Skid plate

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Retrofitted skid plate on a Saab 96. Skidplate96.jpg
Retrofitted skid plate on a Saab 96.
Cosmetic (fake) skid plate Fiat Panda 4x4 20090301 rear.jpg
Cosmetic (fake) skid plate

A skid plate is an 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, motorcycles and lowered vehicles to prevent damage to the underside. Fake skid plates are also added to vehicles for an off-road look. [2]

Steel skid plate for the protection of the engine and the gearbox.

The advantages:

See also

References

  1. "Skid plates". Northwest Canoe. Archived from the original on 2015-05-07. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  2. "Fiat Panda 4x4". Motor Trend. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  3. "Skid plates for off-road motorcycles". Dirtbike Sam. Retrieved 8 May 2020.