Sliders or skid plates first?

I need to upgrade to a plate bumper (I fought a tree and the tree won). I'm pretty set on the Victory 4x4 bumper and am thinking about getting some additional armor while I'm at it, to hopefully cut a deal. Should I add sliders or skid plates first? I don't have money to do both at the same time. I don't do any crazy rock crawling. Mostly just forest roads to get to remote campsites.

 

I'd normally say sliders, since trails can get tight and with the flare out at the back, can really save your sides and rear wheels... But, since you say you don't do any rock crawling, the under belly skid plates may serve you better. On a trail that has deep ruts or the occasional protruding rock, the skid plates will protect more of the vitals that would strand you if damaged versus cosmetic damage of the rocker panels.

 

That's kind of what I'm thinking. Thanks for the input.

 

Honestly ? Do both. Sliders saved my drivers side last weekend. Whole length.

 

both are a great investment it will save you loads having sliders over crushing in your rockers and pinching your doors ... skids are generally the first thing to mash a log or rock on a trail ...

 

I agree, both a great to have. I would get better front and rear bumpers and a long travel suspension if budgets don't matter. But, from what he is saying the usage will be and the budget constraints, the skid plates will likely serve him best (IMO) until the sliders can be budgeted and added later. I think there is a reason that the front skid plate comes from the factory over functional sliders. The ROI for the average Joe, who is driving fire roads and some light off-roading, is better with that front skid.