I just bought the black plate with red letters also. Thanks for the vid showing how it will look as I haven’t seen one installed yet. It looks awesome! I can’t wait to get mine on Thursday!
i got the exact same one, color and non-kdss. i just hope those 4 screws to access the oil filter don't strip out. the stock skid plate has these square nuts that are tac welded in. on the stock one, if you were to strip them out, you could grind off the old nut and tac weld in a new one. i suppose this could also be done for this one, except that this new one is aluminum....... thoughts?
I believe you can use the same plastic cover that was there. I remember someone in a forum asking about this, and the person said you might just have to trim to fit.
That's a good looking skid plate. Know that if you go off-road, those steps might become toast and the rail they're attached to won't protect your rocker panels should the need arise.
Rock sliders are on the list for future mods. These are the syeps that it came with from the factory. For now, they are useful to the wife, which is 38 weeks pregnant.
@@automotiveandmore thanks for the info! One my bars is bent - I wanted to see if I can get away not having to order a new one or hammering it back into place. How long did it take from when you ordered till you got it? Thanks!
Excellent vids as always! Please put that “Small Plastic Protective Cover” back on (right behind the lower front bumper) so that you won’t cause damage your lower radiator assembly from Rain, Salt, Rocks, and other Road Debris…The Skid Plate will fit with that “Small Protective Plastic Cover”installed to to the lower front body! If you look at the Skid Plate install it looks like something is missing! (With all that open space)! It bothered me too! I always thought that it looked wrong! I recently saw a correct install Video. Now it looks clean like it left the Tahara factory that way. Now I’m not concerned about Winter driving!😅
I just bought the black plate with red letters also. Thanks for the vid showing how it will look as I haven’t seen one installed yet. It looks awesome! I can’t wait to get mine on Thursday!
What did you put for the shipping part? Did you keep it at zero delivery or did you pay?
@@albetherechillinI don’t remember, sorry
i got the exact same one, color and non-kdss. i just hope those 4 screws to access the oil filter don't strip out. the stock skid plate has these square nuts that are tac welded in.
on the stock one, if you were to strip them out, you could grind off the old nut and tac weld in a new one.
i suppose this could also be done for this one, except that this new one is aluminum....... thoughts?
Worse case scenario, you have to install a rivet nut insert for those, and it will be better than the factory. Easy fix.
Is there something to cover the gap as the radiator is exposed unlike the one that came on the runner?
I believe you can use the same plastic cover that was there. I remember someone in a forum asking about this, and the person said you might just have to trim to fit.
What does the skid plate weigh?
That's a good looking skid plate. Know that if you go off-road, those steps might become toast and the rail they're attached to won't protect your rocker panels should the need arise.
Rock sliders are on the list for future mods. These are the syeps that it came with from the factory. For now, they are useful to the wife, which is 38 weeks pregnant.
Nice video! Does the oil filter housing actually fit through the access square without removing the whole skid plate?
Absolutely. I have already done oil changes without removing the skid plate.
@@automotiveandmore Thanks for the reply! I'm ordering it then.
Did you remove the two brace bars that supported the OEM skid plate?
Negative, the brace bars are still installed sandwicked between the skid and the frame.
@@automotiveandmore thanks for the info! One my bars is bent - I wanted to see if I can get away not having to order a new one or hammering it back into place.
How long did it take from when you ordered till you got it?
Thanks!
@XdannyX it took about 7 business days to receive it.
If you have KDSS and you get the KDSS skid plate, the 2 braces have to be removed in order to install the KDSS skid
Will this fit on a 2024 Toyota 4 Runner trd off road premium without KDDS .?
@@JoseRecinos-n6o yes.
Hi. Looks badazz!
Is the black spray painted, anodized, or powder coated?
Thank you! it comes powdercoated black.
Nice 4 Runner!👍
How’s the fitment with a lifted 4Runner
No issues whatsoever.
Sick. I'll be getting black and red also, for a Magnetic Grey Limited. Do these have the jack point in the middle like the OEM TRD plate?
You need to reinforce the jack point of the skid plate with Aluminum block or it will bent if you don’t.
@arnoldoaguio3753 it’s is reinforced - look at 4:40 the angled metal that sticks up….that touches the gram so you can jack
Hows it holding up?
@@chrysokos looks as good as the day I installed it still.
So sick im ordering one, what did you put for shipping did you keep it free delivery or did you pay?
@albetherechillin thanks! I beleive I did the free delivery.
Excellent vids as always! Please put that “Small Plastic Protective Cover” back on (right behind the lower front bumper) so that you won’t cause damage your lower radiator assembly from Rain, Salt, Rocks, and other Road Debris…The Skid Plate will fit with that “Small Protective Plastic Cover”installed to to the lower front body! If you look at the Skid Plate install it looks like something is missing! (With all that open space)! It bothered me too! I always thought that it looked wrong! I recently saw a correct install Video. Now it looks clean like it left the Tahara factory that way. Now I’m not concerned about Winter driving!😅
Guess what there are no skid plates on 4runner, they come with STONE GUARDS, read the manual
@@brucecook3297 did you feel proud of yourself after writing that? Lol
While I am a fan of RCI skid plates, this looks really sweet. Great alternative, and works well with the whole oem vibe. Nice. 👍🤪🏳️🌈