TRD off road bumper question

People call it a skid, but its so thin I don't expect it to do much.
The silver toyota accessory skid is 1/8" aluminum, so I don't know if its much better.

 

ahh, so thats what it is, a two piece splash guard. I guess the skid plate goes over it or replaces the front splash guard?

 

1/8" alumium, thats a joke, fuck that, id buy a different one, i work with metal 5 nights a week, alum is so weak, that would bend on a windy day

 

Yes, from what I have read here on TW, it goes over the black splash guard.
Some people say its worthless, but if you can find one cheap, its better than nothing and probably fine if you are not a crawler.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/113061-2011-trd-off-road-skid-plate.html