Skid Plate
PEACE OF MIND
"Since a stick came through my floorboard during a casual ride on a backcountry road, I refuse to drive my SxS without a skid plate. There is no reason to risk my vehicle or my family." - Gregg (UTV owner since 2005)
BUY ONCE, CRY ONCE
Replace any part and pay factory pricing for replacements if you break or wear it out
MADE IN AMERICA
Sourced, Designed, and Manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE
We will replace any workmanship issue at no cost to you
INSURANCE SHOULDN'T BE YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
A small mistake can cost a lot of money.
Give yourself a margin for error by upgrading your protection package.
Let's be honest, everyone makes mistakes driving these machines.
The only question is, how expensive is that mistake?
Insurance Claim = No riding, uncertainty, delays & higher premium.
Pay for protection now, or pay later
How Protected Are You?
(Costs do not include labor)
17X
$900 Skid Plate protects $17,000
No other aftermarket part protects this much value
OEM material isn't as strong as you think
Transmission Vulnerability
See how close the transmission alignment is to the frame, almost completely in-line
No skid
See how vulnerable the passengers and your parts are without the skid
UHMW FAQs
What is UHMW?
UHMW-PE stands for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polythene.
High Impact Strength
- Absorbs impacts
- Bounces back to original shape
Extremely Quiet
Significantly dampens impact noise
Self Lubricating/High Abrasion Resistance
- Easily slide over rocks and logs
- Outwears carbon steel 10:1, great for sand
Light-Weight
- Lighter than aluminum
- Very similar weight to HDPE (Factory/OEM material)
Why is our material the better than others?
We only supply genuine American made UHMW-PE.
We believe some products pose as UHMW based but are not made from UHMW. Some material descriptions that we believe you should be aware of are:
- "Proprietary blend of UHMW" (most likely HDPE or HMW)
- HMW (less than 10x the molecular weight of UHMW)
- ARMW (most likely HMW)
Which UHMW material thickness should I choose?
3/8th inch UHMW is the best material thickness for nearly all riders.
- 1/8th inch won't allow for a flat finish, hardware or lap joints
- 1/2 inch adds unnecessary weight, doesn't add meaningful upgrade in protection
Why we don't use colored UHMW?
UHMW colors are very limited and primarily used for utility applications, not cosmetic applications. This means that color shades can have significant variations from sheet-to-sheet and will not be matched to a specific Pantone (color matching system). If you have seen cool colored plastics, they are most likely not UHMW because of the inability to color match.
Strength of UHMW vs other plastics?
UHMW has more than 10x the molecular weight than it's little brother HMW (some might call it ARMW). This is what gives UHMW it's superior impact strength, abrasion resistance, stress/crack resistance, and more! This makes it very important to prioritize material type/authenticity over material thickness.
Why factory skids don't cut it?
- Most Factory/OEM skids provide minimal protection
- Factory skids are made with plastic that easily cracks, punctures, or breaks
- Too Thin or Too Thick
- Too many needless holes add snag points
Best Features for Polaris RZR Pro XP 4
UHMW
6 Pieces
Flush Lap Joints
No tapping, 4 holes to drill for front differential panel
Included - Custom Hardware, provides a flush finish and corrosion resistant
Rock Sliders
3 inches of UHMW Rock Sliders is all you need to protect and to increase your riding performance
Buy from the industry leader
Skid Plates Are our Specialty
Best UTV Skid Plate Features for Polaris RZR Pro XP 4
SSS Off-Road aftermarket skid plates are a must for all riders who value their investments. Our skids give you the confidence and peace of mind when you are tearing through the trails!
DRILLING
We use all the available factory holes. See pictures for specific details - only 5 points require drilling. No tapping required due to our custom hardware.
FEATURES
- 3/8" thick UHMW
- Recessed bolt holes for flushed hardware that allows for a smooth, no-snag finish
- Our lap joints interlock and create a flat surface, near seamless!
- Standalone Rock Sliders
- Matches body line - 5.5 inches high in the front and 3.125 inches in the rear
- Front Rock Sliders
- Provides additional protection in the wheel well adds up to 5.5 inches of additional UHMW protection
- Front Rockers and the body are the same piece
- Snug to machine
PREMIUM vs STANDARD SKID PLATE
The primary difference is the amount of pieces the skid plate contains. This provides stronger reinforcement to the bottom of the machine, reduces snag points, and reduces the chance of your skid plate being torn off if you lose a bolt hole.
- Standard: 6 pieces total
- Small front differential panel (1)
- 4-part main panel (4)
- Small engine/transmission panel (1)
- Premium: 4 pieces total ( go to Premium page )
- Small front differential panel (1)
- MASSIVE main panel (x2)
- Small engine/transmission panel (1)