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where can i find some skid plates?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacomaSE, Jan 6, 2014.

  1. Jan 7, 2014 at 5:29 PM
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    kigmob

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    I would imagine so. If you can run a stock skid with a TG bumper then you can run a RAT skid as well.
     
  2. Jan 7, 2014 at 5:29 PM
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    if your skids use the stock mounting points, they will. i have a the TG low profile bumper and the OEM skid mounts up perfectly.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    I believe this is the case, but hopefully taco47001 chimes in with some extra knowledge... Does the stock skid work on an elite bumper?

    My IFS didn't directly bolt up to an elite front bumper but with a few modifications taco47001 made it work.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2014 at 5:57 PM
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    Thanks guys! I plan on getting a TG bumper.....eventually.....sometime in my lifetime ...........
     
  5. Jan 8, 2014 at 5:58 AM
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    I was able to get them to work with a few modifications with my elite. I had to cut 1/2"-3/4" off the front lip for them to fit between the bumper and crossmember. I also had to make a diagonal cut on the side support bends to cut the top rear corners off so it would clear the LCA alignment cams. I can take some pics and post if anyone's interested.
     
  6. Jan 8, 2014 at 7:05 PM
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    OP, if you can find someone near you that has aftermarket skids then I would make my own based off their dimensions. Luckily I was able to get some Bud Built skids used, but for how simple they are, I would have preferred to just made my own. Even the Bud Builts need additional reinforcing, but depending how hard you are offroad depends on how strong of skids you need.
     

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