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What would your ideal trail armor set up be? (skids, sliders, bumpers, etc)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wmeyer116, Feb 14, 2017.

  1. Feb 14, 2017 at 5:48 AM
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    wmeyer116

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    I am looking to get some trail armor soon. Id like to do that before I lift my truck, its a 2016 TRD double cab OR.

    What kind of skid plates and sliders do you guys run? I really like the relentless fab sliders and how they stick out to protect the rear fenders.

    What are your suggestions?
     
  2. Feb 14, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    taczilla

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    Well, I'd start with a second gen, then ...

    ;)
     
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  3. Feb 14, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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    Hah, do they not make them for 3rd gens?
     
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    DoubleRGirl

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    i like pelfrey but i can't afford to have everything from them. my skids and sliders are sos, my bumper is pelfrey
     
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    I have @Mobtown Offroad sliders on my 3rd gen. I think they are awesome and also super stout with how they clamp the frame. As far as skids I'm running RCI steel skids and they seem pretty nice so far too.
     
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    cool, thanks for the suggestions. what about rear bumpers with wraparound protection? possibly high clearance? I know c4 makes one
     
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    RCI sliders are on the truck and Mobtown steel skids are in route.
     
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    I have just my OEM skid plate up front but have 4xinnovation's weld on slider with the kick out. 280 shipped.
     
  9. Feb 14, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    I went thru pep boys with a crap magnet, got it all
    Plus 1! on the Mobtown sliders. Bit of a wait but well made.
     
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    C4 rear bumper.... Nerf Bars, SOS Front bumper (at powder coater) and Mobtown skids.
     
  12. Feb 14, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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    On the way - Pelfrey high clerance rear. Mob town sliders. Pelfrey skids, aluminum front, steel mid, and rear, aluminum gas tank skid.

    Aluminum for weight savings and weight distribution. Steel for where I am most likely to drag or hit
     
  13. Feb 14, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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    BAMF is having a sale right now, 20% off. Just ordered my sliders!
     
  14. Feb 14, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    how do you like the bumpers? particularly the rear
     
  15. Feb 14, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    I don't have them lol. The thread title is what would your ideal armor be. And that would be it.
     
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