About this product
Cross Member Delete & Skid Plate Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma
The standalone version of what normally ships bundled with the DRT Crossmember Delete Front Bumper. Built for owners who started with the bumper-only configuration and want to convert later, or for builds running compatible JD Fab front-end components.
What it does
- Replaces the factory lower crossmember with a heavy-duty bolt-in unit between the frame rails
- Becomes the structural mounting base for the included high-clearance skid plate
- Recovers roughly 5 inches of ground clearance under the factory crossmember location
- Improves approach angle for technical terrain and ledge work
What's included
- Heavy-duty replacement crossmember
- High-clearance engine skid plate with flush-mounted access panels
- Stainless CNC-machined hardware to protect panel access points
Fitment
- 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma, 2005-2015
- 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma, 2016-2023
- Designed to integrate with the existing DRT Crossmember Delete Front Bumper or other crossmember delete style bumpers
- Works with 1" diff drops
- Fits with Marlin Crawler LCA gussets
Install notes
- Power steering cooler relocation is required when deleting the factory crossmember on 3rd Gen Tacomas / 16-23
- Compatible with sway bars without spacers or drop brackets
- Ships raw. Powder coat or finish is the buyer's responsibility.
Specs
- Material: laser-cut high-strength steel plate
- Construction: heavy-duty bolt-in crossmember + high-clearance skid plate
- Hardware: stainless CNC-machined hardware protecting panel access points
- Finish: ships raw (powder coat or finish is the buyer's responsibility)
- Country of origin: USA (hand-built in Gilbert, AZ)
Lead Time
Estimated lead time: 8-10 weeks. Made to order and can not be canceled after production begins.
Description supplied by DRT Fabrication through its current Shopify listing. Product, performance, and health claims are the seller’s and have not been independently verified by StorkScout.
