Hi,
Does anyone make a full steel skid plate for the KRX?
I already bent up the factory skid plate under the fuel tank on a new Trail Edition just messing around on a gravel pile.
Thanks

UHMW is a much better option IMO you slide over obstacles instead of digging in if you had aluminum, Back in the day on Quads Ricochet had aluminum they were horrible i would get hung up stuck on rocks all the time Then i went with Iron Baltic UHMW full skids what a difference glides over rocks ect.

 

Actually the Iron Baltic skids are HDPE and still tons better the the aluminum Ricochet. HDPE is softer than UHMW, but works just fine on an 850 lb quad. I don't recall the guys name over there, but he was awesome to work with. Got my plates in 3-1/2 days, which doesn't sound too special until you know they come out of Estonia (on the Baltic Sea). It takes that long to get orders from one state away....
Anyhow, back on topic, UHMW is the way to go for skids on SxS's.


Iron Baltic skids for my Polaris 570T

 

I'm not familiar with anyone manufacturing full steel skid plates. There are several aftermarket companies that you can get 3/8 - 1/2 high density plastic skids. Full metal skids thick enough not to bend/fold would weight too much. The factory skid plate is thin and really not meant for much abuse...I've had mine bust...luckily no damage was done underneath.

Get a full plastic skid and you'll be fine...3/8 will work for most folks. If you really like hauling ass over rocks get the 1/2.

 

I was thinking about ordering the Trail Armor UHMW but after seeing what that little bit of crawling on the gravel pile did got me thinking even with UHMW it will still bend the factory steel because it’s flexible.

 

From personal experience I put on the Trail Armor skid plate over a year ago after always tearing up my stock skids/floor plates. I've had no issues since putting it on, I've ran my machine through about any terrain you can think with a majority of it being rocky climbs and and sliding down rock bluff on the skid plate. IMO you can't go wrong with it. I have 100% peace of mind when riding in rough areas since I put it on.

 

Like everyone else mentioned, you gotta go with the UHMW skids. We make a 1/2" skid. You'll slide right over everything and never have to worry about it again.
Link: https://www.superatv.com/kawasaki-teryx-krx-1000-full-skid-plate

 

Hi,
What does your skid plate weigh?

 

Okay, Nils is the guys name. Found my old thread about the Iron Baltic product. I still have them on my ATV.

https://www.polarisatvforums.com/threads/iron-baltic-hdpe-skid-plates.67139/

 

Yes Nils from Estonia UHMW HDPE most just call it plastic basic wording error Lol

 

My G2 Can am Outlander front section then upgraded section IB did from my recommendation pretty sure i was one of the first in the states to use them on an G2 Outty.

 

Trail Armor for the SxS, All Alum FULL coverage for the Grizzly. Just put this kit on, took me good part of 2 days. simply GORGEOUS. 34#'s weight.

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Tail Armor full skid ships at ~ 125-130 pounds if I remember right. Call 'em up if you're curious. I skipped on TA trailing arm skids as I like factory OEM better cuz it wraps up the sides of the arms too, unlike T/A that only protects the bottom. Be Sure to get the TA A-Arm skids, they've saved my A-arms un-told times from major bashes.

 

Wow really 125lbs? I did call them awhile back and they told me 60lbs but I wanted ask here to confirm it. I would like to have a full skid but wow thats a lot of weight.

 

I went with Full Access steel transmission plate above the Tusk 3/8" full plate, with Trail Armor on the A-frames and trailing arms. If one installs the FA steel plate at the same time as the Tusk panels, you only need a couple bolts that come with the FA plate to hold it in place(ones that do not conflict with the Tusk mounting points). Tusk mounting cups and bolts hold everything securely in place.

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@K30

I'm with @Snoking
The Tusk 3/8" plate saves you money and weight and gives you all the protection you need. Been running mine for 4 years here in the rocky mountains. I do just have the Kawasaki OEM a-arm guards since there were no other options yet at that time. They have done a surprisingly good job. OEM trailing arm guards as well. They work as well as anything else out there for what they are for.

 

I have the Tusk full skid on my 4 seater and the Trail Armour trailing arm guards. I’m very happy with both. I do eventually want the TA front a-arm guards as well. It wasn’t fun installing the skid but worth it in the end. Just a heads up with the TA trailing arm guards, do not over tighten them or you will pull the bolt through the washers provided. I just replaced them with a heavier gauge washer. Easy fix.

 

I’m leaning towards the Trail Armor but was wondering if the dirt/mud is going to build up behind the rock sliders that go up the side?

 

You are going to get bits of dirt, sand, debris, etc and anything else that makes its way into small crevices...but its a small price to pay for the protection that a quality UHMW skid will give you. I suppose you could try to silicone or urethane the seams...but dunno how well it would work. But ya, as many others have chimed in...UHMW will win the war over Aluminum or steel any day. Sure it will scratch n gouge a bit, but it doesnt deform and telegraph dents the way metal does. I crawl over all kinds of stuff here in the Ozarks, and my Tusk skidplate doesnt give 2 craps...makes you feel good after a ride where u know u did damage, but then checking it out later, can barely see a scratch. Theres a huge difference between UHMW, HMW, and regular HDPE. You will be good to go.

 

When I bought my KRX last August, I searched for full metal skid plates, but did not find any.

I wanted 3/16th steel or 1/4 aluminum, but nope.

I went with the Full Access steel rear transmission plate and put the 1/2" Trail Armor plastic skid plate over that.

On my 2013 Can Am Outlander 1000 Max ATV, I had Ricochet build me 1/4" aluminum central skid. They would not go thicker nor build it in steel.

On my early Outlander model, a 2006 Can An Outlander 800 Max, I used the normal Ricochet aluminum skids plates and wore them out in places.

On my Jeep, I use 3/16" steel skip plates.

I have had no problems with aluminum or steel not sliding on rocks, and I do plenty of rocks out west in Arizona & Moab.

My concern is running at normal trail speed, 40-50 mph, on a trail and hitting a rock outcropping or a rock fall in the trail.

I have hit rocks hard at 50+ mph on my Outlander and no damage except for a ding and scrape.

I have slipped off the line in My Jeep and fallen on boulders with nothing but a scratch I later painted over.

Time will tell if the plastic holds up to hard hits when running at trail speeds.

As for weight, I wanted the weight of aluminum or steel on the bottom of the SxS to help keep the center of gravity low.

An extra 100 pounds won't make a difference in performance because these are not racing machines.

 

When I bought my KRX last August, I searched for full metal skid plates, but did not find any.

I wanted 3/16th steel or 1/4 aluminum, but nope.

My concern is running at normal trail speed, 40-50 mph, on a trail and hitting a rock outcropping or a rock fall in the trail.

Time will tell if the plastic holds up to hard hits when running at trail speeds.

LOL "Normal trail speed"??? LOL Don't know what trails you run in Moab at 40-50 mph? Normal trail speed is more in the 5-15 mph range, and never an issue of going too fast to stop or avoid hitting surprises on the trail. Definitely no hard hits. To each their own.

 

What everyone else said, UHMW skids including a arms and trailing arms. Easier install before the bottom is beat up

 

Mine were installed before I ever took it for the first ride..

 

It is amazing for us long term Owners to look at Hours/Miles and Average Speed is like 6-10 mph

 

Thanks for all the input.

I like how the Tusk plates go up under the floorboards and they are cheaper but I guess I’ll go with Trail Armor because the 1/2” seems like a good idea

 

LOL There is zero advantage going to the 1/2" on these machines and, it is starting to appear that Trail Armor might have material quality issues. Quality UHMW should never break. In this thread alone there are reports of it happening twice.
I really don't care what folks buy, but I do think folks need as much info as possible before spending their hard earned $$$ on anything.

https://www.krxforum.com/threads/grins-i-actually-cracked-my-trail-armor.6199/#replies