Fuel tank skid

Anybody using a fuel tank skid and have an opinion on them? Either for or against. Trying to decide if it is worth the $400 investment. Currently have a 2014 SR5 (26 gallon tank) with factory plastic full skid and factory running boards. I will be upgrading my running boards to rock sliders and wonder if fuel tanks skids are worth it.

Thanks for the input!

 

Which skid is $400? Do you offroad aggressively or rock crawl?

 

RCI with shipping is over $450. No to both. Most of the off roading is on rocky trails but I wouldn't consider it rock crawling. Take it slow most of the time.

 

Can you afford it? If so, get it. Let's say by chance a rock gets kicked up and hits your fuel tank hard enough to create a leak, that alone is going to cost more than $450 in repairs, recovery, time lost, or even being stranded on the trail.

The chances are extremely low that can happen. But think of the skid plate as insurance. You don't need it now, but you're glad you have it when you do need it.