Tacoma Crossmember Delete Front Skid Plate & Crossmember / 2nd & 3rd Gen / 05-23

Cross Member Delete & Skid Plate Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma

The standalone version of what normally ships bundled with the DRT Crossmember Delete Front Bumper. Built for owners who started with the bumper-only configuration and want to convert later, or for builds running compatible JD Fab front-end components.

What it does

• Replaces the factory lower crossmember with a heavy-duty bolt-in unit between the frame rails
• Becomes the structural mounting base for the included high-clearance skid plate
• Recovers roughly 5 inches of ground clearance under the factory crossmember location
• Improves approach angle for technical terrain and ledge work

What's included

• Heavy-duty replacement crossmember
• High-clearance engine skid plate with flush-mounted access panels
• Stainless CNC-machined hardware to protect panel access points

Fitment

• 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma, 2005-2015
• 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma, 2016-2023
• Designed to integrate with the existing DRT Crossmember Delete Front Bumper or other crossmember delete style bumpers
• Works with 1" diff drops
• Fits with Marlin Crawler LCA gussets

Install notes

• Power steering cooler relocation is required when deleting the factory crossmember on 3rd Gen Tacomas / 16-23
• Compatible with sway bars without spacers or drop brackets
• Ships raw. Powder coat or finish is the buyer's responsibility.

Specs

• Material: laser-cut high-strength steel plate
• Construction: heavy-duty bolt-in crossmember + high-clearance skid plate
• Hardware: stainless CNC-machined hardware protecting panel access points
• Finish: ships raw (powder coat or finish is the buyer's responsibility)
• Country of origin: USA (hand-built in Gilbert, AZ)

Lead Time

Made to order. Contact DRT for current lead time.

• Crossmember: Heavy-duty replacement, bolts between frame rails
• Skid Plate: 3/16" high-clearance steel with 8 mounting points and flush-mounted access panels (included on skid plate variants)
• Hardware: Stainless CNC-machined washers protect panel access points
• Sway Bars: Compatible without spacers or drop brackets
• Finish: Ships raw

Estimated lead time: 4-6 weeks

Note: This kit is made to order and can not be canceled after production begins.