Nice video. Two little tips for the ramps: 1. It is a lot easier and safer if you actually put the ramps right against the tires, like a wheel chock. 2. Put the car in 4-LOW and the car will pull up onto the ramps on it's own. ...and finally, nice Tundra.
Congrats on the 2010 Tundra. All of them are awesome trucks that last forever. I hear the new gen is going to be awesome. Not sure that I would upgrade myself for a bit, but the gas mileage the new gen will have might change my mind so we'll see. 😉
Your video is excellent, very informative, and good close up video so the installer can understand what they are up against. There is a challenge if you have a Talon Catalytic Secuirty plate your going to install both the TRD plate and the Talon Security plate items at one time. if you have the security plate already installed, you will have to remove it to install the two back TRD bolts up in the cross beam. A very very critical point is to install a split or spring washer on these two bolts or they will spin free when you go to tighten them on. I also found if you do not have the split spring, and your cat security cover is also on and you have to torque the back two TRD bolts, if you have small hands you can get a small 15mm open end box wrench in to finish the job. Once those are tight on the cat security cover, then you can finish torquing the other TRD plate bolts. NOTE: I learned the hard way that the split washer would make all the difference in the world and removing the TRD skid plate will be a real hassle. So install the split washer, you will be glad you did. Again, Good Job on this video. I made some measurements for the two cuts you have to make in the Security plate. looking at the plate edge that you will cut, one side has more of a sharper break in it, so i used that edge as a reference, I do not have a visual so your notch has to be 1 1/8" wide by 1 1/2" deep, centered on the two TRD Skid plate bolts, which I will get you better and more visual references later on. E ru-vid.com
I bought the cheap chinese version off amazon. Terrible packaging causing damage to the plate. I finally got one NOT bent, but very edge damaged. I touched it up with gray primer. Came with hardware but no instructions. This video was a big help.
Great video! Very detailed and shows the process from start to finish. The TRD skid plate is very beefy compared to the stock skid plate. Just installed mine today on my 2018 Tundra TRD off road 4X4. The floor jack method to raise the skid plate works like a charm! Thanks for making the video👍🏻
Thanks! Glad the video helped and cool to hear you installed the skid plate yourself. It's a great upgrade. I've got more upgrade videos in process so don't forget to subscribe so you'll get a notification when they publish. Have a great one!
I have a trd pro tundra which already has this thing. Glad this version has a access panel that removes to get to the oil filter. My 16’ trd pro 4Runner you had to remove the entire skid plate every oil change. It was a nightmare and weighed a ton.
I have a 2017 tundra TRD pro and want to upgrade the OEM skid plate to the 2019-2020 Tundra TRD pro skid plate can I just used the same bolts/nuts that is already on my 2017 pro or do I need to buy the nuts, screws etc..?
Yes sir! Someone commented that the newer skid plates come with it, but I was only able to find that for the Tacoma's. I've picked out some red TRD letters on Amazon, but I've got to do some measuring to ensure they don't get in the way of the oil hatch.
Great video! I dont have a tundra yet but I do have a 2010 sequoia but same difference and will be adding a skid plate soon! Just order waiting for it to come in. Your video was very helping and I will also paint my towing points red also to give that finishing touch! You got my sub and follow! Keep up the mod going!
Thank you, Addison! I've got quite a few mod videos I'm working on right now that I'll release soon. I'm glad D you enjoyed the video. I used to own a Sequoia as well and I loved it - such a great SUV! Let me know how the skid plate install goes!
Great video! Thanks for putting all your mods you did gives me some great ideas on what to do on my Tundra. Thanks I'll be watching more of your videos. 👍👊
I appreciate it! Subscribe so you'll get notified when I upload my latest videos. I've got a few more I'm editing right now that are going to be great!
Very thorough video, thanks. I had the same issue with my torque wrench and I think I way over-tightened them. Maybe the aluminum spacers have too much give?
The stock flimsy skid plates are terrible. I ended up going with a 10 gauge steel offering that really protected my radiator and hoses after hitting a deer. The trd one should be the standard minimum on all tundras, come on toyota.
Curious on people’s thoughts of installing one of these where we get a lot of salt on the roads in the winter. I’m worried everything that the plate is covering up won’t get the cleaning it needs to get the salt residue off. Thoughts?
Is the repair shop going to know how to remove and install that skid plate, including those two rear spacers? I can easily envision those spacers getting lost or tossed at some point.
Is there a trick to opening up the trap door to access the oil filter? Maybe mine is just over tightened. It wont budge. Anyway...thanks for the awesome video! Saving some more bucks from the dealership!
After some fenagleing...😉 i was able to open the access door. Took some added torque from an additional wrench....man they were tight. Thanks again for the video.
Thank you. I just got my skid plate today and I will be installing it tomorrow. Where is the TRD Red styler? Does it come with one? or is that something people buy and stick on later? Thanks again for this. It was very helpful.
You're very welcome, Alex. Thanks for watching! I've been searching for TRD red letters for awhile. I've heard that it depends on how new the skid plate is when you purchase it. However, I've really only seen them on skid plates for the Tacoma. When I look at placement on mine (for the Tundra), I don't see an available place to install one because of the quick access port for changing oil. Let me know how the install goes!
Great video! I just got a used plate but the two bolts (B) in the center with long brackets are missing. Do you know where I can find them or the part number that toyota may be able to look up? Thanks in advance.
@moonkim713 Yes. I took my truck into the dealer and they said Toyota is aware and recommends not to do anything. You have to understand that, by design, all truck frames are flexible, especially C-shaped frames so you're bound to have the skid plate stiffness fighting against the frame flexibility. It's just plain physics. Doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong or broken. I check the tightness of the skid plate every 5,000 miles just take make sure I don't lose any bolts. Other than that, whenever I hear the reeking noises, I just pretend I'm rock climbing. Lol
I finally just got done putting TRD skid plate on my 2020 Tundra TRD Sport this morning. This is the Part number for the TRD stamp red inlay. PTR 6034190 Thanks for your video it's very helpful.
I have a 2020 Platinum 4x4 and I bought PTR60-34190 from a local dealer, but when I tried (twice) to install it, the skid plate makes contact with something underneath the truck and won’t allow me to thread in the 2 middle bolts or the big square spacer at the jack point. The front and rear bolts all line up correctly and will thread in. I just got off the phone with the parts manager at the dealer where I bought it and he’s baffled too. Gonna take it to them on Monday to see if their technicians can get it attached. 😡
There seem to be some creeking sounds coming from it. Gonna have to get under the truck and tighten everything up again to see if that's where it's coming from.
@@MilitarizedCitizen pretty common issue with body roll to have creaking or popping sounds. You need to install small rubber bushings before torquing them down and this fixes the issue. Detailed instructions are available on several Tundra forums.
Yeah. I had the dealership look into it one time when I took it in for service and they said Toyota knew of the issue and did not recommend using any bushings. Personally, I'm okay with the creeking; it doesn't really bother me.
I did look at RCI as an option. They seem to offer skid plates that cover more area underneath the truck which I prefer. I chose TRD this time and might swap it out in the future after a few more mods.
Does the trd plate make it harder to get to the oil pan drain plug? When changing the oil, and it's almost empty, will it drip oil straight down into the under side of the plate? Or does it just clear the pan? My 21 limited requires the full removal of the plate to get to the filter so thinking of upgrading for ease of access...
The one for the Tundra doesn't come with it, but the one for the Tacoma does. For the Tundra skid plate, you have to order the letters (Amazon) and put them on yourself.
There’s a newer version skid plate for the Tundra that does have the red letters. I believe it came on the 2019 Pro. Looks identical to yours in every other way. I’ll be installing it tomorrow thanks to this video. Part number is PTR60-34190 for those who are interested.
After watching ur video, u said installation was pretty easy. It didn't look it. I've decided not to put myself through the hassle plus can't even see it. Taking it off is not an option unless u want to pull ur hair out. Lol... Thanks for letting me know I'm not interested in this mod.
Hi Gustavo. No. There's really no need. The skid plate has an access door built into it with four screws. Unscrew the access door and you're good to go.
The main purpose is to protect everything underneath the truck when you're offroading. Rocks and debris fly up into the engine area that can possibly damage engine components.
Hi Jody. This skid plate is longer (twice as ping), wider and thicker metal than the original. Therefore, not only do you get more coverage underneath the truck, but you have better protection than the original because of the thickness of the metal.
That's a great question. There are two main reasons for a skid plate: 1) Off road travel protection. All of the newer Tundras have 4x4 off road capabilities (and the TRD has special suspension for off roading). I've taken my truck off roading and landed the center of the truck on a rock and then slid off the rock because of the protection of the skid plate. If I didn't have it, the rock would've impaled the bottom of the engine/transmission - or at least dented it, possibly causing damage that could have caused an oil or transmission fluid leak which would've made the truck impossible to drive. Not something you want out in the mountains with no one around to rescue. 2) To protect the engine and transmission from everyday wear and tear. I'm sure you've experienced a time when you've driven on the road and the vehicle in front of you kicks a rock up that hits your windshield. That happens all the time underneath your vehicle without most people knowing it, causing damage to the engine and transmission which can lead to leakage. Most people won't "need" a skid plate because they'll never take their vehicle off road. However, it is an inexpensive insurance policy for the "just in case" scenario. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!
Of course, probably somewhere around 99% of the vehicles on the road don't have a skid plate, including most SUV's. And, as thin as that skid plate is, it's actually more of a gimmick than truly functional. If you're planning to seriously off-road, get a serious skid plate. Otherwise, it's not really needed. Feel free to take it off.
@@gte1340 .. I replaced my skid plate with a winch mount, with the 3 tabs attached to that. The winch mount protects roughly the same area and is much thicker metal. However, I'm pretty sure the 3 tabs could be attached somehow even without that. Be creative.
You’re supposed to put the ramps right up against the tire so as soon as you start moving your you’re on the ramp that’s bush league right there at least you Reminded the viewers to put the emergency brake on and even chalk the wheels
I bought the cheap chinese version off amazon. Terrible packaging causing damage to the plate. I finally got one NOT bent, but very edge damaged. I touched it up with gray primer. Came with hardware but no instructions. This video was a big help.
I bought the cheap chinese version off amazon. Terrible packaging causing damage to the plate. I finally got one NOT bent, but very edge damaged. I touched it up with gray primer. Came with hardware but no instructions. This video was a big help.
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