ARB makes some 1/8" steel skid plates, they go from the front to the t-case, they are not all that expensive either. There is a KDSS version that is what I have on our 2012. They are still light.
A 3/16" steel BudBuilt is very strong, but also very heavy. Heavier the truck, the harder it will be to wheel. Protect it, but don't over load it either, it's a balance.
I think I saw your truck at the Toyota off road expo they had at Tony Divino. You have a very nice 4Runner :thumb3:
Any daylight pictures?



Time to lift it