Underbody Protection from Rival

TahoeGren · Oct 7, 2024

I received the transfer case skid last Monday and just installed it this afternoon. It’s much better packed than the engine/transmission skid. Installation was easy, with most time spent fiddling with the insert nuts like Nadir said. The wire is just barely long enough for the cross member holes on the driver side. A couple tips: thread the bolt on and off the inserts a few times before inserting them to make it easier for the bolt to start. For the one on the chassis, I used a needle nose plier to hold the flat leads through the opposite hole. Instructions weren’t clear on this, but I also removed (temporarily) the seal that covers the hole on the other side.

Is the purpose of the additional small skid to protect fuel lines? From pictures it looks like there is a filter or something there, but perhaps it’s only for the B37.

The skid does sit quite low. Not lower than the fuel tank guard but it sits lower than the factory sliders.

Nadir5 · Oct 7, 2024

TahoeGren said:
Is the purpose of the additional small skid to protect fuel lines? From pictures it looks like there is a filter or something there, but perhaps it’s only for the B37.

I wondered the same thing. I -think- it's just there to keep a rock from hanging up on the end of the main skid plate. I

Loc Nar · Oct 10, 2024

The Gas Tank and Front and Lower Control Arms skid plates are now available to order. $399 for the Gas Tank skid and $199 total for both Control Arm skids, with free FedEx shipping. All expected to arrive at the RIval warehouse around 12/30/24.

ECrider · Oct 10, 2024

Good pricing imo from Rival. I could do with just the front control arm plates, got the back covered already via Almont.

Will wait for more choices over here.

ORSO · Oct 10, 2024

Loc Nar said:
The Gas Tank and Front and Lower Control Arms skid plates are now available to order. $399 for the Gas Tank skid and $199 total for both Control Arm skids, with free FedEx shipping. All expected to arrive at the RIval warehouse around 12/30/24.

in Europe lower control arms skid plates are no longer available.

Loc Nar · Oct 10, 2024

ORSO said:
in Europe lower control arms skid plates are no longer available.

They certainly are not a high volume manufacturer. Even in the U.S., when they open order windows they do not stay open long.

parb · Oct 10, 2024

Exactly. This is why I jumped in it when it became available. Been monitoring order taking for a couple of months.

Walter · Oct 18, 2024

What do you guys think about the RIVAL Gen2 Transfer Case Skid Plate ?
It's smaller compared to the previous generation.

TahoeGren · Oct 18, 2024

Looks like it sits a little bit higher, which would be an improvement vs gen 1.

parb · Oct 18, 2024

they didn't just notch it out? its a two piece part now?

Dual Grenny Guy · Oct 18, 2024

I went with the “SPP” undercarriage kit as they were the only ones willing to powder coat their parts in the Halo red color to match my frame (ordered from the factory with the red frame). I liked the Rival kit, but getting a kit already powder coated changed things for me. Pics are of someone else’s installed parts. Mine are the ones still sitting on the table in the breakfast room waiting to be installed.

if anyone is interested, ordered from:

https://grenadier.parts/

send them an email asking about powder coating if that’s what you want (ask for Mr. Lars Becker, he will take care of you I promise, super nice & helpful, shout out from your Louisiana guy if you read this!). Yes it was an added expense on an already expensive kit, but hey looks great and hopefully works just as well when the Grenny finally hits the trails later this year.

Don’t ask me about the price as I don’t even recall as I have spent a ton on one of my Grenny’s already!

ECrider · Oct 18, 2024

Walter said:
What do you guys think about the RIVAL Gen2 Transfer Case Skid Plate ?
It's smaller compared to the previous generation.
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is it to fit with the now avail fuel tank skid? Can't tell by photos but looks like 1st version not compatible?

Cheshire cat · Nov 7, 2024

Dual Grenny Guy said:
I went with the “SPP” undercarriage kit as they were the only ones willing to powder coat their parts in the Halo red color to match my frame (ordered from the factory with the red frame). I liked the Rival kit, but getting a kit already powder coated changed things for me. Pics are of someone else’s installed parts. Mine are the ones still sitting on the table in the breakfast room waiting to be installed. if anyone is interested, ordered from:

https://grenadier.parts/

send them an email asking about powder coating if that’s what you want (ask for Mr. Lars Becker, he will take care of you I promise, super nice & helpful, shout out from your Louisiana guy if you read this!). Yes it was an added expense on an already expensive kit, but hey looks great and hopefully works just as well when the Grenny finally hits the trails later this year. Don’t ask me about the price as I don’t even recall as I have spent a ton on one of my Grenny’s already! View attachment 7873696 View attachment 7873697 View attachment 7873698 View attachment 7873699

The SPP looks like a slightly higher quality however, comes at a very high premium over the Rival product.

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