M.O.R.E. Mountain Offroad Skid Plate Body Armor?

Wondering if anyone is running these or have run these in the past?

https://mountainoffroad.com/collections/toyota-4runner

I have seen these guys around forever in the off-road world, but have never run any of there products.

I think the company and products were pretty well regarded in the Jeep world, but wondering if anyone has experience with their products in the 4Runner world.

Sounds like most people run and like their RCI skids, but this MORE company is right next to where I will be visiting in Colorado and has a lead time of around a week.

So would really appreciate anyones experience with this company, OR even just visiting the link above and commenting on the images of the skids/armor itself in relation to other skids like RCI.

I noticed for the rear skid plate install instructions it sounded like they wanted you to drill holes to mount, which sounded kind of sketchy to me, but may be common. I was less apprehensive drilling holes in my old Jeep than I am a new 4Runner though. Soo.....

 

I'm running their KDSS aluminum skid, well built and no complaints. I can put the floor jack under it and lift the rig without deflection. Compared to others I can't say.

 

When I was front skid plate shopping, the MORE aluminum front was near the top of my list. It seemed to offer good clearance while being strong, and retaining the front jack point. I'm not sure if they required removing of the OE braces though.. something I'm not happy to do personally.

 

It does not on the KDSS model and I bet not on the non-KDSS as well

 

Thank you for replying! Good to know someone that is actually running it!

 

Below is the part that had me a little hesitant that I am not sure if other manufacturers also require?

From Rear Skid Install Instructions:

"Mark through the back holes of the skid plate onto the 4 Runners frame with a Sharpe or scribe. Then drill the marked spots using a 1/2” drill bit into the frame. Insert 7/16” tab nut through the factory hole in the frame and align it so it is at the hole you just drilled. Install 7/16” bolts with flat and lock washers up through the skid plate and drilled hole in the frame and into the 7/16” tab nut. (see image 2)"
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Can't speak for the rear skid as I only have the front.

 

The only question here, is whether the decision to drill said holes benefitted the end user, the manufacturer(production time), or perhaps both?

 

That’s three questions baked into one.

If ALL manufacturers require this for the rear skid my assumption would be that the original mounting holes aren’t sufficient to support the additional weight of a beefier skid, especially steel, obviously this is pure speculation and conditional on other manufacturers doing the same thing. One thing is for sure if you start drilling holes in the frame you become committed!