. Replacing the factory skids, these bolt into pre-existing threads in the frame and require no permanent modifications...lfdoffroad.com
Rival
- ????? support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
Greenlane
- ????? support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
LAND CRUISER FULL ENGINE SKID PLATE
Our Aluminum full engine skid offers maximum protection and ground clearance to the underside of your 2024+ Landcruiser. CAD designed, CNC cut, formed and TIG welded. Installs with factory bolt locations and is supported on the chassis cross member for ultimate strength Retains factory jacking...greenlaneoffroad.com
ICON
- radiator support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
- ????? support mount
- clears diff drop - ??????
- Lexus has one (as seen on Driving Sports TV's video on the comparison between the LC250 and the LX700h) but haven't been able to find a part number for it yet.
- RCI has one which is supposed to basically be plug-n-play with the FE trim plate package at Fuel Tank Skid Plate | 24- Present Land Cruiser | RCI Off Road
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Fuel Tank Skid Plate - Lexus (77606-60270)
LFD OFFROAD has full plates
lfdoffroad.com
250 Series Land Cruiser (2024+)
LFD Off Road manufactures roof racks, bumpers, skid plates, and more overlanding and off road accessories. Made in North Carolina.
lfdoffroad.com
After reading all of the post, I pulled the trigger and ordered the aluminum Victory front skid plate. I also decided to order the Valvomax drain plug. Can’t wait to get rid of the thin metal plate attached to the radiator support and the plastic rear section.
I just finished installing the Victory 4x4 engine/tranny skid plates, some observations I made during and after installations, some are minor, but a couple are big to me, and one would have stopped me from purchasing.
1. The oil filter panel, should have either been rivnutted or the nuts welded on, there is a chance you will need to get a wrench on the nut, which maybe impossible if it starts turning, or if you drop the nut or nuts, and you don't have a magnet around, your going to have to drop the skid plate.
2. Getting to the oil drain plug (no way are you getting your hand thru the square hole) if dropped, plus the mess it will make on the skid plate, you can reach thru the side, luckily I have fumoto valve on it, so it won't be as messy to change the oil, but getting to the safety clip and pulling the lever over to open, will have to go thru the side of the skid plate.
3. No install instructions for it, only video from Tacoma.
4. I don't know if you were suppose to or not, put the tow hooks back on, but I did.
5. Both engine and tranny skid plates should be one piece, both cam as to pieces,
6. If for some reason one takes it to the dealer to have your oil done or tranny fluid changed, you know they are going to charge to remove the tranny skid plate, will charge also if they have to remove the engine skid plate.
7. There is now nothing keeping rocks or debris from getting to the radiator or cooler.
8. Didn't know what the 2 small holes are for on the front of the skid plate.
9. It can be done without jacking up the LC to do it, tight squeeze though.
Looking back, I should have waited on Talons Garage to come out with theirs, but thought I would give Victory a shot, since its also made in AMERICA.
1. The oil filter panel, should have either been rivnutted or the nuts welded on, there is a chance you will need to get a wrench on the nut, which maybe impossible if it starts turning, or if you drop the nut or nuts, and you don't have a magnet around, your going to have to drop the skid plate.
2. Getting to the oil drain plug (no way are you getting your hand thru the square hole) if dropped, plus the mess it will make on the skid plate, you can reach thru the side, luckily I have fumoto valve on it, so it won't be as messy to change the oil, but getting to the safety clip and pulling the lever over to open, will have to go thru the side of the skid plate.
3. No install instructions for it, only video from Tacoma.
4. I don't know if you were suppose to or not, put the tow hooks back on, but I did.
5. Both engine and tranny skid plates should be one piece, both cam as to pieces,
6. If for some reason one takes it to the dealer to have your oil done or tranny fluid changed, you know they are going to charge to remove the tranny skid plate, will charge also if they have to remove the engine skid plate.
7. There is now nothing keeping rocks or debris from getting to the radiator or cooler.
8. Didn't know what the 2 small holes are for on the front of the skid plate.
9. It can be done without jacking up the LC to do it, tight squeeze though.
Looking back, I should have waited on Talons Garage to come out with theirs, but thought I would give Victory a shot, since its also made in AMERICA.
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Thanks for the candid feedback. I pulled the trigger and ordered the Victory front skid plate today. I agree, the nuts for the oil filter plate should be tack welded. Unfortunately, Victory is one of the few skid plate manufacturers that use the frame/tow hook mounts and is available in aluminum. Like you, I plan on using the tow hooks. I wasn’t willing to give up the tow hooks.
Do you think a Valvomax oil drain plug will work? Obviously, I will have to access the plug from the side.
It should work. I might take mine down to a machine shop before my next oil change and see if they can cut the hole larger and install rivnut.
I don't think they thought things through. I know my skid plate for my Tundra had hole large enough to get my had in, and the filter area was rivnutted. They just didn't know when they would get to doing the LC.
I had the same idea. I think I will call Victory tomorrow. What size hole are you thinking?
I'm thinking a 3"-4" hole.
Yeah I gave Victory a call and email about my suggestion on the rivnut, the bigger hole etc.
Told them it wasn't thought out very well on the filter door and hole for the drain plug
I think a 3 inch square hole may be a good option. I plan on testing the size by cutting a hole in some scrap plywood. If it works, i will pressure Victory to use my skid as a test… This would be a very simple solution.
Question, is the current small square hole centered below the drain plug?
I’d have to recheck
I might do some marking with it installed and then cut a bigger hole in it, shouldn't be difficult, drill and cut.
The other thing I didn't like was the space left open under the radiator/cooler, but I guess they are making bumper and it will have a filler (strip??)
Here is the email repsonse to my concerns.
1) Mounting Points (Rivnuts/Welded Nuts): The design currently utilizes through-bolts for simplicity and strength, but I understand the convenience welded nuts or rivnuts would offer. I've passed this along to our engineering team for future design considerations. If you do decide you want to install rivnuts you would want to use 5/16 rivnuts (and longer hardware).
2) Great point on accessibility, especially when using a Fumoto valve, while we aimed to provide protection without compromising serviceability, I can understand that there's room for improvement with access holes or hand clearance, admittedly it is tight, but we have been able to service the 250 and oil by reaching through and around the skid without removing it.
3). Transmission Skid Design: The two-piece design is a mostly due to shipping costs. We prefer to manufacture one piece skid when possible, but the shipping rates were astronomical for this specific vehicle and would have added a couple hundred dollars to the product and likely sustained damage in transit.
4) Tow Hook Reinstallation: Yes, the factory tow hooks can be reinstalled with this skid system.
6) Those smaller holes up front are for our jig when we are manufacturing the bumper to ensure the skid is secured in place during fabrication.
7) We don't currently have a front bash plate that bridges the gap between the front bumper and the engine skid plate but we are in process of designing the front Blitz bumper for the LC250 which should be available in the coming weeks. Generally our bumpers and skids when installed together leave very little gap between them.
I just did it myself, didn’t go any further back, went 1” on each side, 1” on the front. My jigsaw skills are below average, but hey it’s done. They should have done that or did a 3 1/2” hole.
You could get away with 3/4” on the sides and front. I have plenty of room with 1”
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Does anyone happen to know if the Victory engine skid will conflict with the RCI trans skid?
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