Valhalla’s Shield theft deterrent/skid plates info and ordering post

Woooohoooooo. Got my shipping notification. Thank you Tyler.

 

I used 2 coats of Herculiner spray on the visible side of my aluminum plates. I sprayed two coats of primer on the non-visible side.

 

Probably a few dumb question but here goes. I am looking at the front skid plate version and it says it works with other skid plates, however I don't need to have another skid plate installed, correct?

Also I will be on the beach and around salt air, I'm assuming I should just get delivered bare and put a couple layers of protection on it?

Also any weights on the aluminum 3/8" skid plate and back? Thanks.

 

Are you referring to the front skid or the front cat security plate? If you are buying the skid plate then you would be replacing the current skid plate on your truck. If you are buying the front cat security plate that would either mate with a TRD Pro skid plate or other aftermarket skid plate, otherwise it wouldn't touch the standard steel skid plate that comes on the TRD Sport as that doesn't go back far enough.

[/QUOTE]Also I will be on the beach and around salt air, I'm assuming I should just get delivered bare and put a couple layers of protection on it?[/QUOTE]

Powder coating will provide good protection. I think most people buy it bare to get it faster. But spraying it yourself should be fine as long as you prep the surfaces.

[/QUOTE]Also any weights on the aluminum 3/8" skid plate and back? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Tyler doesn't offer 3/8" aluminum option, just 3/16" and 1/4". I'm sure Tyler will be able to provide weights on both options though, I'd just sen him a message and he'll respond.

 

I’ve got a trip planned this Friday in the Tundra. Staying at a hotel for two nights.
Please give me some good news on #R102768049

 

Hoping the vertical 4x4 plate is avaliable soon

 

When installing the front shield with the TRD front skid plate I used Tylers pro nut plate. Question: Do I still use the square angled washers that sit on top of the frame?? And I guess they would go under the new nut plate???

 

The square spacers go between the plate and the frame right under the transfer case. You also have to remove the small factory skid from the transfer case prior to putting the plate on.

 

Got it. Thank you

 

What's the rough lead time for aluminum plates?

I ordered mine last month on #R064320005, so it's still probably a couple months out - mostly just curious.

Thanks for making such an excellent product - I'm super excited to get them!

 

Are these still a thing? Mine didn't come with them. I was wondering if I should procure some thick washers to drop them slightly. The plates bend a tad in that area as is

 

@Classy63 can you give me an update on order #R780591952?

Thanks

 

The square spacers I was talking about were originally on the two bolts at the rear of the TRD skid plate on the top side of the frame. I didn’t use them for the install of the cat plates but thanks to Tundra 234 I see where they go now. Where the front and rear cat plate meet there is a bend upward. The square spacers are actually angled, thicker on one side than the other. I will try them a few different ways ( thick side forward, back and sideways) to see what works best.

 

Thick side outboard, and recessed circled upwards.

 

Aluminum won’t be ready this week unfortunately

Send me a message

This is about 4-6 weeks out

I am hoping to have this in the next week

 

Just installed the first hybrid cat plate! Had it matched as close as we could to the white Pearl of this capstone! Fit great!

 

Just curious if you have a shipping timeframe for order R345866092.

 

The painted plates sure look pretty but I thought I’d take a few photos of my bare aluminum ones. I did install them with the penta head bolts and only 3 cone protection. The 3 cone protection washers rusted, but the aluminum plates look good to me. I was curious to see if anyone tried to work the penta bolts or whatever. I don’t think anyone has bothered my truck in the year and 3 months they’ve been on. They have been a peace of mind. I leave my truck outside all the time on my driveway so far. I hope to get it in the garage for this fall.

 

So, @Classy63 Tyler, do you have any plans to expand into the world of Tacoma protection? 4Runners?

 

I actually do, it is a complicated plate… it would fit a lot of vehicles, but needs special stuff to fit each. I have a proto type made to fit a 4x4 Tacoma with a pro plate. I want to test it on a bunch of different vehicles before I release it to production

 

Looking for an update on order R780471743?

Some pics, installed these on my 2019 last night.

 

Those are some old plates! Your front skid plate should ship next week

 

You have a plate in the works for exactly what I'm looking to swap to?!

 

This set of plates is definitely serving a purpose, this will be the 3rd truck they have kept the cats safe on. Excellent product even if they are OG's, looking forward to receiving the front skid.

 

I should also ask, do you offer plates in aluminum, or only steel? I've not checked your site.

 

Update to order#R182548107 please and thank you.

 

This is also being made now[/QUOTE]

I ordered a set Of a 1/4 inch aluminum bare for my 21 TRD pro two days ago. I work at a dealership in in the area and thefts seem to be on the rise. Dirtbags hit our wholesale lot couple weeks back and was chatting with the police. These guys are making their way around dealerships, commuter lots even hitting cars at the mall. . I patiently await my order Order: R124817668. And thank you Tyler for the quick response!QUOTE="G*MAN, post: 2874405, member: 70218"]Tyler any updates on shipping my order?

Good morning Tyler. Any idea on ship date?

 

@Classy63 Any chance I can get an update on order #R184585433

I appreciate it. Thanks for all you do.

 

A little late on this but I didn't bother with angled spacers.
I just used the nut plate..

Made sure the skid plate bolts were tight when I did the vert plate.
Still as tight as when I fist installed it..

 

i actually pm’d Tyler about this and he said he has not been using them either.