Skid Plates Part Numbers - Rear differential skid plate + front & transfer case skid install

[AdFour]

Guide to install all skid plates specifically rear diff. Rear diff is the hardest of the 3. The front 2 are pretty simple bolt on.

Installed:
Front Trd Aluminum skid: PTR60-35240 (Trailhunter skid will work for non hybrid)
Transfercase STEEL skid: PT228-35248 (PT228-35247 for hybrid)
Rear Diff STEEL skid: PT228-89254 (Will work for both hybrid and non)

ATTACHED PDF SHOWS THE FOLLOWING:
PT228-89254 -ALL Gas Models and LIMITED/Platinum HV Models

POST INSTAL EDIT, RUBBER CIRCLED BELOW ARE NOT NEEDED FOR THE NON HYBRIDS:
1- Be VERY careful on the brake lines! I recommend you tape up the brake lines where the brackets slide under. The will likely scratch it up. See the attached instructions. I unscrewed all the brake line tie down locations. It makes it easier to move it out of the way.

2- The small black brackets are angled, you can install them on backwards! There is only one way they go on. Again see the instructions. In addition, the big skid plate can ALSO be installed on backwards! Some in this forum did, please see the PDF and note the orientation to the front of the vehicle!

See attached PDF installation guideline, torque to spec.

This skid is shown for the 4runner and Land Cruiser as a direct fit. PT228-35242 is the Tacoma plate and comes with the rubber stops I've shown above.

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[kburrito]

Mine also did not come with it. But i noticed the rubber and metal bracket is more rectangle than square compared to the Tacoma version in the video.

not sure if leaving out the rubber parts was intentional or not

 

[kburrito]

Also tip for installing the bracket, i slid on the rubber for the bracket about 3/4 of the way on and then put the metal bracket over. I pulled on the feet part of the rubber to move it and the metal bracket into final position.
If not, its a pain to get the bracket on when the rubber is fully on

 

[AdFour]

Thanks for the tip, I will follow your steps for the rubber and bracket.

For anyone else reading years from now. Heres what I purchased for the non hybrid.
The front skidplate should work for either hybrid or gas model. There is a cross member behind the engine that is specific to the hybrids (I think, do your research).

Front Trd Aluminum skid: PTR60-35240
Transfercase STEEL skid: PT228-35248
Rear Diff STEEL skid: PT228-89254
This skid is shown for the 4runner and Land Cruiser as a direct fit. PT228-35242 is the Tacoma plate and comes with the rubber stops I've shown above.

The paperwork that came with the skid plate says torque to 36 Nm and in a specific order.
The transmission skid should go on first. There are 2 bolts that will get covered by the TRD skid plate (toward the front) and you will not have access to them when you put the front skid on.

 

[Archer]

If you could, keep us updated on if you need those rubbers or not. Just about ready to order the skid plate and if you do need them, I'll let the dealership know when I order them.

Thanks,

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[kburrito]

I didnt need it for my installation.
also i came across this ebay listing for OEM rear differential skid plate and it also shows no additional rubber that the tacoma has. So this make me feel more at ease that its not needed

 

[AdFour]

Yes, not needed.

Edit, I've consolidated everything up top, easier for the reader.. Will update if I find anything new

 

[mtbtone]

Just finished my install. This thread was very helpful, so thanks to AdFour and all those with tips! I did wind up removing all brake line bolts for added flexibility. Passenger side bracket a bit more of a pain & required more movement of the brake line. All in all…pretty easy install. Toyota quoted $200 to install…glad to save that $$ for other upgrades .

 

[Butter]

Do you have a picture of the skid plates installed? I have the same ones ordered and headed my way.

 

[mtbtone]

Do you have a picture of the skid plates installed? I have the same ones ordered and headed my way.

 

[Butter]

Looks great!!

 

[mtbtone]

Looks great!!

Thanks man! Feels good to have some protection under there…and the TRD plate def adds style

 

[DangItsDen]

PT228-89253 -
TRD PRO/TRD OFFROAD/TRAILHUNTER HV Models

PT228-89254 -
ALL Gas Models and LIMITED/Platinum HV Models

Thanks for all the info! If I have a gas ORP, which part number do I need?

 

[AZTrail]

Does the skid plate interfere with changing the dif oil?

 

[AdFour]

Thanks for all the info! If I have a gas ORP, which part number do I need?

You need
Front Trd Aluminum skid: PTR60-35240
Transfercase STEEL skid: PT228-35248
Rear Diff STEEL skid: PT228-89254

The front TRD plate is aluminum as you seen in the picture posted mtbtone. If you want the trailhunter steel skid plate you can purchase that one instead. Overall easy, but the diff skid plate can be tricky to install on wrong or damage the brake lines, so follow instructions.

Edit: mtbtone picture shows the rear diff skid plate installed backward, the angle side shown should be facing the front.

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