RCI Transfer Case Skid Plate & Frame Plugs

I installed an RCI transfer case skid plate and in the process was required to remove two significantly engineered plastc baffles/plugs that plugged inside of the box frame. So now the box part of the frame is open to the elements. Considering the Tacoma's supposed propensity for frame rust should I be worried about this? Any other's who installed the x-fer case plate try to put these back in?

 

I'm sure you'll be fine, there's many openings in the frame already.

 

I put my tcase skid on, then had the frame recall work done where they added the plugs. They managed to put the cross-member back on and leave the plugs in place, just needed 1/4" of washers to space it lower on both sides where it bolted through bottom of frame.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/psa-if-you-have-the-option-park-your-truck-facing-uphill.687517/

 

I was able to trim my frame plugs and re-install them after adding the transfer skid.