No i didnt use the brackets. My skid plate is for a 2003 Tacoma. I believe the 2006 T4R comes with the skid plate option. I'll check it out if it is possible to use the brackets to a 2005 T4R and still be able mount the bull bars.
yes. its a Euro Tech made by T&H. Here's the link that would give you the idea on how to mount the skid plate http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1640