TRD skid plate install on 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport. Help

[Gurvy522]

Nytop is making a cross member for those of use without it. That will give you the two missing mounting points.

I'll wait for some competition on this part as I'm sure other fabs will start making something comparable.

$300 is a bit steep for a what more or less is a bar of steel with 6 holes. I get it that there is some engineering effort that goes into designing these, but I think they're gouging a bit given they're the only ones that have officially announced this product. Plus they manufacture in China. My guess is similar parts will be available for sub $200 by the end of the year.

Stealership said you can run these off the 4 bolts just fine, and Toyota even sells them as an accessory for all trim lines (TRD/TH skid). So I'll do that once my skid comes in until there's a more cost effective option for the bolt-on crossmember.

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[Visa_Declined]

Stealership said you can run these off the 4 bolts just fine

The problem with running the TRD skid without a support brace behind it, is that should you actually mash into something, whether it a rock or tree stump, whatever, you could bend the plate and push it up behind your radiator.

 

[Taco Golfer]

This is my exposed and naked lower front on my TRD Sport. My Corolla has better protection underneath right now until my aluminum plate comes in. See where all the bugs are hitting the crossmember and other parts underneath in the center?

That means debris or rocks from the road can and will strike those points underneath, hence why the skid plate works for street and of course off-road.

You removed the air dam. Have you noticed any untoward effects from doing so?

 

[Gurvy522]

The problem with running the TRD skid without a support brace behind it, is that should you actually mash into something, whether it a rock or tree stump, whatever, you could bend the plate and push it up behind your radiator.

Yeah, figured it won't be as strong without the support. Doubt I'll be doing any serious wheeling where that'll be a concern. Just want protection from the elements (mud, salt, etc) below, as the stock piece of fabric is worthless aside from mitigating some road noise. With that being said, when a more cost-effective crossmember solution hits the market I'll probably spring on it.

I'd honestly be happy with a hard plastic skid as well, for what I need it for. Fortunately, with the 4th of July sale, I managed to pick up a TRD aluminum skid for about $330 including taxes and shipping. So rather just get it while it's cheap and get it installed, as I've been fiending to get rid of the air dam but didn't want to do it until I had a skid in place.

 

[Miqie]

This is my exposed and naked lower front on my TRD Sport. My Corolla has better protection underneath right now until my aluminum plate comes in. See where all the bugs are hitting the crossmember and other parts underneath in the center?

That means debris or rocks from the road can and will strike those points underneath, hence why the skid plate works for street and of course off-road.

You also removed the 'felt' plastic plate? Why?

 

[oxi]

You also removed the 'felt' plastic plate? Why?

You also removed the 'felt' plastic plate? Why?

Dealer did before I arrived. Do not need it with a proper skid plate installed.

 

[oxi]

You removed the air dam. Have you noticed any untoward effects from doing so?

No issues with new skid plate installed, looks cleaner up front and no more bugs, small rocks and stuff hitting underneath. They hit teh skid plate now.

 

[WWTravel]

Jesus, put a skid plate on a sport and everyone thinks it's for aesthetics. That's disappointing to see the offroad has an additional cross member, I don't plan on letting the tighter suspension of my Sport stop me from going where a skidplate could come in handy.

Kielly, Do you need a cross member for the front skidplate mount? I have an offroad and received a cross member with the full skid plate set and do not need it. Maybe we can make something happen to help you. Thanks, Paul

 

[taco4moro]

Kielly, Do you need a cross member for the front skidplate mount? I have an offroad and received a cross member with the full skid plate set and do not need it. Maybe we can make something happen to help you. Thanks, Paul

I believe the crossmember on the offroad is welded to the frame.

 

[WWTravel]

Yes, for the Offroad. Isn't it missing on the sport? Maybe I am just confused...

 

[Gurvy522]

Yes, for the Offroad. Isn't it missing on the sport? Maybe I am just confused...

When you say "full skid set", are you talking about the Trailhunter steel set?

Would love to see a picture of the supposed crossmember you received.

 

[WWTravel]

Full CBI Aluminum Skid Plate set, front to xfer case. After I replied initially, I realized a picure would be helpful, then it could not be found in my garage with the stock plates returned. The cross member was not returned to me after installation. Working with the shop to get it back. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[WWTravel]

Full CBI Aluminum Skid Plate set, front to xfer case. After I replied initially, I realized a picure would be helpful, then it could not be found in my garage with the stock plates returned. The cross member was not returned to me after installation. Working with the shop to get it back. Sorry for the confusion.

Here are a couple pictures of the cross member... the two nut holes match perfectly with two front mount hole on the front of the skid plate.

 

[hogshooter]

Here are a couple pictures of the cross member... the two nut holes match perfectly with two front mount hole on the front of the skid plate.

CBI included a cross member with their skid? It's not mentioned on their website

 

[WWTravel]

CBI included a cross member with their skid? It's not mentioned on their website

No, they don't mention it. CBI customer service said they just include itto cover all the models that may need it.

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