Skid plate

[Seratti]

Thanks for posting this!!

Random (and possibly dumb) question:

If one were to purchase the upgraded transmission skid plate, since the weight of the original plastic transmission cover is relatively negligible, would it make any sense to try and layer (sandwich) both skids together for a bit of added protection?

If I understand your question correctly, I don't think that would be worth the effort. The amount of 'extra' protection would be negligible, and layering would only decrease ground clearance (although probably not by a large amount, admittedly). The upgraded skid is decently tough itself, and if you need more protection than that, I'd go with a thicker skid instead.

 

[Rk1679]

Has anyone installed the RCI transfer case skid with the beefier Toyota transmission skid plate? I think it's the only separate transfer case skid in the aftermarket so far.

I'm toying with the idea of running the RCI transfer case skid with the Toyota skids, but it looks like it will need at least a hole drilled through the RCI skid to mount the Toyota transmission plate through it. I called RCI to see if they'd installed it with these and got the generic "it should work cause we design it to run with stock skid plates."

This is where the transmission skid ends:
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RCI transfer case skid plate:
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Green highlights show where RCI transfer skid bolts up. So the blue OE Hardware bolt would have to go through the RCI transfer skid on RH side:
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Resurrecting an old thread here but I’ve yet to find a definitive answer to this question: Has anyone installed the RCI transfer case with the OEM First Edition transmission skid? I’m wanting to order the RCI plate but don’t care to do a bunch of cutting or other mods. RCI says it “should” fit. Anyone made this mod?

 

[agjake01]

Just changed the oil and dropped the skids for a hose down, they’re doing their job! (Battle scars from 200 miles of off road on the WABDR)

 

[LCP250]

Possible updated transmission plate?

PT228-35247 replaces PT228-35241?
Typo?

*247 shows as skid plate for LC, Taco and 4runner

Originally purchased *247 thinking it was the rear diff plate (3 part numbers came up when Toyota Service searched for skid plates, the other two were *241 and *60242)

 

[Markarian421]

Possible updated transmission plate?

PT228-35247 replaces PT228-35241?
Typo?

*247 shows as skid plate for LC, Taco and 4runner

Originally purchased *247 thinking it was the rear diff plate (3 part numbers came up when Toyota Service searched for skid plates, the other two were *241 and *60242)

I can’t find anything on it in TIS. The install doc hasn’t been updated.

 

[NoMe cruiser]

I bent my OEM plate today. Probably just gonna take it off and hammer it out the best I can. Usually I don’t get hung up that bad but I did today.

 

[fftfk]

Has anyone installed the RCI transfer case skid with the beefier Toyota transmission skid plate? I think it's the only separate transfer case skid in the aftermarket so far.

I'm toying with the idea of running the RCI transfer case skid with the Toyota skids, but it looks like it will need at least a hole drilled through the RCI skid to mount the Toyota transmission plate through it. I called RCI to see if they'd installed it with these and got the generic "it should work cause we design it to run with stock skid plates."

This is where the transmission skid ends:
View attachment 21254

RCI transfer case skid plate:
View attachment 21255

Green highlights show where RCI transfer skid bolts up. So the blue OE Hardware bolt would have to go through the RCI transfer skid on RH side:
View attachment 21256

Did you ever move forward with this? I was going to try and install the RCI transfer skid plate with stock skids this weekend and wondering if there is anything I need to look out for while doing it.

 

[lcq]

Did you ever move forward with this? I was going to try and install the RCI transfer skid plate with stock skids this weekend and wondering if there is anything I need to look out for while doing it.

I haven't yet - but this thread details it

Transfer Case RCI skid plate installation

I just installed the RCI skid plate for transfer case. I selected 1/4” thick aluminum instead of 3/16” steel to save weight, but also think that skid plate is not most essential/ primary protections like engine and transmission. Before I order that plate, many people say it probably doesn’t...

www.landcruiserforum.com

 

[fftfk]

I haven't yet - but this thread details it

Transfer Case RCI skid plate installation

I just installed the RCI skid plate for transfer case. I selected 1/4” thick aluminum instead of 3/16” steel to save weight, but also think that skid plate is not most essential/ primary protections like engine and transmission. Before I order that plate, many people say it probably doesn’t...

www.landcruiserforum.com

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[gvan1998]

Ok seen all the pics but nothing that showed me how to get there. So took apart and restarted. Here are the steps
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This is the metal piece that comes with new skid plate. The 3 holes in blue you will use to attach your existing plastic cover to.
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This is the plastic cover that is on your car already. You will need to take it off and re-use it.

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Drop the plastic cover piece on the metal bracket so the 2 big side cut outs are facing up and the holes align with the 3 holes in blue. The 2 holes in yellow are going to be where you bolt the metal piece to the lc.

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Take 2 of the extra bolts from when you removed the orginal skid plate and use them to attach the metal piece to the frame (where the yellow lines are represents where the bolt holes are on the frame)

Once installed your plastic trim pieces should have a large side cut out on each side facing up (there is a small cut out on each side that will face down- not marked in pic) and the center cut out facing down- marked in blue.
Now your black metal piece and trim are done. Install skid plate (so much easier) and all set.

Still have no idea why there were zero directions or pics for the black piece. Ugh.

Hope this helps.

Anybody know the part number of the plastic piece that attaches to the black bracket?

 

[Blue Bear]

All trim levels have an engine/transmission skid plate, the FE just has an "upgraded" skid plate, which others have mentioned has unique Toyota branding.View attachment 1669

Calling the thin piece of sheet metal on the 1958 and LCLC a "skid plate" is sort of like BMW putting plastic oil pans on their engines. One knock and they are both worthless.

 

[RideWithYanu]

Calling the thin piece of sheet metal on the 1958 and LCLC a "skid plate" is sort of like BMW putting plastic oil pans on their engines. One knock and they are both worthless.

I wouldn’t call them worthless but they definitely don’t withstand repeated abuse. Mine took many many hard hits before they finally became a liability more than an advantage! They’re a massive PITA to return tot heir correct shape though, so after doing it once you won’t want to do it again.