I got my 92 4Runner about 2 months ago and I'm whipping it back into shape with tasteful things done here and there.

I just bought a used skidplate for $20 off a friend because mine didn't have one when I bought it.

I really like the look of the IFS skidplates on trucks, it just reminds me of an armored car or something. lol.

Anyway.. I picked up the skidplate today and my buddy didn't have the bolts for it, which is a bummer.

I want to buy brand new bolts for it from a hardware store or auto store but I have nothing to go by except the treads on the truck itself.

I was wondering if anyone knew what the bolt specs? It would be a great help.

*Also I am going to paint my skidplate and I don't want to just go plain old black. I want a little flare to it but nothing too outrageous. Anyone have any ideas? Maybe some pics of your skidplates! *

Thanks
Smod

 

Pretty sure its a 8mm x 1.25 thread count x 25mm. Get a washer as well, as the OEM bolt has an integrated washer.

This is a pretty common Toyota bolt size so grab a handful of them while you're at the store.

 

i just went into my local ace hardware and asked them if i could try out bolts on my truck...

and i painted my skidplate blue...
http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=DSCN3400.jpg
sorry, thats the best i gots right now

 

that skid's pretty imposing, being bright blue and all. Get a shot from the front, I want to see how it looks with the color of your truck.

 

its actually not that bad seeing as tho its facing down...

but ill get pics when i can...

and my runner is white...

 

I have the same problem. I took my skid plate off a long time ago and lost the bolts. I was recently wanting to put it back on but really didn't want to deal with the hassle of finding new bolts. And also, when I owned my 1st 2nd gen it was black and I painted my skid yellow along with the shocks.

 

Yea dude, Any ace place will be nice enough to let you do that, Ive had to do it once or twice...

 

i left for disneyland a few months back and i came home and there was no skid plate on my truck. i couldn't believe someone stole it from me!!!

but the do work as well as they look

 

Hey, 94, is that a guy taking a leak in the picture that you posted?? That's funny as hell!!

Mike

 

the bolts are 8x1.25 metric

 

$20? ive been trying to give mine away. Couple dents, but free.

Pm me, if nobody locally wants the skid, ill give the bolts away and toss the skid.

 

904 runner, where you live? and will it fit on a 00 taco? lol

 

How about this:

 

I live up near chico in california.

I don't think it will fit, I would assume earily style ifs suspension only

 

I'm going to paint mine red, along with the new idler arm brace, and shocks

I'm old school; nothing too fashy fer me...

 

Yeah. The skidplate I got is in perfect condition because my buddy never used it. And by giving him $20 I felt like I was helping him out. But he's a stiff when it comes to parts he sells sometimes.

Anyway. I like the big ol' runner wih that green skid. It looks pretty sick.
I also like that blue colored skid from Space-junk.

I have a dark blue 2nd gen. and I love the color. I may consider finding out the color code and paint it the same color.

Otherwise I was thinking doing black and painting on a skull possibly.

Thanks for the info on the bolt size everyone.

I'd like to see more pics of SKIDS! I probably won't get mine on until after I replace a broken ifs axle so it will probably take about a week because I'm lazy too. lol.

Thanks
Smod

 

looks like hes taking a leak into someones gas tank... LOL... the owner of that red car is gonna have a nice day.. LOL

 

That's why I love my locking gas cap!

 

bahahahaha, I didn't even notice that guy in the background; that's some funny $#@!

I'd paint mine to match my truck, but I'm not sure how long it would stay looking white

 

haha i have never noticed that. wow! he might be... should i edit that for the board? ha