Is it ok to leave these removed ?

Is it safe to assume these parts provide no structural integrity, in other words is it ok to leave them off if I’m not running a skid plate?

 

Yes, they are needed.

 

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Are you replacing the braces with another structure? Why are you removing the braces?

 

Yesterday was Friday...

 

What makes you want to remove them? @Oaker1

 

They get removed for installation of aftermarket skid plates, however a skid plate will certainly not provide frame support, therefore are they necessary?

 

I think you answered your own question

 

Why would you take them off in the first place if you don't have a skid plate?

 

I feel like we are being trolled. Vehicle mfg are in the business of making money. It's rare that they would put a hidden part on a vehicle that they don't believe is necessary.

 

Those, I'll call them supports, look pretty structural to me. Without them the front end would fold like an accordion in a low speed impact... The hooks for the skid appears to be an add on, like a washer. You might get better mileage w/o them.

 

they're toyota's 'value-added' front bumper option. totally optional, just like the air bags and seat belts.

 

You remove them for the TRD plate (giant skid plate), something needs to be there.

 

Yeah leave them off corporate has no clue what they are spending money on.

 

I say leave em off. Fu** any structural integrity. Ain't nobody got time for that.

 

Take a couple lugs off while you’re at it, why 6 per wheel when 1 will hold it.

 

Less rotating mass = max MPGs