Question about my Taco Skid

[gdevita]

So... I just received my Taco Skid plate in the mail today and when I opened the package I was surprised to find a skid plate that looked as if it had been rhino-lined and then painted silver. This is not at all what I was expecting, as I thought these were brushed aluminum. Was I mistaken??? or, Are there more than one style of these on the market???
Also, just for mention...this is a factory piece which was shipped from a Toyota dealer in Texas.

 

[alaskaflyer]

I have an 08 Tacoma and the skid plate does have a slight texture to it so Yes, that is how they come stock.

 

[laureena23]

Is there a site you got it from and how much?

 

[96743runner]

For OEM, there is only one style available and it is the silver, slightly textured one that you got.

 

[shadofax]

Is there a site you got it from and how much?

+1 and pics?

 

[rdgt4r]

I had the OEM sport skid and it is just aluminum, no texture on mine.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

If you mean it's not shiney well the ones I've seen and the one I have is more of a flat silver and has a slight texture. Mine has gotten a bit stained over time since I never remove it except for off road excursions but it's only noticeable if you get down and really look at it.

 

[p nut]

BTW, these aren't "skids". If you bump into anything more solid than a pile of leaves, you will bend it.

 

[rdgt4r]

BTW, these aren't "skids". If you bump into anything more solid than a pile of leaves, you will bend it.

Ha kind of true they take a hit, but in the wrong spot they will bend in the middle especially but it looks cool anywhoo thats what ive experienced.

 

[JeremyH]

Is there a site you got it from and how much?

It sounds like he ordered it from Toyota of Dallas:
TRDparts4u accessories for your Toyota car, truck, 4x4 or SUV with Genuine Toyota and offroad specialty parts.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

BTW, these aren't "skids". If you bump into anything more solid than a pile of leaves, you will bend it.

Oh yeah,that's old news on any Toyota truck forum but I think they are safe from most damage on the street and they look good. I remove mine for any off road excursion thus is why mine is fine after the 5 years it's been on my '99 and previously spent a year on my '97.