You didn't mention just saving the cash as you do have a nice truck as is....having said that I would go for the sliders and skids. The first time they are "used", they will pay for themselves (a blow to an unprotected rocker panel can be extremely expensive). Besides, while returning to my truck in the parking lot of the grocery I observed a less than pleased young man inspecting the damage to his door after it slammed into my passenger slider. It's a shame, but sure beats having a big dent in my door due to his carelessness. Just a thought.