Hello I am looking to purchase some aftermarket skid plates for my 400ex & I was wondering if people could give honest evaluations on different brands they have seen or used. Obviously most important to me is protection but fit and finish are almost as equally important. Are the A-arm skids worth the money ?
Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

These people make a well fitting and reasonably priced stuff, check them out. I bought A-arm, belly, and swing arm skids for my son's EX400 and they all have skuffs and dings in them. Well worth the money. As far as the A-arm gaurding if you don't trail ride and only play in the sand you probably don't need them. The others are a must. Hope this helps you.

http://www.prm-atv.com/

 

I love my PRM plates I have swingarm and belly plates. I even have the PRM bumpers and grab bar. they make a really good product.

89TRX250R set-up fro XC w/ too much to list

 

I have a 2000 and 2001 400ex and they both have DG skidplates all around and they are the best i have ever seen and i abuse them if you get any get these.

 

I have had several different brands of skids. I had AC chassis and swingarm skids and didnt like them at all. Cheaply made and they didnt fit very well either. I now have a DG chassis skid and a OMF swingarm skid. I like them much better. I also had a DG swingarm skid. It was a quality piece but they way it was designed it took away alot of clearance which is so critical under your swingarm. As far as a-arm skids, I dont think they are necessary. I ride in some very rough and rocky terrain in West Virginia and have never taken a serious hit to my a-arm. Hope this helps.

 

I have had a few different brands of swingarm skids and by far I prefer the Armadillo brand. It is a full .250 thick and is impossible to bend. I ride in very rocky terrain and have bent up weaker units but not even close to hurting the Armadillo. Rocky mountain sells them and they are cheaper than allot of other brands.

 

GOOD INPUT GUYS I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

I am probably going to order this weekend I will let you know what I decide!

Thanks Again,

Triston

 

Hey guys just ordered a full set of PRM. They were very friendly and helpful. Should be here friday I will take pics and let you know how they fit.........

Have a great day !!

Triston

 

I'VE HAD AC, NO GOOD. NOW I HAVE DG AND THEY HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB. I ALSO SUGGEST THE A-ARM GUARDS IF YOU WOODS RIDE WITH HEAVY ROCKS. I LIKE HAVING THE PIECE OF MIND I DON'T HAVE TO TRY TO DODGE EVERY ROCK OUT THERE.

 

Would you mind sending me an email some day to say how you like the prm swingarm skid. I'm tired of straightening my dg with a 3lb sledge. It's also too low to the ground!