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I just got done putting trail armour on, really Like it! I've heard that their customer service is great.I have a 2017 pioneer 3 person and I just finished installing a factory utv skid plate and it covers the entire bottom and the price was great. it comes in 3 pieces and easy to install.
I just put trail armour on, lm very pleased with fit and coverage.I have a 2017 pioneer 3 person and I just finished installing a factory utv skid plate and it covers the entire bottom and the price was great. it comes in 3 pieces and easy to install.
Do you want aluminum or UHMW? I went with the aluminum S&S fabrication.... if I had it to do over I would go with trail aromor 1/2".. aluminum is stronger.. but anything you hit, leaves a lasting mark!
I bought trail armor 1/2" thick UHMW full skids, been very happy with them. They way the pieces are cut makes for an easy install. That being said, after 1200 miles I have had the side pieces get ripped off in very extreme rock climbing. The Factory UTV version was not available when I bought mine in Dec. 2016. Having had the FUTV brand before and seeing how they attach (One big solid piece) I would recommend and will buy these for my next P1K.what is the best skid plate for the 1000 that covers entire bottom of machine
Comparing 5/16 aluminum to 1/2 inch UHMW the aluminum is stronger even with the UHMW being almost twice the thickness. Back when I was looking I had the specifics... the issue I find now is in the properties of each. I would be willing to give up a little initial strength for the UHMW keeping its shape. I also question how strong the aluminum is after repeaded deformation. If you continue to bend a piece of metal it eventually breaks.I agree with your new assessment, I don’t know that aluminum is stronger than 1/2” uhmw though. Either way, uhmw is what I would (and am) running.
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Aluminum has a low fatigue strength. While it's light, strong and corrosion resistant, it'll eventually crack after flexing repeatedly. If it were my machine, I'd go with UHMW without looking back.Comparing 5/16 aluminum to 1/2 inch UHMW the aluminum is stronger even with the UHMW being almost twice the thickness. Back when I was looking I had the specifics... the issue I find now is in the properties of each. I would be willing to give up a little initial strength for the UHMW keeping its shape. I also question how strong the aluminum is after repeaded deformation. If you continue to bend a piece of metal it eventually breaks.
(Which is pretty much what you just said lol!)Aluminum has a low fatigue strength. While it's light, strong and corrosion resistant, it'll eventually crack after flexing repeatedly. If it were my machine, I'd go with UHMW without looking back.
Lol.. exactly! Well said man!!(Which is pretty much what you just said lol!)
I overlooked the 10% discount to members. The Lady at Customer Service was nice enough to credit my card ...... great company!Just order the Trail Armor, $777 out the door, on the truck, be here tomorrow!!!!
I learned the hard way... an aluminum skid plate is like an aluminum boat. It HAS to have those raised ridges for ridgity. If it’s just a flat sheet then you’re going to deform the plateI’ve had the Rival skid plates for a few years and have beat them up pretty good and should be dented and bent but They have ben great only see some scratches. They also had front “stick” guards built into them. They came with front and rear arm guards as well. I pd 675$ for the set.
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you are correct. just like when I'm making sheet metal for a furnace, can't be flat got to have bends and rises for stability. probably why i went with the aluminum. its ben real good for me. I've hit some spots real hard and all i have is scratches. there are some rocks on Drummond island that really pound the underbelly. nevertheless, I'm impressed at how well its held up. if it was thiner and bent easily it would have gotten week and break by now. Everyone has there preference tho! its all in what you wantI learned the hard way... an aluminum skid plate is like an aluminum boat. It HAS to have those raised ridges for ridgity. If it’s just a flat sheet then you’re going to deform the plate