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UPGRADING THE TACO! What Skids should I buy?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BOWSandTACOS, Apr 16, 2014.

  1. Apr 16, 2014 at 7:50 AM
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    BOWSandTACOS

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    I am looking to purchase some new skid plates for my 2001 DC Taco. What are some good skids for a Taco with a ~3" Toytec Lift kit? I want to get them on ASAP so I can enjoy some Colorado trails.

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  2. Apr 16, 2014 at 8:01 AM
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    tan4x4

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    There are hundreds of old threads about skids.
    Do a search, and if you still have specific questions, then post them.
     
  3. Apr 16, 2014 at 9:35 AM
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    bpkrules

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  4. Apr 16, 2014 at 9:39 AM
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    SoCaltaco65

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  5. Apr 16, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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    Blackdawg

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  6. Apr 16, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    dispatch55126

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    I'd say Buds Built -but- you need to consider if you're going to replace the front bumper. Some bumpers require the same company skids.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    Southern01Taco

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    I've always been a fan of the Skid Row skid plates. They are a little pricey but well designed and built. I personally just made my own, way cheaper and I combined a bunch of ideas to make them how I wanted. Bud Built's are good also. They wouldn't be as popular if they weren't any good.
     
  8. Apr 16, 2014 at 7:14 PM
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    4banger4x4

    4banger4x4 Probably should'nt have done that.

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    ill sell you my bud built skid. PM me if you want it
     
  9. Apr 17, 2014 at 5:45 AM
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    BOWSandTACOS

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    Thanks for all the input guys. I preciate it.
     
  10. Apr 17, 2014 at 7:58 AM
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