I know what it's like to have to navigate very tight trails. Trail armor is a good idea, obviously, but I find that picking the right line and being able to hold it the whole way through is critical to avoiding damage. That generally means going slower, making good use of a spotter and avoiding breaking traction at all costs on steep or off camber spots. Run the tallest, skinniest, aggressive tires you can find at whatever pressure works for you and use the LC's weight to your advantage. Use low range more often than you think. And maybe swap in a locked rear. Mostly though, it helps to wheel with rigs that have similar capabilities to your own to avoid feeling pressure to keep up.