Fuel tank skids

[tamadabee128]

Looking to get some skids and was wondering if the fuel tank skid was necessary. I don't plan on doing any rock crawling or crazy trails, just need some basic protection. Any "must have" skids sections you guys recommend if you don't plan on buying a whole skid package (front, transmission, transfer case, etc.)?

thanks.

 

[Marcocopuffs]

Looking to get some skids and was wondering if the fuel tank skid was necessary. I don't plan on doing any rock crawling or crazy trails, just need some basic protection. Any "must have" skids sections you guys recommend if you don't plan on buying a whole skid package (front, transmission, transfer case, etc.)?

thanks.

Front and gas tank are must haves

 

[4RnR Grl]

Agreed... you may not be looking to get on any crazy trails... but sometimes it happens. Engine and gas skid are a must.

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[bimrunner]

Unless you are never going in the rocks and want to be ultra-careful, why not get full coverage? Each skid plate protects a vital part of the truck that if mashed will leave you stranded. Vitality of armor in order of necessity is:

1. Skid plates (easily the most bashed up has been t-case skid and then gas tank skid due to location and how I wheel, admittedly, in the rocks)
2. Sliders
3. Rear bumper
4. Front bumper

This is my experience and recommendation. If you were trying to save the few hundred bucks of not getting a full set (doesn't make a lot of sense to me, but sometimes $ is a big deal- Full sets are $900-$1000):

1. T-case
2. Transmission
3. Gas tank
4. Front

 

[stickw]

Unless you are never going in the rocks and want to be ultra-careful, why not get full coverage? Each skid plate protects a vital part of the truck that if mashed will leave you stranded. Vitality of armor in order of necessity is:

1. Skid plates (easily the most bashed up has been t-case skid and then gas tank skid due to location and how I wheel, admittedly, in the rocks)
2. Sliders
3. Rear bumper
4. Front bumper

This is my experience and recommendation. If you were trying to save the few hundred bucks of not getting a full set (doesn't make a lot of sense to me, but sometimes $ is a big deal- Full sets are $900-$1000):

1. T-case
2. Transmission
3. Gas tank
4. Front

I completely agree with what the others have posted. You never intend and think about the gas tank and transmission skid, but sometimes (often for me) those big boulders like to hide themselves and show up right after you drop your front tires down something. At that point, the weight of the truck is now on that rock. I completely mangled a 4th gen gas tank skid. Did its job, but was in dire need of replacement after one day. Spring for the full set.

 

[tamadabee128]

Thanks fellas

 

[propain]

Thanks fellas

Check your gas tank, it might already have a stock skidplate on it.

 

[BobsTrail]

My stock gas tank skid plate and a few large scrapes and dents with very careful off-road driving. Like others said, it just happens. I would get an aftermarket skid plate for the gas tank or upgrade the stock one.

 

[CO-Cygnus]

RCI makes a nice skid set available in Aluminum. You can pick up a front and gas skid for ~$650.

 

[comtn4x4]

Check out Hefty Fabworks too, they make full sets in aluminum or steel

 

[wfo9]

Add rear LCA brackets to your list of must have skids. Probably the most common impact point on these trucks if you do aggressive trails. The gas tank skid will take the hit on the driver side but that bracket will be the main point of contact on the passenger side. As mentioned...the transfer case and transmission are are the next most common points. I almost never hit my engine skid (since it is mostly in line with the front wheels...)

If you putt around on dirt roads.. you simply don't need any skids. If you do any sort of mildly aggressive trails... skids will save your butt.