OEM skid plate question

Do all 4x4 models have the same engine skid plate? Do 4x2 models come with skid plates? No luck on search.

 

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Not sure if the 4X4 have the same skid plate but the 4X2 V6 has a skid plate (if you want to call it that). It has to be removed to change the oil filter element.

 

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4x4 and 4x2 have the same skid plate. The only difference is that only TRD Off-Road's have the additional plate behind the front skid plate, other models don't.

Jeff

 

I think they mentioned that the 2017 TRD PRO version of the skid plate is a little thicker and it's easier to change the oil too. Not sure if it's exactly the same as the 2016, but it's what I heard.

 

It's more like a road debris deflector... The 16 stock skid plate is basically sheet metal

 

You would think they would have put a small removable cover to make it easier to change the oil. But, WTF, that might cost Toyota an extra $1.75 materials cost to do. And the way they bargain with their OEM suppliers, they could probably get that done at no extra cost. If I am not mistaken, our 2009 Lexus RX350 had a removable cover. On the model we have now (2013), the oil filter is behind the under carriage cover (you certainly can't call it a skid plate) and is fully accessible. From what I'm hearing (reading on the Forum) I probably should have waited until the '17 model. But, I needed to make a move now so I got the '16. Never bought a first year model from Toyota-i.e.-05' TRD Tundra (no problems) and '12 TRD Tundra (no problems except for recently hitting a mailbox and ******* up the side!).

 

Group buy on TRD Pro skid plates

 

I'm in!