P1000 UHMW skid plates 1/2" or 3/8"?

[bosshoff]

I am a new owner of a white 2021 1000-5 Deluxe. The machine will be used in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Mostly on muddy trails. Not rock crawling. There may be tall grass, stumps, logs, rocks, etc. I am thinking of updating the skid plates with UHMW. It looks like there are a few good options. Trail Armor and Factory UTV seem both to be popular choices. For my use (not rock crawling) is 3/8" enough, or should I just go 1/2" thickness?
What about A-Arms? Some people comment about them getting caked with mud, snow, and debris. Are they mainly to keep sticks out of the CV joint boots? I can't think they offer too much impact protection.
Feel free to offer a vendor as well as I really don't know where to start shopping.

 

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[tdhanses]

I went with the 1/2” SATV option due to its price. Also if you pm @SuperATV they’ll get you a discount code.

 

[SuperATV]

1/2" and beat the hell out of it. Hit me up if you want a discount on ours.

 

[CID]

1/2" - buy once, cry once.

 

[TripleB]

1/2" - buy once, cry once.

X2
Superatv skids are such a good deal u would be crazy not to get half inch.

 

[Hillbillytnt]

I have the 3/8 tusk. I like it. It’s not a bad install and has pretty good coverage.

 

[bosshoff]

1/2" and beat the hell out of it. Hit me up if you want a discount on ours.

How many pieces are your product? Kind of hard to tell. Do I have to drill and tap holes or does it use all factory holes?

 

[tdhanses]

How many pieces are your product? Kind of hard to tell. Do I have to drill and tap holes or does it use all factory holes?

4 and they fit together very well.

 

[thashane]

I went 3/8 FUTV, everyone seems to say 1/2, idk why

 

[tdhanses]

I went 3/8 FUTV, everyone seems to say 1/2, idk why

What did you pay? Last I check it was $625+ for 3/8” FUTV, I paid $560 for 1/2”, even without the discount it is $599. Also last I checked 1/2” is stronger then 3/8’, pretty cheap added insurance to go 1/2 over 3/8”.

Ask @ToddACimer how he broke an oil pan with a full skid plate and if he would rather have 3/8’ or 1/2”.

 

[Hillbillytnt]

How many pieces are your product? Kind of hard to tell. Do I have to drill and tap holes or does it use all factory holes?

Just about any after market skid will require drilling.

 

[BenM]

I went with 1/2"......... Never looked back or down for that matter

 

[KevinSmith2008]

1/2" and beat the hell out of it. Hit me up if you want a discount on ours.

I would love a discount on a great product, I just posted a minute ago asking advice on the best skid plate to put on, I already cracked the stock one at my cabin. Help me out!

 

[TripleB]

I would love a discount on a great product, I just posted a minute ago asking advice on the best skid plate to put on, I already cracked the stock one at my cabin. Help me out!

Send him a direct message/private message

 

[AZRocks]

Good choice. 1/2" due to how close the tranny is to the skid and how easily the wimpy crossbar members bend.

 

[SuperATV]

Yep, you gotta do some drilling. Its worth it though. Its pretty much a part of the frame at that point.
Here's a link to the instructions: Pio 1k Skid Plate Instructions

 

[bosshoff]

SATV, is your skid plate compatible with the Trail Armor UHMW A-Arm kits? It does not look like you offer your own A-Arm kit?

Edit: I made a mistake writing about the warranty of the SuperATV product which is as tdhanses has posted below a 3-month warranty against manufacturers defects. I am surprised such a durable material does not have a lifetime warranty, especially since the product is so modular with four pieces. Sounds like in the rare event you damaged a single piece, it could easily be replaced.

I still need to know if the A-Arm kit is compatible. Just trying to learn before I buy.

Thanks.

 

[tdhanses]

SATV, is your skid plate compatible with the Trail Armor UHMW A-Arm kits? It does not look like you offer your own A-Arm kit? I am surprised such a durable material only has a 30 day warranty.

Where are you seeing it only has a 30 day warranty?

I found this on the skid plate page.

TERMS OF WARRANTY
SuperATV offers the premium product on the market and extends the industry's best warranty to go with it. Each replacement part carries a 3-month warranty against manufacturing defects. SuperATV warrants to the original purchaser that each part be free from defects.

Parts may include but are not limited to: heim joints, tie rod ends, ball joints, seal kits, drive belts, wheel bearings, brake lines, bushings, and brake pads.

All that said I’m not worried about a warranty on it once it’s installed, it’s plenty beefy. I think any defects would be noticed at install.

 

[SuperATV]

SATV, is your skid plate compatible with the Trail Armor UHMW A-Arm kits? It does not look like you offer your own A-Arm kit?

Edit: I made a mistake writing about the warranty of the SuperATV product which is as tdhanses has posted below a 3-month warranty against manufacturers defects. I am surprised such a durable material does not have a lifetime warranty, especially since the product is so modular with four pieces. Sounds like in the rare event you damaged a single piece, it could easily be replaced.

I still need to know if the A-Arm kit is compatible. Just trying to learn before I buy.

Thanks.

You know, I can't say for sure. Honestly, if you go with our arms, you don't need guards. You can just beat the hell out of them just like the skid, and they're not going anywhere. Plus the arms have a lifetime warranty, so if you do happen to wrap yourself around a tree or send it off a cliff...we'll just send you a new arm if you can manage to tweak one.

 

[thashane]

What did you pay? Last I check it was $625+ for 3/8” FUTV, I paid $560 for 1/2”, even without the discount it is $599. Also last I checked 1/2” is stronger then 3/8’, pretty cheap added insurance to go 1/2 over 3/8”.

Ask @ToddACimer how he broke an oil pan with a full skid plate and if he would rather have 3/8’ or 1/2”.

Yup, you're right, I paid more for 3/8" than you did for 1/2", I also got the A-arm guards, they're great. I chose 3/8 for the weight savings, granted the weight is in about the best place you could put it, I do not see the need for 1/2" with my driving style. To each their own. If it comes down to 1/8" of UHMW, then I'll get 1/2" next time.
I chose Factory UTV for two reasons:
1) The way the partitions/sections are separated. Look at the install instructions of each kit, and make your own decisions about where you think the most forces will be applied.
2) They're in Commiefornia, I can't think of a harder place to do business, given I live here.

I think it's super cool that SATV is here, on this post, offering a discount, supporting this forum.