{"product_id":"rci-a-arm-skid-plates-4runner-tacoma-fj-cruiser-lexus-gx-univ-aarms","title":"RCI A-Arm Skid Plates – 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser \u0026 Lexus GX | UNIV-AARMS","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtect the vulnerable front lower control arms on your Toyota or Lexus 4x4 with the \u003cstrong\u003eRCI Off Road A-Arm Skid Plates, part #UNIV-AARMS\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser and Lexus GX\u003c\/strong\u003e applications, these heavy-duty A-arm skids provide additional protection against rocks, ledges and other obstacles that can damage the factory lower control arms during off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16-inch steel or lightweight 1\/4-inch aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e construction to match your vehicle, terrain and build priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2003-Present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-KDSS applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Tacoma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2005-Present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota FJ Cruiser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2007-2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLexus GX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-KDSS models only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Not compatible with KDSS-equipped Toyota 4Runner or Lexus GX models. 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impacts when driving through rocky or uneven terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCI A-Arm Skid Plates create a heavy-duty barrier beneath the lower control arms, helping protect them from rocks, ledges and other trail obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth bottom surface is designed to slide across obstacles rather than creating unnecessary snag points underneath the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese skid plates are an excellent addition for vehicles used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-roading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock crawling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail driving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunting and backcountry 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protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum provides substantial lower control arm protection while reducing added vehicle weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily-driven vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamping and adventure builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicles where overall weight is a concern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners looking for excellent corrosion resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth, Low-Profile Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCI designed the bottom of the A-arm skid plates with a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, flat 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USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat vehicles do RCI UNIV-AARMS skid plates fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCI lists UNIV-AARMS for \u003cstrong\u003e2003-Present Toyota 4Runner, 2005-Present Toyota Tacoma, Toyota FJ Cruiser and compatible Lexus GX models\u003c\/strong\u003e. KDSS-equipped 4Runner and GX models require RCI's separate KDSS version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these fit the 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The RCI UNIV-AARMS A-Arm Skid Plates are compatible with the 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit a KDSS-equipped 4Runner or Lexus GX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. RCI specifically states that UNIV-AARMS is not compatible with KDSS-equipped 4Runner and GX models. RCI offers a separate KDSS A-arm skid plate for those vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these work with the factory Toyota or TRD Pro front skid plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot without modification. 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