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PrInSu Design Studio Light Duty Aluminum Skid Plates

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by zscott, Mar 3, 2015.

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  1. Jun 23, 2015 at 9:29 AM
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    DrFunker

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  2. Jun 23, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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    awesome. Hopefully you come out with something similar for the 2016. My wifes truck will be a daily drive but will need to make it to some camp sites on the weekend.
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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    Bman4X5 There is no substitute for square inches.

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    The two back bolts for the IFS are carriage bolts. It looks to me like the round ends of those bolts will slide over stuff pretty well, and even if they are damaged they would still just slide right out if needed.
     
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  4. Jun 23, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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    Thanks. Didn't know they were carriage bolts.
    Good to know. :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2015 at 6:10 AM
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    Can you contact me, I really want to get an order placed.
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM
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    Bman4X5 There is no substitute for square inches.

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    Go to Zach's website and leave him a message: prinsudesigntstudios.com
    He always gets back to me in short order. You'll love the skids!
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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    FYI the oil plug hole in the ifs plate doesn't line up on the 2015 truck.

    I've emailed zach, we'll see what happens.

    Quite disappointed.
     
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  8. Jul 27, 2015 at 12:25 PM
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    Drill it out, no big deal.
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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    I will get you taken care of. I am a little surprised to see a discrepancy especially between the 2015 and my 2013 but that is how it goes with these vehicles. I would have been less surprised to see the difference between the pre 2012 models and the 2015.
     
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  10. Jul 29, 2015 at 8:48 AM
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    zach and I are both equally surprised on the variances between model years and he has graciously offered to refund me for the skid.
     
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    I would like to get the Skid Setup! Zach, you ever run any random deals? I am torn between getting the skid setup or going for the rack. Eventually I will have both! If my funds ever recover
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    @zscott I am curious about the oil drain hole. Ease of use? I have a Fumoto valve installed. Think there would be any issues?
    Thanks.
     
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  13. Aug 11, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    Nice stuff! I really hope Zach takes this concept further! (bumper to bumper products). I have used 1/4" aluminum and aluminum/steel hybrid skids on vehicles as heavy as 8,000# with great results. It really depends on how you wheel. If you are capable driving with finesse, then plates like this are perfect. If you are a crash and bash driver, then... maybe not so much. The benefits of light weight armor are many. There is far less strain on suspension and drive train components. That means fewer breakdowns in the wild places. Gas mileage is better. Installing removing the plates is easier. The overall impact on GVW is less, which means more capacity for gear. I have owned my truck for 6 years and there are just a few marks on my armor. I'm tired of dragging around 500# plus of dead weight, when all my needs could be met for less than half the weight. My 2 cents :)
     
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  14. Aug 11, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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    Nice, very very nice. Definitely on my list for future installation.
     
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  15. Aug 11, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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    How well does the oil drain out of these skids- and can you add the oil drain valve from (RCI) I believe is the brand?
     
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  16. Oct 16, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    I think this is exactly what I'm looking for!
    Too bad I would raked over on the CND$ exchange rate.
    Will you ship to Canada? I'm in Calgary.
     
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  17. Nov 19, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    How would I order one of these skids, I don't see them on your website?

    Jim
     
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  18. Nov 19, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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    I am not selling them right now. Possibly in the future but had some fitment issues so until I can test on a few more vehicles besides mine they are off the table.
     
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  19. Nov 19, 2015 at 12:38 PM
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  20. Nov 19, 2015 at 12:50 PM
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    :( And I just found this thread! Curses. Please don't give up on the concept. Lightweight armor = + for me.

    Edit: oh, and I volunteer to test.
     
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