TRD skid plate question. Reading horror stories

[ErnieArt]

So I want to put a trd skid plate on my new 4r. Reading horror stories about oil changes, dealers, bolts and what not. I know ther are other options like RCI. Though I came across this skid plate. It’s the TRD plate but with a oil change opening. I’d rather never remove the whole skid plate unless I have to after reading all the stories.

Here is the skid with the opening. Anyone with any info on this or first hand experience? Thanks.

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[ErnieArt]

Here is an image. It comes with a opening for oil change.

 

[fkheath]

Many have changed the skid plate mounting bolts for studs. Makes it much easier to take the skid plate off for oil changes. There is a thread on this forum that shows how to do it.

 

[NorthPark]

The TRD skid plate is bad enough, I'd be scared to see how terrible a Chinese replica will be

 

[Mike Beyers]

Rci

Go with the RCI. I have their aluminum skid, and it is REALLY nice.

 

[RY11AN]

Go with the RCI. I have their aluminum skid, and it is REALLY nice.

I agree with Mike, I have purchased the TRD one a year ago and recently had issues taking it off and on after hitting a few things. I would look around to see what other options you like and go with that. I am going to end up selling mine for the RCI.

 

[4runner.TX]

i installed the cartrimhome skid plate on my 4runner and it definitely makes oil changes easier.

only negative was the red letters not aligning properly in the skid plate

 

[USStrongman]

#giggle Horror stories?