TRD Pro Skid Plate Install Question

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Tufskinz inserts arrived today and my skid plate is finally complete!

 

I bought a trd skid plate and haven’t have the chance to install it as of yet. My question is, people are commenting about the bolts being weak and not to overtight. Would it be better to buy better/stronger bolts for the skid to prevent this from happening?

 

No. Torque to spec.

33ftlbs 4 front.
21ftlbs 2 rear.

 

It’s not the bolts breaking. It is the weld nut(s) in the frame cross supports that break loose.

 

I think it is the spot welded nuts in the that are a concern, if you over torque the bolts they could break free.

 

Oh wow, not good. Can this be welded back on the frame if one of the weld nuts breaks?

 

The nuts are inside the cross bar supports. How people who had to deal with the issue, handled it, is unknown to me. I did read somewhere that somebody had some success welding a nut back up in there. Me, I think I would go the threadsert route, but that’s conjecture since I have not had to actually deal with it.

 

What I did to be on the safe side was set my torque wrench to 32.75 ft-lb for 17 mm bolts (front and middle) and 20.75 ft-lb for the 12 mm bolts (rear). I did not have any problem when I did this and the bolts felt really tight even with this minimally decreased torque compared to spec (33 ft-lb for front/middle and 21 ft-lb for the rear bolts).

 

I recently bought a used one but it didn't come with bolts...just went to lowe's to get some. Also, I got the wrong ones for the rear so right now, I'm riding around with just the front and middle bolted down, still very sturdy!

 

Did you also buy the spacers that go in between the plate and attachement points?

 

Couldn't find it so the guy that helped me, made it for me

 

For those who need the complete hardware for the plate, here is the part number:
PTR60-35160-HW
It goes for around $60 but it includes everything that you need to install the plate.
Amazon has it listed but currently out of stock. You can order it from any Toyota dealer in store or online.

$66 Toyota PTR60-35160-HW Front Skid Plate, 1 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-PTR60...F8&qid=1539804226&sr=8-2&keywords=ptr60-35160

 

Used bedliner on my skid and added some @TUFSKINZ

Turned out pretty good. Hopefully this holds up better than spray paint.

 

On the install videos that I have watch. I haven’t seen no spacers. What is that about?

 

There are spacers attached to the bolts/plate.

 

Yes, do not forget the spacers. These are all included in the hardware kit, part number:

$66 PTR60-35160-HW Front Skid Plate, 1 Pack

PTR60-35160-HW

 

While were talking about the TRD skid plate how much less does it weigh than the plate ones on the Sport/OR?

 

I think it weighs a lot more (at least it felt that way when I installed mine) than those stock plates on the Sport/OR. It's listed weight is 27 lbs based on this.

 

15 or so lbs heavier... its an actual skid vs. tin foil / splash shield