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txwheeler · 10-06-2009, 04:19 PM

so just got a rzr and now its time for some belly protection ive seen some that looke like there made out of uhmw and alot mor made out of aluminum the uhmw look alot heavier but i know they work great on the crawlers just wanted to see what everyones using and why any particular brands?

Crowdog · 10-08-2009, 09:52 PM

UHMW is the only way to go.

Mudinyeri · 10-12-2009, 04:16 PM

I used to make UHMW skids for RZR's and I have yet to see anything else stand up to the punishment that UHMW will take. Yes, it's a bit more flexible than aluminum. So, if you're planning to bash your undercarriage onto large boulders from 20 feet in the air you might get a bit more damage to the protected parts with a UHMW skid than an aluminum skid. However, if you're like most people and you just want to slide over a few rocks and stumps, UHMW can't be beaten.

If you do any rock crawling, you'll love how the UHMW slides over the rocks. Much less friction than any metal skid plate.

txwheeler · 10-19-2009, 05:45 PM

sounds good it looks like the stock skid is wasted after this weekend a new skid plate and some more bracing on the cage will have to be done before i take it out again

webilt · 10-19-2009, 10:02 PM

I love my UHMW belly skid,, I have hit some pretty big rocks and just a few scratches,, here is where I got mine from,
http://www.factoryutv.net/uhmw.htm

10-06-2009, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
txwheeler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62453 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 263	sxs skid plates what ar you using so just got a rzr and now its time for some belly protection ive seen some that looke like there made out of uhmw and alot mor made out of aluminum the uhmw look alot heavier but i know they work great on the crawlers just wanted to see what everyones using and why any particular brands?

10-08-2009, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crowdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2787 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 2,422	UHMW is the only way to go. __________________ UTVGuide.net

10-12-2009, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mudinyeri Run For the Hills Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44531 Location: Nebraska ... the Good Life Posts: 1,963	I used to make UHMW skids for RZR's and I have yet to see anything else stand up to the punishment that UHMW will take. Yes, it's a bit more flexible than aluminum. So, if you're planning to bash your undercarriage onto large boulders from 20 feet in the air you might get a bit more damage to the protected parts with a UHMW skid than an aluminum skid. However, if you're like most people and you just want to slide over a few rocks and stumps, UHMW can't be beaten. If you do any rock crawling, you'll love how the UHMW slides over the rocks. Much less friction than any metal skid plate. __________________ Check out The Union Creek Journal, a fictional, diary-style chronicle of a Midwestern family's struggle to survive in the aftermath of a global economic collapse.

10-19-2009, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
webilt Rock God Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 118 Location: Weimar Calif Posts: 1,995	I love my UHMW belly skid,, I have hit some pretty big rocks and just a few scratches,, here is where I got mine from, http://www.factoryutv.net/uhmw.htm __________________ 97' Toyota Tacoma 3.4/5-speed, in the build process * 04' Dodge 4wd, 4-door, diesel * 73' Chevy LUV, 3.8 V-6, Sas'ed on 44" Fun Country's *** 08' Polaris RZR WEBILT

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10-19-2009, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
txwheeler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62453 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 263	sounds good it looks like the stock skid is wasted after this weekend a new skid plate and some more bracing on the cage will have to be done before i take it out again