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Kdss skid on non kdss

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by NP4runner, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. Dec 31, 2020 at 2:14 PM
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    NP4runner

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    Will a kdss skid plate fit on my non kdss 2014 limited 4runner. I'm not concerned about the 1" loss of clearance as I only drive on gravel and paved roads. Also is there a difference in the gx460 and 4runner options. Tia
     
  2. Dec 31, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    KDSS skid plates will fit non-KDSS vehicles, but non-KDSS skid plates need to be clearanced/cut to fit on KDSS vehicles.
     
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    I figured it would be the other way around. Do they bolt up differently? I figured the kdss version had a lower skid to accommodate the sway bar. The radiator support location should be the same. Is it the two rear bolt locations?
     
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    This is the big problem. This is the TRD skid plate (non-kdss) on a KDSS vehicle. The shape/location of the sway bar is the problem.


    This is where it needs to be trimmed to work with a KDSS.
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    You can trim it much more precise if desired.
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    KDSS skid plates will have clearance for the sway bar that’s not needed on a regular one.
     
  5. Dec 31, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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    I'm asking about bolting up the kdss version on my non kdss. I'm not concerned with clearance, just asking if they bolt up?
     
  6. Dec 31, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    Yes it will bolt up. It’s the same vehicle with the same frame. The only difference it the skid plates is the side clearance for the 2 different sway bar options.
     
  7. Dec 31, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    Thanks guys!!
     

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