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Why Skid plates

Skid plates - bottom mounted skid plates

Same product, different cars

20lb rock on a sandy road

• After miles on a trail like this, hard dirt turned to inches thick sand, and my 30mph speed continued
• Suddenly there was a 20lb rock, and it was too late to avoid it
• It made contact underneath and there was an unpleasant sound

20lb rock on a sandy road

Dent on oil pan

• One of numerous accidents, not unlike the above, caused the edge of the engine pan to be pushed in, in an area of about 2 inches
• Certain kind of damage to oil pan has consequences to the engine, whether there are leaks caused or just effecting the flow of oil
• Skid plate would have protected the oil pan

Rocks thrown from tires

• On a road like this rocks can get thrown and hit something underneath
• Especially if you drive for miles and miles; you will get comfortable, drive faster and turning tires will throw rocks
• With skid plates you have a piece of mind that important parts are protected

Rocks thrown from tires

Video of dirt road driving

• Winter - snow on sides
• On a road like this you can suddenly drive over a rut or hole and have your front end it becuase you didn't brake in time
• With skid plates in place you won't even have to get out to check for damage or leaks

Protecting vital parts

Protecting vital parts

Closeup of engine skid damage

Closeup of engine skid damage

Xterra painted skids

Xterra painted skids

Contact with hard terrain

Contact with hard terrain