Looks like we have choices in US for Diff Skid Plates

[angstorms]

I was looking and found Agile Offroad is now selling Front and Rear Diff Skid plates - Pre-order available
They final posted they are coming from Rival

• Rear Diff Guard. 6061 T6 Aluminum
• Front Diff Guard 6061 T6 Aluminum

Dirtbox Diff skid - Made of Heat Treated Steel

• Couch Engineering front and rear skid plates

Rival Aluminum Diff Skid

• Front Skid
• Rear Skid

Rival other skid plates

• Gas tank Skid plate
• Exhaust Skid Plate
• Lower Control Arms Skid Plate

As well as the original to skid plates for the the Engine and Transmision and Transfer Case


It is nice to see we are starting to get some choices here in the US for Skid plates beyond importing them from Europe.

 

[Krabby]

I have my engine/trans skids on order from rival. Diff protection is certainly next on the list.

 

[angstorms]

@Krabby, I also have the Engine trans skid plate on order from Rival

 

[Tom109]

Has anyone made any skid plates out of steel yet?

 

[holdmybeer]

I've had bash plates on dirt and adventure motorbikes. Very thick aluminum was the way to go.

I understand there's strength, weight, thickness, and corrosion to consider.

I have no 4x4 experience with skid plates so can anyone who has lived with both comment? (I guess I assume there will be steel choices coming.)

 

[Tom109]

For "hope I don't need it" locations like the gearbox plastic pan, I'd be OK with aluminum. But for diff guards, that will certainly see lots of contact, I want steel. Time will tell, but a heavier rear steel skid might also be nice...

 

[DaBull]

I have my engine/trans skids on order from rival. Diff protection is certainly next on the list.

Hi Krabby, I received an email from Rival yesterday that the Transfer Case Skid Plate order window is now open.
Ordered 1 for $349.00.
DaBull

 

[parb]

I ordered it too.

 

[Krabby]

Hi Krabby, I received an email from Rival yesterday that the Transfer Case Skid Plate order window is now open.
Ordered 1 for $349.00.
DaBull

Done. Thanks for the tip.

 

[grnamin]

If you could protect only one section, which one would it be?

 

[Tom109]

If you could protect only one section, which one would it be?

The plastic ZF sump pan.

 

[Krabby]

The plastic ZF sump pan.

Winner winner.

 

[Tom109]

The plastic ZF sump pan.

Winner winner.

Question is, for just that plate, who makes the best one?

 

[DaBull]

Question is, for just that plate, who makes the best one?

Hi Tom109, I like the Rival skid plate products. They are stamped out of 1/4" thick aluminum to save some weight.
Maybe not as strong as steel, however a nice balance between performance and weight. Their prices appear
to be very reasonable too. Below are 2 links. The first is to all their Grenadier Products and the second is for
the one you are currently looking for. Luckily it is now available to order. If you see any of the other Grenadier
products they offer that are not currently available, just leave your email for each product you might have
interest in and you will get an email when that product order window opens up. DaBull

Ineos Grenadier

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RIVAL Gen2 Aluminum Engine Transmission Catalytic Converter Skid Plate

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[grnamin]

@DaBull, thank you!

 

[parb]

I got the engine and the transfer plate protection from rival.
Considering getting the gas tank protection.

For the differential I'm thinking I may go steel.

 

[DaBull]

I got the engine and the transfer plate protection from rival.
Considering getting the gas tank protection.

For the differential I'm thinking I may go steel.

Hi Parb, That might make sense to get steel for the 2 differentials as they set the lowest to the ground and would have the most chance of having an impact.
Something to consider.
Is there a brand you are looking at yet?
DaBull

 

[anand]

Hi Parb, That might make sense to get steel for the 2 differentials as they set the lowest to the ground and would have the most chance of having an impact.

For what it's worth, the lowest point on the truck is the OEM fuel tank skid plate

 

[parb]

Hi Parb, That might make sense to get steel for the 2 differentials as they set the lowest to the ground and would have the most chance of having an impact.
Something to consider.
Is there a brand you are looking at yet?
DaBull

I haven't yet. Kind of waiting for the market to deliver. Those are also not that hard to get custom made by an off-road shop.

 

[parb]

For what it's worth, the lowest point on the truck is the OEM fuel tank skid plate

This is right. I haven't really made my mind up on the gas tank protection either.