2016 Limited 4WD Blizzard Pearl | Black. 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? Toyota tundra skid plate with oil filter access cutlass calais. If you go with the TRD Skid Plate. They're also running 15% off site wide right now. Location: Bordentown, NJ. Just like the OP, I needed to replace the rusted out original skid plate about a year or so ago. It is probably worth spending the extra $50 for the aluminum for the corrosion resistance.
RCI is the way to go. The CTH skid has an oil filter access. I'm running without one right now as I ordered the TRD one from BAM parts and just installed new suspension. Victory4x4 Rack, BajaRack Ladder, Full RCI Skids & Sliders. Toyota tundra skid plate with oil filter access fan kit. Location: THE ARM PIT OF AMERICA NY STATE THE ROTTEN APPLE. I've had the CTH skid since December and I really like it. The front skid plate is only 4 bolts to remove and I would recommend the rethreading of the holes. Option, you could also do this to make removal / replacement easier.... TRD Skid Plate Mounted w/ Studs 2010-2021. 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.
Location: Grand Forks. Originally Posted by. Traps moisture for rust too. Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 277. Join Date: Aug 2019. 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. You may not post replies. Posts: 90. front skid OEM. Check out RCI for starters but there really are a crap ton of options for the 5th gen at this point. Toyota tundra skid plate with oil filter access cover. Quote: Originally Posted by IFD933. Best Regards, Saker. I tried to keep up with the rust for a few years, but 8 years of winter driving has taken its toll. Fog lights / blacked out (emblems/skid plate/ roof rails).
Plus its actually replacing 2 stock skid plates. I run without mine sometimes for months on end when I'm working on the front end rather then on and off with it. You may not edit your posts. I have the RCI aluminum skid on my FJ, had it powder coated and couldn't be happier with it.
You may not post attachments. CaliRaisedLED Ditch Lights & Light Bar. Posts: 2, 121. rci here as well. You may not post new threads. 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'm going to add one on my 2014 4R since it's done so well on the FJ. Audio: sony 8100, focal 6x9s, 6. Location: Upstate NY. Location: Claremore OK. Posts: 3, 160. 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. If you have KDSS then I would probably look at other options, though.
Location: Near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Location: Las Vegas. '08 Salsa Red Pearl 4x4Runner SE V6: Gone. Have 2014 SR5 with about 125k miles. 2010 4Runner Limited -SOLD. 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 went with a trd pro skid plate years ago during the the TRD pro sale, ended up being about $210 with taxes.
It seems like most of the negative reviews were surrounding their KDSS version. 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. I went with RCI because of the access panel.