I have a 2005 tacoma, do I need to remove the factory skid plate or can I leave it on?
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You can leave it on. It is extremely easy to put it in. It is less than 1 hour for installation.
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IDK. I installed it on a 2014 model and I didn't have to on my. Ask directly to the seller or manufacturer just to be on the safe side. I hope this helps.
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I believe I had to remove mine to make install easier, but it fits back on just fine.
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There is a piece of curved plastic under the stock plate. This is needed for the operation of the shifter. This plate doesn't have this.. It will fit but you run the risk of your shifter jamming. The knob and ball fits perfectly its just the plate that doesn't. You can modify the plate to work and there is a write up on one of the challenger forms.. I just didn't feel comfortable with it on my car for safety sake.
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I didn't have to remove my skid plate on my 2011 Tacoma. You should probably be fine.
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Ok on your question I didn't remove mine and I bein driven for 8 months know problem you don't have to but if you won't to follow directions to the t then do so but you don't have to just make you flush your radiator and follow all the other direction and your good. This stuff is great if olny a lot of people know about this stuff watch out mechanics .
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There is a kit specific to your installation that does not require drilling or any heavy mechanical activity. The mount kit for my 2010 Tacoma bolted right on. Obviously the installation requires that you spend some time on your back, other than that it is an easy install. Hope this helps you. By the way I had a compliment the other day from a fellow Tacoma owner who was considering step boards that cost 3 times these. He said these looked much better and would order them. -Dave
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You don't need any material under the skid plates. Best to use sled on leveled grass or turf field.
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I did not need a separate set of mounting brackets because I was merely replacing the bumper already on my Toyota. If your truck does not currently have a bumper, you will most likely need a set of mounting brackets, which are vehicle-specific. If you are doing a straight replacement of an existing bumper, then I suspect you will only need the Wetsin bumper blade itself-- unless of course the original brackets are rusting out and need replacing as well. Good luck.
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Hello, Bolts are not included with this part. You will need two metric 8x16 flange bolts for each skid plate. Thank you.
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On my 2005 Ram 2500 there were rubber bumper/travel stops mounted on the frame directly above the axle (to prevent the axle from riding directly on the frame if the suspension should become bottomed out). Removing these travel stops provides the mounting location for the upper Air Lift plate.
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When installing on my 2010 tacoma , I had to cut off my factory hitch from stock bumper mount, not difficult, works great!
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If you mean the bumpers made by Barricade, you will probably remove the OEM splash guard. The Body Armor Skid Plate attaches in the same location, and there should be no interference. A helper to hold the plate in position while you bolt it on would be helpful. I had no helper, so I used my crawler and a box. You should be fine.
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I have the base model Tacoma, 2014, that bar fit on mine perfect and looks good. Don't know about the skid plate or tow hooks...
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Yes.....I installed mine over the exsisting skid plate... The directions call for removing it...but it will fit nicely in combination.
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I had a 2005 tacoma. I didn't have to cut anything to make it fit. The brackets mount to the bed rails. It should be the same for you
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You do not have to remove it to install the Bushwacker bumper protector. If you want to remove it, try heating it with a heat gun or hair dryer.In any case, be very careful when installing the bumper protector because once it sticks there's no changing its positioning.
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Your question should be posed to Smittybilt (888-717-5797). Having said that, I doubt you will have an interference problem. The skid plate bolts to the cross member from the bottom up with only two bolts. Install the bumper first, though, so the plate does not get in the way of the bumper installation. If you put the bumper on already, you are on Easy Street! I removed the lower cover too, and it made access to tighten the nuts very convenient.
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...I hope so. I have a new replacement "fuel tank", a "skid plate". The only remaining items in question will be the condition of the "sending unit" and the miscellaneous "fuel and mechanical attachments". I plan on installing all of the components in the springtime 2014. To all of that what would be your recommendation/s?