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Part # for gas tank bands for skid plate addition?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hikerduane, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. Apr 11, 2016 at 1:08 PM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane [OP] Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    My computer is real slow and a search last night only came up with 2014, no higher. I bought a gas tank skid plate and sliders from RCI Metalworks and I need the Toyota bands that allow a skid plate to be bolted on to a '16 AC 4X4 6' bed, manual. Anyone have the part or kit # that allows a skid plate to be bolted up? The regular bands will not work. I called an online Toyota dealer but they were no help. Mentioned after market skid plate and they said no guarantee they would work. I won't be at a Toy dealer until Thursday.
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  2. Apr 11, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane [OP] Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    Looks like if your truck did not come with a fuel tank skid plate and you want to replace it with a after market one, there are no available straps to change over in the USA or ordered. So, I'm stuck with a skid plate I can't use for now.
    Duane
     
  3. Apr 11, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    splitbolt

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    Have you tried Bud Built?
    I know they have aftermarket '05-'15...
     
  4. Apr 13, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane [OP] Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    Bud Built only has a couple Tacoma items, related to a winch was all. I received an email reply from RCI over my skid plate, they received some straps I need and I called this AM and have a set coming.
    Duane
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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    Leonard Smalls

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    I'm in the same boat. I think only the TRD OR comes with the factory gas tank skid plate. Sent email to RCI. No response yet.
     
  6. Apr 19, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    hikerduane

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    I called again yesterday AM they had not shipped my straps. Jason answered, shipped out today with a tracking #. Should have by Friday, but I'm backpacking on the coast then. Their # is 970 222-9195. Mt. time, they open at 9AM.
    Duane
     
  7. Apr 20, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    Z50king

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    Is the OR gas tank skid plate metal or plastic? I've seen it under there but never inspected it to check what material it's made of
     
  8. Apr 20, 2016 at 2:59 PM
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    hikerduane

    hikerduane [OP] Stove & lantern collector, retired

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    Should be steel looking at the ends, but I only have the Sport.
    Duane
     

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