{"product_id":"almont-hzj-70-71-73-74-75-78-79-years-1990-98-front-skid-plate-for-original-bumper-bj-70-71-73-74-75-years-1984-92-front-skid-plate-for-original-bumper","title":"Almont Toyota HZJ 70\/71\/73\/74\/75\/78\/79 1990-1998 and BJ 70\/71\/73\/74\/75 1984-1992 Front Skid Plate (Original Bumper)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic 70 Series has outlived its spare-parts supply in half the world, which makes preventing front-underside damage cheaper than repairing it by an ever-wider margin. This Almont plate protects original-bumper trucks across two generations - HZJ 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 78 and 79 built 1990-98, and BJ 70, 71, 73, 74 and 75 built 1984-92 - with 11 kg of laser-cut 8 mm EN AW-5083 H111 duralumin. Rock ledges, rut walls and stumps hit the plate; the thirty-year-old hardware behind it stays dry and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic HZJ and BJ 70 Series still in genuine off-road use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners preserving a truck whose parts are getting scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal-bumper vehicles - this plate is cut around the factory front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Almont4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: front skid plate, HeavyDuty grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: PDT78A8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: Toyota HZJ 70\/71\/73\/74\/75\/78\/79 (1990-98) and BJ 70\/71\/73\/74\/75 (1984-92), original bumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 8 mm EN AW-5083 H111 duralumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Items: steel mounting brackets, pre-installed bolts, certificate and instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment And Setup Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal bumper only - a truck converted to an aftermarket bar needs a different plate, so check the front end before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your build year against the two ranges; 1999-on trucks take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/almont-hzj-vdj-grj-71-73-76-78-79-years-1999-24-front-skid-plate\"\u003elater 70 Series front plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn vehicles this age, clean and inspect the chassis mounting points before install day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/almont-hzj-76-78-79-years-1990-98-transfer-box-skid-plate\"\u003e1990-98 transfer box plate\u003c\/a\u003e continues the cover rearwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmont4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront skid plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePDT78A8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota HZJ 70-series 1990-98 \/ BJ 70-series 1984-92, original bumper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEN AW-5083 H111 duralumin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm (HeavyDuty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich exact models does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHZJ 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 78 and 79 from 1990-98, and the earlier BJ 70, 71, 73, 74 and 75 from 1984-92 - all with the original bumper in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the old chassis threads take the plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate uses the factory holes and threads. On trucks of this age, run a tap or penetrating oil through the mounting points first so seized fixings are found before the plate is under the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there any cutting or drilling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo - fitting is bolt-on with the supplied steel brackets and pre-installed bolts on an unmodified chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALMONT4WD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54838167437654,"sku":"PDT78A8","price":386.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/PDT78A8-toyota-hzj78-79.webp?v=1785338549","url":"https:\/\/hooniesadrenaline.co.uk\/products\/almont-hzj-70-71-73-74-75-78-79-years-1990-98-front-skid-plate-for-original-bumper-bj-70-71-73-74-75-years-1984-92-front-skid-plate-for-original-bumper","provider":"Hoonies Adrenaline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}