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So, I was under there, thinking, "Man, that's a huge gas tank being exposed to potential damage/theft...sure would be nice if Talons made a 2.5 gas tank plate, maybe that's why there are these holes in back of the cat protector..."

 

@Talon2006 when do you think the gas tank skid will be In production??

 

It is a bit down the line. I need to scan a truck that had the TRD pro brackets so I can have that hardware for mounting.

I just made our first batch of the bronco skids, and every one got scrapped... so I am working on the reliability of getting those right so I can apply that to the Tundra design.

 

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Just a little Saturday shop time updating photos and installing our new Transfer case skid plate!

 

update: I did some more looking at it this weekend. I have some scans of a sequoia TRD pro that I can start to model
Off of. I am not 100% convinced that it will be the same as the Tundra:

It seems the mounting varies a ton by cab configuration and bed length. So I may need to get a few various scans to figure out what is what. Or just walk around a toyota dealership one afternoon and look under every truck.

 

2020 Crew cab 4WD TRD off-road...let me know if I can help with any photos or measurements...

 

I have a 2018 crew max if you need pictures or measurements

 

So I installed the steel engine skid plate, two pieces. I'm interested in protecting my transmission pan. What do I need for that? Is this the purpose of the catalytic converter shield?

 

Yes, the transmission skid doubles as front catalytic converter shield.

 

I am pretty sure you have a 3rd gen? This is a link to our transmission skid. You can get the steel version on the drop down.

https://talonsgarage.com/products/t...-catalytic-converter-shield-1-4-aluminum-5052

 

I need a truck that I can 3d scan actually. That is my rate limiting step right now.

 

Hmmm I bet my 2016 Crewmax would work fine for this, want me to swing by? Uh, how far is your shop from MN again?

 

It is just next door! Come on over!

 

Looking at the distance, it'd be cheaper to buy and resell a used fuel tank to have shipped to you, than it would be to pay for fuel to drive there and back, lol.

 

The fuel tank is the easy part. Its getting the fuel tank in relation to the truck frame and the TRD pro mounts that is the hard part.

 

I got you fam, trusty tape measure should do the trick for accuracy and precision

 

the first couple shields I designed everything was 1/8” off. It was so consistent I started adding 1/8” to
All my measurements.

then I bought a better tape measure and boom…. Dead on.

 

Worked on a little side project today….

little Milwaukee packout stuff!

 

Giving the Tundras little bother some love today! Tacoma full skid setup.

 

Hey guys, new 2023 Platinum Tundra owner here and I'm looking at getting a plate for my cats. Aside from being a little heavier, what would the downside be of going with the stainless cover over the aluminum cover?

Thanks!

 

Do you mean the powder coated steel? I went with the steel. Stronger. Rocks tend to slide on steel. On aluminum then tend to grab a little more. It's a big heavy truck. The weight didn't matter to me.

 

Yes, that's the one. I don't do much offroading, but just wondering if there are any downsides especially with the steel plates being about $100 cheaper right now

 

Main downsides are the steel is heavier and powder coated steel can eventually get rock chips/scratches on it, and will require touch up or it will rust.

Aluminum is a install it and forget it.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTajhFtvQlc

 

Quick question - do you know if the Talons plates are OK for use in California and smog checks? They say that "required identifying information must be visible" for smog checks, I guess to confirm that the cat's are OEM. Is the info on the cat's visible with the shields installed?

 

this is a great question….

I would assume the slots are big enough to see… but this is one of those where it might come down to the individual inspector.

I haven’t received any complaints though, so I bet it’s likely alright.

 

It’s not exactly a tundra… but it’s close!

 

Full skid plate sets, in stock ready to ship.

don’t wait weeks for your orders. Get them before you get out on the trail!

 

@Talon2006

I’m getting some squeaking noise from cat shields on my 2020 tundra with trd pro fox suspension and trd skid plate.

Is that normal? Dealer said the noise is coming from cat shield and there’s nothing they can do about it. It happens at slow speed turns etc.