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1st Gen Tacoma Skid Plate Kit

From: $535.83

This is an underbody skid plate DIY weld-together kit for the 1st generation (1995.5-2004) Toyota Tacoma. This 2-piece set mounts using all factory mounting points (no drilling required) and provides excellent protection of the radiator, front differential, engine oil pan, steering rack, transmission and transfer case. To maximize ground clearance, we use a dual angle front plate that tucks in as close to the frame as possible, providing the best approach angle of any skid plate set on the market. We've used a dual-wall construction at the highest impact area as well as multiple ribs that run the length of the skid set. These features make these skid plates drastically stronger than other skid plates on the market which are simply bent into shape with little to no reinforcements and inadequate mounts.

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Description

•DIY Weld-together kit – This skid plate set arrives as precision CNC-laser cut pieces that you then weld together (detailed assembly instructions included)

•Complete 2-piece set that provides excellent protection of the radiator, front differential, engine oil pan, steering rack, transmission and transfer case

•Coastal Offroad Tree Logo Cut into front skid plate

•Heavy duty 3/16″ plate steel construction for maximum offroad strength and durability

•Optional 1/4″ 5052 aluminum construction for a lightweight yet very durable overlanding setup (65lb weight savings)

• Maximum approach angle – front plate tucks up as tight to the frame as possible

• Front plate bolts directly to frame using 9 factory mounting points – no drilling required

• Rear plate bolts directly to frame using 8 factory mounting points – no drilling required

• Oil drain hole allows for oil changes without skid plate removal

• Slotted mounting holes for hassle-free assembly and installation

•All kits ship as clean, bare metal that is ready to weld out of the box – the Nitrogen laser cutting technology means no cutting edge oxidation and thus easier and stronger welds

Skid Plate assembly

As for welding, with everything designed using CAD software and then CNC laser-cut to size, the pieces fit together perfectly and this makes for a very simple assembly process. All kits come with detailed instructions with plenty of clearly labelled diagrams that are made using cutting-edge CAD software. This skid plate kit is well within the ability of a novice welder and many customers have purchased it as their very first welding project with great results! This is made possible by the clean parts fit-ups and thick material. These are two factors that make welding significantly easier. Welding is one of those skills that is easier to learn than you may think and once you can do it, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it. Alternatively, many individuals buy the kits and then have a local welder assemble it for them. Even in this case, it typically ends up being less expensive than buying a pre-fabricated bumper – especially after considering the lower shipping costs of our kits vs. fully assembled bumpers.

Skid Plate weight

3/16″ Steel set weight: 126lbs
1/8″ steel set weight: 84lbs
1/4″ aluminum set weight: 61lbs

Shipping

Forget the outrageous lead times of many skid plate options that are measured in months. All of our skid plate kits ship within 3-10 business days with 2-day shipping

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Wondering what is involved in assembling and welding this bumper kit?

Watch the video below to see 4th Gen 4Runner Owner Garrett Logan run through the process and gives his thoughts along the way.
(The 4th gen 4runner is shown, but the build process is nearly identical to this bumper).

Wondering what is involved in assembling and welding this bumper kit?

Watch the video below to see 4th Gen 4Runner Owner Garrett Logan run through the process and gives his thoughts along the way.

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