Recommendations for gear/accessory shops?

I'm new to modding, having driven my '03 stock for over a year now after inheriting it. Looking to install some aftermarket lighting, skid plates/armor, and maybe even a cargo rack in the bed. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as local places go for finding that sort of stuff or would I be better off sticking to the online retailers?

 

Sierra Expeditions or SDHQ for most accessories... good products and good people at both.
As for fabricators... AVID or RPM... however I've never had anything from either of these guys... I just know a lot of people on here use em.

 

Those two are both a bit of a hike for me (Glendale here), but I'll have to make the pilgrimage one of these days. As for RPM, I'll have to pay them a visit. It's not much further than my usual commute so I could probably stop by this weekend. Thanks for the recs!

 

Metalline Fab AZ

I think is in Phoenix / North Phoenix area? @RPS1030 can correct me on the location. He also has a great bed rack that was built for him.

 

http://www.metallineaz.com/

Colt is my go to for Fabwork. Deer Valley and I-17.