Rival 4x4

Rival 4x4 Aluminum Engine Skid Plate for 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma

Name: Rival 4x4 Aluminum Engine Skid Plate for 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma
Brand: Rival 4x4
SKU: 2333.9571.3.6
Price: 369.0 USD
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Key Features

Deep-stamped quarter-inch (6.35 mm) marine-grade aluminum for rock protection at 22 pounds
Bolts to factory mounting points with the included hardware, no drilling or cutting
Recessed oil drain and filter ports allow oil changes without removing the plate
Drainage apertures and vent/airflow slots shed mud and release engine-bay heat
Verified for both the 2.4L i-FORCE turbo and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain
One part covers the 4th-gen Tacoma, 250-series Land Cruiser and 6th-gen 4Runner

The Rival 4x4 2333.9571.3.6 is a deep-stamped quarter-inch marine-grade aluminum engine skid plate for the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma, the 2024-2026 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner, in both 2.4L i-FORCE turbo and i-FORCE MAX hybrid form.

Toyota's TNGA-F trucks leave the factory with a thin composite splash tray under the engine: fine for road spray, useless against a rock. Rival replaces it with a 22-pound stamped aluminum panel that bolts to the factory mounting points and shields the oil pan and forward drivetrain on rutted forest roads and desert two-track. The stamping matters as much as the thickness, because pressing ribs and radii into the panel rather than folding flat sheet is what lets quarter-inch aluminum absorb a strike without oil-canning.

Rival also built it for owners who service their own truck: recessed oil drain and filter ports let an oil change happen with the plate still bolted up, and pressed drainage apertures and vent slots release water, mud and engine-bay heat. The panel wears zinc primer under a matte metallic silver powder coat.

Key Benefits

Quarter-inch (6.35 mm) deep-stamped marine-grade aluminum: rock protection without a steel plate's weight penalty.
22 pounds installed, so front-axle load and ride quality stay close to stock.
Bolts to factory mounting points with the supplied hardware, no drilling and no cutting.
Recessed oil drain and filter service ports, so routine maintenance never means dropping the plate.
Drainage apertures plus vent and airflow slots keep mud and heat from packing against the pan.
One part number covers the 4th-gen Tacoma, the 250-series Land Cruiser and the 6th-gen 4Runner, hybrid included.

What's Included

Rival aluminum engine skid plate
Complete mounting hardware kit
Step-by-step installation manual

Fitment

Rival lists 2333.9571.3.6 for the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma, the 2024-2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 series and the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner 6th generation, and confirms it on both the 2.4L i-FORCE turbo and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, so the hybrid battery and its underbody routing are not a gate. The gate that does matter on the Tacoma is the front crossmember: TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter trucks carry a welded factory crossmember the plate mounts to, while SR, SR5, TRD Sport and Limited trucks do not and need Rival's bolt-on front crossmember 2333.9571.2.6.RK added to the order. Rival notes that lower trims from the 2026 model year began arriving with the factory crossmember. Does not fit a Tacoma that has neither the welded factory crossmember nor the Rival bolt-on crossmember, because the plate has nothing to pick up at the front edge. This is the engine plate: Rival's transmission and catalytic-converter skid plate is a separate part covering the section behind it, and the 2005-2023 3rd-gen Tacoma plate is a different part entirely.

FAQ

Do I need the Rival front crossmember with 2333.9571.3.6?

Only on Tacoma SR, SR5, TRD Sport and Limited trims, which leave the factory without the welded front crossmember. TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter trucks already have it, and Rival says lower trims from 2026 onward began arriving with it too.

Does this skid plate fit the i-FORCE MAX hybrid?

Yes. Rival lists the plate for i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX hybrid Tacoma, Land Cruiser and 4Runner applications.

Can I change the oil without removing the skid plate?

Yes. The plate is stamped with recessed oil drain and filter service ports so an oil and filter change is done with the plate in place.

Does installation require drilling?

No. It bolts to the factory mounting points with the supplied hardware, and Rival recommends running a tap through the included hardware before starting.

Vehicle Fitment

Years	Make	Model	Submodel	Position
2025–2026	Toyota	4Runner	—	Front
2024–2026	Toyota	Land Cruiser	—	Front
2024–2026	Toyota	Tacoma	—	Front

Specifications

material: Deep-stamped marine-grade aluminum alloy
finish: Zinc primer under matte metallic silver powder coat
compatibility: 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma, 2024-2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 250, 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner; i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX hybrid
color: Matte metallic silver
coverage: Engine oil pan and forward drivetrain components
drainage: Water and dirt drainage apertures plus vent and airflow slots
hardware: Complete mounting hardware kit and installation manual included
mounting: Bolts to factory mounting points, no drilling required
thickness: 1/4 in (6.35 mm), deep stamped
carb status: n/a - non-emissions underbody armor
install note: RIVAL advises running a tap through the included hardware before installation
plate weight: 22 lb
service access: Recessed oil drain and filter ports - oil changes without removing the plate
crossmember requirement: TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter use the welded factory front crossmember; SR, SR5, TRD Sport and Limited need RIVAL bolt-on crossmember 2333.9571.2.6.RK
powertrain compatibility: 2.4L i-FORCE turbo and i-FORCE MAX hybrid