Congrats on the delivery man. I've spent a decade dragging various rigs through Hell's Revenge, and honestly, the Cybertruck is a whole different beast because of that weight. In my experience, the biggest mistake people make is thinking the factory armor is actually armor. It's really just splash guarding. When I took my first heavy EV out, I learned the hard way that 7,000 pounds coming down on a rock will slice through thin aluminum like butter. For Moab, you definitely want to prioritize the belly and the rockers first. Since youre on a 5k budget, focus on the stuff that prevents a total loss. Tbh, the rockers are the most exposed part of the truck besides the battery itself.

• Unplugged Performance Invincible Rock Sliders Heavy Duty Steel
• These are legit. I've seen these take a full hit and they dont budge. They protect the battery edge which is the most vulnerable spot when you're high-centered.
• T Sportline Cybertruck Front Skid Plate Stainless Steel
• Solid upgrade over the factory bits. Its way thicker and handles a nose-dive way better than the stock plates.
• Unplugged Performance Cybertruck Winch Bumper High Strength Steel
• If you really need a winch, this is the cleanest way to do it without messing up the cooling vents or blocking the front cameras. Honestly, the steer-by-wire is actually a blessing in the rocks because you dont get that nasty kickback in the steering wheel, but you gotta be careful not to over-rotate since the ratio changes. Stick to the steel armor first and maybe hold off on the winch if the budget gets tight... the sliders are way more important for Moab since those stainless panels are so expensive to fix if you crunch 'em.

Saw your post today and man, I am genuinely stoked for you! Moab is going to be an absolute blast in that beast. I have spent the last few months doing a deep dive into the technical specs of the frame because that massive curb weight changes everything. On my last outing, I realized that the sheer force on the rocker panels during a breakover is intense. You need hardware that distributes that energy across multiple mounting points to protect the battery casing. Here are a few things I've found to be fantastic for real-world trail use:

• T-Sportline Cybertruck Rock Slider Sidesteps CNC Laser Cut Steel
• Mountain Pass Performance Cybertruck Skid Plate Kit Aluminum Alloy
• Baja Designs Cybertruck S8 50 inch Light Bar Kit with Roof Mounts I love the engineering on the Mountain Pass Performance Cybertruck Skid Plate Kit Aluminum Alloy because it covers the sensitive cooling lines that Tesla left a bit exposed. It is definitely worth the investment for peace of mind when you are staring down a nasty ledge!

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