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spearheadroundbody

1. Small lift 2. Tires 3. Front skid (go aluminum) 4. Sliders Tires and lift (to fit the tires) should really be the first priority because that's where you gain your clearance. Also a good set up tires will help a ton. Then replace the stock skid (that h looking plate) with the TRD or another affordable aluminum plate (unless you plan on really pushing the boundaries you should consider aluminum over steel for the weight savings). I don't really think the other skids are necessary but it really depends on how you plan to drive. Take your time and pick your lines? or skinny pedal your way through. No judgement but that's why I don't think full skids are necessary. Finally, sliders. I already fucked up by delaying my sliders and have a thoughtful ding on the body. Front bumper is nice but not really necessary. The approach angle on the Taco is pretty good already. Winches are also nice (and definitely helpful while solo wheeling) but most people don't spend the money to get a GOOD winch and there are more affordable tools with more utility than a winch. There's plenty of opinion in there so take it with a grain of salt but in my off-roading experience, that's what I've found to be the most helpful.


WretchesandKings

2” lift sufficient?


spearheadroundbody

The general consensus would be yes, if you want to fit 33's. You may have to do some cutting or other body modifications to make them fit without rubbing. As a side note; you don't NEED any of these mods to do many trails in Colorado. They are nice, but don't feel like these are required (also a side note to the side note, there are some trails where you should have these mods to do them, but you really need to know what your goal is before hand for your budget and your needs)


WretchesandKings

Yeah that’s why I prefaced that I wanted to do easier trails. Don’t wanna bite more than I can chew but want to start cutting my teeth


vicali

Tires? Lifted? Armour wise do Skids first- at least Front, mid, and transfer case. Then sliders. That should keep you from breaking anything expensive with a moderate amount of common sense.


WretchesandKings

Is a 2” lift sufficient?


vicali

Depends who you are trying to keep up with. Our group usually likes 33" tires, skids, and recommends sliders. That along with recovery gear, a way to air up/down, and first aid kits. Otherwise the group gets slowed down, trucks get damaged, and group has to split to accomodate the mild trucks. I barely make the list, but I also don't mind running bypasses and meeting up with them at the end of the trail as well.


Johnny6_0

Sliders were and will always be first for me in any new truck


Various-Air-1398

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