It is probably worth spending the extra $50 for the aluminum for the corrosion resistance. Posts: 2, 121. rci here as well. Originally Posted by. Location: Bordentown, NJ.
2017 SR5 prem: TRD pro suspension/ skid plate / wheels/ 21 OEM LED head &. Traps moisture for rust too. Just like the OP, I needed to replace the rusted out original skid plate about a year or so ago. 03-22-2022, 11:11 PM. I'm located in upstate NY and last oil change showed the front skid plate with rust to the point of needing replacement. '20 Army Green 4Runner TRD PRO. You can get an aluminum front skid from RCI for $395 and $70 for the filler plate for the radiator. You may not post replies. Quote: Originally Posted by IFD933. Fog lights / blacked out (emblems/skid plate/ roof rails). Toyota tundra skid plate with oil filter access vba. Wanted to see if I'm missing any other options out there and also ask if the TRD front skid allows for oil filter access without removal? It seems like most of the negative reviews were surrounding their KDSS version.
You may not post attachments. Join Date: Jun 2006. RCI is the way to go. I'm going to add one on my 2014 4R since it's done so well on the FJ. Not having to remove the front skid plate for an oil change would be a definite benefit. Location: Claremore OK. Posts: 3, 160. If doing oil changes etc and the RCI and few other options have a panel that opens for oil changes to make it tad easier. Audio: sony 8100, focal 6x9s, 6. In Peace Seattle Mike................ Toyota tundra skid plate with oil filter access modification kit. 2000 Black 4Runner Highlander Edition. Location: Upstate NY. Plus its actually replacing 2 stock skid plates.
The TRD skid needs to come off for oil changes. I run without mine sometimes for months on end when I'm working on the front end rather then on and off with it. The front skid plate is only 4 bolts to remove and I would recommend the rethreading of the holes. Basic options for replacement seem to be a direct replacement at about $225 or the TRD aluminum front skid at about $275 both from discount OEM sources. Toyota tundra skid plate with oil filter access map. 2016 TE: Grocery Getter, 285/70R17 Cooper at3 XLT, Prinsu Rack, King Coilovers, DuroBumps, Wheelers T13 coils, King shocks, King hydro bumps, Total Chaos mounts, DirtKing Fabrication UCA, VIVID RACING Tune, URD Y pipe, RCI skids, Marlin Crawler gussets, DRKDSS sway bar controller. TRD Pro Sema | Toyo AT3 LT285/70/R17 C. Dobinsons IMS 302/700 and 505/705 | SPC UCAs | Durobumps.
I dont off road and the skid plate is nice, I painted it black and kept the red TRD letters. Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 277. Lots of choices out there, in steel and aluminum, with options for not removing the whole skid for an oil change. '08 Salsa Red Pearl 4x4Runner SE V6: Gone. Best Regards, Saker. I have the RCI aluminum skid on my FJ, had it powder coated and couldn't be happier with it. I'm running without one right now as I ordered the TRD one from BAM parts and just installed new suspension. '16 Quicksand Tundra TRD PRO Gone. Victory4x4 Rack, BajaRack Ladder, Full RCI Skids & Sliders. Join Date: Aug 2019. Option, you could also do this to make removal / replacement easier.... TRD Skid Plate Mounted w/ Studs 2010-2021. I've had the CTH skid since December and I really like it.
I'm going to start doing oil changes myself since the dealer service is up. Location: Las Vegas. You may not post new threads. I went with a trd pro skid plate years ago during the the TRD pro sale, ended up being about $210 with taxes. They're also running 15% off site wide right now. 2016 SR5 Premium Pro Comp Series 32 Bandido wheels (17x9) * 265/70R17 KO2 C load * Eibach Stage 1 lift * JBA UCA * Energy bumps (F), Durobumps (R) * LFD 3/4 roof rack * BajaRack ladder * CTH TRD skid plate * CTH TRD Pro grille * TRD Pro front lower valance * Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport fog lights * R4T smoked sequential turn signals and CTH sequential side mirrors * black out emblems * Kicker Hideaway powered subwoofer. While it's not a slick as a skid plate with a filter access panel, at least now it's just the 4 bolts to remove, without the pesky plastic filler pieces to tend with, or the 'hinge' tabs that were difficult to align... 2023 Lexus GX 460 Premium.
I've read up on previous threads and these seem like my only two options other than the CTH front skid which seems to get mixed reviews and isn't much less $$ than the Toyota TRD. Maybe someone local to you will have one. Join Date: May 2021. 2022 4Runner TRD ORP Army Green. 2001 Tacoma TRD 5sp. Posts: 90. front skid OEM. The raw aluminum finish really gives it a nice look IMHO. Location: THE ARM PIT OF AMERICA NY STATE THE ROTTEN APPLE. Cheapest way is to place a WTB ad in the sales section as so many people, like me, take the stock ones off to replace. Have 2014 SR5 with about 125k miles. You may not edit your posts. The CTH skid has an oil filter access. I got a knock off TRD one from Amazon for right at $200. Location: Saint Paul, MN.
Also they are not really mandatory to have one if you don't rock crawl offroad as I don't think 2 wheel drive models even have it. I don't do any HD off-roading, just unimproved roads for the most part. I went with RCI because of the access panel. 2016 Limited 4WD Blizzard Pearl | Black. 2010 4Runner Limited -SOLD. CaliRaisedLED Ditch Lights & Light Bar. I went with the TRD replacement. 2021 T4R *MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC* TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM 4X4 | Saker s Ebony Build | Saker s Previous 2014 Midnight Build | Scuba Mod | LED LIGHT BAR INSTALL | Saker's EBRs Photos Updated 05-21-16| Saker's Previous 2013 FJ TT/SE. I think I have the stock one for every taco and 4runner I've ever owned out in my parts shed out back. It's a really well made plate, and the access hole is a huge plus. Join Date: Feb 2016.