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TRD Skidplate - after 4 years of givn’er (with care)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Stocklocker, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    RTweet

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    damn! Is that OEM or aftermarket to look OEM? If the former, how easy is it to get the red letters out?
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    The early versions did not come with red letters. I think those were added in 2019
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    Pretty easy. There’s clips and double sided tape.
     
  4. Nov 10, 2021 at 1:05 PM
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    Man, this makes me want a skid plate now. It's mostly for looks for my truck but it's good to know they're functional.
     
  6. Nov 10, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    Well they are 6.5 mil aluminum so definitely will do the job. The best thing is that they are lightweight.
     
  7. Nov 10, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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    I don't know. It was purchased before they added the red letters.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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    you need to get out more :benchpress:
     
  10. Nov 10, 2021 at 2:38 PM
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    About time!
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    I suspect the real story behind those skids & I'm scared shitless of you guys.

     
  12. Nov 10, 2021 at 2:53 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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  13. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    :D
     
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  14. Nov 10, 2021 at 4:20 PM
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    All the things!
     
  15. Nov 10, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    It's a little heavier and more awkward than you think, to install it l laid it on my legs and slid under from the front.
     
  16. Nov 10, 2021 at 5:05 PM
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    Nice post, OP.

    “But, but…aluminum skids just won’t hold up to any abuse!”
     
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  17. Nov 10, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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    Truck talk that is… :rofl:
     
  18. Nov 10, 2021 at 10:12 PM
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    so theres 2 different types of trd skid plate? mine has holes for the letters' clips to sit in
     
  19. Nov 10, 2021 at 10:22 PM
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    possibly! Mine has holes as well. For the price, and not having to wait 10 years and $250 in shipping, the TRD skid is legit and has served several taco owners well. It has good coverage, is compatible with RCI tranny skids, and can be found at most local Toyota dealers.
     
  20. Nov 10, 2021 at 10:24 PM
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    looks the best too, I don't like the appearance of the aftermarket offerings. All while still being functional.
     

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