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Mix steel and aluminum skids?

Discussion in 'Armor' started by MillsPeak, Dec 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM.

  1. Dec 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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    I definitely want to add RCI skids to my 2020 OR, but am concerned about all the added weight if I go all steel. Any thoughts on steel up front and then aluminum for the transmission and transfer case?
     
    MillsPeak, Dec 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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    Don't see why not.
     
    Guppy1301, Dec 19, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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    You have to determine your use case for your skid plates. If you are someone who plans on routinely bashing and dragging them across rocks, stumps, and other obstacles, you should go with steel. If skid plates are nothing more than insurance against an accidental strike then aluminum is the way to go.
     
    LarryDangerfield, Dec 19, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    I've been contemplating this same thing as well.

    I recently installed the aluminum RCI front engine skid, and now thinking of changing to steel for the remainder of the car. I witnessed first hand the damage an aluminum skid took on a buddy's car and somewhat regretted my decision.

    Plan is to go steel on the remainder of the vehicle, and replace the aluminum one with a steel counterpart once it takes significant damage.
     
    Fortuner, Dec 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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  5. Dec 19, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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    I wouldn't be too worried about a few extra lbs underneath the vehicle.

    As @LarryDangerfield mentioned, If you really need skids, I would just get steel all around. But, if they're only for just in case, and weight is a big concern, get aluminum.
     
    Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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