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Skid Plate Recommendations

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Humboldt_Homie, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. Jan 15, 2020 at 9:46 PM
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    Rockefelluh

    Rockefelluh Well-Known Member

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    No you are not.
     
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  2. Jan 16, 2020 at 2:22 AM
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    jowybyo

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    Use a floor jack. You shouldn’t really need to take our skid plates off to do any oil change anyway since we include an access panel for the oil filter and drain plug. I do recommend a Fumoto valve to replace the drain plug. Makes it a lot easier.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2020 at 2:30 AM
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    Color_Me_Taco

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    For my purposes, and everyone's is different, I went TRD. Aluminum, so light weight. Durable enough for my truck purposes. Very affordable when compared to other brands. Great looks and fitment. Its Toyota afterall.
     
  4. Jan 16, 2020 at 2:36 AM
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    uploadadventure

    uploadadventure It’s all @ColoradoTJ’s fault

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    Check out the skids from SOS Concepts.

    Really solid product and well built. Never heard of any issues.
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:00 AM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    I did this as well and will add the rci tranny and transfer Skid down the line
     
  6. Jan 22, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    RCI-Offroad

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    RCI Full Skids and Sliders, Icon Stage 7 Lift, 315-70-16 Cooper STT Pros, RCI Front Bumper, RCI Rear Bumper, Come-up 9k winch, Rigid 30" bar, back-up lights, ditch lights, fogs, ARB front locker, RCI 18" adjustable bed rack, Cascadia RTT, ARB Fridge, ARB twin compressor, Switch-Pros power, Off-grid 4x4 dual battery system
    Steel is a fantastic option for heavy duty strength and durability. Aluminum is great for keeping it lightweight and avoiding rust if that is a big factor in your area. Both our options have removable oil filter access doors to make it easy for routine maintenance and also drain holes to drain the oil through. We also can provide a Fumoto valve which is a game changer when draining your oil! In stock ready to ship!
     
  7. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Ol'gray mare

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    I went wit CBI overland skids in steel. Love em great for oil changes and great for protection. Dont notice the extra weight.
     
  8. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Skids are Skids. Buy local if you can. Youre talking about possums not rock crawling through Fordyce
     
  9. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    niko5055

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    TRD Pro! Light weight, and I personally like the look of the aluminum underneath
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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  11. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    Shouldnthave

    Shouldnthave Where all the white women at?

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    I went RCI aluminum full with the steel differential cover. Super fast shipping (unlike my bumper cough* cough* hehe).

    They even have a coupon code for TW members.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:13 AM
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    What's the coupon code for RCI skids?

    Thanks!
     
  13. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    I went with RCI. I was torn between CBI and RCI. I ended up getting the RCI during their Black Friday sale, got it within 4 days.
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    bot102

    bot102 The guy who ask a lot of questions

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    I have RCI steel skids and have beat the ever living shit out of them since I learned to wheel with a heavy foot. @YamaDirtrider and @Red Baron can attest to how beat up they are.

    That being said, they have not failed or compromised in any way shape or form. Multiple big dents/ding/scrapes but the overall integrity is till in tack
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    Shouldnthave

    Shouldnthave Where all the white women at?

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    Tacoma World members use coupon code ( TW ) for 5% discount on any orders!
     
  16. Jan 23, 2020 at 8:53 AM
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    Thanks. I ended up ordering them through Truck Brigade since they offer free shipping which equates to over 10%.
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    This may not apply to your truck, but hopefully some others on here find this useful. DV8 skiplate. only one I could find that did not have a built in oil filter hatch. This one works great for my 2.7 4cyl. No need to drop the skid for oil changes.

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  18. Jan 23, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    RCI is what I have and many others. They were used so I wasnt picky on the brand. The CBI and Mobtown cover a little more on the sides for the front skid..
     
  19. Jan 23, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    NE taco dinner

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    I have the full set of SOS skid plates. I can attest to them being bomb proof
     
  20. Jan 27, 2020 at 12:54 PM
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    JVL1985

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    I think I'm going to keep the factory skid plate upfront and invest in a mid skid plate, transfer case skid plate, and gas tank skid plate. I figure I'd swap out the front skid plate after it gets banged up a bit and I determine I really need it. Wondering what you guys think? Is that factory skid plate really that bad? I'm thinking since it's already protected upfront I can use my resources in another part of the overall build.
     

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