RCI Skid Plates and Sliders Installed on Long Bed 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road

[406Taco]

I finally got around to installing the RCI skid plates and sliders on my '24 TRD OR LB a week ago. Install on everything was pretty strait forward, especially given the instructions provided on RCI's website.

For the skids, I opted for powdercoated steel over the aluminum. I installed their engine, transmission, transfer case, fuel tank, and rear differential skids. Everything fit really well and the underbelly protection this skids offer is awesome. Now to put them to use.

For the sliders, I went with their 20 degree option with the tread plate. Once again, install was really straight forward and these things are beefy. Should do their job of keeping my rockers from taking any damage. With the 20 degree option, there is still plenty of surface area to be used as a step

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[Subwire]

You weren’t worried about the weight with steel versus aluminum?

 

[907Yota]

Looks nice.

I sure wish I had a lift. I got to install my skid plate and nerf bars lying on my back in the driveway.

 

[406Taco]

You weren’t worried about the weight with steel versus aluminum?

I considered the difference between the two. I was originally leaning toward the aluminum, but the type of off-roading we do around here often involves rocks. I know the steel will hold up better and slide on rocks easier than the aluminum.

 

[406Taco]

Looks nice.

I sure wish I had a lift. I got to install my skid plate and nerf bars lying on my back in the driveway.

I only have a lift because I own an auto repair shop, otherwise I'd have been on the ground as well.

 

[bitflogger]

I finally got around to installing the RCI skid plates and sliders on my '24 TRD OR LB a week ago. Install on everything was pretty strait forward, especially given the instructions provided on RCI's website.

For the skids, I opted for powdercoated steel over the aluminum. I installed their engine, transmission, transfer case, fuel tank, and rear differential skids. Everything fit really well and the underbelly protection this skids offer is awesome. Now to put them to use.

For the sliders, I went with their 20 degree option with the tread plate. Once again, install was really straight forward and these things are beefy. Should do their job of keeping my rockers from taking any damage. With the 20 degree option, there is still plenty of surface area to be used as a step

How are those sliders as steps? Steps for roof rack access, strapping stuff etc?

Thank you.

 

[406Taco]

How are those sliders as steps? Steps for roof rack access, strapping stuff etc?

Thank you.

They should work well to access a roof rack or bed rack. There is probably 3-4 inches of usable surface as a step.

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