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Discussion in 'Performance' started by Dtrisport, Jun 7, 2025.

  1. Jun 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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    Dtrisport

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    ditch lights, heated steering wheel, premium roof rack, 360 lighting, rock lights, light bar, ditch light bar, Interior LED upgrade, exterior molle panels, running boards, 20" wheels, gear plate in rear with fridge mount that slides, rooftop tent, awning.
    My heat shield came completely off and was just resting on the body of the exhaust for a while. I finally took it in to a Tuffy, thinking they would unbolt the exhaust and replace the shield. The guy actually says, "I really don't think you need it. The gap between the exhaust and floor boards is 8 or more inches, so it won't harm anything to have it gone." But my suspicion is, why would Toyota put it there if it is not necessary?
    Any thoughts or similar experiences?
     
    Dtrisport, Jun 7, 2025
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  2. Jun 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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    JET4

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    welcome
     
    JET4, Jun 7, 2025
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  3. Jun 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    It’s a worst case scenario protection. Personally I would want it but people have removed it without issues.
     
    whippersnapper02, Jun 7, 2025
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  4. Jun 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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    Dtrisport

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    Dtrisport [OP] New Member

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    ditch lights, heated steering wheel, premium roof rack, 360 lighting, rock lights, light bar, ditch light bar, Interior LED upgrade, exterior molle panels, running boards, 20" wheels, gear plate in rear with fridge mount that slides, rooftop tent, awning.
    Thanks!
     
    Dtrisport, Jun 7, 2025
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  5. Jun 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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    TrailSpecial22

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    TrailSpecial22 Still here…

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    2” lift Bilstein 6112 w/600 lb coils front, 1.5” lift Eibach T13 coils rear, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, TRD skidplate, TRD stainless catback w/black TRD side exhaust, TRD shifter handle, Weathertech bug deflector, 20% tint front, LED door bulbs, 285/70/17 Falken WP AT3, Energy Suspension front bumpstops, SSO Slimline Bumper w/ Badland Shackles, Durobumps 4.25” rear
    lost mine on my 2011 SR5 a long time ago. No issues
     
    TrailSpecial22, Jun 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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