Trd pro skid plate availability ??

Read? Maybe. Register? Probably not so much.

I appreciate you bringing up the option, there are certainly some good aftermarket options out there folks should consider. Note that the Pelfreybilt is $360 with powder coating.

I could see the dealer having a mini-meltdown about not having easy access to the oil filter. Probably a non-issue if you do oil changes yourself, but a factor for me (no place to do car work and I've done enough oil changes for one lifetime already). Also, if there were cooling issues, it would be hard to blame an OEM supplied skid. All minor issues really, but since I personally really like the look of the TRD skid and I like the features, I can't blame someone for wanting to go that route, even if it is a few dollars more (just look at how much people spend on frilly wheels).

 

Serious question about the bezel, did they cover it for free cause mine has the same issue and its driving me nuts lol!! Thanks

 

Just installing mine now - onto my TRD Sport. It looks like you leave the 2 factory skid mounting brackets on (front only for Sport) and replace 4 of the bracket bolts with those on the skid plate. These bolts don't go into the same holes as the factory skids and are much beefier. Those that have installed, what did you do? Seems they should stay to help reinforce the frame between the two mount points.

 

Got the instructions and confirmed the brackets stay - attached

 

A few additional pics for those interested.

 

I will add, per the instructions this is designed such that you can use the front jack point with skid plate in place (area right behind access door). I'd say it's pretty stout.

 

Nope I had to pay

 

Thanks Mark, for all this new detail on the TRD Skid Plate. I appreciate it.

Frank

 

Did you guys use a Torque wrench to torque them down to spec ?

Or just use a socket wrench until they were tight?

 

Torque wrench per the instructions.

 

Crap I don't have a torque wrench

 

Harbor Freight, they always have extra 20% of coupons and are cheap to begin with. Mine was calibrated the same as my mechanic neighbor's that cost much more.

 

A good torque wrench is one of your best investments if you're going to be wrenching. It gets pretty costly once you start stripping threads/snapping bolts.

 

Any recommendations ? Products you recommend or any particular model?

 

This one works for me, checked it against an expense Snap On torque wrench.

 

I've got 3, all Craftsman - have worked well for years.

 

I just bought the the 2016 skid plate from the dealer here in Hawaii for my 4x4 sport it costs me an arm and a leg lol. $525 (with employee disc.)but I think I'm gonna enjoy it specially the looks.

 

Are you installing it on a 2nd gen? Your info shows an 07 Prerunner. If you installing on 2nd gen, could you post some pics. Thanks

 

I bought one at harbor freight but not 1/2 size 3/8"

 

Mark,
Can the aero molded fairing below the front bumper remain with the new TRD skid plate installed; looks like you removed your fairing? Thanks, Mike