RCI Off Road Spring 2021 - CLOSED

I'm jelly.

 

That's awesome. I ordered one on Monday as well, no word yet on being shipped... maybe soon. Did they send you a shipping email?

 

Yes they did. Ordered Monday, shipping info sent Tuesday with tracking info from FED EX. Still showing delivery for tomorrow. Be advised I got the aluminum raw skidplate. Might have had more of these in stock.

 

I ordered raw too but for the GX.

 

Have you received a shipping notice yet?

 

@Mstudt
Are the current lead times accurate?
https://rcimetalworks.com/current-lead-times/
Im prepared for 6-9 (even 10-12) weeks for sliders, but if there’s a chance of sooner that’d be awesome.

 

Lead time are an average so to say. It's safe to say that 4runner's and Tacoma's will have the longest lead times since so many people are ordering for those. Vehicles links Tundra's might be less due to the lower volume. They've seen over 300 orders since Monday morning so don't be surprised by long leads. RCI has always done a great job of stocking up before these start, and I know they did so this time too.

Mike

 

Just ordered the aluminum powdercoated engine skid. Hopefully the wait isn't too long.

 

Thank you for the insight! I’m sure it’s tough to gauge lead times during both Covid and a GB. Fingers crossed for early but prepared for late as well, just stoked to have my order in and a discount

 

No. Just an order confirmation.

 

Question...for those of you that have the aluminum engine skid plate. Does it make life easier when changing the oil? I do not Offroad so I don’t need the steel or protection per se. Is it even worth me purchasing in my situation...I will appreciate the advice.

 

Both have the oil filter access door.

 

Thanks...does it make the oil change that much easier. I hated changing the oil in my 5th gen 4Runner because of removing the skid plate and the cartridge filter. Hence why I am debating whether I should purchase the RCI skid and I know I can’t change the fact that the Tundra has the cartridge filter as well.

 

It should be alot easier. I just ordered the aluminum myself. I hear you on the 4Runner...we have one too. I would look into getting a skid for your catalytic converters as well....they are getting stolen left and right.

 

Post a pic. Did you get the set? The engine and transmission skids are 2 seperate pieces.

 

It's supposed to be a 2 piece design. Pictures & description on their also show/state 2 piece design.

Mike

 

You got it quick. I ordered the powdercoated aluminum.

 

If you only ordered the engine skid you would have ordered it form this page, and screen shots are below. The information your presenting are from the package. While it shouldn't matter much the single skid does state 2 pieces while the package states 1 piece. The package should have been updated to 2 pieces, but seems to have been missed.

Per website:

 

...I just placed my order for the engine skid plate so I will see how they come. I am hoping for an easier oil change. My concern is with the width of the oil plug hole... to having enough room for the oil to drain without making a huge mess.

 

I have had my RCI plates on for 5 or more oil changes. It's easier than the stock skid.

 

Awesome! thanks for the info.

 

Pulled the trigger on the engine/trans skid package in raw alum and the fuel skid.

 

Received my raw aluminum skidplate this morning. Excellent customer service and received it three days after ordering. Pretty impressive. Now if only it would warm up outside for install since I don't live where @kuokoa lives.

Edit: This thing is BEEFY. I am glad I didn't go with the TRD skidplate, definitely overpriced compared to this one. A whole lot more coverage too. I can't imagine mounting the steel version, bet that sucker is heavy.

 

Why did it expire early?

 

I ordered the powdercoated aluminum on Thursday but haven't received shipping notice yet.

 

I would add extensions to the tranny skid to cover the cats.