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Best deals on slider or skid plate kits?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Reddy, Nov 22, 2019.

  1. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:21 AM
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    Reddy

    Reddy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I know a few different companies offer weld-your-own kits for both sliders and skid plates. I'm not a welder but my brother's pretty decent at it, so I'm debating pulling the trigger on a skid kit. (Sliders will come later. Probably).

    So, I just thought I'd ask who folks recommend around here. I'm in OH, so shipping is probably going to eat me no matter what. Anyway, if anyone has had any good experiences/deals, I'd like to hear em.
     
  2. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    Armed in Utah

    Armed in Utah Well-Known Member

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    watch the Black Friday sales....Cyber Monday

    I used an All Pro front skid on mine.....the oil pan/front diff

    were just too exposed not to use something....weighs 45# IIRC

    Easy to install....even road debris could be an issue w/o it....

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    Sliders and skid plates are a perfect combination. Safety first.
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    I have no advice on your actual question but you got to admit they go together. Lol
     
  4. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    Reddy

    Reddy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Valuable contribution to the discussion. Thank you. :cheers:
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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    Reddy

    Reddy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Was it a kit? Seems like an easy way to save a fair amount of money.
     
  6. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:50 AM
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    Armed in Utah

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    Front skid only......

    $240 or so.......
     
  7. Nov 22, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    Reddy

    Reddy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ah ok. I was thinking of going whole hog, and doing the trans and transfer case too. Coastal Offroad has a full one for $330, but with them being in BC, I'm not sure how much I'd save by the time I paid shipping/duties/whatever else. Was hoping there was another option or two.
     

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