Re: Skid plate opinion - kinda long

From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
Date: Tue Dec 28 1999 - 17:07:50 EST


<<In looking at them, the stock group is some kind of plastic. I'm sure it
has it's benefits ... lighter, won't bend outa shape if smacked...>>

You're kidding, yes?! Plastic skid plates?? If this is true, i'd pass.

<<What are some of the opinions on the list of skid plates in general?>>

I wouldn't go off-road without them! I went on a really mild trail (almost a
dirt road) and when I changed my oil a couple of days later I couldn't believe
the gouge that was in the front suspension plate. Don't remember bottoming out
on anything but it was there non-the-less. I figure that ding alone (harmless
on the plate but who knows what it might have broken if it wasn't there)
probably covered the cost of them.

<<Should I try and find some nice aftermarket metal ones?>>

Steel or nothing IMHO... Does MOPAR make nothing but plastic now? My
'98 plates are steel maybe they will fit the '00 if ya' can find 'em?

<<I realize they can be a pain for maintenance down the road. Any
comments or opinions welcome.>>

Oil, tranny fluid and lubes don't seem any more difficult to me.
Tom



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