i really want the skid plate on the pro ( i picked up a venture )
i feel like poverty without it
do i just buy a toyota one from dealer or aftermarket one that looks same ?
and same for girll
(im in canada)
do I need to order these bearings too ?
What I don’t like about the skid plates is the two bearings needed in the front to install. To simply the process just PB weld the bearings down and then it should be a hell of a lot easier to install.
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They come stock with the 4Runner. At least mine did and YouTube videos with this skid plate you can see the bearings too. I would call the place you’re ordering from and make sure they come with them.
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They look like this and go in the front two bolts.
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I would imagine they have to be a certain size/thickness though so don’t just order any.
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:wtf:
Those are not bearings! :shrug:
They are spacers or stand offs (if you will) :drum:
so i should ask the amazon seller selling skid plate if it comes with those spacers ok... hmm
before i make the purchase is there any aftermarket skid plates that are ''better'' aka cooler than the TRD pro one ?
lol
i know its personal opinion but just making sure maybe someone found a really cool one instead as another choice
so i should ask the amazon seller selling skid plate if it comes with those spacers ok... hmm
before i make the purchase is there any aftermarket skid plates that are ''better'' aka cooler than the TRD pro one ?
lol
i know its personal opinion but just making sure maybe someone found a really cool one instead as another choice
You don't need spacers for the OEM TRD skid plate. I put one on my 2018 SR5 Premium with no problems what so ever. Get the install instructions from you dealer for the specifics. The OEM TRD skid plate comes with new bolts for the front two mounting points.
As I said before, the TRD skid plate is better because it goes higher, almost to the bottom edge of the front bumper.
I ordered my TRD skid plate from BAM Wholesale, and my Pro grille is some random one I found on Amazon.
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Ok so it’s either new bolts with no spacers or old bolts with spacers. He still needs to call them to check up on that. I have a OEM TRD skid plate and I need the spacers.
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Did you need spacers for the front two bolts?
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"Cooler" is subjective. I like the TRD skid because it's aluminum and covers a large area, especially at the front end (of the skid). An aluminum skid from a fab shop is going to cost more, however it is a smart decision if you want to run full armor as you can buy a full set for continuity. You could look in to RCI, CBI, SSO, and Rago. I'd really recommend going with BAM Wholesale vs Amazon, but that's your call.