Help identify plastic insert in frame of 2019 Tacoma?

[billkier]

There is a gray plastic insert in one of the holes in the underside of the frame of my 2019 Tacoma on the driver's side (image below). It is in the middle of the recommended left front support location so I had to remove it when lifting the truck for a tire rotation. Does anyone know what function it serves? I cannot find it in the service manual or in parts lists online.

Many thanks for your help!

Bill

 

[Biohazard]

FBI tracking device. They'll be undercover when they arrive at your vehicle later this evening to check why it was removed.

 

[New Holland Overland]

Its a frame balancer! Helps make sure your frame is correctly balanced when driving down the road

 

[billkier]

I finally found the part number (90950-01A24) and was able to track down a Tech Tip (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152605-9999.pdf) that explains that these are hole plugs designed to allow water to drain from the bottom of the frame yet block water from entering. The tech tip notes that they are located near a usable frame lift point so may be damaged by the lift arm, and thus recommends placing the lift arm in front of the plug. Unfortunately, there is not enough room in front of the plug for the pads on my QuickJack. I must remove the plugs, which is difficult to do without damaging them, so have decided to simply buy a bunch of them ($3 ea) to replace the damaged ones after lifting the truck.

 

[Biohazard]

Awesome. Thanks for figuring it out. (And for putting up with our ill attempts at humor)