RCI skid plate package

[Matto]

So I just bought a 2025 toyota tacoma trd off road 4x4 and I am think about buying the RCI full skid plate package for my truck i was wondering if remove the radiator frame support will it hurt the truck i think if I watch the video right the new skid plate will support it instead of the radiator frame support am I right

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[TheBandit]

So I just bought a 2025 toyota tacoma trd off road 4x4 and I am think about buying the RCI full skid plate package for my truck i was wondering if remove the radiator frame support will it hurt the truck i think if I watch the video right the new skid plate will support it instead of the radiator frame support am I right

If you have the SR5 like in your tag, you should need to buy the crossmember, but you say you’ve got the TRD off-road which should already have the crossmember. For my SR, I had to buy the crossmember separately to install the RCI package. The RCI package should mount to the frame support already there on the off-road. I assume I’m just referring to the radiator frame support as the “crossmember”

 

[Matto]

I have the 2025 trd off road 4x4 package now I forgot to change the sr5 part on the page

 

[TheBandit]

I have the 2025 trd off road 4x4 package now I forgot to change the sr5 part on the page

I assume your off-road has the stock composite skid plate already mounted to the crossmember between the tow hook mounts. AFAIK you shouldn’t need to remove anything but the stock plates to throw on the RCI plates. Here’s a thread on the subject though

like I said, I have the RCI set on my SR, and all I had to do was add the crossmember. I love them so far, and they’ve come in handy on the trails

 

[Matto]

I assume your off-road has the stock composite skid plate already mounted to the crossmember between the tow hook mounts. AFAIK you shouldn’t need to remove anything but the stock plates to throw on the RCI plates. Here’s a thread on the subject though

like I said, I have the RCI set on my SR, and all I had to do was add the crossmember. I love them so far, and they’ve come in handy on the trails

Yes its does its like plactic or something

 

[NukenJED]

Hopefully you receive all your hardware. Two of my RCI skid plates I purchased came with missing hardware.

 

[Romer]

I installed the full set on my Offroad. Nothing to remove except the oem plastic skid

 

[Appaloosa2]

You will need the crossmember installed. Also I purchased the steel RCI and not the aluminum version which I wish I had because of the added weight. I didn't personally weigh it but it's heavy and made my Sport 1/2 inch lower in the front suspension and noticeable ride difference. More harsh over bumps with it installed. I am probably going for the All Dogs front springs.

 

[TheBandit]

You will need the crossmember installed. Also I purchased the steel RCI and not the aluminum version which I wish I had because of the added weight. I didn't personally weigh it but it's heavy and made my Sport 1/2 inch lower in the front suspension and noticeable ride difference. More harsh over bumps with it installed. I am probably going for the All Dogs front springs.

The off road should come with the crossmember, the sport does not

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