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Trd pro skid plate availability ??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chris.taco.2016, Aug 9, 2016.

  1. Nov 25, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    elizer91

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    Ok thanks you
     
  2. Dec 2, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    what cross member?
     
  3. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:14 PM
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    You will see two small beams/pieces of metal (think they were c channel, or something similar running across the width of the engine. They were used to attach the factory slid plate to the truck and space it from the engine/frame. The TRD plate should have offsets that keep this spacing.

    It's really quite simple, your over thinking it. get under the truck take a look at it and you will understand what needs to come off.

    Steve
     
  4. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    Thanks for the reply I got it thanks you
     
  5. Dec 6, 2016 at 9:56 PM
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    can anyone confirm this skid plate works with a sport 4x4 DCLB ? my dealers telling me it wont fit ...
     
  6. Dec 6, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    Yes it fits
     
  7. Dec 6, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    Just installed mines
     
  8. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:09 PM
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    does the pro skid plate fit on 2016 off road 4x4 access cab ?? same part # ? thanks!
     
  9. Jan 29, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    Finally got the skid plate on in conjunction with my 6" BDS (DB) lift. They had to cut the back end off where it met the drop bracket and fabricated new mounts. (Using metal tube spacers to try to have the intact skid plate didn't really work, because there were huge gaps between the plate and truck)image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg

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  10. Feb 1, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    I left the brackets in -- thank you for confirming that!
     
  11. Feb 2, 2017 at 5:50 AM
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    Yes I installed it on mine.
     
  12. Feb 8, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    So after crawling under the front of my OR, I went straight online and ordered this. The OEM skid plate just feels flimsy. I almost pulled the trigger on the RCI (metalworks) one but this one just looks, better. Will post once it arrives and is installed. Damn this site. It's going to cost me a fortune.
     
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  13. Feb 10, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    Installed tonight. Truly a piece of cake. The PDF that's back in the thread was a life saver IMG_7699.jpg

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  14. Feb 11, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    Installed the skid plate tonight. Very easy. I was able to hold the plate up with my knees and hand tighten the front two bolts.
     
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  15. Feb 11, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    I'm glad I have one. Just bought it on Amazon for $24.99 Pittsburgh brand. It works great and like I said its piece of mind knowing I'm not going to strip/break bolts.
     
  16. Feb 11, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    I ended up buying one and it worked like a charm. And like you said, it gives me peace of mind.
     
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    yes it is...
     
  18. Feb 24, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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    I'm gonna give it a go and buy one too.
     
  19. Mar 7, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    I'm wondering if this OEM skid plate would work with my 2" lift without any modifications to make it fit?
     
  20. Mar 7, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    it should
     

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