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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
OK, this was a bit problematic with installation until the trick was determined. Toss those pesky locking retainers and use a anti sieze lubricant on each bolt end. Loosely start all 6 bolts first (front, rear, middle), then go back and install the 4 spacers individually. You can easily work the spacers into the proper position without a whole bunch of effort. A floor jack at the main lift point helps especially if the plate is bent too much especially for the longer bolts in the middle. Should do the trick.
John B.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
Unlike others here, the build quality, fit and finish of the one I received was surprisingly on point. No sharp edges, all cuts and welds were clean, and the primer finish was even and adequate. Even the bolt holes lined up, minus needing to remove about 1- 2mm of material from one bolt hole with a file, to ease bolt alignment. I even received detailed instructions…more on that soon.HOWEVERIt’s clear that the bolts received are far below the quality of the stock hardware. It’s a softer metal with a cheap zink coating that will surely rust sooner than later. The bolts provided are also replacing structural bolts on undercarriage crossmembers, so cheaping out here was clearly a cost savings by the manufacture, that I plan to remedy with OEM hardware ASAP.The worst part was that the bolts provided for the rear holes of the plate (AND CLEARLY STATED IN THE DIRECTIONS) were an improper thread pitch. The ones I received were M8 1.25 when they needed to be m12 1.25. Luckily the bolts that are responsible for holding on the stock skid plate are the exact pitch, diameter and length you need to secure the 2 rear holes of the plate. If you mount this plate, you won’t need them anyway, so reuse 2 of them to secure the 2 rear holes of the skid plate.If I hadn’t known any better I would have had stripped bolts or worse. *side eyes the tap and die set* For the money, the skid plate itself (of my sample size of one) was well worth the price. But I would absolutely advise you to spend the additional dollars and effort to find and use the OEM TRD skid plate hardware or else you risk a solid “class 3” kind of fun.
SL
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
I returned this item due to it arriving pre-scratched and cracked as well as having rough machining marks. It's a skid plate and I intended to use it as such, however, the slots at the front of the plate were roughly cut and the poor quality could be seen from a distance which is one reason I decided not to put it on my truck. The scratches that were on the skid were not surface level scuffs but deep enough to compromise its integrity. The welds for connecting the bends of the plate were not through and through and appeared to be done by a human, not a machine, who has never welded before.However, I only had to deal with the inconvenience of handling the shipment for return and received a full refund including the cost of shipping both ways.
Patrick Richardson
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
I purchased this item for my 2018 TRD Off Road Tacoma, I received it yesterday and inspected it but have not yet installed it, I will install it this weekend when I change oil and front diff fluid. My initial impressions are that the quality seems good, as a disclaimer I have never closely looked at the OEM TRD Pro skid plate for comparison. The main reason I purchased this is for ease of accessing the oil filter, I wanted to avoid having to remove the skid plate every oil change. Second reason would be increased protection for the under body, followed by corrosion resistance, with appearance being the least important factor. I received the skid plate within five days of ordering and it arrived in good shape, though the box was a little rough. It came with all hardware and it seems install will be straight forward. Unlike the non pro skid it does not have tabs that hold the front up while installing, I will probably just support it with a milk crate while installing. This skid plate is not stamped TRD like the OEM and does not come with any type of lettering indicating TRD, but this is not important to me. The skid plate is painted with some type of finish as it is not raw aluminum. I will update this review after installing this weekend with any issues I run into, I will also try to include a few pictures.Update - 11/8 Changing my rating to four stars, it could have been five but a simple error on the manufacturers part caused me too much of a headache to warrant that. As stated the skid plate comes with all hardware and the spacers were preinstalled at the factory. Problem is the spacers were installed incorrectly. There are two different length spacers for the front and center holes, the rear screws into the same place as the factory skid. The skid plate I received had the longer spacers in the front, as I received it this way and no instructions were provided I assumed it was correct, it was not. Long story short, it made the install much more difficult than needed, I did eventually figure it out and swapped the spacers. If you buy this make sure the long spacers are in the middle. Also, make sure you completely remove the factory skid plate brackets before installing.
Sam Doherty
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
Great Skid plate for my 2020 SR5. I’ve used off road once now on a fairly difficult trail and it’s the real deal. Big upgrade as my Tacoma did not have a plate. Instructions aren’t included, but you can follow tutorials for the OEM TRD Plate just fine.KNOW THIS BEFORE INSTALL/PURCHASE***The front and middle screws/ spacers arrive incorrectly. You will need to switch them before the install. The LONGER screw and spacer must be in the front, and shorter in the middle. Don’t touch the rear. I attached a picture of how I did it, took 5 minutes to switch them all. But just a warning it so it’s not a surprise for future buyers.
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