Toyota frame plates

What Are Toyota Frame Plates and Why Do You Need Them?

Building or upgrading a Toyota Tacoma for off-road performance demands a solid foundation. The frame takes on every hit, twist, and load, especially when navigating rugged trails or carrying heavy gear. Toyota frame plates are p recision-cut steel reinforcements that add crucial durability and stability where it matters most.

At JC Customs Metal Fab, the Toyota Tacoma Longbed Bolt On Rock Slider Frame Plate Kit is crafted for serious DIY fabricators, a purpose-built foundation that transforms your frame into a ready-to-mount platform for rock sliders.

Product Information

Product Name: Toyota Tacoma Longbed Bolt-On Rock Slider Frame Plate Kit
Price: $180.00 USD
Compatibility: 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed
Lead Time: 3–5 days to process new orders
Mounting Options:

  • Frame Plate Kit
  • Frame Plate Kit w/ Forward Mounts

These Toyota frame plates are CNC-cut from .188” P&O steel plate and designed to bolt directly into factory frame holes, with no guesswork or measuring. You get the strength of a welded mount system with the convenience of a bolt on solution.

Why Choose These Toyota Frame Plates

Most Toyota owners who run off-road setups know how critical frame reinforcement is. The issue? Many kits are either expensive to ship or require complex fabrication.

This bolt-on frame plate kit solves that problem by doing the hard work for you:

  • Factory bolt hole locations are pre-cut for perfect alignment.
  • Slotted holes allow precise adjustment and tight fitment.
  • Designed for a strong foundation that resists frame twist and flex.
  • Keeps installation straightforward, ideal for at-home fabricators.

Unlike one-size-fits-all options, this kit was crafted specifically for the 2016–2023 Tacoma Long Bed platform, ensuring OEM-level precision.

What’s Included

Each Toyota frame plate kit includes:

  • 2 forward plates and 2 aft plates for driver and passenger sides
  • 4 additional plates that bolt into factory frame locations (bottom of the frame)
  • Complete bolt-on compatibility with OEM mounting points

Note: Rock sliders, hardware, and welding materials are not included.

Who Needs This Product

This kit was made for anyone who demands strength and reliability from their Toyota’s underbody. You’ll benefit most if you:

  • Regularly go off-roading, overlanding, or rock crawling.
  • Are fabricating custom rock sliders or frame-mounted armor.
  • Want a bolt-on solution that doesn’t compromise frame integrity.
  • Prefer doing your own fabrication but want CNC-level precision.

Even if you’re new to fabrication, this kit gives you a solid starting point for a long-lasting setup.

Key Features & Benefits

CNC Cut from .188” P&O Steel
Delivers precise, consistent fitment and reliable strength for long term use.

Bolt On Design
Simplifies installation and removes the need for frame drilling or welding.

Factory Bolt Hole Alignment
Ensures perfect OEM style mounting that lines up without extra measuring.

Slotted Adjustment Holes
Provides flexibility for custom alignment and a tight, secure fit.

Forward and Aft Mount Plates
Gives full frame coverage for balanced support and stability.

Compatible with Rock Sliders
Acts as a ready-made foundation for installing rock sliders with confidence.

Every detail of this kit was designed with the DIY off-road builder in mind, with no skipped corners and no unnecessary complexity.

Toyota frame plates

Who Benefits Most

  • Off-Road Enthusiasts: Strengthen the frame to handle tough trails and impacts.
  • Fabricators: Save time and effort on custom-cutting mounting points.
  • Tacoma Owners with Mods: Ideal if you’re adding bumpers, sliders, or armor.
  • Overlanders: Reliable reinforcement for long-distance, high-stress terrain.

When paired with rock sliders, these plates ensure your truck can take a beating, and keep performing.

Included in the Kit

  • (2) Forward plates – driver & passenger sides
  • (2) Aft plates – driver & passenger sides
  • (4) Lower frame plates (bottom mounts)
  • Instruction and fitment guide

Approximate weight: TBD lbs.
Hardware: Not included (uses standard 10mm x 1.25 bolts)

Trusted by Builders and Off-Roaders

Every product is built with precision, durability, and real-world performance in mind. These plates are crafted to fit seamlessly, perform reliably, and help builders achieve professional results.

What sets them apart:

  • Made in the USA: Every plate is CNC-cut and crafted locally.
  • Proven Fitment: Designed specifically for 2016–2023 Tacoma Long Bed models.
  • Fast Turnaround: 3–5 day lead time on new orders.
  • Trusted by Builders: Used by fabricators and off-roaders who demand reliable results.

These Toyota frame plates deliver strength without unnecessary weight or complicated installation, making them a trusted choice for serious builders.

Installation Tips

For best results:

  • Fit and tack the outer and lower plates with hardware installed.
  • Fully weld the rock sliders before attaching to the frame mounts.
  • Weld approximately 50% of each leg/plate fillet before removing the assembly for final welding.
  • Always double-check alignment before final welds to prevent warping.

Following these steps ensures proper frame fitment and durability during extreme off-road use.

FAQ

1. What do Toyota frame plates do?
They reinforce the truck’s frame, adding rigidity and providing secure mounting points for components like rock sliders or skid plates.

2. Can these frame plates be installed without welding?
Yes. The kit is designed for bolt-on installation using factory holes. Welding can be added for additional reinforcement.

3. Are the rock sliders included?
No. The frame plates serve as the base for attaching your own rock sliders.

4. Do I need special tools for installation?
Standard sockets, torque wrenches, and welding tools (if welding) are all you’ll need.

5. Will this fit a short-bed Tacoma?
This kit is built specifically for 2016–2023 Double Cab Long Bed Tacomas. Other fitments should be checked separately.

Order Yours Today

Ready to reinforce your Tacoma’s foundation?

Click here to add to Cart and get the Toyota Tacoma Longbed Bolt On Rock Slider Frame Plate Kit. Each kit is CNC-cut, precisely engineered, and ships within 3–5 business days.

Build smarter. Drive stronger.

Strengthen Your Tacoma

Frame plates may not be flashy, but they’re the difference between a capable truck and a compromised one. With the Toyota frame plates from JC Customs Metal Fab, you’re not just upgrading a component; you’re securing your truck’s long-term durability.

Your Toyota deserves a foundation built for the trail ahead. Order now at jccustomsmetalfab.com and experience reliability that’s crafted, not guessed.
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