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Heat shields - reinstall or not reinstall - that is the question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bigmw, Mar 15, 2025.

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What should I do?

  1. Reinstall old shields using washers

    6 vote(s)
    50.0%
  2. Buy and install brand new

    4 vote(s)
    33.3%
  3. Leave them off - what's the worst that could happen?

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%
  1. Mar 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
    #1
    bigmw

    bigmw [OP] Not-So-Well-Known Member

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    What would you do?

    Reinstall or not reinstall?

    While attempting to put back one shield with washers, I knocked off another one. They are worn out after 9 years.

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  2. Mar 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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    tonered

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    During long drives, the floor gets warm. That is through the cab, insulation layer, carpet, and floor mats. I would install them.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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    auskip07

    auskip07 Well-Known Member

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    i would use washer and put them back on. But its your truck do what you want
     

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