i have a 04 scrambler 4x4. for it, and just in general, whats the deal with skid plates? the scrambler has plastic ones on the a arms and chassis, but nothing on the swing arm. is the swing arm something that should be considered getting a plate for? also, is the stock plastic good or is metal/aluminum better? id rather be safe than sorry, but it looks like you can spend a ton on skid plates and wanted to get some opinions. thanks

 

well i toke the plastic one off and made a templet for it and made a aluminum one and as for the swing arm skid most ppl dont like it b/c it gives your less ground clearence about a inch and a half i think




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and i forgot to say i was thinking about getting one b/c i broke 2 calipers holders but i made one outa steel and gave it a aluminum layer on the outside so it doesnt rust

 

The stock underbody skid plate is pretty tough. It would be really easy to make an aluminum one though. Most people (like myself) go without a swingarm skid, or end up removing theirs. The sprocket gaurd does its job really well. The skid will just get you hung up easier. The only skids that I feel are important are the front under the bumper and the a-arms, more importantly the cv boots gaurds. I could not find an aluminum gaurd (just steel) that gave me the protection that I wanted for the cv boots (front, rear, and under). SO I made a carboard template and bent and welded up some aluminum and made my own. Turned out really well.

 

Hello,


I ride the woods most of the time and I personally wouldn't ride with out a swing arm guard. I've got enough scrapes and dings in my skid plates, that I feel I did the right thing putting aluminun skid plates underneath, that includes the A Arms, Engine, as well as the Swing Arm.


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If you have any trails that you may use that have rocks, then I'd get a rear skid. The one from polaris is what I have. Yes you loose ground clearance. Origonally I lost about an inch following the instructions for installation. Then after I removed the spacer they give you, I think I ended up only loosing about 1/4 to 1/2".
#2 After tearing a cv boot with the factory small plastic protector, I got a set of Oxlite steel A-arm/ Cv joint protectors, Only necessary if you find yourself around branches/sticks. So yes if you ride anywhere but sand then you'll probably need these at least.

Have fun with the new Scrambler.