TRD Skidplate - after 4 years of givn’er (with care)

The older style has TRD stamped into the skid plate. The newer style is also stamped but has red letter inserts.

 

interesting i think i like just the stamped version better over the one i have which has the lettering inserts

 

Oh I bet. I was trying to say that it’s much lighter then the steel one.

 

i just borrowed my friends cheapo harbor frieght transmission jack with a floormat between it and the skid so it didn't slip. hands down easiest install ive ever done. also used it to install my sliders. no way i could hold up a 80 pound slider and wrench myself

 

You will love having one on your truck!

 

While looking the best another advantage is it allows you to retain the 2 brackets that run to the rad area. All the aftermarket skid plates require you to remove those support brackets/braces.

 

Why do you think that is a disadvantage? It likely makes the skid stronger and also reinforces the frame more.

 

I didn't say it was a disadvantage. I thought retaining those brackets was an advantage also.

 

It can’t be an advantage and disadvantage. My wild guess why Toyota designed it to sit below those brackets and be basically non structural was to save crash test cost by avoiding testing 2 different configurations.

 

Some exquisite photos in this thread. You guys should be proud.