Oil Filter relocation

Hello, I'm Stephen. I have a 3rd gen Tacoma and have sas being finished up now. I have a little concern as to where the oil filter canister is and being more exposed than I'd like. It's not super likely that I would get hung up on a rock and damage the oil filter area but if it does happen I know I'm going to have a really bad day. Anyway curious as to what others have found with relocating the canister all together if there's a setup for that? Or if anyone has come up with a good functional skid to somewhat cover that area now that I have a solid axle in front?
Any info, links or tips would be appreciated.

 

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Baxter makes this remote adapter that goes in place of the cartridge filter spot. You'll need their spin on adapter as well, but this (along with some AN fitting and hoses) will allow you to relocate your oil filter under the hood and replace the cartridge filter with a spin on type.

https://www.baxterperformanceusa.co...k-cartridge-to-remote-adapter-multi-port.html

 

Yeah I've seen those and contemplated if it's still going to stick out too much.
Maybe a scenario where I have no choice but to buy that kit and dry fit it to see how it looks. Appreciate the info

 

I don't know how you'd realistically get any shorter than this adapter. It should only stick out about 2" once threaded into the housing.

 

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