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Which Skid plate is the best??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jakduke, Apr 26, 2016.

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  1. Apr 26, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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    So I just replaced my stock steel wheels with a set of 2016 Tacoma Off road wheels. I need a nice skid plate. Something that looks really good. I never go off road. Everywhere I hunt or fish has a parking lots or fairly easy fields to drive through so strength of the skid plate is a plus but not a huge factor. Here is a picture of my 2015 Taco.

    For $400 or less, what should I get. Cheaper is definitely better.

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  2. Apr 26, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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    Keep the oem.
     
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    If you never wheel/offroad than keep it OEM.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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  6. Apr 26, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    Sounds like you don't "need" a skidplate
     
    IronPeak, Apr 26, 2016
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    Fixed. Had the wrong link in my comment.
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2016 at 12:03 AM
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    Relentless Fab front IFS skid in 1/4" aluminum. I don't drag the truck across rocks, but I needed something better than the factory tinfoil. Lightweight, sturdy enough, and very well built.
     
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    I apologize but how thick is the OEM plate?
     
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  13. Apr 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    Found a killer deal on an OEM skid plate. About a third the price of one from dealer. Gonna put it on this weekend sometime. Has anyone LINE-X'ed an OEM plate? I thought that might be better looking than the standard gray.

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    1/8" thick. Comes powdercoated
     
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    OK. Well, the powder coat is really cool, but I was thinking about rubberizing it or spraying it with Line-X. I was wondering if anybody has done that and how it looks.
     
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    My Pelfreybilt IFS front skid is Line-X'd and it's great!:thumbsup:Has a few beauty scars since this picture was taken but the Line-X is very durable!image.jpg
     
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    What did they charge you? LINE-X is suppose to have a lifetime guarantee. I wonder if they would redo it for you for free???
     
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    Actually not sure on the price!Did a trade with a TW friend of mine for the skid and it was already Line-X'd!As far as the redo i'd have to look into it!Once it takes a beating from offroading i'm not sure if it would be covered under there policy.I can always have it touched up!I would definitely consider having your's done John!
     
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    After proper prep work, I sprayed mine with that textured rocker panel paint. I don't do hard core off-roading, so it suites my needs. Easy to touch up as needed.


     
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    There may be skid plates as good as RCI Metalworks, but I don't think there are any better, fit & finish perfect. Great people to do business With. jmop
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