RCI Aluminum Skid Plates for LC250 - Easy Install, Great Price.

@Kai__Larsen · 2025-04-03T05:59:35+00:00

While working on the LC250 I noticed something about the hitch that differs from my 5th Gen 4Runner. The LC250 has a welded hitch from the factory. VS the 4Runner has a bolt in hitch. The 4Runner's was easily removable to touch up with paint when it gets rusty or also remove to add/weld high clearance options. But now with the LC250 if anyone ever releases a high clearance hitch you'll need to cut the hitch off before you can weld it higher. Whereas the 4Runner can be unbolted in 5 mins before being cut and welded again higher up. I'm assuming the weld on the 250 hitch is to support a heavier load? Maybe it's just the way the frame works on these new models. Anyone know the answer? Hopefully we can start seeing some high clearance hitch options for the 250 platform similar to what Dissent Offroad has for the 4Runner.

@Kai__Larsen

Member

Mar 13, 2025

I just installed my RCI Aluminum skid plates for the LC250. I got the engine and transfer case skids on within 30 minutes. I'm still waiting on the transmission skid to show up so I'll put that on in a week or so. I've been wanting RCI skids for so long and finally got some. After hearing all the hype I can see why. The powder coat is nice, welds are good, they seem high quality and the customer service was good also. I'm thinking I'll order the diff skid & lower link skids as well. One of my favorite things about the RCI skids is the raised edges around the bolts so that they don't get broken or cracked on rocks.

Since my LC250 is long traveled I opted for aluminum to keep things as light weight as possible but still offer protection. If you plan to rock crawl or slide skids a lot I'd recommend the steel option.

Anybody else running this same setup or a different brand? If you have pics of you using your skid plates on the 250 I want to see them