OEM skid plate 2021 Pioneer 1000 DLX

[JAT]

Purchased this unit brand new front end of skid plate is welded not bolted to the unit anyone else have this set up

 

[Adam490]

Purchased this unit brand new front end of skid plate is welded not bolted to the unit anyone else have this set up

I think you're referring to this...

That's part of the frame. The cheesy stock plastic "skid plate" covers it. I'd recommend purchasing a real skid plate if you plan to do any sort of trail riding.

This is an aftermarket 1/2" thick UHMW skid plate (FactoryUTV in this case):

 

[JAT]

Thank you, answers my question, thanks again