Rival or Miller Cat skid plate?

[Jeff11]

Hi all!

I'm wondering if any members are running either the Rival 4x4 aluminum skid plate or the Miller Cat MCX stainless steel skid plate. Any reviews, comments, etc?

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[Mtnbikes]

Yes. Running the Miller MCX skid and catalytic covers. Excellent craftsmanship and heavy duty. The skid has two access panels for plug and filter. Great price too!

I also have their bed stiffeners. Great no drill product.

 

[rijc99]

I have the TRD front plate paired with a Millercat stainless steel cat plate. Feels solid. I bought the Millercat before seeing how high up the cat was tucked so I consider it more for protecting the drivetrain than my exhaust.

 

[MT-Taco]

I have the Rival skids, 6mm thick stamped aluminum with easy access for maintenance.

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/tacoma-4th-gen-skid-plates-by-rival-4x4.8628/

 

[Jeff11]

I have the Rival skids, 6mm thick stamped aluminum with easy access for maintenance.

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/tacoma-4th-gen-skid-plates-by-rival-4x4.8628/

I like how they look and they look durable for sure. I also like the price. One member commented they were concerned there were too many openings/slits in the skid plate that would let too much water or junk up under there into the engine area. Do you find this to be the case?

 

[MT-Taco]

I like how they look and they look durable for sure. I also like the price. One member commented they were concerned there were too many openings/slits in the skid plate that would let too much water or junk up under there into the engine area. Do you find this to be the case?

Not at all. Water is going to get up there regardless, the slits allow the water to drain. I think the biggest advantage is the Rivals are stamped adding structural stiffness and strength. I jack my front end up from the skids to rotate the tires with zero issues. Shipping was cheap as well, it was under $30! Also there is no reason for a cat shield to prevent theft, the cat is directly below the turbo, it’s definitely not a 30 second job with a sawsall.

 

[nurp42]

Hi all!

I'm wondering if any members are running either the Rival 4x4 aluminum skid plate or the Miller Cat MCX stainless steel skid plate. Any reviews, comments, etc?

I got the MCX plate and have been very happy w/ the purchase (posted about it when installed back in February if you're interested).

 

[OffRoadUSA.com]

+1 for Rival; we've gotten great feedback on these from customers.

 

[26TacoSauce]

For those of you who got the rival, how is the color? It's billed as "Matte Metallic Silver" but every single picture I see it looks white.

I have a celestial silver SR5 and otherwise like the rival but would want it to either be silver or black.

 

[YesWeChan]

Definitely not white. It really is a matte silver. But not like The miller Cat aluminum. Its rough texture to it. You can see our truck on their webiste we have the previous design though: https://www.rival4x4usa.com/products/rival-aluminum-engine-skid-plate-2024-2026-toyota-tacoma-trd-off-road-trd-pro-trailhunter-2024-2026-toyota-land-cruiser-2025-2026-toyota-4runner

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[izzy]

I did a fair bit of research and ultimately went with CBI because of the interlocking and completely flat bottom

Wacked it into the ground pretty hard:

Just something to think about, if you're actually gonna frame your shit out on a rut or rock a flat bottom on the skid is probably the move.

Any gap between the engine, trans, TC plates is a spot to get hung up on

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