Alrighty folks. There's probalby already a thread on this but I haven't found it. If there is, kindly point this n00b in the right direction.

Until then, what do you consider to be essential armor for off-road adventures? Anything special I need to consider when researching the brands?

Thanks.

 

Oil pan, differentials, evap can. (or relocate it.)

 

X2. Oil pans pretty exposed. Never hit mine but wouldnt want to take the chance. Also some diff covers

 

X2..... I made my own oil skid that lines the bottom and front lip. Traced the bottom of pan, measured the lip (3/4 way up). Cut 2 of each outline and used epoxy weld to secure them. Painted them and epoxy welded them to oil pan.... Saved myself at least $100.... I also run RIver Raider evap skid... Bit heavy, but nothing short of an armor piercing bullet or getting hit by a tank is going to damage it.... I would also armor your rear shock mounts (bottom) because they will take a beating...

 

Can you take some pictures of the skid plate you made for your oil pan? I bet it looks awesome.

 

Sliders and evap canister skid or relocation. Then oil pan if you feel its necessary.

 

Thanks all. This is great info.

 

I do not recommend the Rock Hard Oilpan/Transmission/catalyic convertor
skid... it interferes with the exhast and causing vibration noises,, takes added spacers to fix it... If your thinking of skidding all of this area go a different route...

 

Rock Sliders and Rocker Panel Protection...
Evap Relocation, Steering Stabalizer Relocation, Diff Covers

 

Most importantly I would say diff covers because they hang the lowest on the trail and are the most exposed, than off course rock sliders which protect your body and provide a sliding surface over big rocks.