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2018 Off Road DCLB - Will RCI Skid Plates Fit With TRD Front Skid Plate?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by quadcrazy, Oct 8, 2018.

  1. Oct 8, 2018 at 1:51 PM
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    quadcrazy

    quadcrazy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey all,

    I've tried searching to see if this has been asked before but can't seem to find anything. A couple weeks ago I purchased my first Tacoma, a 2018 Off Road DCLB. It came from the dealership with the upgraded TRD Front Skid Plate. I'm wanting to protect the transmission as well as the transfer case, and so I'm looking at RCI plates. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the TRD front plate already protects the transmission, so maybe I only need a plate for the transfer case. Will RCI plates fit with the TRD front plate?

    Thanks all!
     
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    The TRD skid doesn’t really protect anything except bug splatter.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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    quadcrazy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well that's unfortunate to hear. Why is that? It looks like it's the same thickness aluminum as the RCI plates, which I've heard nothing but good things about.

    Thanks for the reply!
     
  4. Oct 8, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    If you are not doing extreme off roading rock climbing with your truck , the OEM aluminum skid plates should be fine. Plus the oem skid plate look great
     
  5. Oct 8, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Aluminum skid TRD Pro skid is good. I don't know why people always like to complain about it...

    But to be helpful and answer your question, RCI claims the mid skid will fit, there is just an awkward overlap. Nobody here has verified this claim.
     
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    I will mainly use the truck to get me to climbing spots, which may or may not require off roading. I wouldn't say I'll be doing "extreme off roading", however there will definitely be times with potential for hitting a skid plate. Thanks for your response!

    Thanks for that. When you say RCI's "mid skid" are you referring to their transmission or transfer case plate? It looks to me like the TRD Front Skid already protects the transmission, no?
     

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