{"product_id":"hd-skid-plate-crossmember-96-02-4runner-95-04-tacoma","title":"HD Skid Plate Crossmember (96-02 4Runner, 95-04 Tacoma)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroducing a solution to our WEAK skid crossmembers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOver the past 10+ years of building and breaking 4Runners, we've experienced a lot of \"uncommon\" failures... Unfortunately a bent front skid crossmember has become much more common! In fact, it seems like we see more bent crossmembers than straight ones these days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe factory skid crossmember is plenty strong enough for mall crawlers with stock skid plates, but for anyone with upgraded skids (or even stock skids that get some use) the factory crossmember is simply not going to hold up. Over time it will bend upward, making it difficult to install\/remove the skid plates. Eventually it will even allow the skids to crowd your radiator and oil pan, which can lead to expensive repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/4425\/5791\/files\/IMG_9738_0a2c0004-2493-45f7-88c9-ac6ead17039c_480x480.heic?v=1731104177\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Solution\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opt Offroad's\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e HD Skid Crossmember\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces your weak, thin (probably bent) factory crossmember, with a beefy unit that is up to the task of protecting your undercarriage. It is an easy, straightforward weld-on unit that is designed for compatibility with all aftermarket skid plates and bumpers. The HD Skid Crossmember is also cost effective, with Assembled and WIY options available to accommodate a wide range of installer experience and budgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrecision laser-cut and bent 3\/16\" PNO steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFully boxed end sections, for maximum strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen topped center, for easy skid plate install\/removal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkid plate mounting holes using factory spec locations \u0026amp; thread pitch (M8-1.25)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeld It Yourself: $125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled: $250\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeld It Yourself: IN STOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembled: IN STOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstall Help\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Installation video coming soon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill this work with my aftermarket skid plate?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYES, this HD Crossmember utilizes the same mounting hole locations as your factory crossmember and is compatible with virtually all aftermarket skid plates. The mounting holes are also equipped with pre-welded hardware to make install\/removal of your skid plates easy. (On WIY units, the welder will need to tack hardware on).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I get the WIY version, how long will it take to assemble?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAssembly is very straightforward and takes about an hour of welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow difficult is the HD Crossmember to install, and how long will it take?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eInstallation is easy, and will take 1-6 hours, depending on the experience level and vehicle condition.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opt Offroad","offers":[{"title":"WIY - I'll Weld It Myself","offer_id":52694354264382,"sku":"sku-45629401137410","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled - Weld It For Me","offer_id":52694354297150,"sku":"sku-45629653254402","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3840\/3902\/files\/IMG_4663.jpg?v=1764952655","url":"https:\/\/xtremecanopies.com\/products\/hd-skid-plate-crossmember-96-02-4runner-95-04-tacoma","provider":"Xtreme Canopies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}