Do you have to remove the skid plate?
1600475
When I installed mine. I did not remove the skid plate.I didn't see a need to remove the plate.
2094022
Yes the plate is removable.just make sure the other plate you use is the same size and style
1439363
I don't think so. I have been reviewing this product on tacoma world blog and it seems that you would have to cut about 2 " off your skid plate to allow it to fit. :/
739214
If it is the optional silver skid plate it will have to be removed to work if it is the black standard skid plate it will work
1541535
No, not really unless you remove the rubberized paint. Which by the way I just noticed that rubberized paint is coming off on mine.
1712626
Yes the tow hooks have to be removed,the bull bar mounts onto the tow hook locations with the supplied hardware. The skidplate may have to be removed for installation then afterwards put back on.
826307
Nope. It has to be removed. There are videos on YouTube that show exactly how to do this. The worst part is one of the clips, it's very hard to remove - but given time and patience, it is doable. Repair shops would charge $150 or more for this.
671820
Mounting plates are available for all makes and models atv's. All of them are custom fit for a specific machine. You may be able to mount the winch without it but the plate kit makes it much easier and has a clean factory look.
1471732
You remove the factory rear slide plate, which is very easy to do. Then you install the clipdraw rear slide plate, which has two small screw holes. Once the new plate is on you simply use two of the supplied small screws to attach the actual clip piece. It screws on securely and is very durable. Overall, it's about a five minute installation.
403772
Never had to remove mine. It can be done because I installed mine backwards in the beginning. Two little clips that you pull out or press in along the tracks.
1451732
They only way to remove the plate is to unscrew the bolt that holds it on. I did this to attach it to my TV.
473458
Yes, it is removable. I didn't know this until you asked. Just went out and popped it off and replaced it with no difficulty. In fact, there is an operation warning embossed on the motor housing beneath the rubber piece, so obviously they assume you will see it. Been using mine daily since the beginning of April and when I removed this piece, the motor unit was completely clean underneath, so I don't believe it will be something that will have to be routinely removed, but nice that it can be in case of major mess that needs cleaning - haven't had one of those myself yet.
2146923
No - it isn't necessary. I did remove it for a while until I read someplace that it wasn't required. And my dishes and glassware seemed to look better after I quit removing it, too. Hope this helps. Not much in the way of instruction comes with the product.
1339606
No, on my 13 tacoma the skid plate stayed in place but i did have to remove one of the two tow hooks (passenger side had to go for mounting reasons)
1576803
No you must remove but totally simple. One of the BEST purchases we have made. Love it.
1398367
I doubt it will work because the plans call for you to cut the factor plastic splash guard. I assume your skid plate would be mounted to the same places and in the way. but to get any better idea the instructions can be downloaded from their website
77616
Not easily. They extend for the entire length of the chassis, but are held on by (two) screws. It looks like it should be possible to remove the screws and the side plates, but I haven't tried it yet. Don't know if there's a chassis cover under the plates.