I have to replace the PLASTIC skid on my '19 rav4 adventure due to A) Mechanics losing and not replacing the bolts (if they even tightened them well after oil service to begin with) and the plastic clips. B) Went thru a water puddle, underestimating the slight depth, at a speed limit (didnt see the puddle til i was right on it) and the pull of the water pulled at the PLASTIC oil door access. as my toyota is canada made, I can get just the oil door access and instead would need to get the whole plastic skid for $350 before labor....liek WTF. Came across LP for only $280....AND ONLY 4 BOLTS vs the 10 bolts and clips of the stock one.....like what O_o. i just need to order the thing lmao....this looks "simple" and fortunately my uncle is a jeep guy, so he knows how to take care of his vehicles.
Sorry to hear about the plastic skid plate, but agree for the price this was a great deal. I do light off-roading and felt much better having this plate, along with later getting AT tires! A few years ago I finally starting changing my oil, and only change I needed was getting a cheap wrench to loosen the oil filter. Overall I've been very happy with this, and really wasn't too bad to install! Always takes a bit longer than you think...but I would definitely buy this again!
Nice work. What made you choose this skid plate as opposed to one of the ones from the other manufacturers? Also, if you're looking for an alternative to a magnet mount, you could use the Diamond 412 on the passenger side of the hood, between the hood and windshield. Or, the Diamond HRKS and a half wave antenna like the Comet 680 dual band. I did the latter and it looks very clean. de K6TW
Thank you for taking time to comment, and appreciate your feedback on more permanent antenna install. After having a temp install the last few years when switching vehicles, I do want something more permanent and will have to check out your recommendations. I recently bought the Yaesu FTM-500, DIAMOND SG7500NMO, and a bracket to attach NMO mount to a ditch light hood bracket. Haven't bought the ditch light bracket yet and may reconsider? For your question, LP came up when searching for skid plates, and I liked the simplicity of their ditch light brackets as well. Also liked the simplicity of install, and opening are working well so far for oil changes. Overall really like it, and have felt much better getting to trailheads the last month or so...and also with new AT tires (-: 73, James WA7JNJ
Maybe if it helps save money for more radio equipment or get to a summit to play radio? (-: I normally just change the oil, but had fun trying a different style of video as I get ready for hiking and Summits on the Air (SOTA) adventures. Also loved that my dad was there to help, and hoping this non-radio video may help others learn about our great hobby! (-: 73, James WA7JNJ
A 10mm socket for a drill will get it done a lot quicker and less labor
Great point! Hope you have a great day, and thanks for watching and quick comment!
I have to replace the PLASTIC skid on my '19 rav4 adventure due to A) Mechanics losing and not replacing the bolts (if they even tightened them well after oil service to begin with) and the plastic clips. B) Went thru a water puddle, underestimating the slight depth, at a speed limit (didnt see the puddle til i was right on it) and the pull of the water pulled at the PLASTIC oil door access.
as my toyota is canada made, I can get just the oil door access and instead would need to get the whole plastic skid for $350 before labor....liek WTF.
Came across LP for only $280....AND ONLY 4 BOLTS vs the 10 bolts and clips of the stock one.....like what O_o.
i just need to order the thing lmao....this looks "simple" and fortunately my uncle is a jeep guy, so he knows how to take care of his vehicles.
Sorry to hear about the plastic skid plate, but agree for the price this was a great deal. I do light off-roading and felt much better having this plate, along with later getting AT tires! A few years ago I finally starting changing my oil, and only change I needed was getting a cheap wrench to loosen the oil filter. Overall I've been very happy with this, and really wasn't too bad to install! Always takes a bit longer than you think...but I would definitely buy this again!
Nice work. What made you choose this skid plate as opposed to one of the ones from the other manufacturers? Also, if you're looking for an alternative to a magnet mount, you could use the Diamond 412 on the passenger side of the hood, between the hood and windshield. Or, the Diamond HRKS and a half wave antenna like the Comet 680 dual band. I did the latter and it looks very clean. de K6TW
Thank you for taking time to comment, and appreciate your feedback on more permanent antenna install. After having a temp install the last few years when switching vehicles, I do want something more permanent and will have to check out your recommendations. I recently bought the Yaesu FTM-500, DIAMOND
SG7500NMO, and a bracket to attach NMO mount to a ditch light hood bracket. Haven't bought the ditch light bracket yet and may reconsider? For your question, LP came up when searching for skid plates, and I liked the simplicity of their ditch light brackets as well. Also liked the simplicity of install, and opening are working well so far for oil changes. Overall really like it, and have felt much better getting to trailheads the last month or so...and also with new AT tires (-: 73, James WA7JNJ
Radio amateurs should be good mechanics as well? 73 de Jon, VU2JO
Maybe if it helps save money for more radio equipment or get to a summit to play radio? (-: I normally just change the oil, but had fun trying a different style of video as I get ready for hiking and Summits on the Air (SOTA) adventures. Also loved that my dad was there to help, and hoping this non-radio video may help others learn about our great hobby! (-: 73, James WA7JNJ
@@wa7jnjradio Nice. 73