skid plates or rock sliders

so i went to rausch creek this weekend and almost got into a few hairy situations. i have an 04 quad cab tacoma and i was wondering which i should get first, skid plates or rock sliders. im on a high school budget so i do plan to get both eventually but was just to curious as to which is more important. thanks for any advice.

 

Rock sliders, once you screw up your door alignment its really hard to get back to perfect again.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sliders-or-skids-first.259826/

 

Honest to god, it'd be best to ride with someone else until you have both. Vehicle-breaking trail damage ain't nothin' ta fuck with.

 

This is true but he probably wants them as a "just in case".

 

sliders first, shopping carts can do damage. j/k, on a serious note, you'll do more damage to your panels than underneath unless your planning to hit hard on rocks then yes skids.