RCI OFFROAD RCI 24 plus Tacoma Front Lower Link Skid Plates Installation Guide
- August 26, 2024
- RCI OFFROAD
Table of Contents
RCI 24+ Tacoma Front Lower Link Skid Plates
Installation Guide
| ITEM NO. | PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | QTY. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SM-00836 (Driver) | 24+ Tacoma Front Lower Link Skid Driver | 1 |
| 2 | SM-00837 (Passenger) | 24+ Tacoma Front Lower Link Skid Passenger | 1 |
| 3 | HW-00171 | M10 x 1.5 Serrated Flange Nut | 2 |
| 4 | HW-00021 | M10-1.5 X 35MM HEX FLANGE BOLT | 2 |
| 5 | HW-00044 | 7/16 USS FLAT WASHER ZNC | 4 |
| 6 | HW-00077 | M10-1.25 X 30MM HEX FLANGE | 2 |
Figure 1:BOM
↓ INSTALLATIONSTEPS:
**Use hand tools, impact wrenches may cause damage if over torqued.
1. Begin by unpacking and removing all components and hardware. Please verify
that all hardware, components, and mounting components are present. Please
reference your original order invoice and verify all items are accounted for.
2. Starting on the driver side of the vehicle use a 19mm socket to remove the
nut securing the front of the lower link.
Figure 2: Remove nut on lower link.
3. Back the bolt out until roughly 6 threads are still exposed.
Figure 3: Back out bolt until 6 threads are exposed.
4. Collect the driver sides kid plate and install it as depicted below. Push the lower link bolt back in place and reinstall the nut to secure the skid plate from falling off.
Figure 4: Install skid.
5. Collect one (1) M10 x 30 x 1.25 bolt and one (1) 7/16″ washer.
6. Install the bolt and washer in the top hole on the skid so that it threads
into the tapped hole on
the vehicle.
7. Put up ward pressure on the skid and tighten the top bolt.
a. Ensure the lower hole lines up with the hole on the vehicle.
Figure 5: Install M10x30x1.25 bolt.
8. Collect one(1)M10x35x 1.5 bolt, one (1) M10 x 1.5 serrated nut, and one (1) 7/16″ washer.
9. Use a 15mm open end wrench and some tape to secure the nut to assist in the installation.
Figure 6: Tape M10 nut on 15mm wrench.
10. Fish the nut into the lower link mount and align it with the hole on the skid plate. Install the M10x35 bolt and 7/16″ washer into the serrated nut and fully tighten.
Figure 7: Align M10 nut with hole on skid.
Figure 8: Install M10 x 35 x 1.5 bolt..
11. Finish the driver side install by fully tightening the lower link bolt to its factory torque spec.
Figure 9: Fully tighten OEM hardware..
12.Repeat the process for the passenger side of the vehicle.
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REV: 1 | 9/29/2022
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