Gen 1 Armor revisited

I've read the the Gen 1 armor threads several times and chased down some leads from 2019ish. Went with the coastal offroad front bumper - sweet. I'm fabricating my rear. Sliders and skids are where I'm looking.

Best options today for DC sliders seems to be Brute Force, (message in), White Knuckle (saw some today, they look good) and Victory (I don't care for the plates on those).

Skid row seems to be the bet for skids and cat guards.

If you know of anything I'm missing that is available currently for a DC, I'm all ears. Much of the stuff I really liked is no longer in production, but the White Knuckle and Skid row will do it. I'll give Billy a little time on the Brute Force, but not forever.

Thanks.

E

 

I didn't see the plates/skids changing for me, so pulled the trigger on the Skid Row with cat guards.

 

Did you get full skids?

 

I got the front, oil, trans, cat add ons. I don't need the transfer case. There's an easy 10% off code to find. I called it in because their site certificate is expired for security as they upgrade their website. Talked to Eric, nice guy.

 

Forgot your missing a t-case. You’ll be happy with them!

 

good to know - thanks brother!

 

Yea, most people are really fond of those things. Before I buy a 4WD Gen 2, I'm gonna see what a locked rear will do.

 

Bash fab has some good looking stuff. You can get in touch with him on Facebook or Instagram.

 

I think I tried, I like his stuff. I'll try again

 

I'm sure I would be happy either way with the sliders, but Brute Force Fab on order....

 

Good move. When I saw you mention victory I worried, I wouldn't put anything they make on my truck. Half of their stuff causes damage on turd gens if you read around.

 

I love my sliders but they were overpriced then and now they are even more. I'm glad I was able to use my Trump-Check. Thanks fellow taxpayers.
I use mine as a step all the time. Easy access to the tire.

 

i dont know whats paler. you or the truck....

 

Sub’d

 

So, anyone want to talk me out of a full suit of armor? Kinda pricey but at least matchy matchy? I think my truck already has some basic skids but I'm guessing these are either better or lighter?

 

I would talk you out of it, but I ordered all of that minus transfer case. I don't want to be a hypocrite.

 

I am

 

I got a hold of bash fab. Comms are intermittent. Might have an extra set at some point

 

Are you really planning to offroad it that hard? If not, I wouldn't waste the money. These are going to be a lot more heavy than what's on there. I have the first two skids, front and oil pan. I don't know if I'll ever add the trans skid or not.

 

cat guards attach to trans plate I believe

 

Me, I’m the worlds biggest wimp at stuff like this. So, no, absolutely no plans to ever need any of this.

but the truck builds, Taco and Tundra, they are targeted toward my boys (6 and 4) who display an impressive lack of judgement. They beat stuff to a pulp. These trucks are my gift to them when I’m 60 and they are 20 ish. Because MT and RCLB v8 will presumably be even more rare in 15 years.

I could wager that skids will be available in 10 years and buy when I actually need then. But the build also serves as some way to distract myself from the intolerable stupidity of refereeing bickering children.

there is also some hope that I’ll do light wheeling / camping as they get older. Not sure on that.

 

I'm gonna fly up the Pyramid

 

@daveeasa give any thought to aluminum skids?
https://ramotorsports.ca/collections/1st-gen-tundra

@alb1k you getting sliders from bash or something else?

 

I'm on the list at Brute Force, still talking to Bash.

 

I will now, thanks for the reference. A better choice for me I think.

Sure isn’t cheap though, unless the Canadian dollar has tanked big time?

 

0.81 United States Dollar - so like 20% off

 

@alb1k gotcha, the new filler plates he’s doin look pretty nice

@daveeasa no problem

 

Any one find a better option for catalytic converter protection?