Is the skid row offroad skid plate worth it?
05-20-2008, 01:05 PM
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Is the skid row offroad skid plate worth it?
I ripped off my OEM Front Skid Plate this past weekend in a mud hole. I have replaced it with the same one and now realize how flimsy the piece is and how poorly it is designed to mount.
I am thinking of getting the Skid Row Offroad skid plate. It is about $65. I don't care for the silver but figure that it is low enough that it really won't stand out.
How does this compare to the factory one in durability and functionality. Will it break as easily as mine did? Mine broke off hile being pulled out of a mud hole. I know it was the weight of the mud that sanpped it off. Will the Skid Row one do the same thing?
I will eventually be getting a new bumper with a steel plate but need to determine what I will do for now.
If you have any pics from below as to how it mounts, they would be appreceiated.
I am thinking of getting the Skid Row Offroad skid plate. It is about $65. I don't care for the silver but figure that it is low enough that it really won't stand out.
How does this compare to the factory one in durability and functionality. Will it break as easily as mine did? Mine broke off hile being pulled out of a mud hole. I know it was the weight of the mud that sanpped it off. Will the Skid Row one do the same thing?
I will eventually be getting a new bumper with a steel plate but need to determine what I will do for now.
If you have any pics from below as to how it mounts, they would be appreceiated.
05-20-2008, 02:52 PM
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I have a brand new skid row plate , never mounted that I will sell for $40 plus shipping. I have the front plate mounted to the factory plastic and it will not mount to the skid row plate. Let me know.
05-20-2008, 03:02 PM
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The Skidrow front skid now comes in black powder coat as well...the jury is out as to its functionality...it's a heavy skid...I think it dresses out the front when the air dam is taken of.
05-20-2008, 03:28 PM
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It doesn't really serve a function as far as I can tell, but it does look alot better....
And it uses actual bolts to mount as opposed to the plastic things.....it bolts to the bottom of the bumper and then to the little bar below the radiator.
And it uses actual bolts to mount as opposed to the plastic things.....it bolts to the bottom of the bumper and then to the little bar below the radiator.
05-20-2008, 04:08 PM
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I ripped off my OEM Front Skid Plate this past weekend in a mud hole. I have replaced it with the same one and now realize how flimsy the piece is and how poorly it is designed to mount.
I am thinking of getting the Skid Row Offroad skid plate. It is about $65. I don't care for the silver but figure that it is low enough that it really won't stand out.
How does this compare to the factory one in durability and functionality. Will it break as easily as mine did? Mine broke off hile being pulled out of a mud hole. I know it was the weight of the mud that sanpped it off. Will the Skid Row one do the same thing?
I will eventually be getting a new bumper with a steel plate but need to determine what I will do for now.
If you have any pics from below as to how it mounts, they would be appreceiated.
I am thinking of getting the Skid Row Offroad skid plate. It is about $65. I don't care for the silver but figure that it is low enough that it really won't stand out.
How does this compare to the factory one in durability and functionality. Will it break as easily as mine did? Mine broke off hile being pulled out of a mud hole. I know it was the weight of the mud that sanpped it off. Will the Skid Row one do the same thing?
I will eventually be getting a new bumper with a steel plate but need to determine what I will do for now.
If you have any pics from below as to how it mounts, they would be appreceiated.
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05-20-2008, 06:00 PM
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I like my mopar skid
(please ignore the stump 
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