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Skid plate install

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by rrosebr, May 28, 2019.

  1. May 28, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    rrosebr

    rrosebr [OP] New Member

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    Just purchased a 2018 1794 4x4. The truck came with what appears to be the TRD Pro suspension kit and sway bars installed. I'm interested in installing a TRD Pro skid plate. Do I need any spacer/hardware to compensate for the different suspension? Also, I'ver read that people were having issues with a rubbing noise. What are most people using to remedy that?

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  2. May 28, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    ChrisTRDPro

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    They come stock on TRD Pros, so you don't need additional spacers unless you have a diff drop (which you shouldn't).
    The popping/rubbing noise is apparently caused by the bolts being fastened too tightly from the factory and crushing the nuts/spacers, so just torque them to spec and you should be fine.
     
  3. May 28, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    El termite

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    I just installed mine trd pro skit plate and is pretty easy if you have the right tools and space to work on. Other then that no you don’t need anything just be pastiest if you can ask a friend even easier
     
  4. May 29, 2019 at 12:35 AM
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    Crunch527

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    If your truck has the stock TRD Suspension and no lift, then it will fit. I have one on my 14 Limited. The TRD skid plate is a pain in the ass. You have to pay close attention to how the hardware gets installed and even then its iffy that it wont squeak. If it ever has to come off, you have to ensure the hardware gets reinstalled properly. Overall, I don’t recommend spending the $350 bucks to wed yourself to it. You can mod your existing if you want easy access to the oil filter, there are a few threads on this.

    Yet if you decide to go down this path, there is a thread on the TRD skid plate and how to keep it from “popping” or making noise. I used the same stuff outlined in the thread: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-6-in-Rubber-Washer/1082957.

    Good Luck!
     
  5. May 29, 2019 at 3:58 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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