OK Expedition Aluminium Skid Plates - 2024 Tacoma | 4th Gen Tacoma Forum

JustinDizon · 2025-08-01T05:39:19+00:00

Alright, I’ve been going back and forth on this for a while now, and I figured I’d throw it out here to see what others think. My 3rd Gen is fully built — suspension, armor, lighting, storage, all the little things dialed in just how I want it. It’s taken a lot of time and money, and honestly, I still love the truck. But now the 4th Gen is out… and it’s hard to ignore. It’s got a ton of upgrades out of the gate. More power, better tech, coil rear suspension, hybrid options… it feels like the future. But at the same time, the idea of starting from scratch is a little sickening. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far — feel free to add your two cents: Reasons I’m Thinking About Switching - Powertrain + MPG upgrades The turbo 4-cyl and hybrid options bring way more torque and better fuel economy. The old NA V6 just doesn’t keep up anymore, especially once you’ve got a full build on it. - Interior is miles ahead Big screens, better seats, better layout — it doesn’t feel like a 10-year-old truck anymore. - Rear coil suspension From what I’ve seen and driven, it rides smoother and flexes better off-road. - More modern tech 360 cameras, built-in trailer brake controller, wireless CarPlay — stuff I actually want. - It’s gonna last longer This is the new platform for the next decade. So if I want to keep a truck long-term, this might be the smarter move. Reasons I’m Hesitating - Starting over sucks I’ve already built my 3rd Gen exactly how I want it. I’ll never get all that money back, and rebuilding the same setup on a new platform = $$$ and time. - Aftermarket is still catching up Some stuff is out, but a lot of the good parts aren’t available yet — or are still being tested. - Reliability unknowns Brand-new platform + tech = possible headaches. My 3rd Gen is dialed and reliable. This one still has to prove itself. - More electronics = less DIY I like being able to wrench on my truck. The 4th Gen feels more complicated and software-heavy. - Cost to build again is wild Between inflation and new-platform pricing, I’d spend a fortune getting the 4th Gen where my 3rd Gen is today. So for other guys who have made the jump can you tell me why?

Riley_monthule

Active Wheeler

Mar 13, 2025

Installed these engine and trans skids from OKX a couple months ago and really like them so far. I live in a very salty environment so aluminium was a necessity and I want to keep the truck light so the weight savings is a plus. The only thing I was slightly worried about was the strength since I actually wheel my truck and after using them I'm very impressed. They gusset the back of the plate a lot for strength and it seems to work since I plowed into a rock after gunning it while almost getting stuck in mud and all it left was a nice black mark across the plate. Keep in mind this felt like a car crash on the inside and the whole truck bounced up. Their pricing is also great especially for a handmade product in a smaller shop. One of the cheapest alu plates on the market. Also come with access ports for oil changes which I just used for the first time. Overall couldn't be happier with these and love supporting such a cool busines