2nd Gen skid plate

[Jumper]

Just installed a 2nd gen skid plate on my 18 TRD Sport and noticed the front edge of the plate is firm against the bumper valance. Is this normal for this install or should I get longer bolts and spacers?

 

[Lil G]

Just installed a 2nd gen skid plate on my 18 TRD Sport and noticed the front edge of the plate is firm against the bumper valance. Is this normal for this install or should I get longer bolts and spacers?

Would that be a 2nd gen skid plate on a 3rd gen truck?

 

[Jumper]

Would that be a 2nd gen skid plate on a 3rd gen truck?

Yeah. I've seen them installed on other 3rd gens. Bolted right up with no issues except for the hard contact with the bumper valance

 

[Lil G]

Yeah. I've seen them installed on other 3rd gens. Bolted right up with no issues except for the hard contact with the bumper valance

Oh ok. That’s nice to know

 

[Scott Wyman]

I'd try some heavy duty spacers. Got any photos?

 

[Jumper]

I'd try some heavy duty spacers. Got any photos?

So I went and bought longer bolts and spacers but after installing those, I decided I didn't like how it looked. The skid was approx 1" off the valance. I ended up using the original bolts but added several washers on each side in addition to the spacers. Still bumps the valance slightly but not nearly as bad as before. This is the end result. It's a used skid I bought yesterday from a guy in Tulsa.

 

[tacomarich]

Nice

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[Scott Wyman]

Looks good! Way better than the stock.

 

[Jumper]

Looks good! Way better than the stock.

Thanks! I've decided I'm going to find some M8x1.25x60mm bolts to push it out a little further. Still not 100% sure I like it tapping tje bumper valance