Underbody Protection from Rival

[Loc Nar]

I just received word from Rival that they have opened their pre-order books for Aluminum skid plate protection for the transfer case and engine:

Transfer Case ($299)

Engine ($349)

For what you get, and compared to the competition, I believe these prices to be fair. I've tossed my hat in for a pre-order of both. They are currently expected to ship 6/1/24. Free shipping by the way, which is huge for a product like this.

Someone with some good screen grab software - please post the pics.

Also, Rival has notified me they are in the process of designing a gas tank skid plate as well as lower control arm guards.

 

[anand]

Transfer case:

Engine:

 

[bbq4133]

I assume based on eye balling it off of one sip of Diet Coke this morning that the engine plate will protect the plastic transmission oil bit, yes?

 

[[ Adam ]]

I just received word from Rival that they have opened their pre-order books for Aluminum skid plate protection for the transfer case and engine:

Transfer Case ($299)

Engine ($349)

For what you get, and compared to the competition, I believe these prices to be fair. I've tossed my hat in for a pre-order of both. They are currently expected to ship 6/1/24. Free shipping by the way, which is huge for a product like this.

Someone with some good screen grab software - please post the pics.

Also, Rival has notified me they are in the process of designing a gas tank skid plate as well as lower control arm guards.

How can you afford not to order this?

 

[bbq4133]

How can you afford not to order this?

Ok fine you twisted my arm!

 

[crashnburn]

Will try this too.
Almont and SPP Overland has some too but a tad higher, costwise.

 

[bbq4133]

Will try this too.
Almont and SPP Overland has some too but a tad higher, costwise.

I like the SPP but I don't love the idea of spending $3000+ on this. $648 for protection for otherwise unprotected bits is a good deal.

 

[[ Adam ]]

These are Rival's prototype (not the finished product) photos. When they have final images, they will post them on their site.

Looks quite thorough to me.

 

[bbq4133]

These are Rival's prototype (not the finished product) photos. When they have final images, they will post them on their site.

Looks quite thorough to me.

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If I didn't already pre-order these would have pulled the trigger for me. Perfect to cover off the plastic.

 

[TelRidan]

Dang! I missed the first pre-order window. Looks like they're not taking any more pre-orders right now.

 

[crashnburn]

That was quick!
I got to pre-order less than hour ago.

 

[255/85]

These almost look like they could add a smidgen of fuel mileage.

 

[Zimm]

That looks worth every penny with the relief for the bolt head. From my experience I would still replace the hardware with appropriate grade 8 hex button cap heads.

 

[Andiamo]

I just put my info in for notification when they are available!

 

[siseb]

I got mine from @Black Sheep

 

[Shaky]

Any UK suppliers of these ? I will say that they have bucked the trend for the IG and are actually supplying products at a very reasonable price.

 

[bbq4133]

Just got a shipping notification for my preorder!

 

[[ Adam ]]

Just got a shipping notification for my preorder!

Same!

 

[bbq4133]

Same!

Rocks here we come!

 

[Rubicon Maybe]

Hopefully the images provided are only rough images. The final product hopefully has recessed heads on the bolts or there will be challenges with removal if they are ever bashed on rocks. This has long been an issue amongst the Jeep crowd and why most of the higher priced skid plates now have recessed bolts. It also appears that folks will need to be removed if you do a "traditional" oil change.