1st Gen Skid Plates

I spent the last 2 hours pouring over TC looking at skid plates. Many that I found including some really good links only seemed to fit 05+.

What are you guys running in place of the factory "splash guard"?

I would really like something better to protect the front as I am literally off road everyday on the logging site. Not really picky about material, just want something better than stock.

Pics of your set up would be good to!

thanks,

 

I really like my BudBuilts. http://www.budbuilt.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=23&Itemid=170



Here is the front one before paint.

 

Yup, bud builts are pretty much a standard. Only tip is to either mimic their layout when building your own if you have the skills/friends, or at least have some angle iron welded in on the 'bash' part to keep i from bending over time/big hits. Definitely add the 'ribs' on the belly skid if you get that too.

 

Looking good guys! Now I want an off-road bumper too! Does the budbuilt fit with a stock bumper? I also plan on ordering a full OME kit soon and assume this doesn't make a difference in fitment.

I need all the protection for my undercarriage, you wouldn't believe the stuff I have to navigate on a daily basis.

 

You do not have to have an aftermarket bumper. The budbuilts mount to the stock locations.

 

A guy on here makes them too. R.A.T. is his company name, I forgot his username it's ISU something. I have one and the thing is pretty beefy, I got the 3/16" steel one.

 

He moved/is moving and is no longer making anything.

 

Oh damn, guess it's been a while since I've been on, sorry.

 

Yeah I was bummed to hear that he's no longer making them. He lived less than an hour away! He really had a good thing going. Not sure what happened there?