Best skid plate for oil changes? Thoughts on Cali Raised?

weBoost Drive Reach Overland – Worth It? (4th Gen Tacoma)

@bronztaco · 2026-04-10T05:01:40+00:00

weBoost Drive Reach Overland – Worth It? (4th Gen Tacoma) What’s up guys, Been running the weBoost Drive Reach Overland for a bit now on my 4th Gen and finally got some real use out of it. If you’re doing desert runs, mountains, or remote camping, you already know how fast service disappears. Picked this up mainly for navigation + staying connected when I’m way out there. My setup: 37” Mastertrack Badlands M/T Method 709 Bead Grips CBI rack + gear ROAM boxes Mostly desert + mountain use. Set up & look: Sits above the rack and actually looks pretty clean with the build. Doesn’t get in the way of gear at all and I mounted the antenna off the rack to get it higher. Even when the trunk is fully loaded- there is absolutely no placement issues. Where I noticed the biggest difference: desert use. Before: 0–1 bars Maps lagging No texts After: Signal actually usable Maps load Messages send Not magic—you still need some signal—but it helps a lot. Final take: One of those mods you don’t think about until you need it. If you stay local → probably not needed If you go remote → worth it Feels more like a safety upgrade than anything. Let me know below what antenna set up you guys are running below! Follow the build! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bronztaco/ Build links: https://linktr.ee/bronztaco

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I’m trying to figure out which engine skid plate I want. I like the C4 skid but don’t like how you lose your access to your front tow hooks. I’m leaning towards Cali Raised but am curious on everyone’s experience with oil changes with that skid plate. I was also considering Miller Cat but it’s out of stock and has been for a few weeks. Thanks!

Best skid plate for oil changes? Thoughts on Cali Raised?

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