DRT Hitch Skid

Rico's4G · 2025-08-16T19:05:32+00:00

One of the few mistakes some new owners do make, is not kmwoing how to differentiate a 3rd Gen OEM steps from that of a 4th Gen. There isn't much of a difference but the little difference there is, makes the 3rd Gen steps not compatible with a 4th Gen Tacoma. For 3rd Gen steps, the rail mounts horizontally to the ground. The steps for 24+ are angled to the rocker panel and the steps are mounted to the bottom rail with plastic side covers. Shared a photo of both the 3rd Gen side steps and that of a 4th Gen so owners can be able to spot and tell the difference. 3rd Gen 4th Gen

ahsoka_taco

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Apr 22, 2024

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So I’ve put the DRT hitch skid on the back, to protect the stock bumper until we’ve got options. I know cbi makes an engine skid but with shipping and powdercoat it’s about $1130. Has anyone found a front engine skid for a reasonable price? What we got from factory doesn’t instill a whole lotta confidence tbh.