- First Name
- Bill
- Joined
- Aug 25, 2024
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- Location
- Collingwood, ON
- Vehicle(s)
- '22 Hybrid XLT Lux
- Engine
- 2.5L Hybrid
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- #1
I received it while camping last Saturday, but I finally had the time and break from rain to get it done this morning.
Considering I had already removed the under-felt to begin with, it was super simple. After reading some of the comments in various threads on here there were a few things going into this that I was aware of and made it much easier.
The provided clips for the rear that fit into the slide-in slots require being inserted backwards. I had to triple curl the tails and insert those first and curl around to the reference hole for that they were supposed to be inserted through. It was no issue and I got it done just fine, because I had read about it prior.
The images provided are of the EB undercarriage (obviously) and there were a few differences that took a couple moments to reevaluate.
The front clips were the worst of the 4, because the plate had to be held up while also holding the clip down, while also threading the bolt in. I had my partner crawl under beside me and hold it up for me, which was a great help and I thanked her for that. Someone elsewhere suggested using the jack next time to hold it well supported, which was a great idea that I would like to share with y'all.
Overall, I am incredibly pleased. I have read the threads about oil changes with the hybrid and am aware of what I need to do.
I will be removing the plate entirely, and doing my own oil change, then installing the ValvoMax drain system to replace the OEM drain cap, so that I can do oil changes without spilling on the plate like that one unfortunate soul. May just get a funnel and do it that way rather than removing the plate, just to be certain I don't lose more clips while doing it (of the 8 supplied, and 4 required, I have 1 left because I did eff up on my own too)
Overall it was about 35 mins or so, incredibly easy, I assume if I had not torn off half of my felt by being silly, it would have been more of a pain to get off than this plate to get on.
100% recommend and hopefully a few things here can help the next person.
@RIVAL 4x4 please include us Hybrids prior to '25 in the floor skid plates. I really need them. I want better, quieter camping, and this truck has done lots for me already, but things are being rubbed. I know it will be a small market but I would pay extra if I need to be one of the few to get a pre '25 hybrid floor skid set. Please include us I really like this product and would like more, I will not be selling this truck anytime soon and would rather give you more money.
Edit to add: do not use the factory clips, they are not very good, just use the ones that are provided and either figure out fishing line like many do or otherwise bend it in a way and support the plate by other means so you can get the thread started. Trust me, you DON'T want the factory clips holding this on.
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