In case you have a Budbuilt skid this easy mod will save you a lot of time on the trail. Yah never know when you are going to break a CV/axle. Better to spend 15 minutes doing this now rather than the PITA it will be to remove and replace the skid in the hot sun/cold snow. I drilled a 1.125" (1-1/8") hole 2-3/8" in from the edge of the skid.

BTW I bought a new CV axle complete with seals, snap ring and flange nut with a lifetime warranty no core return required for $80 at Checker Auto Parts here in Colorado.

 

Nice thinkin should save alot of time and hassle on the trail!

 

I just got an e-mail back from Bud. I sent him the pics suggesting the change if it's cost effective and it turns out that they already started doing that on the skids last fall.

Gotta love that Bud!

 

Did you just weld rectangle stock on your rear lower control arms? Any pictures?

 

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Thanks for sharing

 

lol I was just trying to stay on topic and prevent thread hijacking. Here's a link to the Trailing arms on my 4Runner. Not trying to hide anything. Those skids are great.

Anyhow. Thanks for the great write up on replacing the CVs. It was very helpful!