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TRD Pro skid plate + diff drop

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by BlueBottle, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. Oct 28, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    BlueBottle

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    i don't have a pro but was thinking of putting on pro engine skid plates. I'm running diff drop. Will the spacers for the diff drop fit on the pro so it clears my front diff?

    Pictures for extra credit !
     
  2. Oct 28, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    The bolts on the skid plate are arranged in 3 rows. Front, center and rear. You can flex the skid plate around the diff drop by either leaving out the center row, or by adding longer stand offs and bolts to the center row. I just used the front and rear bolts and left them out of the center, on mine.
     
  3. Oct 29, 2016 at 6:03 AM
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    thanks. so the pro skid is longer than the standard skid from what you are saying? trying to imagine it. If I got longer bolts, will my diff drop spacers work on the second row?
     
  4. Oct 29, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    Yes the new skid plate is longer. The center row comes with standoffs and bolts. If you want to use longer center bolts you'd probably want longer standoffs as well.

    It will take some flexing, but yes the new skid plate should work with your diff drop spacers, assuming they are no longer than 1 inch.
     
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    check RCI armor plates as well.
     
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  6. Oct 29, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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  7. Nov 1, 2016 at 9:38 PM
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    will the RCI clear a diff drop or will I have to put spacers/longer bolts? Looks real nice
     
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    Ya. I have a diff drop
     
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    seems like a nice upgrade for sure
     
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