Golden, Colorado

Toyota 4×4 Chassis Armor in Golden

Built for Toyota 4×4 drivers in Golden, Colorado, our workshop fits made-to-order skid plate systems ($1,472.50 per set), rock sliders, and roof racks with stamped work orders.

Chassis Armor Datum Spine
700 Pine Ridge Rd // Golden, CO 80403

Toyota 4×4 fitter since 2017. Parts range from $44.50 to $4,879.00 USD per piece, quoted to order by chassis model, year, and steel or aluminum plate specification.

Toyota 4x4 overland build equipped with steel armor parked on a rocky trail ledge near Golden Colorado
Toyota 4x4 Armor Frame Rail Sequence
$1,472.50 USD / Complete Skid Set

A complete three-piece belly pan armor kit protects the engine oil pan, transmission housing, and transfer case in a single bolted plane.

Factory stamped splash shields buckle on the first granite ledge. We supply CNC-cut high-tensile steel or quarter-inch 5052 aluminum skid plates with countersunk grade 10.9 hardware that clears front differential drops and service drain plugs without dropping the whole tray.

  • CoverageEngine, Trans, T-Case
  • MaterialSteel or 5052 Aluminum
  • FastenersRecessed Grade 10.9
  • SupplyMade to Order
$1,525–2,495 USD / Pair of Sliders

Side sill impact requires heavy-wall DOM rock sliders anchored straight into boxed frame rails rather than thin rocker pinch welds.

Built for Land Cruiser 80, 100, 200, and 250 series, Tacoma, 4Runner, and Lexus GX460 platforms. Twin-tube geometry supports the full curb weight of a loaded expedition rig on a high-lift jack without flexing into door bottoms.

  • TubingHeavy-Wall DOM Steel
  • Mount MethodBolt-On Frame Flange
  • Step SurfaceDimpled Top Plate
  • DrillingNone Required
$1,017.95–1,599 USD / Expedition Rack Set

Low-profile extruded aluminum roof racks hug the Toyota roofline to hold wind noise down while supporting up to 750 pounds static load.

Tall tubular baskets catch crosswinds across I-70 and scrape trail timber. Our modular slotted crossbars drop cargo mounts, awnings, and rooftop tents close to the gutter rail using stainless T-slot hardware and a fitted front wind fairing.

  • StructureAnodized Extruded Alloy
  • Static Rating750 lbs Distributed
  • HardwareStainless Channel Bolts
  • FairingFlush Integrated
$145–893 USD / Recovery Points

Rated front and rear recovery points replace factory tie-down loops designed strictly for flatbed transport, not kinetic snatch loads.

Factory shipping tie-downs shear under angled winching. Machined three-quarter-inch high-strength steel recovery brackets tie directly through factory boxed frame horns and accept standard three-quarter-inch bow shackles or soft shackles without sharp edge radii.

  • Plate Gauge3/4-Inch High-Strength
  • Shackle Fit3/4-Inch Bow Shackle
  • Mount PointBoxed Frame Horns
  • FinishCorrosion Powder Coat
$44.50–4,879 USD / Parts & Accessories

Component pricing spans $44.50 for single alignment brackets and bushings up to $4,879.00 for complete multi-system armor and suspension packages, calculated before shop installation.

Close-up detail of CNC machined aluminum armor edge and precision TIG welding seam
Quarter-inch 5052-H32 aluminum bevel and stacked TIG weld seam Deburred recessed pocket // Golden fabrication floor

Why Alloy Choice and Frame Year Decide the Quote

Two Toyota Land Cruisers parked side by side rarely take the same hardware kit. A 1996 80 Series runs a live front axle with radius-arm caster bushings, while a 2021 200 Series or Lexus LX570 carries hydraulic AHC lines and tight transfer case crossmembers that reject generic brackets.

We quote steel when you drag over sharp basalt and need maximum dent resistance on rock sliders. We quote 5052-H32 or 6061-T6 aluminum when front-axle gross weight matters on long high-altitude runs across Colorado passes. Every work order lists part numbers, alloy thickness, hardware grades, and whether the items sit on the shelf or enter our built-to-order fabrication queue.

  • Toyota / Lexus ChassisLC 80, 100, 200, 250, 300, GX, LX
  • Pickup & SUV LineTacoma, 4Runner, Tundra
  • Skid Plate Kit$1,472.50 USD / complete set
  • Expedition Roof Rack$1,017.95–$1,599.00 USD / set
  • Rock Sliders$1,525.00–$2,495.00 USD / set
  • Recovery Points$145.00–$893.00 USD / unit or kit
  • Individual Hardware$44.50–$4,879.00 USD / piece
Work Order Comparison Variables

How Buyers Compare Kits Before Ordering

1990–2025 Model Year Frame Mapping

Exact generation and model year determine crossmember bolt spacing, catalytic converter clearance, and KDSS or AHC hydraulic line routing.

A Lexus GX460 fitted with KDSS sway bars needs specific front skid plate cutouts that differ from a base 4Runner SR5. Confirm your VIN or chassis code before we lock hardware dimensions.

Primary Factor Model & Year
Frame Drilling Zero Holes
KDSS / AHC Clearance Verified
Catalog Scope Toyota / Lexus
2 Alloys High-Tensile Steel vs. Aluminum

Steel absorbs hard shelf strikes without tearing; 5052-H32 and 6061-T6 aluminum cut underbody weight while keeping rust off salted winter highways.

Buyers also compare kit completeness. Some quotes cover only the front engine pan, whereas a full $1,472.50 skid plate system links engine, transmission, and transfer case plates into one continuous slide plane.

Skid Plate System $1,472.50
Rock Sliders $1,525–2,495
Aluminum Gauge 1/4-Inch 5052
Steel Gauge 3/16-Inch Plate
On Order Built to Work Order & Bay Schedule

Armor and rack sets are built to order and scheduled around bay availability when installed at 700 Pine Ridge Rd.

When comparing quotes, separate hardware cost from bay labor. Bay installation adds $140 for recovery mounts, $280 for rock sliders, $320 for roof racks, or $360 for full skid systems, verified on a stamped shop work order.

Production Status Built on Order
Roof Rack Range $1,017.95–1,599
Recovery Kits $145–893
Shop Proof Work Order
“We quote each build by Toyota chassis year, alloy thickness, and kit scope before laying down a single weld.”
Slee Off-Road LLC Golden, Colorado Bay Floor Toyota 4×4 Installer Since 2017
2017 Toyota 4×4 Fitter & SEMA Member

Every chassis installation in our Golden shop is executed by Toyota 4×4 technicians working since 2017, backed by active SEMA membership and a stamped work order recording torque specs and component part numbers.

Industry Association
SEMA Member
Technician Tenure
Toyota 4×4 Installer Since 2017
Completion Record
Stamped Shop Work Order
Master technician torquing chassis mounting bolts on a Toyota 4x4 underbody build
Calibrated torque verification on grade 10.9 zinc-plated chassis bolts 700 Pine Ridge Rd // Golden, CO

Four Steps from VIN Verification to Trail Readiness

1. Platform & VIN Check: Send your vehicle model, production year, and existing suspension or exhaust changes. We verify frame horn clearances and KDSS or AHC brackets before quoting.

2. Written Specification & Price Basis: You receive a line-item breakdown showing parts pricing ($44.50 to $4,879.00 USD depending on system), steel or aluminum alloy choice, and optional Golden bay installation fees.

3. Built-to-Order Fabrication & Staging: Because hardware is made to order or matched to current inventory, we confirm fabrication lead times before scheduling a bay slot or palletized freight dispatch.

4. Torqued Installation & Work Order: Installed rigs leave with caster and toe alignment checked, fasteners torqued to spec, and a stamped work order listing every mounted component.

Who This Shop Is Not Built For Direct Scope

We do not install non-Toyota or non-Lexus body armor, and we will not weld universal thin-wall tube steps onto rusty frames or unverified aftermarket subframes.

If you want next-day discount sheet metal from a self-checkout cart, our built-to-order schedule will not match that timeline. Our bays exist for owners keeping a Land Cruiser, 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra, GX, or LX long enough to depend on exact tolerances.

5 Core Engineering Lines

Every system in the Slee Off-Road catalog carries transparent operator pricing in USD, built specifically for Toyota and Lexus four-wheel-drive chassis geometry.

Slee Off-Road engineering bay and fabrication workshop in Golden Colorado
Drive-on lift bays, TIG welding stations, and DOM tubing racks Slee Off-Road LLC // Golden, Colorado
Equipment Line Primary Material & Fit Confirmed Price (USD) Availability Details
Modular Skid Plate System 3/16" steel or 1/4" 5052-H32 aluminum $1,472.50 per set Built to order View Specs
Heavy-Duty Rock Sliders 1.75" DOM steel, gusseted frame flange $1,525.00 – $2,495.00 per set Built to order View Specs
Expedition Roof Rack Anodized aluminum extrusions, 750 lb static $1,017.95 – $1,599.00 per set Built to order View Specs
Rated Recovery Points 3/4" steel eye, 3/4" bow shackle rated $145.00 – $893.00 per unit / kit Built to order View Specs
Parts, Suspension & Alignment Caster bushings, sway links, diff drops $44.50 – $4,879.00 per piece Built to order View Specs
3 Common Buyer Questions

Direct answers on quote variables, alloy selection, and shop bay scheduling before you send a chassis inquiry.

Final quotes depend on six recorded items: Toyota or Lexus model, model year, steel versus aluminum alloy selection, kit composition (for example engine-only pan versus full three-piece belly protection), whether you book bay installation in Golden, and shelf stock versus built-to-order lead time.

303-278-8287 Golden, Colorado Shop Desk

Submit your Toyota or Lexus chassis details for a written work order estimate. Our technicians review platform fitment, material choice, and bay scheduling before confirming pricing.

Workshop Address 700 Pine Ridge Rd, Golden, Colorado 80403
Direct Telephone 303-278-8287
Engineering Email [email protected]
Credentials & Tenure SEMA Member • Toyota 4×4 Installer Since 2017
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