Looks like we have choices in US for Diff Skid Plates

[PNW_IG]

@grnamin
Those look the same as mine.

 

[grnamin]

@grnamin
Those look the same as mine.

The large bolts do fit in two of the threaded holes?

 

[PNW_IG]

The large bolts do fit in two of the threaded holes?

Yes the two that are further apart from one another. I just crawled under it to double check. I used a 14mm on them. (12mm on smaller)

 

[grnamin]

Thank you, @PNW_IG !

 

[MikeW]

Custom Offroad in Australia are doing stainless steel bash plates for the Grenadier. They no longer do Aluminium, instead 3mm or 4mm stainless and the weight is less than the Rival plates you guys have been mentioning. Great quality and great price AU$459 including freight to metro areas gets 4mm SS transmission and transfer case plates weighing only 21kg all up.

Mine just turned up today.

From their web site:View attachment 7862088

Off to talk to them on Thursday about whether they can make a few more bits especially to protect trailing arm joints and the diffs

Yeah get the to crack on will ya I already have their bash plates

 

[grnamin]

Finally got the rear diff plate on. Same happened as with @PNW_IG: Forward holes aligned and only one rearward hole. Last plate hole wouldn't align with threaded chassis hole so I used a step drill to widen both rear plate holes. Was able to seat the last bolt with the extra plate wiggle room. I'm good for only one plate per day. Too hot outside even at night.

 

[grnamin]

Front diff plate installed. Two of the threaded holes also had plastic plugs. Per @PNW_IG, I removed them with needle nose pliers. Impact driver helped a lot with getting the bolts seated.

 

[PNW_IG]

I received the "re-engineered" Agile Off Road rear skid and it fit perfectly. 5 Minute install, very happy. They called it re-engineered, looked the same except holes lined up.

 

[Deleted member 9052558]

Has anyone else went with the SPP plates? I bought their total kit with 8 pieces and they even powder coated them red to match my frame. The kit is well made, sturdy and heavy as hell. I honestly can’t recall the price on the powder coating, but you can email Mr. Lars Becker via the link below and he will hook you up and take care of you. I am in the USA and this does come from Germany so there is some shipping costs, but again some of the pieces weigh a ton. See pics for thickness as I believe this may be the thickest set out so far at 6mm (high grade aluminum they say). I did some “light” taping and standing on etc and I have no doubt it will absorb some punishment. I’m not ever going rock crawling, but will be off road in some rough spots eventually so getting it ready!

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[Pete Brown]

So, as of March 2025 what are the best options for aftermarket skid plates for the gas tank, diffs, transfer case, etc?

1) Would you recommend any particular brand for utility, durability, and ease of installation.
2) Will they require removal for any normal maintenance like oil, diff, or transfer fluid changes?
3) What are the downsides to look out for. I drive a lot in snow and mud. Are some better or worse for packing mud and snow in places I don’t want mud and snow?

 

[CRH]

So, as of March 2025 what are the best options for aftermarket skid plates for the gas tank, diffs, transfer case, etc?

1) Would you recommend any particular brand for utility, durability, and ease of installation.
2) Will they require removal for any normal maintenance like oil, diff, or transfer fluid changes?
3) What are the downsides to look out for. I drive a lot in snow and mud. Are some better or worse for packing mud and snow in places I don’t want mud and snow?

2 & 3 are something that I have wondered about. Interesting to hear everyone's opinions?

 

[DaneJa]

So, as of March 2025 what are the best options for aftermarket skid plates for the gas tank, diffs, transfer case, etc?

1) Would you recommend any particular brand for utility, durability, and ease of installation.
2) Will they require removal for any normal maintenance like oil, diff, or transfer fluid changes?
3) What are the downsides to look out for. I drive a lot in snow and mud. Are some better or worse for packing mud and snow in places I don’t want mud and snow?

I've been digging through the options and have found 5, sort of 6,. All are aluminum and all 3/16-1/4" or 4-6mm.

1. Rival
   • https://www.rival4x4usa.com/collections/ineos-grenadier?gf_198504=Skid+Plates
   • Advantage: well priced, hardware is in recessed divots, and additional panel shaping may provide increased strength
   • Rear plate available
2. SSP
   • https://www.spp-overland.com/product-category/ineos-grenadier/unterfahrschutz
   • Advantage: smoother mating between panels and recessed or level hardware for a smoother sliding surface
   • Disadvantage: significantly more expensive than other options
   • Available in with different finish options
   • The panels are larger and cover more area than others, but may be extraneous
   • Front and rear plates in the works
3. Agile Offroad
   • https://agileoffroad.com/ineos-grenadier/?jsf=epro-products:primary&tax=product_cat:984
   • Advantage: well priced and pretty good sliding surfaces other than the hardware
   • Disadvantage: hardware stands proud of the panels, so a good scrape and they may become difficult to service
   • Available in different finish options
4. Almont 4x4
   • https://almont4wd.com/en/all-brands/ineos-en/ineos-grenadier-en/
   • Advantage: smoother mating between panels and recessed or level hardware for a smoother sliding surface, also well priced but shipping from UK may kill that for US and Oz folks
   • Front and rear plates available
5. Offroad-Tec
   • https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/offroad-tec-new-products.12414625/post-1333326430
   • Not yet in production, keep an eye on his thread in the Supporting Vendors section for more
6. Black Sheep Innovations
   • https://blacksheep-innovations.shop/en/Body/
   • Front and rear skid plates only
   • Available in different finish options
   • These are pretty thick in the reinforced areas with the front being 6-12mm and the rear 4-8mm

I'm still deciding on what I will go with, but I'm leaning Agile Offroad. I did order the Black Sheep Innovations rear skid plate and would have ordered the front, but I'm likely going to replace the front bumper anyway so I'm waiting to see what Dissent Offroad puts into production.

 

[Dlucky]

I've been digging through the options and have found 5, sort of 6,. All are aluminum and all 3/16-1/4" or 4-6mm.

1. Rival
   • https://www.rival4x4usa.com/collections/ineos-grenadier?gf_198504=Skid+Plates
   • Advantage: hardware is in recessed divots and additional panel shaping may provide increased strength
   • Rear plate available
2. SSP
   • https://www.spp-overland.com/product-category/ineos-grenadier/unterfahrschutz
   • Advantage: smoother mating between panels and recessed or level hardware for a smoother sliding surface
   • Disadvantage: significantly more expensive than other options
   • Available in with different finish options
   • The panels are larger and cover more area than others, but may be extraneous
   • Front and rear plates in the works
3. Agile Offroad
   • https://agileoffroad.com/ineos-grenadier/?jsf=epro-products:primary&tax=product_cat:984
   • Disadvantage: hardware stands proud of the panels, so a couple good slides and they may become difficult to service
   • Available in different finish options
4. Almont 4x4
   • https://almont4wd.com/en/all-brands/ineos-en/ineos-grenadier-en/
   • Advantage: smoother mating between panels and recessed or level hardware for a smoother sliding surface
   • Front and rear plates available
5. Offroad-Tec
   • https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/offroad-tec-new-products.12414625/post-1333326430
   • Not yet in production, keep an eye on his thread in the Supporting Vendors section for more
6. Black Sheep Innovations
   • https://blacksheep-innovations.shop/en/Body/
   • Front and rear skid plates only
   • Available in different finish options
   • These are pretty thick in the reinforced areas with the front being 6-12mm and the rear 4-8mm

I'm still deciding on what I will go with, but I'm leaning Agile Offroad. I did order the Black Sheep Innovations rear skid plate and would have ordered the front, but I'm likely going to replace the front bumper anyway so I'm waiting to see what Dissent Offroad puts into production.

What were the advantages of Agile’s armor?

 

[DaneJa]

What were the advantages of Agile’s armor?

Price is good, they come in different finish options so I don't have to get them powder coated myself, and other than the mounting hardware they're pretty pretty smooth. I'm a bit concerned that they don't appear to have an access cutout to service the engine oil. Otherwise I'd say the Rival ones, I just don't like all the potential hangup points around the forward crossmember.