Valhalla’s Shield theft deterrent/skid plates info and ordering post

@Classy63 When you get a chance, can you get me an ETA on #550203538

 

I have them and they will ship later this week or next week

 

Awesome, thanks!

 

@Classy63 Any insight into timing for this order R203170100? Thanks!

 

Does anyone with a Pro Comp lift have any pics of the install process or any pics for that matter? I'm trying to see how much I have to take apart to get these on? Did you need an adapter? THX

 

This is in que to be made

You have to remove the rear of the bars, and the mounts. The bolts for the mounts are what holds the plate in under those mounts. The front is just removal of the 3 gold bolts and a spacer if you are 4x4. You do not need the BDS adapter

 

Thinking about ordering these and trying to figure what exactly I should get. Anyone who has them have any opinions?

Aluminum worth the extra cost for less payload hit? I'm looking at the thinnest sheets as I don't offroad.

Bare steel ok in Canada or should I spring for powder coated to help with rust prevention?
If I do go for powder coat, black for stealth or red to match my RSB?

Do I actually need security bolts? Are thieves going to take the time to cut the bolts off and remove the plate before cutting out the cats or are they just going to give up and move on to an easier target?

 

If you tow a lot or tend to have heavier payload, go with Aluminum, though, I just throw steel on it, not gonna really notice that much of a difference to be honest.
For Canada, I would say get powder coated, but you can also do that yourself, then you can do whatever color you would like.
For security bolts, it is up to you, US has it pretty bad so any sort of deter is welcome in our books and I would say it is a 50-50 for you, some even go for the security bolts with special domes, making it that much even harder to get to, is it necessary? I do not think so. But will it give you a piece of mind, yes.

 

I was just looking at it's actually only $15 more for aluminum so I don't see any reason to go with steel for my use case.

 

Right, I tow maybe 3-5 times a year, maybe 200 miles round trip each, though, what I tow varies, but up towards 9000lbs at times... (I know.... don't get on my case about it)
But in my case, Houston, TX ain't the safest place ever, so I decided to slap steel on it, and honestly, don't think that affects that much of it.

If you don't off-road (nor do I), and you can take that extra $15, I would say do it....

 

I lied, it's $15 difference between red powder coated steel and aluminum. $175 between bare steel and aluminum.

 

Ouch.... yea sorry, I didn't check either.
In that case, do what you are comfortable with, $175 is quite a bit, and I would also say that you need at least front+back to make sense of it.
Front skid is optional, the back vertical plate, don't think @Classy63 has the 4x4 ready yet....

 

I was concerned about corrosion so I opted for aluminum and powder coating for the most protection.

 

Hey @Classy63 just another TRD nut plate order I'd like to not see fall through the cracks. #R996052200. Should have ordered it with my plates but didn't think about it at the time. Thanks!

 

I would recommend going with aluminum. You can coat with primer on the underside toward the frame and spray the underside that shows with Herculiner spray. That's what I did and I don't have to be concerned about rust.

 

Hello @Classy63 I was wondering I could get a update on my order number: R377513321

 

I waited until now to ask because I know you're a busy guy, @Classy63 , any status on order R395432697?

 

Total newbie here in downstate New York, shitty , wet , grey winters with salt, what do you think is better , steel or aluminum ? I do take care of the underside with washes during the winter , just curious what you guys think? 2021 Tundra Crewmax here , thanks

 

I would say powdered coated Aluminum, but that is just me....

 

@Classy63 3rd attempt here - can I get an update on order R345866092?

 

I second this ^^ similar weather here in MI and powder coated aluminum was my choice.

 

I would say DM him, as he does not check the thread enough because he is most likely busy wielding or other stuff.

 

Or go naked, and then spray your own solution, some like to do that, I have seen people do bed liner spray, I just don't have time for that so I got my steel powder coated.

 

true, could do that. I've had good results with powder coating on other items so I decided to go that route. If it flakes or something I could always try the bed liner route, but for now I am happy with them.

 

It appears Toyota doesn't maintain a tight position tolerance between its tie down hooks. Captain Jack Dremel got the job done though. Pity to cut the powder coat. My truck's bolts were about 34" apart on center and the skid was made closer to 33 3/4".

I figure about 3 hours for the cat skid pair a couple weeks ago and another 3 hours today for the engine skid install. Definitely sore again.

Gosh she's getting a little rusty down there.

 

Hey so I got my truck back today. Put my new shield back on (gave my old one to a buddy that had cats still). This time I used security bolts.

Should I worry about the rear shield. Do you have some in stock I could get? I’m in cypress.
Thanks

ryan

 

@Classy63 would you kindly give me an update on order R531004298

 

I made a note, I will pack this up to ship Monday

Shipping next week

Shipping next week, these are getting picked up today and my powder coater is working through the weekend to knock out the 2022 plates

This is in que to be made

Shipping next week

 

I am sorry for being a bit behind, life has been hectic both with the business and personal life. I am trying to do as much as I can as fast as I can.

 

Just no more burning down your house, I know you want a new place but that's a bad choice.