bull bar skid plate.

So i wanna do this "mod" first, because i really like to run up hills and through shit, and i wanna make sure i protect what i gotta when f'n around. is it better to get bull bar skid plate combo or seperate, and where is best place to get best price, and what product shows reliablilty to do what it supposed to, what are my options?

 

I suggest "real" skid plates. http://www.budbuilt.com/new/05+Tacoma.html

 

ya, i want functional skid plates, not cosmetic, i own a truck, not a beauty queen

 

You won't hurt the skids from either of those sites.

 

If your looking for a good skid plate, X2 on the allpro or the budbuilt, I am running the allpro skid plate, Ive denting mine up but its still holding up good.

 

My Bud belly skid took the full weight of my truck hitting against a rock and sliding off. It's bent and twisted but still bolts up just fine. It's the equalizer between a low COG and belly clearance.

 

when i went to the site, there is an all options skid plate forliek $700, i dotn think i need a full kit, what do you guys use, can youpost pics of yours? self install possible?

thanks

 

I got the full kit except for gas tank skid. Eventually I'll snag that one. I'll try to post some pics when I get home. Sliders and skids front to driveshaft are great piece of mind. Basically you just have to worry about getting tires on the obstacle and then not putting and high points towards your exhaust, diff, or gas tank. I highly recommend it.

 

what about a bullbar, whats a good one, will they work with any skid plate? vice versa? westin seems to be popular brand?

 

what is a good alternative to a bull bar and have full protection ?

 

who are the etc? i dont know jack about this truck accessorylist yet, nor who makes a good product and who has the best price. help the uneducated?

thanks

 

is it somehting that goes over factoryor does it replace factory?

 

ya, removing front bumper can lead to airbag issues, thats somehting i want to avoid, so some over stock bumper guard is gonna have to do, will prob never be used for its ppurpse till i can add full off raod front rear side and under protection. so a guess a funtional cosmetic look, at this time...