P1000 Skid plate REDUX

[DanDan]

Sorry that l'm too sorry to look through all the threads. 2018 P1k5.
1) couple of recommended vendors for UHMW skid plate.
2) what is funny name of vendor/company to buy panel switches from?
Thank you all for assiatance.

 

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[sharp]

Sorry that l'm too sorry to look through all the threads. 2018 P1k5.
1) couple of recommended vendors for UHMW skid plate.
2) what is funny name of vendor/company to buy panel switches from?
Thank you all for assiatance.

1Trail armor. 2 OTRATTW

 

[Cuoutdoors]

^^^ yep. TA or the skid @snuffnwhiskey has. I think both offer a discount for forum members

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[JACKAL]

Sorry that l'm too sorry to look through all the threads. 2018 P1k5.
1) couple of recommended vendors for UHMW skid plate.
2) what is funny name of vendor/company to buy panel switches from?
Thank you all for assiatance.

I installed the Trail Armor 1/2" skids on my 2016 P1K5D and the 3 piece main section design didn't hold up for me in the rocks, twice I had the side sections get ripped off, which makes for a PITA as the drilled frame holes get the threads stripped when that happens. The FUTV brand main section is 1 big piece with 22 bolts holding it in place.

I have had great success with FUTV brand skids for the past 8 years. Just so happens I installed a set on a new 2018 P1K5D just yesterday for a friend. This is the 1/2" FUTV Ultimate kit that includes A-arm guards. Install was straight forward, no surprises. Here is a few pictures.

OEM as it came from the factory

Comparison of OEM vs. FUTV on the floor.

P1K5D naked underbelly.

Fully protected with FUTV Ultimate kit installed.

 

[ToddACimer]

That Factory UTV skid is really nice!

 

[JACKAL]

That Factory UTV skid is really nice!

There really are, note the attention to detail for the elongated holes accessing the 3 oil drain bolts.

 

[DanDan]

There really are, note the attention to detail for the elongated holes accessing the 3 oil drain bolts.
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One main big piece in middle with two smaller pieces in front and back? Are the overlaps potential hangups?

 

[JACKAL]

One main big piece in middle with two smaller pieces in front and back? Are the overlaps potential hangups?

Every version has a front and rear piece, no matter who sells it. Most kits are 5 pieces underneath instead of 3. The FUTV has an overlapping grove and they are perfectly flush. So if you're worried about seams hanging up the most every other design has 40% more chances to fail or hang up.

 

[DanDan]

Every version has a front and rear piece, no matter who sells it. Most kits are 5 pieces underneath instead of 3. The FUTV has an overlapping grove and they are perfectly flush. So if you're worried about seams hanging up the most every other design has 40% more chances to fail or hang up.

Good copy. Thank you.

 

[DanDan]

Wow. FUTV even has financing available. 44.92 per month for 1/2" ultimate package!

 

[MTLuckyDan]

Just curious after looking at FUTV website...where are the skid plates made...USA or China?

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[Superthrill]

If I was starting from scratch again, it would be a 1 piece center. I ripped my one of my side pieces of last trip out.

Should have done nutserts to begin with.
Also add cross bracing and tube reinforcement while you are at it. Even with 1/2" UHMW , my side bars still got beat up pretty bad.

 

[mjn]

If I was starting from scratch again, it would be a 1 piece center. I ripped my one of my side pieces of last trip out.

Should have done nutserts to begin with.
Also add cross bracing and tube reinforcement while you are at it. Even with 1/2" UHMW , my side bars still got beat up pretty bad.

To me, that is the downside of UHMW-only skids. They don't add any strength or rigidity to the underside. I know the UHMW slides over rocks easier, but I'm still looking pretty hard at aluminum skids for that reason.

 

[ToddACimer]

To me, that is the downside of UHMW-only skids. They don't add any strength or rigidity to the underside. I know the UHMW slides over rocks easier, but I'm still looking pretty hard at aluminum skids for that reason.

I'd still reinforce the oil pan and protect the subtrans shifter with aluminum skids. You can bow aluminum and get the shifter stuck

 

[Superthrill]

I'd still reinforce the oil pan and protect the subtrans shifter with aluminum skids. You can bow aluminum and get the shifter stuck

Definitely do this! I added a new brace under my pan and shifter

 

[DanDan]

If I was starting from scratch again, it would be a 1 piece center. I ripped my one of my side pieces of last trip out.

Should have done nutserts to begin with.
Also add cross bracing and tube reinforcement while you are at it. Even with 1/2" UHMW , my side bars still got beat up pretty bad.

What are nutserts?

 

[ToddACimer]

What are nutserts?

They are a threaded insert that can be installed in sheet metal similar to a rivet. It allows you to install and remove hardware in spots where typically the nut would be inaccessible

 

[DanDan]

They are a threaded insert that can be installed in sheet metal similar to a rivet. It allows you to install and remove hardware in spots where typically the nut would be inaccessible

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I'm guessing FUTV provides self taping screws? Use these inserts instead?

 

[JimmyA]

What are nutserts?

Also referred to as blind nuts and are very useful in this application! The only cons are that you have to drill the hole much larger than bolt, make sure that you use the correct size.

 

[ToddACimer]

I'm guessing FUTV provides self taping screws? Use these inserts instead?

I like them. I remove my skid plate a lot so they have been worth it for me