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Skid plate contacting differential drop

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Chris92, Sep 23, 2022.

  1. Sep 23, 2022 at 4:25 AM
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    Chris92

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    Hey guys newish to the forums but have owned my 2015 Tundra for 3 years now and love it. The truck came with a 3/1 lift from toytec and I’m assuming it came with the diff drop kit. So after reading a bit seems like everyone had problems with the bolts not being long enough. In my case all my bolts were able to thread in and I was able to tighten everything down and but up to the frame. But after looking at it I noticed the skid plate is right up against the diff drop. So my question is will this be a problem or cause any issues? I don’t do any crazy off-roading but definitely take it on trails here in michigans upper peninsula. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!A35B4620-700D-4B5E-846C-C30C8C1C8152.jpg218546F4-5AC8-4483-97F4-7D4DCE1B94B6.jpgA35B4620-700D-4B5E-846C-C30C8C1C8152.jpg 218546F4-5AC8-4483-97F4-7D4DCE1B94B6.jpg A35B4620-700D-4B5E-846C-C30C8C1C8152.jpg
     
  2. Sep 23, 2022 at 4:46 AM
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    Shouldn’t be a problem. Mine was like that when I was mid travel and had zero issues. I’m more worried about the bolts not being long enough lol. How many turns did you get out of the bolt?
     
  3. Sep 23, 2022 at 5:03 AM
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    I had the same problem. My spacers weren’t long enough so my rci skid plate hit and would make a loud sound with any articulation. I just stacked washers to make the spacers a little taller so my skid plate would clear and problem solved. No pictures of the end result.
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  4. Sep 23, 2022 at 5:14 AM
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    Honestly more turns then I can remember…they are threaded up there pretty good
     
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