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[[Image:Skidplate96.jpg|thumb|Retrofitted skid plate on a [[Saab 96]].]] |
[[Image:Skidplate96.jpg|thumb|Retrofitted skid plate on a [[Saab 96]].]] |
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A '''skid plate''' is a abrasion-resistant material affixed to the underside of a vehicle or boat<ref>{{cite web|title=Skid plates|url=http://www.skidplatekit.com/|publisher=Northwest Canoe|accessdate=29 September 2012}}</ref> to prevent damage to the underside when contact is made with the ground. |
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A '''skid plate''' (also known as '''sump guard''' or '''bash plate''') is a steel plate affixed to the underside of a vehicle to prevent damage to key components in the undercarriage. Skid plates are most frequently found on four-wheel drive vehicles designed for off-road use. Without protection, components such as the [[transfer case]], steering linkage, oil pan and gas tank could be struck and damaged by rough terrain features on an off-road trail. Today, skid plates are often part of the off-road upgrade packages for trucks, 4x4's and SUVs offered by major automotive companies such as [[General Motors|GM]]'s [[Z71]], [[Ford]]'s [[FX4]] or [[Toyota]]'s [[Toyota Racing Development|TRD]] off-road package. They can also be purchased as an after-market upgrade from a variety of off-road outfitters. |
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Skid plates may be used on [[off-road]] vehicles and [[lowrider|lowered]] vehicles to prevent damage to the underside. Fake skid plates are also added to vehicles for an off-road look.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fiat Panda 4x4|url=http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2012/1209_fiat_panda_4x4/|publisher=Motor Trend|accessdate=29 September 2012}}</ref> |
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It is also used on street application for lowered vehicles to prevent the same damages as on off-road application. The skid plate is mainly used as a protection to prevent the oil pan from grinding on speed bumps and boardwalks. |
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Revision as of 12:21, 29 September 2012
A skid plate is a abrasion-resistant material affixed to the underside of a vehicle or boat[1] to prevent damage to the underside when contact is made with the ground.
Skid plates may be used on off-road vehicles and lowered vehicles to prevent damage to the underside. Fake skid plates are also added to vehicles for an off-road look.[2]
References
- ^ "Skid plates". Northwest Canoe. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ "Fiat Panda 4x4". Motor Trend. Retrieved 29 September 2012.