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Skid Plate Rubbing

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bullhead, Dec 30, 2021.

  1. Dec 30, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    Bullhead

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    Hi folks,

    I'm upgrading to 17" Icon Rebounds (+25 offset) with Toyo 35" AT3's (3" BDS lift) and I'm positive that the wheels will rub the skid plate. Some have cut it where it rubs, I'd prefer an aftermarket skid plate anyway.

    Anybody know of an aftermarket one that is narrower in that area (sway bar directly above). Thanks all.
     
  2. Dec 30, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    frichco228

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    The TRD skid is narrower. Cant help with aftermarket units.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2021 at 5:07 PM
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    I can take pics of my RCI near the sway bar.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    Thanks brother, looks like it'll work great! How have you liked it so far?
     
  5. Dec 31, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    See if these help. I love my RCI. I'm going to install my Fumoto this week during my oil change.

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    The Fumoto will be nice. I'm new to trucks, does the skid plate have to be removed to change the oil? I just watched a guy on youtube with the Fumoto and RCI skid plate and he removed it. Thanks.
     
  7. Dec 31, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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    The stock style skid plate does need to be removed to change the oil. The RCI skid plate has a door for the filter and the oil plug is accessible without removing the skid plate. The fumoto valve just makes the oil change that much cleaner.
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    Nice! Thanks!
     
  9. Dec 31, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    Some people mean Oil & Filter when they say oil change. Non TRD skid doesn't have a filter access door.
     

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