Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!
You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.
As a registered member, you’ll be able to:

Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics

Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world

Post your own photos in our Members Gallery

Access all special features of the site
Quick Links: 2016 Tacomas with Vibration Issue - Call TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-331-4331 KC | Plug-n-Play Fog Lights for 3rd Gen! Dealer said"Tacoma" OEM Black Overlay doesn't fit on a 2016? Install Subs/Amp to OEM Entune Headunit - 2016 I want to put a stand a lone dash cam on the rear window TRD Skid Plate for Tacoma

Upgrading Skid Plate on 2018 Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by coloradoTRDOffRoad, Aug 21, 2018.

Post Reply

Aug 21, 2018 at 7:45 AM

#1

#1
coloradoTRDOffRoad [OP] New Member

Joined:

Aug 6, 2018

Member:

#261873

Messages:

4

Gender:

Male

First Name:

Taylor

Vehicle:

2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road

Hello! I have a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road and I was wondering if its worth it to upgrade the skid plate. I am not sure about the sturdiness of the stock plate. Any tips?

coloradoTRDOffRoad, Aug 21, 2018

#1

Aug 21, 2018 at 7:50 AM

#2

#2
rnish Well-Known Member

Joined:

May 9, 2014

Member:

#129450

Messages:

8,594

Gender:

Male

Peoples Republic of Maryland (USA)

Vehicle:

Tacoma 2nd gen

King's, Camburg UCA, Dirt King LCA, armor

The factory “skid plates” are brush guards. The PRO’s have something more substantial. If you plan on doing something more than fire roads up grade the trucks body armor.

rnish, Aug 21, 2018

#2

coloradoTRDOffRoad[OP] likes this.

Aug 21, 2018 at 7:57 AM

#3

#3
phsycle Well-Known Member

Joined:

Aug 22, 2011

Member:

#62149

Messages:

1,866

Gender:

Male

CA

Assuming you're in Colorado and will be running tougher trails out in the west, definitely get some proper skids. Stock ones will deflect gravel and debris, and that's about it.

phsycle, Aug 21, 2018

#3

coloradoTRDOffRoad[OP] likes this.

Post Reply

Products Discussed in

BaseLayer Floor Mats for Toyota Tacoma (2024-2025) Double Cab – Made in USA – Premium All-Weather Mats for TRD/SR/SR5/Limited – Automatic Transmission Only (NOT for Hybrid) Front and Rear (Gray Logo)

NOCO Boost GB40: 1000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines

GoPro Cameras Grab Bag (GoPro Official Mount)

5203-2NSL Nachi Double Row Angular Contact Bearing 17x40x17.5 Sealed

Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

Midland – MXT115 - 15 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Trails Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm - 8 Repeater Channels Extended Range - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts

Freedom Off-Road Front Upper Control Arms for 2-4" Lift Compatible with 05-23 Tacoma

KYB SM5640 - Mount Kit

89341-0C010 Parking Sensor 89341-0C011 89341-0R030 89341-0R031 89341-0R060 for Toyota RAV4 Tundra Tacoma

Vrabocry 10pcs 5mm LED Diode Light Diffused Frosted Round Lens with 8mm Panel Mount 12V Universal Flush Dash Board Indicator Panel Socket Lights for Cars Boats lamp Bulb (Green 10pcs)

nextzett 92100815 Kristall Klar Washer Fluid 1:200 Concentrate - 8.5 fl. oz., Green

Ltvystore 20Pack 10MM 12V White LED Pre Wired Prewired 7.87" Lamp Light Bulb Prewired Emitting Diode& 20Pack Black 10MM LED Plastic Clip Holder Display Panel (Red)

Milton S-921 Pencil Tire Pressure Gauge, Passenger Car, With Built-in Deflator Valve, Durable Plated Brass, Pressure Measured In PSI & kPa

KIWEN Sunglasses Holders for Car Sun Visor, Magnetic Leather Sunglass Glasses Eyeglass Clip for Car (2, Gray)

GoaMotors 30pcs 90189-06236 Fender Liner Screw Grommet, Wheelhouse Liner Splash Shield Bumper Cover Screw Grommet Nut Fit for Toyota for Lexus for Highlander Prius Tundra LC500 RC200t RC300 RC350

KEVWR Universal LED License Plate Light Running Lamp Reverse Lights Tail Light Assembly for Car Trailer UTV ATV Truck RV Boat, Extremely Bright LED License Plate Lights, White (6000K)

Remote Fob Car Transponder Key for Toyota (TOY44H-PT, H Chip)

LIZAPUS Heater Blower Motor Connector Pigtail Compatible with Toyota Tacoma. 2016–2023. 87103-04050 6" 12Awg Harness New

Dsnaduo 1PC M24x1.5 Stainless Steel Transmission/Front Differential Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Fit for 08-20 Lexus GX460 LX570; Toyota 4Runner FJ Cruiser Land Cruiser Tacoma Tundra, Replace 90341-24014

Sptchapn 1" Ball Mount Adapter Camera Holder for Garmin/Gopro Hero Sport Cameras Compatible with RAM Mounts(Black-2)

Radioddity DB20-G GMRS Mobile Radio for Car Vehicle, 20W Long Range Two Way Radio with Cigarette Lighter Plug, 500 Channels, VOX, Display Sync, for Off Road Overlanding 4x4

Renogy 120W ShadowFlux Anti-Shading N-Type Solar Panel, 12V 120 Watt Solar Panel 25% High-Efficiency, PV Module Power Charger for RV Marine Rooftop Farm Battery and Other Off-Grid Applications

BougeRV Yuma 100W Compact CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel, The Most Flexible Solar Panel with Tape for Easy Installation (Compact Version)

GUTA RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System - 4 External Sensors (0-188 PSI) RV TPMS, Solar Charging, 6 Alarm Modes, High-end Backlight LCD Display, Automatic Sleep Mode

Odyssey Battery ODX-AGM31M Extreme Series AGM Battery

VEVOR Acoustic Foam Panels, 24 Pack 12 x 12 x 2"es, Pyramid Soundproof Wall Panels,Fire-Resistant Acoustic Panels,Sound Dampening Absorbing Panels for Studio Wall and Ceiling,Black

Tire Pressure Sensor, Car TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System LCD Cigarette Lighter USB 4 Internal Sensor, Black

Midland - MXTA26 MicroMobile 6DB Gain Whip Antenna - Quadruple Signal Output - 32” Antenna

Seaforie PK3B634JS0 Power Tailgate Lock Kit Compatible with Toyota Tundra 5.5' & 6.5' Bed PK3B6-34JS0

DPAccessories Black M12x1.50 Lug Nuts for Aftermarket Wheels - Closed End Spline Tuner - 34mm (1.35") Tall - Set of 24 - D5246P-2308/24

Stahlbus Oil Drain Valve Plug M12x1.25x12mm Steel - Clean, Easy, NO Tool Oil Change - Includes Oil Drain Plug, Washer, Cap, Connector, Hose Compatible with: Most Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti

DICMIC Power Tailgate Bed Remote Lock Assembly Kit Compatible with 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma Short Wheelbase Bed Replace# PK3B6-35JS0

dasaita USB Tire Pressure Monitoring System, with 4 Internal Sensors for Android Head Unit, Car Tire Diagnostic Tool Support Bar and PSI Suit, APP Real-time Tire Pressure Monitor System (0-116 PSI)

Tire Pressure Sensor, Car TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitor System with 4 Internal Sensors for

McGard 84657 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - for 6 Lug Wheels,20 Lug Nuts / 4 Locks / 1 Key / 1 Storage Pouch

Preset, Pre-Greased And Pre-Sealed Bearing Module Assembly

Genuine Toyota Parts - Wire, Engine Room, N (82114-04010), Black

Gorilla Automotive 21134ETBC Black 12mm x 1.50 Thread Size Chrome Finish Small Diameter 6-Lug Kit, (Pack of 24)

For Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 Power Heated Textured Black Side Door View Mirror Passenger Right

Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ Bluetooth OBD II Scanner Wireless Car Diagnostic Scan Tool Check Engine Code Reader for iOS & Android

FAHREN H11/H8/H9 Light Bulb, 33000LM Super Bright, 6500K Cool White H11 Fog Light Bulb, IP68 Waterproof, Pack of 2

ESI Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal Compatible with Toyota Tacoma