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Does the air dam have to come off to remove front skid for oil change?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JWestie, Apr 22, 2023.

  1. Apr 22, 2023 at 11:37 AM
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    JWestie

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    I put an air dam on my OR (go ahead, flame me) a couple years ago and now I want to change the oil. Looks like the air dam will need to come off to access skid plate bolts? Is this a thing for others? The screws are so rusted I'll probably have to grind them off. Figures.

    Thx. JWest.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2023 at 11:41 AM
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    Wenty

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    I leave mine on when I change my oil on my Sport.
     
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    No just long extension and 12mm. Just fold the lip a bit to get it. Skid will come out no issue.
     
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    zoo truck

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    You don't have to remove the chin spoiler, but it is more of a pita to take off the engine shield plate, and then reinstall it with that spoiler in the way. I can see why some just throw that spoiler away if doing your own oil changes.....one less thing in the way to make the job go by quicker.
     
  5. Apr 22, 2023 at 4:37 PM
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    MadKatt

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    No but if you do take the air dam off you will automatically lose 10 mpg :taco::taco::taco::taco:
     
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  6. Apr 22, 2023 at 6:10 PM
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    rtzx9r

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    Nope, leave it on. It will flex to allow access to the two front skid bolts.
     

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