jnow86

Hey guys, looking to put on a 01 tacoma skid plate onto my 3rd gen 4rnr...i looked it up and looks like its a take off/put on project. anyone done this mod or upgrade? if so, pics? difficulty? any other input. thanks a ton guys, hopefully someone replies with some feedback...mahalos

Stick_Figure

brackets that bolt it up don't fit the 4runner, they have to be lengthened by about 3" IIRC.

jnow86

thanks a bunch man, i see you have a 3rd generation too, did you do this upgrade too? got any pics? mahalos

crolison

which skid plate? the normal block actual skid plate will bolt up, same exact thing on runners and tacos.

i am not sure on the pos aluminum "skid plate" that has no real value or worth.

Stick_Figure

i sorta did the upgrade .... (really like was mentioned its not much of an upgrade since it is thin aluminum) what i did do was buy one, modify the brackets to fit and then since i don't plan on a full bumper upgrade anytime soon (famous last words i'm sure), i am actually having a very similar piece cut out of 3/16ths steel. that way it will be able to protect the bumper as well as look "cool"

jnow86

Is there anyway in the near future you can snap some pics of what you have installed with the modified brackets and the final product? I know thats asking a lot, but you've done exactly what I want to do.

And yes, it is purely for looks, but some dang good looks if you ask me.

Mahalos

Clemsonfan15

What year do you have? I believe only the '99 and up 4runners need the bracket.

I put the skidplate on my '98 with no problems.

pattycakes77

iTrader: (2)

i have a '98 and bought this:
PT212-35040 Tacoma Skid Plate ($135.00)

bolted right up without any modification to the brackets, about a 10 minute job. just my experience with a 1998 model, don't know about '99+ models though.

jnow86

I have a 97, so it should be the same, right? or am i mistaken? so pattycake, you just bought the part and bolted her right on top of your skid plate, right? that is what i believe i m understanding from wht ive read

mahalos

X-AWDriver

Fatlip bumpers require the plate to be moved forward 3" which will hug the bumper nicely.

Here's mine.

jnow86

AWDriver...man thanks for the picks!! It looks super nice on your 99...so is that the 03 tacmoa skid plate? and did you do the extension yourself? i dont have the fatlip, mines an 07...but im still interested in what you did....haha...mahalos

X-AWDriver

Yes,it's the Tacoma plate and my friend made the extensions for me and added the welded lock nuts on top of the plate as a little extra;it's nice to know people.

pattycakes77

iTrader: (2)

yep, i bought the part listed and bolted right up to my '98. your '97 should be no different.

Stick_Figure

that's the beginning of my extension .... i guess i don't have any shots of the final bracket, and they are currently off waiting for cad drawings to be done, along w/ the original plate.



if you want the original toyota piece and aren't in a huge hurry, mine will be up for sale when the new steel version is done.

X-AWDriver

Stickfigure,I can't wait to see the new plate on yours but I just remove my faux one for my off road trips.

Stick_Figure

i thought about going that route, but one i'm lazy, and two i want to see if we can actually make this a use full mod. I figured out a couple weeks back when i tipped on to 3 wheels coming off some rocks that i need a bit more armor. The whole reason i tipped was that i tried what was basically a bad line because i was afraid of damaging the truck w/ too steep of a drop off..... so bit of front end protection, and some rock sliders in the future, and maybe some better under the truck, then we'll see.

Arv

X-AWDriver,

Need a big favor, I just purchased a Tac skid plate and whip antenna for my 00 sports ed. On your extension plate -- I would really appreciate it if you got me the measurement between the rear hole (that mounts to the body) and the front hole (where the nut is welded) taken from the center of each hole (or on-center measurements).

I did a lot of searching but haven't found the answer.

So did you use a 1/8 or 3/16 plate? And is it 2.5" wide?

You should probably have a sticky for this since I've seen you answer this question over and over again. Then just add the information that you are giving me to complete the DIY guide.

Thanks in advance!
Arv