+1 on the Miller Cat plate——makes oil changes an absolute breeze (the only snag I run into is my seeming inability to read/see the oil level on the dip stick
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Fumoto? Even easier than dropping the skid! Nice.+1 on the MCX plate——makes oil changes an absolute breeze (the only snag I run into is my seeming inability to read/see the oil level on the dip stick
Correct. The long nipple version of the Fumoto valve allows for easy attachment of tubing w/ a small hose clamp (nothing special req'd----just whatever's available at local hardware store). I keep the tubing tucked up in the skid plate and simply pull it down through the opening you see in the above pic when draining the pan. No need to pull the plate to check underneath at all. After doing my initial oil change, installed both Fumoto valve and skid plate----the small inserts that cover the access points to both filter and pan are the only things I've removed since (couldn't be easier except for that damn hard-for-me-to see-dipstick
).
Nice setup!Correct. The long nipple version of the Fumoto valve allows for easy attachment of tubing w/ a small hose clamp (nothing special req'd----just whatever's available at local hardware store). I keep the tubing tucked up in the skid plate and simply pull it down through the opening you see in the above pic when draining the pan. No need to pull the plate to check underneath at all. After doing my initial oil change, installed both Fumoto valve and skid plate----the small inserts that cover the access points to both filter and pan are the only things I've removed since (couldn't be easier except for that damn hard-for-me-to see-dipstick
What’s the model number on the Fumoto you chose?Correct. The long nipple version of the Fumoto valve allows for easy attachment of tubing w/ a small hose clamp (nothing special req'd----just whatever's available at local hardware store). I keep the tubing tucked up in the skid plate and simply pull it down through the opening you see in the above pic when draining the pan. No need to pull the plate to check underneath at all. After doing my initial oil change, installed both Fumoto valve and skid plate----the small inserts that cover the access points to both filter and pan are the only things I've removed since (couldn't be easier except for that damn hard-for-me-to see-dipstick
).
I’m glad you’re finding the thread useful! I think I’m going to go with RCI but that could change.
Where are you seeing these prices? When I go to autoparts.toyota.com the Land Cruiser front skid plate is $425.Just FYI if you don't have one: TRD, Trailhunter, and Landcruiser skids you can drop in less than a minute with their design. Loosen 2 bolts, remove the other 4, twist the plate and you're done. Goes on just as easy. No risk of mess through the access holes and you can inspect under the plate for any leaks during your oil change. I was gonna upgrade to an aftermarket, but decided to stick with the OEM design due to how fast and easy it is to remove.
With the sale going on now you can get a tempered steel Trailhunter skid for $232, tempered steel "Toyota" stamped Landcruiser skid (like the one below) for $244, or TRD aluminum for $310.
Hard to beat the price, OEM fit, and easy oil change access v.s. anything aftermarket ! Plus the Landcruiser and Trailhunter skids link up with transfer case skid and rear diff skid all 3 for less than $800. Hard to beat!
take the part number and throw it in google. You'll get different prices from different dealers, they all choose to participate in whatever promos or not, so you'll see quite difference prices depending on season or coupon.
