roadracer30
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Maybe this is a stupid question, but..... Does it look like my '13 4rt is missing part of the skid plate?
Missing skid plate??
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eddiebx
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Maybe this is a stupid question, but..... Does it look like my '13 4rt is missing part of the skid plate?
No, don't worry that's exactly how it comes, Toyota is just cheap like that, lol.
EDIT: I think I've read that the LE comes with this little plastic "skid" plate thing that clips onto the two empty tabs you see at the end of the rear skid plate; hence why it looks like we're missing something.
DannyLlama
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Maybe this is a stupid question, but..... Does it look like my '13 4rt is missing part of the skid plate?
The SR5/LE's do come with a dinky partial gas tank skid plate. It is bolted on and not with clips [MENTION=85512]eddiebx[/MENTION]
OP - From your picture it looks like it's a full skid plate though. If i'm looking at this right, the wheels are turned so that's the front of the car.
Are you referring to the gas tank skid or another skid?
eddiebx
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Show me on the picture where you see the gas tank Danny, lol.
I know this picture sucks, but do you see that tiny little extra flap of plastic on this picture of the 2010 LE: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/106560-sr5-missing-frame-reinforcement-2.html#post961274
We SR5 and TEs don't have that one, hence why we have two empty tabs at the end of the front skid plate. From what I understand, the plastic deflector plate thing that the LE comes with clips there. This is where I read about it: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/84126-missing-skid-plate.html
DannyLlama
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Here:
All joking aside, I guess I am not looking at the picture right or understanding.
Now I'm just more confused... So the LE is missing these skids? :yield:
roadracer30
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Thanks, I guess I never noticed those tabs before. There is also another hanger further back on the driver's side that looked lonely, so I was wondering...
What is this hanger for?
What is this hanger for?
eddiebx
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You tell me Danny, you're the one with the LE! Get us some upskirt shots of your truck, I've never been able to find a clear picture of this mythical LE plastic deflector thing, lol.
From what I understand the stock skid plate on the SR5/TE consists of the front piece that comes off to access the oil filter and the rear piece that has the little cutout door to access the oil pain drain bolt. Then the LE has in addition to that this little plastic plate that clips to two tabs on end of the rear piece (the one with the oil pan drain bolt cutout).
Donkey
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http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/125305-missing-part.html
Limited only, plastic piece that Toyota calls a "cover" would likely fly off in a light breeze. Looks unfinished with those bare tabs though.
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Limited only, plastic piece that Toyota calls a "cover" would likely fly off in a light breeze. Looks unfinished with those bare tabs though.
Buy your very own here: SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER & UNDER COVER | ToyotaPartsOverstock.com
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DannyLlama
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[MENTION=85512]eddiebx[/MENTION] here you go.. this is the best upskirt action i could get (perv)
[MENTION=85512]eddiebx[/MENTION] here you go.. this is the best upskirt action i could get (perv)
At least someone is greasing their zerks (perv).
DannyLlama
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Dont know what you are referring to?
Not that hard for me to get confused with this stuff :juggle:
Antman
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[MENTION=85512]eddiebx[/MENTION] here you go.. this is the best upskirt action i could get (perv)
Is that a 12mm socket I see? :behindsofa:
eddiebx
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The best way I can explain this is...you see the two "crossmembers" that run between the front and rear LCA adjustment cams? There should be a factory skid covering that spot. Go compare the picture with the one from OP, it seems like you might be missing the skid with "the tabs", lol. I might be wrong though, I can't really tell from your picture, it's so dark and antman-esque.
Antman
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:flipoff:
DannyLlama
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Don't get me going again.. I was so pissed i nearly put my head through the wall.
Eddie, I'm going to take a serious of pictures in the next couple of days from front to back and I add to here. Some how I doubt I am missing one of the main skid plates.
eddiebx
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Ha, yeah I don't see how on earth you would be missing one either. I tired staring at your pictures for again for a few seconds, and let's put it this way...I think I am just as confused as you were yesterday
In case you can't get any clear pictures (I know it's tough trying to snap the undercarriage laying on the ground) just see if you can find that rear OEM skid plate that has the oil drain plug access door on it. If it's there you're good to go! I circled it below, the door is oval-ish and has two bolts holding it up.
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Antman
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Ha, yeah I don't see how on earth you would be missing one either. I tired staring at your pictures for again for a few seconds, and let's put it this way...I think I am just as confused as you were yesterday
In case you can't get any clear pictures (I know it's tough trying to snap the undercarriage laying on the ground) just see if you can find that rear OEM skid plate that has the oil drain plug access door on it. If it's there you're good to go! I circled it below, the door is oval-ish and has two bolts holding it up.
You are correct Eddie, it's missing. You can clearly see the oil-pan drain bolt in his first picture. That little hatch covers that area.
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eddiebx
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DannyLlama
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So the LE is missing a rear skid plate?
My photo was facing the front not the rear, not that it makes a difference.
My photo was facing the front not the rear, not that it makes a difference.
