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Skid-Plate group buy, any interest?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by neontrail, May 19, 2009.

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Would you be interested in a skid plate group buy?

  1. Yes I would order if they were shipped to me for $140

    87 vote(s)
    37.5%

  2. Yes, I would consider it

    94 vote(s)
    40.5%

  3. NO, I would even consider it

    24 vote(s)
    10.3%

  4. Maybe, I just dont know

    27 vote(s)
    11.6%
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  1. May 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    neontrail

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    Dude, awesome!!!!! I will let you know next time we head out to visit wifeys parents!! THANKS!!!!! WOW
     
    neontrail, May 20, 2009
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  2. May 20, 2009 at 10:15 AM
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    johnecon2001

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    Why not contact Downey and see if they'll do a group buy on their skid?
    Its a bit more difficult to install, but I can do a write up on it.

    The OEM one is trash for anyone that actually wheels. It's a cosmetic piece.
     
    johnecon2001, May 20, 2009
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  3. May 20, 2009 at 11:10 AM
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    bajamoon

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    downey is done, they are working off what they have left on thier shelves, all the employees have ripped that place off, I think they will be out of business by the end of this year.
     
    bajamoon, May 20, 2009
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  4. May 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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    :(:(:(
     
    johnecon2001, May 20, 2009
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  5. May 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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    Pster

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    I was under my 2006 the other day draining the oil....it seems like my truck already has a skid plate, albeit it is flat black. These aftermarket skid plates look just like it. I bought my truck new. What gives with this aftermarket, it looks like what I already have but in a different color?
     
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  6. May 20, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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    That's no deal. Must be a car dealer.
     
    Pster, May 20, 2009
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  7. May 20, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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    It is a skit plate but it wont' really protect much, it can't hold the weight of the truck very well. THe after market bud builts and all pro's are designed for abuse off road, sliding on rocks, ect. The stocker will crumple under the impact and can still lead to damage to the components behind it.
     
    Kyouto42, May 20, 2009
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  8. May 21, 2009 at 5:20 AM
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    meh....I don't wander over rocks and don't want any more weight added than I need.
     
    Pster, May 21, 2009
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  9. Jul 14, 2009 at 5:56 AM
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    DdayIsNear

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    why dont we see if we can get an all pro or bb on this. I would def be in if price is right. who to contact for this. I only believe one thing, mod a part yes, mod it once, realize its not the best and mod it again is stupid. If i am going to put a skid on, its gonna be the right one. A lot of people say i will never hit a rock, but one day, when you wanna go have some fun or nazi zombies take over, ur gonna wish you went in on the group buy for some good $hit
     
    DdayIsNear, Jul 14, 2009
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  10. Jul 14, 2009 at 6:46 AM
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    TRD aluminum crap is just for cosmetics, it will deform if slided over anything and if you hit it and bend it, you can form it back with a pair of pliers and a dead blow, I know this from personal experience.
    The TRD sheet metal skid plate is very thin and I manged to bend the scoop corners next to the steering terminals while being recovered from deep mud.
    I may build my own or buy some of the heavy ones from Allpro or BB, it all will depend on shipping charges to PR.
    For now TRDs will have to do, but ASAP they'll be replaced.
     
    Mandy3206, Jul 14, 2009
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  11. Jul 14, 2009 at 6:53 AM
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    DdayIsNear

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    dows anyone with all pro or bb have dimensions...it cant be that hard to fab a square sheet of metal with some bends and welds...if ya got teh wquip
     
    DdayIsNear, Jul 14, 2009
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  12. Jul 14, 2009 at 7:17 AM
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    Kharma time!.....due to your Bill/Michelle efforts I would be willing to part with my TRD skid for half price if you happen to float thru Houston area. I have been contemplating just putting the factory black one back on anyways so just PM if interested. It is completely intact & undamaged. See gallery, lemme know.
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Jul 14, 2009
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  13. Jul 14, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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    WOW!!!! Thank you very much!! If i head that way I will PM you and may take you up on that offer!! Thanks man!
     
    neontrail, Jul 14, 2009
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  14. Jul 17, 2009 at 5:29 AM
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    can this thread be killed....people are still voting....hahahaha
     
    DdayIsNear, Jul 17, 2009
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  15. Aug 19, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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    Are you talking about the white TRD skid? My parents live in fairhope and I am down there a few times a year.
     
    Amos, Aug 19, 2009
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  16. Aug 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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  17. Aug 19, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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    BB looks good and sturdy. im in if its BB . . . .
     
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  18. Aug 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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    If you'll get em shipped to me for 140 done? Then done. I will paypal your booty right now!
     
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  19. Aug 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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  20. Aug 19, 2009 at 11:53 PM
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    I want a skip plate!!! Paypal Payment!!
     
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