P1000 P-1000 Skid Plate

[packer58]

My 2021 P-1000 has the factory skid plate that basically covers the middle of the machine and I would like to add the skids that protect the floor boards, at one point I found a source for the two outer pieces but for some reason can't find em anymore.......anybody have a source for the two outer pieces ??

Thanks

 

[Remington]

My 2021 P-1000 has the factory skid plate that basically covers the middle of the machine and I would like to add the skids that protect the floor boards, at one point I found a source for the two outer pieces but for some reason can't find em anymore.......anybody have a source for the two outer pieces ??

Thanks

Not worth your money or time imo. That G string in middle there barley helps stop pea gravel in a garden. might as well have a pice of cardboard.
adding side skids to that will help but like pitting lipstick on a pig. why waist the time?
Just buy some upgraded full skids that really protect you from all sides. youll be glad you did In the long run.

 

[Russ989]

That factory skid is junk, throw it away.

 

[Russ989]

Not worth your money or time imo. That G string in middle there barley helps stop pea gravel in a garden. might as well have a pice of cardboard.
adding side skids to that will help but like pitting lipstick on a pig. why waist the time?
Just buy some upgraded full skids that really protect you from all sides. youll be glad you did In the long run.

^^^^This^^^^

 

[packer58]

Damn........You guys are getting into my wallet.........again..

Thanks for the brutal honesty..

 

[Mopower58]

Just put the Trail Armor 1/2" plastic skid on mine. It covers sides and all. Waaaaay better than that factory napkin!

 

[Spoonbill]

What type of hardware did you use for the install?

 

[Mopower58]

What type of hardware did you use for the install?

The Trail Armor comes with all hardware needed in addition to factory hardware.

 

[P1K5Dave]

I got the Tusk 3/8" UHMW. It's one of the less expensive ones out there that is still very effective for those of us that aren't hardcore rock bangers.

Mine just needs to protect from trail threats and rutted areas.

 

[Rayger143]

I got the Tusk 3/8" UHMW. It's one of the less expensive ones out there that is still very effective for those of us that aren't hardcore rock bangers.

Mine just needs to protect from trail threats and rutted areas.

You don’t have to be a hardcore rock banger to come down hard on a rock. It happens.

 

[P1K5Dave]

3/8" UHMW is nothing to shake a stick at. It'll protect from big rocks pretty well. I'd just go bigger if actually crawling them.

 

[bumperm]

What type of hardware did you use for the install?

Ones I've seen, and I'm no expert, will used existing hardware or bolt holes where practical. In some other areas they use self-drilling self-tapping screws that go directly into the frame. My preference would be to use rivet nuts (sometimes called rivnuts) to install female threads in those areas. This has a couple of advantages over self tapping screws. Rivet nuts have better holding power and can easily be replaced if damaged. Rivet nut installation tools are reasonably priced.

 

[Spoonbill]

Ones I've seen, and I'm no expert, will used existing hardware or bolt holes where practical. In some other areas they use self-drilling self-tapping screws that go directly into the frame. My preference would be to use rivet nuts (sometimes called rivnuts) to install female threads in those areas. This has a couple of advantages over self tapping screws. Rivet nuts have better holding power and can easily be replaced if damaged. Rivet nut installation tools are reasonably priced.

Thanks for the quick reply. I ll add that to my options

 

[Bow4life]

Like others have said, the factory one is garbage, almost an embarrassment on a 20k machine. Super ATV makes a good one. I'm planning to put that on mine. It's the UHMW type. Hes a vendor on here too, I think if you pm him he'll get you a little break on the price. Just my .02

 

[SaltwaterSlick]

Rivet nuts in conjunction to the factory threaded mounts also make it easier to remove and reinstall the skid plate. It is a good practice to remove the skid plate periodically to clean the debris that collects on top of it... It's good to remove the skid plate for oil changes to reduce, even eliminate the mess that oil changes make when done with the skid plate in place... Will save you money on oil rags/paper towels!!

 

[Spoonbill]

Rivet nuts in conjunction to the factory threaded mounts also make it easier to remove and reinstall the skid plate. It is a good practice to remove the skid plate periodically to clean the debris that collects on top of it... It's good to remove the skid plate for oil changes to reduce, even eliminate the mess that oil changes make when done with the skid plate in place... Will save you money on oil rags/paper towels!!

The Rivet Nuts require their own stud and not the original OEM metric self threading screws , correct?? What screws are you using with the rivet nuts?

 

[Rayger143]

The Rivet Nuts require their own stud and not the original OEM metric self threading screws , correct?? What screws are you using with the rivet nuts?

Rivet nuts come in different sizes. Just match the thread size and the length you need.

 

[russknight]

My 2021 P-1000 has the factory skid plate that basically covers the middle of the machine and I would like to add the skids that protect the floor boards, at one point I found a source for the two outer pieces but for some reason can't find em anymore.......anybody have a source for the two outer pieces ??

Thanks

Ricochet Offroad.

 

[Nvrgiveup]

I went with the SuperATV and am happy with it.

 

[brettc]

Like others have said, the factory one is garbage, almost an embarrassment on a 20k machine. Super ATV makes a good one. I'm planning to put that on mine. It's the UHMW type. Hes a vendor on here too, I think if you pm him he'll get you a little break on the price. Just my .02

I'm curious, what does your factory skid look like? Is there some thin stamped steel skid on some models, or plastic or something?