3rd gen 2.7 skid plate options

Need some skids. Not finding to much info on 3rd gen 2.7s only the V6s. I’m wondering , if I buy a TRD PRO front skid to put on my SR will I still have access to my oil pan drain plug? If I have to drill a hole for it , it’s not to big of a deal but I’m definitely not going to remove it everytime I have to change my oil. Also, if I do get the pro skid , think I could maybe buy an aftermarket plate for the trans and use with the pro? Any tips and advice is much appreciated.

 

I went with bullet proof fab. Matt had a group buy a year or so ago. Nice front skid!. I do remove it for oil changes.

 

I have a DV8 steel skidplate on my 2.7, it was the only one i found without the oil filter door. I can still do oil changes without dropping the skid plate. Id recommend this skid for you.

 

Imma check em out rn. If I don’t wind up getting one used I’ll prob wind up going with a new pro skid

 

It made the stock one look like a piece of scrap tinfoil.

 

How you do the oils change without drop the plate? How much is the plate?

 

No need to drop the plate, Reach up and around it to get to 2.7 oil filter. Drain hole is built into bottom of skid. They go for around $220 - ebay.

 

I can't find the 2.7 skid on their website, do you have a link?

 

https://www.extremeterrain.com/dv8-off-road-tacoma-front-skid-plate-sptt1-01.html

Got mine off ebay, but buddy o mine got his from link above ^ believe you can get a discount as first time customer/ or sign up for their emails

 

Awesome, thanks!

How is the fit on yours? Reviews say only two out of 6 mounting holes line up?

You have to lose the front air dam?

 

mine fit up fine, no issues. Ive had my airdam off for awhile now, and it was off before i put the skid on, so not sure on that.

 

Any other options for the 2.7 2WD? I'm specifically hoping to find a transmission skid that I can modify to cover the cats. ARB has the full skid package for about $830. A little steep for me.

 

Check out the quality product DV8 sent me

 

DV8 bumper with skid plate

 

Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you had a diff drop on his front suspension? I don't want to restart the whole debate about diff drop yes or no plz, but for that one project I need to keep the diff drop on.

If you don't have a diff drop but you are able to tell me if it seems to have at least 1" clearance between the DV8 skid plate to the front diff support up to under the front diff itself that would be very much appreciated.

Thanks