OEM rear differential skid plate installation

[BCBelstaff]

Any one by chance have access to the procedure/ instructions for the OEM rear skid plate installation? I'm sure I could muddle my way through but I do like my instructions.... haha

 

[TrailWhale]

We're waiting on delivery and install update from our guinea pig @solidbrix

Part numbers for Toyota skid plates?

I hope everyone is well. Looking to confirm if these are the correct part numbers for the Toyota skid plates. PT228-60242 PT228-35241 (some sites are showing this as incompatible with the LC) Thanks very much Alfio

www.landcruiserforum.com

 

[BCBelstaff]

I ordered mine through toyota and they confirmed it as a fit for my LC. Just need to bolt it on. Came with some rubber pieces that i assume are ment to dampen the unit to avoid vibrations ect

 

[t3lcfe]

I ordered mine through toyota and they confirmed it as a fit for my LC. Just need to bolt it on. Came with some rubber pieces that i assume are ment to dampen the unit to avoid vibrations ect View attachment 28060

Please show what it actually looks like than just the box
What’s the weight of it? 3/16” steel ?

 

[BCBelstaff]

Please show what it actually looks like than just the box
What’s the weight of it? 3/16” steel ?

I'll take some pics and weight when I get home today. For science ! I briefly took it out of the book yesterday and I would estimate about 5-7 lbs

 

[t3lcfe]

I'll take some pics and weight when I get home today. For science ! I briefly took it out of the book yesterday and I would estimate about 5-7 lbs

The RCI rear diff skid (3/16” thick steel) is about 22 lbs

 

[TrailWhale]

Here you go! I installed both a few weeks ago. This PDF covers both. The instructions that came with it were pretty useless.

The rear is easier than the front, although the only real issue I had with the front was figuring out the configuration of the bracket on the front plastic trim.

That's the front and transmission skid plates. There is now a third skid plate that covers the rear diff, which a few folks have ordered and hopefully we'll see their easy installs soon!

 

[TrailWhale]

I ordered mine through toyota and they confirmed it as a fit for my LC. Just need to bolt it on. Came with some rubber pieces that i assume are ment to dampen the unit to avoid vibrations ect View attachment 28060

Nice! can't wait to see it and hear about a simple and easy install

That's part number PT228-89254 right?

 

[MtnLC]

That's the front and transmission skid plates. There is now a third skid plate that covers the rear diff, which a few folks have ordered and hopefully we'll see their easy installs soon!

Oh my bad

 

[BCBelstaff]

 

[t3lcfe]

Cool light weight 7.1 lbs
Is it 3/16” steel ?
Thanks

 

[solidbrix]

Received my Skid Plate today, no instructions in the box sadly, but all the hardware was there. Seems pretty straightforward. The U-Brackets just wrap around the Diff (rubber in-between) for a nice snug fit.

Note that the U-Brackets & rubber in them are slightly angled to match the skid plate angle, as pictured below.

Will install this weekend.

 

[Omohundro]

Would like to see some photos after installation.

 

[neema2k]

I'm supposed to receive mine tomorrow. @solidbrix are you planning on using any loctite blue ?

 

[t3lcfe]

Received my Skid Plate today, no instructions in the box sadly, but all the hardware was there. Seems pretty straightforward. The U-Brackets just wrap around the Diff (rubber in-between) for a nice snug fit.

Note that the U-Brackets & rubber in them are slightly angled to match the skid plate angle, as pictured below.

Will install this weekend. View attachment 28505

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Thanks for all detail photos.
Love to read the post with described photos as I often do to help others.
Just wondering: after the rear diff skid installed, probably the clearance will reduce +- 1” (rubber + skid) ?! This is the only reason I still hold back before order…
Would you help us to measure how thick the rubber is ? Thanks

 

[Markarian421]

Instructions attached.

Note in particular:

3. Remove Brake Line Bracket
(a) Using a 12mm Socket, Remove 1 bolt from the rear brake line bracket. Retain bolts for re-installation (Fig. 3-1).
(b) Using a 12mm Socket and 12mm Wrench, remove 2 bolts from the rear brake line bracket. Retain bolts for re-installation (Fig. 3-2).

 

[neema2k]

Hell yeah @Markarian421