Need a front skid plate for my new 23' TRD OR

What do you guys recommend for a good aluminum skid plate? I plan on keeping this truck stock for a while but eventually want to do some mods and get a full set of skids.

 

Hard to go wrong with the factory TRD skid plate. I have the knock off version of it.

 

Why aluminum? Get steel, doesn't "stick" on rocks but is heavier.

 

Maybe RCI or Cali Raised as they both have panels for the oil filter.

I have the steel Cali-Raised and am happy with it.
Take a look at the rest of the pieces to make sure you like the way they look too. The RCI you can get attached cat guards.

 

I wouldn’t go TRD. I have one. If you do any serious off-roading, go with a RCI steel one. Don’t get me wrong, the TRD one does work, just when you get more serious you cave it in and it snaps. Like mine did.

 

I, on the other hand, generally prefer not using my daily driver to plow the boulder farm.

The knockoff TRD skid works great for light to moderate protection.

 

There’s a used RCI aluminum one for $60 in the So Cal forum right now. You could fix it up and paint it to make it look pretty decent.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/for-sale-bashed-aluminum-rci-skid-60.785008/

 

Hey @J556 check out our skid plate, we also sell a full kit as well.

Let me know if you have any questions!

https://caliraisedled.com/products/2005-2021-toyota-tacoma-front-skid-plate

 

OEM TRD plate is nice and fits like a glove.
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Can't speak for cali. I've never had any of their gear. But I love love love my RCI plates. They sell all three main ones in a set. They are simple to install. Check their site frequently. They have 20% off and free shipping sales all the time.