2001 - 2004 Tacoma Skid Plate Installation advise (PT212-35040)

Just wanted to share my experience installing the Toyota accessory skid plate, Toyota part No: PT212-35040. This is a pretty simple straight forward job that almost anybody with a pulse can install. But the one thing that makes the installation much easier is cleaning the weld nuts on the brackets that the skid plate attaches to with a 12 X 1.75 Tap. Apparently they either paint or powder coat the brackets and all the paint gets in the threads of the weld nuts making it almost impossible to tighten the bolts. I almost striped the first weld nut that I tried to tighten down!! Once I cleaned the weld nuts I was able to hand tighten the bolts all the way down by hand. So their you have it my advise on making this install go smoother for you. I think it looks very cool, probably would get crushed in real off roading use but just fine for the urban jungle!

 

do you have the TRD package?

 

Yes, the truck Has the TRD package with RWD.

 

FWIW. I installed this many years ago on mine, 2003 non TRD. Very happy with the look even after all these years.

 

I know it really looks good to me as well, very happy how it turned out.

 

Got one myself. I like the looks of them

 

What's great is that you can still buy Factory OEM parts and accessories direct from the dealership for a 14 year old vehicle. I have a 2001 Mustang and Ford has pretty much discontinued everything for that car, well maybe not everything, I can still buy Motorcraft oil filters.

 

Skid plate looks awesome. Have one as well.

If you need to price parts, be sure to check with @gunny1005 (Parts Director) over at Camelback Toyota. Did business with him on a few part orders and couldn't be happier. Just a heads-up.

 

I see this post from a year ago. Mine just got crunched in a fender bender and would like to replace it, but the shop says Toyota doesn't make/supply them any more. I searched around and ran out of options. Any recommendations out there for either an OEM replacement or a possible upgrade without breaking the bank?

 

could get the Tundra one if you can salvage the brackets from your crunch, looks to be similar (PT212-34060)?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-TUN...890817&hash=item239f985a0e:g:5b8AAOSwHBda5NtE

 

Thanks, Frissman. The Tundra skid plate does look the same, but it's a difference part number (PT212-35040). I am not sure how different it is, or if the holes for the bracket are in the same place. If someone out there can confirm or deny the difference (or likeness), that would be a solution.

 

so, the tundra/sequoia radiator plate is the same measurements, just seems to be different mounting brackets due to frame width:

 

https://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt212-34040.html

also looks like the skid is a different part number

Toyota T0100-002 (look at last pic)

https://www.ebay.com/p/03-06-Toyota-Tundra-Front-Aluminum-Skid-Plate-OEM-Pt212-34060/8012576051


more than likely the "kit" includes the mounting brackets for the vehicle style.

 

You are an ace, Frizzman. Great information here. If it does not work/fit, it appears I could have a shot at drilling new holes for the Tacoma spacing. When it comes back from the shop, this will be the route I take - thanks to you. Really appreciate the extra effort here. I will take pics and post the results.

 

no problem. I know the bed extender works for both the Tundra and Tacoma. they are adjustable. there are a few parts that work on both (TBU) so makes sense they would re-use some others as well

 

pt212-35040
Is the part I have brand new in the box.
Bluepepper, feel free to contact me about it. I bought it in 2011 but sold the truck before ever installing it .

Mike in Nebraska

 

Anyone installed the skid plate on a base Tacoma ? I’ve got a base 04 Tacoma 5 lug to be exact

 

This is relevant to my interests. I'll probably end up making a Tundra plate work as the Taco one is discontinued.

 

I have one if anyone's interested.

 

Dang I’m in San Diego I’d be interested