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Best Front Bumper for the Toyota Tacoma: Stealth vs Full Steel Compared
The best front bumper for a Toyota Tacoma comes down to one question: do you need maximum collision protection, or winch capability and approach angle on a truck you still daily drive? For most daily-driven Tacomas that hit trails on weekends, a low-profile stealth bumper is the smarter buy. It adds a winch mount and recovery points at a fraction of the weight of full steel and roughly half the...
Toyota Tacoma Skid Plate Guide: Which Ones Do You Actually Need?
Toyota Tacoma Skid Plate Guide: Which Ones Do You Actually Need? The front skid plate and fuel tank skid plate are the two most important pieces of underbody protection for any Tacoma that sees real trail use. If you can only start somewhere, start there. But if you're building a rig for serious off-road work, the full picture is more nuanced. Here's what each skid plate protects, what to look...
DOM vs HREW Rock Sliders: Which Steel Is Right for Your Truck?
If you're shopping for rock sliders and trying to decide between DOM and HREW tubing, here's the short answer: DOM is the stronger material, and it's the only tubing Cali Raised LED uses. We made that call because when your rocker panel meets a rock at speed, you want the tube that absorbs impact and springs back — not the one that dents. Here's why DOM wins, and what to...
Why Cali Raised LED Front Skid Plates Are the Best for the Tacoma and 4Runner
Cali Raised LED front skid plates for the Tacoma and 4Runner are the best aftermarket option because they use DOM steel or 6061 aluminum, bolt on using factory mounting points with zero drilling, and serve as the anchor for a complete modular skid system. No other skid plate on the market fits as cleanly or extends as completely across the underside. What Makes a Front Skid Plate Worth Buying? The...