Current skid plate selection?

So my OEMs are on their last last leg- I might make a mig welder project out of them, but am looking at aftermarket.

What is the current spread? I know some companies support the first gen, then leave, and some just start up- for example I had my eyes set on RAT (came minutes away from buying an extended version on a great clearance price but someone snatched it), but now they only sell the template (in hindsight, hence the clearance price- damn).

 

Budbuilt and Skid Row both make great products.

I have been beating on my budbuilt skids for over 2 years

 

Years ago I thought that Budbuilt made decent skids. I didn't buy because I didn't really need them, but I would suggest that you consider Budbuilt.

 

I have their trac bar- solid product.

 

I built my own. See my build page if you want to check it out

 

I don't want to do the RAT template, yet alone "build" one. Most I will diy is weld gussets on one, my mig doesn't have much power though.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/aftermarket-skid-plate-reviews.307109/

 

A lot of 2nd Gen only stuff right there.

 

My apolgies . I was hoping you would have found some vendors within that link that make skids for the first gen

 

BAMF may also make some if they can get enough interest

 

I just put the skid row plate on last week replacing a rusted out stock piece. This might be the most overbuilt piece I’ve put on my truck. Quality all the way! You might want to tip your UPS guy though.

 

I got mine from this guy. Love it. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-1st-gen-stainless-steel-skid-plates-nepa.369111/

 

I'm looking to make my own sometime after the holidays, but am not sure how I'll mount the back end. I've seen @boxrocket's steering rack mount but I'm looking for any other mounting options - how do the skid row and budbuilt plates bolt up?