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Skid plate replacement
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No, most fabricators have allowed the use of the stock skid, and their aftermarket skids can also work with the stock skid as well.
This. The factory skids are really just a splash guard. It won't do much of anything to stop damage to the oil pan or front diff if you come down on anything too hard, or if the object is just the right shape. They also don't do much to protect the crossmembers should you hit anything from the front at speed. They fold up like tin foil. I highly recommend aftermarket skid plates, even if you just stick with 1/4" aluminum.
mh.meier
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We sell both aluminum and steel skids and both have proved more than effective enough while remaining simple and easy to install! As you can see from the picture above, they protect just about everything that could ever need protecting. Technically the only "non-aftermarket" skid worth anything is the TRD PRO skid, the design is more complicated but it is still effective and we make a MID SKID that bolts right up to it!
Can you send me a link?
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They should all provide enough clearance you should be good. To be sure, you could always look for the specific bumper and skid plate to see what others have.
I have the TRD one and I know that it fits Lil B and SSO.
Post a link!
They should all provide enough clearance you should be good. To be sure, you could always look for the specific bumper and skid plate to see what others have.
I have the TRD one and I know that it fits Lil B and SSO.
Tomahawk Dog
6️⃣ Aficionado
The plus of the TRD is they allowed for access to change the oil/ and filter without removing the skid plate.
A little extra thinking does matter, and people will pay extra for that accessibility.
Still, some prefer a steel plate over aluminum.......... they can get heavy with steel.
The size difference compared to stock. (TW pic)
A little extra thinking does matter, and people will pay extra for that accessibility.
Still, some prefer a steel plate over aluminum.......... they can get heavy with steel.
The size difference compared to stock. (TW pic)
We'll look into the RSI Aluminum skids when we start working on the Tacoma. Got to finish mounting the new tires and jeep wheels on the Wrangler before we can take her in.
Tomahawk Dog
6️⃣ Aficionado
Wanted more protection and easier access for changing the oil.
It arrived and its installed.
It arrived and its installed.
wasn't this also available in black?
I have not been able to find it recently even on the secondary market other than maybe some copies on Ebay/Etsy
my truck is black and I was hoping to keep the look going with the skid plate yet also wanted to have the actual TRD lettering
considering RCI Off Road plates
rcimetalworks.com
and maybe others that are out there if I cannot find the TRD
I have not been able to find it recently even on the secondary market other than maybe some copies on Ebay/Etsy
my truck is black and I was hoping to keep the look going with the skid plate yet also wanted to have the actual TRD lettering
considering RCI Off Road plates
Skid Plate Package | 05-23 Tacoma | RCI Off Road
Provide the maximum protection for your Tacoma with a skid plate package deal by RCI Offroad! Package includes three core skid plates: Engine Transmission Transfer-case(with crossmember) Protect your investment with RCI skids, the ultimate defense for all on and off-road hazards. Built with your...
rcimetalworks.com
and maybe others that are out there if I cannot find the TRD