$800 dealer option credit - what to get

[PNWkip]

Supposedly the only difference is the stamp on the front. TOYOTA instead of TRAILHUNTER

Slightly different design. Different stamp. Same material. Bolt up the same.

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[PNWkip]

Axel dump exhaust

I'd go after market for this. OEM is overpriced at the dealer and much lower quality compared to Cobb, Sxth, and others.
Can confirm: sold my Cobb because I didn't like the sound, ordered OEM during a sale as a backup incase I smash my tailpipe, OEM is waaaaaay crappier. Light material, bad finish, even the flange was bent.

 

[VBFD Taco]

I have to agree with going after market on the skid plates. I was going to do one of the OEM plates because of the 25% off deal until I realized that you will STILL have to drop the whole thing every time you want to change your oil and filter.
I'm looking at different after market ones that have access holes for the filter and oil port and I see are lower price.

OP, look at something different to spend your extra money IMHO.

 

[PNWkip]

I have to agree with going after market on the skid plates. I was going to do one of the OEM plates because of the 25% off deal until I realized that you will STILL have to drop the whole thing every time you want to change your oil and filter.
I'm looking at different after market ones that have access holes for the filter and oil port and I see are lower price.

OP, look at something different to spend your extra money IMHO.

I was only talking aftermarket for the axle dump.

It's always a good idea to drop your skid to inspect for leaks (like the rear main seal) when you're doing an oil change. The OEM skids make it easy to do that. I can drop the skid in less than a minute or two. They are designed to be easily removed and mounted alone. + Alot of the filter and drain access points are positioned in a way that you'll likely make a mess without extra accessories and steps.
Just my opinion though!

 

[PNWkip]

I was only talking aftermarket for the axle dump.

It's always a good idea to drop your skid to inspect for leaks (like the rear main seal) when you're doing an oil change. The OEM skids make it easy to do that. I can drop the skid in less than a minute or two. They are designed to be easily removed and mounted alone. + Alot of the filter and drain access points are positioned in a way that you'll likely make a mess without extra accessories and steps.
Just my opinion though!

6 bolts to drop this (less than 20lbs) v.s. 8 bolts to remove your access points and F around with your fumoto valve and drain setup.

 

[VBFD Taco]

Okay, good point guys. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[PNWkip]

Okay, good point guys. Thanks for the heads up.

Just stuff to think about !
Lots of people have those access points with fumoto setups and some sort of drain system and seem to like it.

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