05-11-2019, 12:09 PM
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Victory 4x4 engine protection plate
I am reposting this question here since i did not get any answer in the Official Vendors & Sponsors > Victory4x4 > Skid Plates
I bought the victory 4x4 engine protection/skid plate and the installation video for the front (engine) skid plate requires to remove 2 bracers after removig the factory skid plate (see pic) - what are these parts and is there any danger in removing them ? I am assuming they are there as reinforcement ?
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05-11-2019, 02:27 PM
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Are you sure? The TRD skid plates retain these brackets
I would keep them on there
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05-11-2019, 04:53 PM
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The TRD skids are also pretty useless. Take em off. It’ll be fine.
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05-12-2019, 07:26 AM
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The TRD skids are also pretty useless. Take em off. It’ll be fine.
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My radiator is still in one piece because the TRD skids did their job just fine 
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05-12-2019, 03:05 PM
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I was searching for the same part yesterday. I believe that's
toyota part #5140360020 or #5140360030.
It's called BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY with description "STABILIZER-KDSS; FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER, LEFT; FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER, RIGHT."
The interesting part is, A company in China recently release one of their skid plate for 4runner owner in China. The installation also required to remove this part.
This is their skid for 4runner. At this moment I don't think they will ship to US.
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05-12-2019, 04:12 PM
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I don't have KDSS on my SR5 so from the post above, it seems that is a part that can be removed safely without impacting any structure reinforcement.
My question is, why have a part that is only used for KDSS on a truck that has no KDSS installed ?
Would like input from other members.
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05-12-2019, 05:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skag1T
I don't have KDSS on my SR5 so from the post above, it seems that is a part that can be removed safely without impacting any structure reinforcement.
My question is, why have a part that is only used for KDSS on a truck that has no KDSS installed ?
Would like input from other members.
Appreciate the responses.
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had to remove mine for my heftyfab skids, nearly 2 years now, no issues.
it is not the part that
@ ksj0823
mentioned btw. He has it totally wrong...
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05-12-2019, 09:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skag1T
I don't have KDSS on my SR5 so from the post above, it seems that is a part that can be removed safely without impacting any structure reinforcement.
My question is, why have a part that is only used for KDSS on a truck that has no KDSS installed ?
Would like input from other members.
Appreciate the responses.
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Its easier and cheaper to just have one assembly line for one frame type. That piece of metal probably costs $2.47
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05-13-2019, 02:57 PM
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The skid plate acts as a replacement both for the structure of the radiator support brace and to replace the skid. Those radiator support braces are not very strong. Once you unbolt them, you'll see that they're thin wall tubing and do not have a lot of strength. Most aftermarket skids are actually stronger.
The rear ones are much more robust than the front - but also can be replaced by a skid plate's structure.
The chinese set (if it is thick steel as it appears) looks like a winner to me. I'd buy a set tomorrow if they are as they appear. Even more so if they're made in a high tensile strength steel. They'd be drool worthy to me.
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05-13-2019, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetboy
The skid plate acts as a replacement both for the structure of the radiator support brace and to replace the skid. Those radiator support braces are not very strong. Once you unbolt them, you'll see that they're thin wall tubing and do not have a lot of strength. Most aftermarket skids are actually stronger.
The rear ones are much more robust than the front - but also can be replaced by a skid plate's structure.
The chinese set (if it is thick steel as it appears) looks like a winner to me. I'd buy a set tomorrow if they are as they appear. Even more so if they're made in a high tensile strength steel. They'd be drool worthy to me.
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Chinese stamped steel? ehhhhh , fabricated is way more drool worthy 
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05-13-2019, 03:21 PM
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Those little tube braces in the first post are just cat guards. No harm in moving them.
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05-13-2019, 04:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inv4drZm
Those little tube braces in the first post are just cat guards. No harm in moving them.
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Haha, I like it, "cat guards" !!
Okay thank you for your input guys.
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05-13-2019, 04:12 PM
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Haha, I like it, "cat guards" !!
Okay thank you for your input guys.
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I guess I should have been clearer. Catalytic converter guards.
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the original post is about the cross member braces.
The post with the garbagy looking chinese plate are radiator brackets. They are referenced as suspension related, but they're commonly called radiator brackets here, for ease of identifying them when they're contacting aftermarket skids.
The cross member braces hang low, but keep that cross member from fetching up hard. I've skidded over rocks on those braces a few times.
I've seen some skid plate packages that require their removal. I'm happy with the access to the front, and I've never had an issue up there.
Not uncommon for folks to remove them to accommodate aftermarket skids
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