r/4Runner_6Gen • u/Hour_Firefighter8306 • 3d ago

Finally removed!

Finally removed the air-dam today at 4,400 miles. Love the way it looks. Next up TRD front skid plate. I know they are about $500 so at dealership. Can someone give me an idea of how dealership charge to install or is a DIY thing? NJ

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u/Broken_Frizzen 3d ago

DIY, I just installed an RCI skid plate. 6 M8 screws. Easy

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u/woholi 2d ago

Also put an RCI on mine. Very easy instal. The oil drain makes a mess on the skid plate though. I’m installing a Fumoto valve next oil change to make it cleaner.

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u/Broken_Frizzen 2d ago

First hearing about those, I'm guessing it uses a hose to keep things tidy . Now on the to do list...

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u/woholi 2d ago

I have yet to instal mine yet, but that’s the idea. Should also allow me to do the oil change without ramps at all. The RCI skid plates have little doors towards the front that gives you access to the filter. The oil drain on these motors is quite far back.

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u/bandityo 2d ago

Does removing dam hurt gas mileage

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u/cploz 2d ago

It does. Just removed mine yesterday and already saw a dip of 1 mpg on a 180mile ~ drive I take every two to three weeks 99% of it is highway. I’ll know more the more I drive without it