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Want a part. Please let me know if anyone has a spare one

Raj

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Dear All,
I am looking for the below part. I am first trying to find if anyone has a spare or something that fits here before going to Toyota.
This is a transmission oil pan shield. This was somehow missing from my car.

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Might be worth looking aftermarket for a more robust unit than OE if you intend ‘testing’ it. Possibly AFN or N4 Fab may do one
 
Raj, all these standard 'shields'/ 'guard's on various models are for nothing but show really just deflecting the odd scrape, that are normally so thin they rot out eventually.
What you have shown there, standard for your model, as far as I can see would just act as a scoop for mud or get ripped off, (theres a thought as missing) if the terrain was bad enough to come into contact with it. You did say when you got it, it was choked with mud underneath.
Maybe find a local fabricator that could knock one up thicker with an upturned front edge that doesn't act as a scoop, using the same mounting points?
As you're looking at protection, what about the rest, from the radiator back, all depends on your
needs really, or are you just trying to keep that 'stock' look ?
 
AFN or N4 Fab
Thank you. I will start enquiring.
what about the rest, from the radiator back
:) This will open can of worms burried deep.

1. Was a bit skeptical. What if some specialist make a under shield and drill a bolt into ATF or differential. No guarantee... for simple oil changes people are messing up and this is big task.

2.Weight I will be adding vs benefit.

3. Need - I feel I need it but am confused btw keeping car in boring stealth mode without compromising on its capability vs the overlander beast look of some of the cars here and the Australian look type.
 
Raj, you are overthinking this, that's why I said using the same mounting points, no drilling required, and to a proper fabricator with the right equipment, no problem in fabbing something that small to bolt on yourself.
Weight issue, well is there really one ? With partial coverage or complete, sure there is some extra weight involved, but not so that it drags your mighty 200 to the ground.
Several of us on here have bought purpose made underbody guards/shields for our 120's that cover most parts or all, because standard were rotted out or useless, Karl, Juddian and myself amongst them with no issues.
There are other members with different series that have different types fitted.
Only you can decide if you really 'need' extra modifications, and not be swayed by what other people's toys and working vehicles look like, and unless you are being run over, you don't even see these, except for maintenance.
Don't worry about it mate, just do what's best for you (and your pocket).
No one thinks any less of you because you haven't got the same kit or look as others.
 
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Weight issue
If weight is not an issue, I will add this to my to-do list as I might need a front winch with bumper at some point in future. This will also give me a better apporach angle. I am working on planning a trip to Pamirs, Karakoram highway and Leh/Ladakh roads which are among the highest motorable roads.

I listed all mods I wish to have, then deleted one by one and now only left with 3. A roof rack, long-range tank and 17-inch wheels with bigger tires. in a few months, I might cut down these as well not sure. Idea is to go with the minimum weight possible and keep the car close to stock condition where possible.
complete overkill
Thank you. I would overdo oil changes, maintenance tasks etc but with other gear, m thinking of going with a minimalist approach.
 
Raj I had one made in three parts by a local welding company out of 6 mil alloy the same stuff that tipper trucks are made of think it cost around 400 quids and it has inspection holes for grease ups also uses the mounting points that are already in the chassis with the price of sheet steel and aluminium now best ask for prices the add a couple of hundred for fabrication and they are more awkward than heavy the remove and refit for maintenance or you could wait until you start your journey and have one made if you have a day off or to spare and one big souvenir to bring home with you
 
ref wheels and tyres - if you're on 16" wheels now, why would you change to 17"? There's better range of tyre sizes in 16" for most applications, especially off road (AT/MT) tyres. That'll save you another few hundred quid Raj!
 
Ah - yes, definitely want to get off 20s! Was thinking 80 series re 16" wheels.... I've 17s on my Hilux and they're a PITA re tyre options.
 
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