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TRD Pro skid plate install notes

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tehcoma, Jan 12, 2019.

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  1. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:58 PM
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    cruxx

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    I used a creeper crawler to alighn it in placeF7449E07-340F-403F-B5F1-B38ABCC6551D.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2019 at 12:08 AM
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    How do I get black inlays? I don’t like the red
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:15 AM
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    The rattle could be from something in the skid plate
     
    ICU1, Apr 5, 2019
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  4. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    I got mine from TuffSkinz.
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    rolltiderob, Apr 5, 2019
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  5. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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    Big ones are King suspension, SSO bumper w/winch, Pelfreybuilt sliders.
    You powder coated it? Looks good.
     
    Ensemble88, Apr 5, 2019
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  6. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    Just got the pro plate last night from 40% sale. Thanks for the hints to make installation easy.
     
    taco_turco, Apr 5, 2019
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  7. Apr 5, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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    Prior to 2018, they didn’t come with inlays.

    I was just about to add black inlays when I took that pic:

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    beergeek, Apr 5, 2019
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  8. Apr 5, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    Thanks pal- I did have it powder coated. For my truck I just didn’t like the way it stood out in that light grayish color. That said, when I see it on others I really like the way it looks. Odd duck, go figure.
     
    rolltiderob, Apr 5, 2019
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  9. Apr 5, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    I like it! I can’t tell if you’re being humble, but black looks a lot better IMO
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2019 at 7:14 AM
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    No man I'm with you. The reason I didn't get the TRD skid is because I think it sticks out too much against my black truck. The powder coat was a great call. Check out some of the vinyl stickers vendors on here. I'm sure they could hook you up with a red TRD to match. That'd look awesome.
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    I used standard ramps and a 5 gal bucket to stage the skid. Was perfect.

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    Zenoxious, Apr 14, 2019
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    I put it on my legs and then slid under the bumper and lifted it into place.
     
    shakerhood, Apr 14, 2019
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  13. Apr 14, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    This, looked like a turtle on it's back trying to put the skid in place. Just have to get a bolt or two started
     
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  14. Apr 14, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    How much was it?
    Thanks.
     
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  15. Apr 14, 2019 at 10:03 PM
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    I like this one . My truck is silver so it would match nice . Black would look cool too
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    I just put my plate right on. Fairly easy, but mine came with a bolt in the jack spot. I guess I'm curious as to why, and how to use the jack there now. The bolt does not attach, and I don't see any other plates with a bolt there. Is someone at the plant just messing with me?
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Should have been $240, had the dealership not messed up
     
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  18. Apr 15, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    I want one of these! Where's the cheapest place to find em? I tried searching CL, OfferUP, and Letgo but no luck finding used ones.
     
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  19. Apr 15, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    I bought one during the sale. My truck is Quicksand. Would black plasti dip be a waste of time?
     
    ICU1, Apr 15, 2019
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  20. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:01 PM
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    Read somewhere that the subframe should not be removed.. confused :help:
     
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