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A '''skid plate''' is an abrasion-resistant material affixed to the underside of a vehicle or boat<ref>{{cite web|title=Skid plates|url=http://www.skidplatekit.com/|publisher=Northwest Canoe|accessdate=29 September 2012}}</ref> to prevent damage to the underside when contact is made with the ground. |
A '''skid plate''' is an abrasion-resistant material affixed to the underside of a vehicle or boat<ref>{{cite web|title=Skid plates|url=http://www.skidplatekit.com/|publisher=Northwest Canoe|accessdate=29 September 2012}}</ref> to prevent damage to the underside when contact is made with the ground. |
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Skid plates may be used on [[off-road]] vehicles and [[lowrider|lowered]] vehicles to prevent damage to the underside. |
Skid plates may be used on [[off-road]] vehicles and [[lowrider|lowered]] vehicles to prevent damage to the underside. Some vehicles come equipped with the skid plates from the factory, yet such skid plates are installed rather for looks, than for protection<ref>{{cite web|title=Skid Plates: Types and Applications |first=Timothy |last=Zahl |url=https://www.carid.com/articles/skid-plates-provide-ultimate-in-off-road-protection.html |date=18 May 2016 |publisher=CARiD.com}}</ref>. Off-road trucks and rock crawlers usually install skid plates made of 3/16’’ steel, as only strong sheet metal can provide reasonable degree of protection. As a rule, such panels feature bolt-on installation and are installed before the off-road trips. Skid plates can protect such areas as: |
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* engine area; |
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* transmission area; |
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* transfer case; steering box; |
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* differentials; |
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* exhaust; |
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* fuel tank; |
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* control arms. |
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Fake skid plates are also added to vehicles for an off-road look.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fiat Panda 4x4|url=http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2012/1209_fiat_panda_4x4/|publisher=Motor Trend|accessdate=29 September 2012}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:21, 18 January 2018
A skid plate is an abrasion-resistant material affixed to the underside of a vehicle or boat[1] to prevent damage to the underside when contact is made with the ground.
Skid plates may be used on off-road vehicles and lowered vehicles to prevent damage to the underside. Some vehicles come equipped with the skid plates from the factory, yet such skid plates are installed rather for looks, than for protection[2]. Off-road trucks and rock crawlers usually install skid plates made of 3/16’’ steel, as only strong sheet metal can provide reasonable degree of protection. As a rule, such panels feature bolt-on installation and are installed before the off-road trips. Skid plates can protect such areas as:
- engine area;
- transmission area;
- transfer case; steering box;
- differentials;
- exhaust;
- fuel tank;
- control arms.
Fake skid plates are also added to vehicles for an off-road look.[3]
References
- ^ "Skid plates". Northwest Canoe. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ Zahl, Timothy (18 May 2016). "Skid Plates: Types and Applications". CARiD.com.
- ^ "Fiat Panda 4x4". Motor Trend. Retrieved 29 September 2012.