Tacoma Skid Plate - DIY Aluminum - Under $140
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- In this DIY (mostly) build video, I will build a fuel tank skid plate from a sheet of 3003 aluminum. I will go through each step to build this light duty skid. My truck is a 2019 SR5 and like all 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma SR, SR5's and Sports, the truck does not come with the factory "cheap" ($200+) plastic fuel skid or even the mounting points on the fuel tank straps (new straps are about $150 as well) . I was able to easily modify my straps to accept a skid and build a very nice looking and solid (light duty) fuel skid. Hopefully this video will help inspire a build of your own.
A few points about the build. I am not a metal fabricator and I do not know if this would void any of your warranties. **Build and modify at your own risk!** My truck is not an off-road and I do not take it on more than desert and mountain service roads. That being said, you could step up the thickness of the 3003 and have a pretty stout skid. This skid will do us fine. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Stay safe out there. TbT
Not shown in video- I cut the long straight lines of the skid with a metal blade in a skill-saw. Filming Error. :/
Below are some specs and costs for the project. The design plan is at the end of the video as well.
Skid Plate Material 1/4 sheet of 3003 aluminum .125 thickness - $58.68 - Local metal supply
-Mounting Hardware - 8 Flanged Nuts (Napa Auto Parts) M8-1.25 Class 10.9
-Mounting Bolts - 4 Flanged Head Bolt (Napa Auto Parts) M8 1.25 X 20mm Class 10.9 -Extra Strong
- Napa - Nuts and Bolts $19.39
-Metal Fabrication Help - Bends and Dimples $40.00
-Misc. Paint/Acetone $12.00
ROUGH COST = $130
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Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by and watching. TbT
As always, really great job on the video. Simple, straightforward and to the point. Nicely done. All the best to you.
Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you you like the videos. I enjoy putting the projects together, they’re like little art projects for me. Thanks again and stay safe out there. TbT
Killer job, tapping a local fabricator for the dimple dies and metal brake, still qualifies as DIY in my book! Happen to have the measurements for the plate you made handy?
Thanks. I tried to bend it myself, but it was tough. I don’t have it currently, but I can give you some rough measurements soon. I’ll respond here when I get around to it.
Another great idea, keep 'em coming! Nice job, very detailed.
Thanks. ;)
Great video! Definitely added to the list of projects
Thanks for the nice words. I am pleased with how it came out for sure. If I was to do it again, I would make the dimples a bit deeper so the bolt heads are more tucked away. I really just drive desert and mountain forest roads so not too concerned , but if I was really wheeling I guess those could catch a rock. There’s only about 1/8th showing, but would be nice to have them flush. Thanks again and stay safe out there. TbT.
smart -thanks for sharing
Thanks!
Great video
Thanks!
I have the 2020 TRD Off-Road and it does come with the OEM "cheap" plastic fuel tank skid. I really don't know if it is worth anything as far as protection goes. Yours is much stouter than the OEM plastic.
Thanks! Yes, my truck comes with nothing and it always worried me. I definitely don’t do any crazy wheeling, but I wanted some protection and at least a warning system (aluminum scraping on rock) before my plastics fuel tank was hitting something. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe out there. TbT.
Cool. Are you able to find Toyota torque settings on tank strap bolts?
Thanks. Yes I believe the torque specs on the fuel straps are 46 foot lbs. thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏼
What gauge thickness of aluminum is it?
I think it was 11 gauge 1/8th thick. Not for rock crawling obviously, but it suits my need of just some light off-roading/ forest and desert roads for camping. I use it for more of an indicator of contact when going over “rough “ spots. If I hear a scrape I’ll stop. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
Would this protect me from thiefs drilling a hole under my gas tank
I don’t think it would, but may slow them down or think twice . Sucks you have to worry about that. Gas prices are so high people are drilling holes in tanks to steal your gas - that’s low. Good luck out there.
do u happen to be in the PNW area / interested in making taco parts?
I live in SoCal unfortunately. I’ll be in Bend next weekend visiting friends though - I know that doesn’t help you lol, but I’m stoked to go back to the PNW. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT