Skid plates for 2wd

[someotherguy]

Early aluminum, late plastic, I believe.

Sounds vaguely familiar. The '94 K1500 Z71 F44 parts truck I had, wanna say the large front skid plate was aluminum.

Richard

 

[Andrew_M_14]

Anyone know where I can get ahold of skid plates for 2wds? I know the 4x4 came with them but I’m trying to get something to at least cover the bottom of the radiator and things like that. Ideally I want it to go all the back and cover the oil pan. I don’t have access to a welder so I’m trying to figure out what the best way to do this is

Did you ever find a solution for 2wd Skid Plates?

 

[Caman96]

Did you ever find a solution for 2wd Skid Plates?

I doubt it, unless he fabricated something custom.

 

[Sean Buick 76]

I would use a chunk of alum checker plate, cut it to the shape I needed, make a few bends, and bolt it on

 

[Supercharged111]

I don't understand why folks call the front plate a skid plate. What the hell is getting up in there? To me it seems more effective at keeping air from getting in behind the radiator which helps the pressure differential across the cores.

 

[Andrew_M_14]

I would use a chunk of alum checker plate, cut it to the shape I needed, make a few bends, and bolt it on

Ok thx. I will start looking into that.

 

[Andrew_M_14]

I don't understand why folks call the front plate a skid plate. What the hell is getting up in there? To me it seems more effective at keeping air from getting in behind the radiator which helps the pressure differential across the cores.

Idk what to call it I’m mainly worried about corn stalks and stuff getting up in there after we harvest.

 

[Caman96]

It’s technically called a “Shield”.

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[454cid]

I don't understand why folks call the front plate a skid plate. What the hell is getting up in there? To me it seems more effective at keeping air from getting in behind the radiator which helps the pressure differential across the cores.

I could definitely see it protecting against sticks/branches in the woods. It probably does a good job of keeping the area from scooping massive quantities of air, as you suggest to.

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

I don't understand why folks call the front plate a skid plate.

Habit. Like "Emergency brake" The cable operated far left pedal will NEVER stop the vehicle in an emergency.
I would've called it an "air dam" but that would be confused for the plastic valence panel directly under the bumper...

What the hell is getting up in there? To me it seems more effective at keeping air from getting in behind the radiator which helps the pressure differential across the cores.

That's exactly what it  is designed for. There on the 4x4s, yet not needed on the 2wd?