Rock Rails/Rock Slides: https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-cab-length-oval-steps-21006.html
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They hang so low that you are pretty much guaranteed to scrape them off-road.Rock Rails/Rock Slides: https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-cab-length-oval-steps-21006.html
Agreed. I would not consider these rock slide or rails. Typically a rock rail or rock slide can support the weight of the vehicle to prevent damage to the body. Normally mounted directly to the frame on a body on frame vehicle. The full size has them mounted to the body and claim they can support the weight of the vehicle but most are opting to change these to frame mounted for serious off roading.They hang so low that you are pretty much guaranteed to scrape them off-road.
Thanx!!
It’s a thick piece of aluminum. Not that makes it better than steel. I don’t plan on doing any rock climbing or even heavy duty off road. I just wanted more protection than what was provided, mainly for oddball road debris that might kick up and do damage. The future may bring something more substantial, but for the here and now, it’s all I can find.Thanx!!
Aluminum? Better than nothing I guess. The BL skid is like 1/8" plate steel...
That with the Rally Inovations bumper skid would be awesome. But that would be around $600 for both
Which product are you referring too?A sort of review. My installation failed. First, the winged fixture is kinda half ass. I do not see it holding its position when you will need it too. Second, The zinc coating on these "nuts" is so thick you can't work the bolt through. Emailed the company, their response is to work the bolt. I tried that, didn't work. If you get this kit be ready to buy a tap and chase the thread. Not sure what I am going to do yet. I will either chase the threads or get some right sized case hardened washers and tack nuts to them.
The plate itself appears beefy enough, should do the job. The holes line up fine. Customer service is not there.
The skid plateWhich product are you referring too?
Rival?
It doesn't look like it covers the fuel and brake lines in front of the gas tank unfortunately.JCR Off-road just announced a full line of under body gear.
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BSSD-GN-1G.html
Not an expert yet but I was leaning towards the Rival plate (flat, light and minimalistic) along with a bash plate from Rally Inovations. Then JCR for the cat, underbelly and fuel tank.Now that we have some options from JCR and Rival, I would like to ask the more experienced folks out there what are all y'all thoughts? I was kind of leaning towards the Rival engine plate and then saw that JCR has a whole system of plates and covers. But, that is going to get heavy and expensive. What do you think in the best minimal protection option for our light roaders going forward? For someone who isn't going to take on Moab but would like some confidence on forest service roads and scenic trails? Is the Rival plate enough by itself? Should you add the cat converter cover too? Is the front bumper skid the most important of all? Thanks in advance.