DRT Fabrication Flat Belly Skid Plate Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma

DRT Fabrication Flat Belly Skid Plate Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma

The DRT Fabrication Flat Belly Skid Plate Kit is a completely new approach to skid plate design for the 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma, focused on one thing: real ground clearance gains and real world performance. The kit replaces the factory transmission crossmember with a high-clearance unit and a flat belly skid system, gaining approximately 2 inches at the transmission crossmember and up to 4 inches at the transfer case.

• Improved breakover clearance
• Reduced hang-ups on rocks, ledges, and ruts
• Smoother underbody profile
• Better obstacle transition and departure
• Increased confidence in technical terrain

What's Included

• Transmission skid plate
• New high clearance transmission crossmember
• Transfer case skid plate
• Transfer case crossmember
• Necessary hardware

Specs

• Approximately 2" of clearance gained at the transmission crossmember, up to 4" at the transfer case
• Laminated gusset structure: the inner rib structure bolts to the skid plates for full coating coverage and serviceability
• Finish: ships raw, or add Textured Black powder coat
• Hand-built in the USA (Gilbert, AZ)

Fitment

• 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma, 2WD/4WD, automatic transmission, 4.0L/3.5L V6
• Access Cab and Double Cab configurations only

Installation

This is not a bolt-on kit. Exhaust rerouting and transmission crossmember modification (cutting and welding) are required.

Compatibility and Install Requirements

Vehicle compatibility: 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma, 2WD/4WD, automatic transmission, 4.0L/3.5L V6. Access Cab and Double Cab configurations only.

Front skid plate compatibility: DRT Crossmember Delete Skid Plate, DRT OE Engine Skid Plate, RCI engine skid plate. May fit others with modification. JD Fabrication LCA pivot kit fitment has not been confirmed.

Exhaust modification required. The driver side crossover pipe must be rerouted around the transfer case, and the passenger side turn down section just before the factory Y-pipe must move a minimum of 5 inches toward the rear of the vehicle. Exhaust modifications are mandatory. Without them the skid system cannot be installed correctly.

Transmission crossmember modification required. The factory transmission crossmember is cut out and removed, and the included weld-on frame mounts are welded to the frame in its place. This is not a bolt-on installation. Cutting and welding are mandatory. If you are not comfortable performing these modifications, we recommend installation by a qualified fabrication or off-road shop.