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Best skid plate for SR5

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bwise, Jul 16, 2025.

  1. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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    bwise

    bwise [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Need a skid plate for an SR5. Any recommendations? I think the TRD Pro one fits pretty easy?
     
  2. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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    eurowner

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    TRD aluminum, RCI, etc
     
  3. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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    There is nothing different about your sr5. All 3rd gen skids will fit.

    Tell us about your goals, and we can offer more specific advise.
     
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    bwise

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    Not doing anything hardcore off-road. Medium to intermediate stuff. Rocks and pot holes and stuff is what I’ll be dealing with
     
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    I have RCI steel ... they have taken notable scratches from rocks on even mild trails but are 40-ish lbs per plate. Aluminum is less durable than steel for off-roading but weighs in at 20-ish lbs.

    EDIT: Just saw your response ... get steel, my opinion.
     
  6. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    No skid plate needed for pot holes. A good bunny hop is all you need.
     
  7. Jul 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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    To me, this is the front body weight wholly on skid plate question. I.e resting on boulder tops no matter how well you track your wheels.

    Steel if so, aluminum if not necessary.
     
  8. Jul 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Parking dividers in the mall lot do not count as rocks.:rofl:
     

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