Help identifying this part.

Hey guys. New owner of a 2020 OR Tacoma and was wondering what this bar is called or if anyone knows a part number for it. I scraped/ slightly dented it going offroad and have been having trouble identifying what it is or if I should be worried. Was thinking to just coat it in some por15 at some point, but I don’t know if I should be more concerned. Thanks

 

Put some paint on it and don't worry about it

Oh and welcome to the forum!

 

It's the undercarriage, why worry about it.

 

Thanks! Now only if I knew what it actually is / is called. Seems like a sort of protection bar , just wanted to make sure it’s not functional in stabilizing the frame or something like that and would affect future use or wear.

 

ah sorry I see it’s in the wrong forum, I’m new , just clicked the pencil and didn’t see that there were specific options.
And the truck is brand new so I worry about everything haha

 

Did you puncture a hole in the bar? Is there a matching bar on the left side as well?

Also, welcome to TW!

 

It’s already moved.

 

No, that hole was already there, but I probably disfigured it a bit. And yes there’s an identical bar on the other side.

 

That bar is unnecessary to any frame stabilization or anything like that. I'm fairly certain it's for catalytic convertor protection. Most, if not all, skid plate installations require removing them and throwing them in the trash. I wouldn't worry about it in the slightest. Just touch up with paint if you're concerned.

 

Thanks , you guys are awesome! That’s kindof what I figured but wanted to be extra sure seeing as the truck is less than a week old LOL

 

Better safe than sorry! Welcome to the forum. Stick around awhile, it's a good place, unless you like saving money.....

 

IT IS PROTECTION FOR THE CAT........ JUST SEND IT.....LOL

 

I wouldn't worry about it.. you and the truck are fine.. and Welcome to TW..

 

Yep, like @EatSleepTacos said, those bars are simply for CAT Converter protection. They don't function for anything other than that and come off as soon as you install a trans skid. I have 2 extras sitting in my garage if you want them haha. But they are also scratched up....

 

Mine has a Nick on it. Outta curiosity I went out and looked at it.

Hmmmm, after looking at the photo, it might just be dirty. I am going to have to try a little harder I guess.