2003 OEM skidplate issues

[2003bajatundra4x4ac]

the first time i drained my oil on this truck a couple of years ago it was missing 2 screws. i just dealt with it until i finally got the replacement screws. after changing both my rear O2 sensors yesterday i went to install the new bolts and the holes don't line up!

WTF???

i got the front 3 in and one on the rear. the other is off by 3/4 a diameter of the bolt. is there a certain order they need to be installed for them to fit? wiggling, shaking and cussing failed to get it to line up....

[JTs02Tundra]

I got sick of the skid plate a few years ago and upgraded to a skid row plate. I never had to drop it to do an oil change after that. I also added a Fumoto valve so I don't even have to remove the oil pan bolt anymore either.

[greener]

The front diff isn't dropped by chance??

[Lastone19]

I get the two in the back started first, then the three in the front started,then tighten them all down.That way it gives you a little room to jockey the skid plate around. Plus plenty of never seize.

[2003bajatundra4x4ac]

no diff drop.

[tundrunk]

Is your plate bent by any chance? Dented?

Skid Row plate. Good investment.

[2003bajatundra4x4ac]

there are some rusty scrapes, but nothing major. maybe i'll get the sledge out and beat it back.

[zcd]

drill new holes. or beat it as you suggested.

[Ramay]

I got sick of the skid plate a few years ago and upgraded to a skid row plate. I never had to drop it to do an oil change after that. I also added a Fumoto valve so I don't even have to remove the oil pan bolt anymore either.

This is about Skid Row. I have an '06 and the Trans Case plate does not line up with my tranny cross member, and if I make that line up, I have to drill 4 new thru holes on the frame. Has anyone else seen this on thier '06 w/skid row plates?