Run some trails stock and see what you really need first. Rapidan Wildlife Mangagement Area in Madison County is probably the closest trails to you (one trail is 10 miles long - stock would be sufficient). As you encounter things you can't do but want to do, that tells you what to modify. Rocker panel protection is always a safe way to start, however. My rocker bar (boulder bar, rock sliders) were my first mod and have protected my truck from damage (well, at least the rocker panels <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Pete

'01 Rodeo Sport, 5 Speed Softie, Indy 4X rocker bars, OME 912's, Rancho 9000X's, Superwinch hubs, custom tube bumper with Warn 9000i , Flowmaster 50, TeraLow t-case gears, ARB front & rear lockers, TrXus MT's, Sway bar disconnects