Skid plates

Does anyone know how strong the undercarriage on the Maverick is?  I was debating on whether I should buy skid plates or not.  I went to Uwharrie National forest and drug bottom a few times.  Wasn't really sure how strong the bottom was from factory...and if I should purchase an undercarriage for around $1000.

Skid plates are a good upgrade. Big rocks can do damage.

  with you Paul skid plate is a good protection

Did yall go with the aluminum ones or the uhmw?

Brandon,

Do yourself a favor. Get the plastic. I have had both and love the plastic. Holds up great. I would buy from EMP if they have it. If they dont have it I always buy from Factory UTV. Their stuff is great and thats what I run on my machines. I also run the plastic from factory utv for weight savings.

Thanks Tbone...If I install myself, how would I go about doing it?  Would I take off what is already under the Maverick or place over?  Do I just use self tapping screws and place them every 6-8 inches?

When you buy one it will come with the new hardware for installation. 

Heres what I did. The last install I did was to my commander. EMP did not have commander plastic skids so I got mine from factory utv. I ordered the 3/8th full belly coverage. I took the old skid plates off. Took the machine outside and cleaned out underneath really good with a pressure washer. After it dried out the next day I spray painted any areas that needed a little paint then I installed the new skid plates. It came with all the hardware needed. I know it sounds weird but it worked for me....I laid down on my roller kreeper and laid the skid plate on top of me. I rolled underneath my machine. Used my knees and hands to position the skid in its proper place. Started to attach it and only took a few minutes. Then your like a tight pair of pants.....ready to rip. 

I have found that with the plastic you have great protection and if you do hit a rock you tend to slide across it. When you hit a rick with alum, the alum tends to get hung on the rock. After owning both it is way better to run the plastics. 

Great...thanks so much for the info.

I am guessing that you are still running the factory pieces on your Maverick?

brandon1078 wrote:

Great...thanks so much for the info.

You live VERY close by. If you need any help at all just let me know. You could bring your machine over and we will get it installed.

Thanks for the offer.  I just bought a winch and a mounting plate/2 in receiver/windshield/audioformz top...my wife thinks I need to wait a little while before making another large purchase.  That will probably be the next thing I buy though.  I am also looking at back bumpers...ones that will cover the whole rear, protecting the tail lights and plastic.  There is a guy in Charlotte that does really good work.  I think I will get him to build me something for the rear.

If your wanting the Factory Utv skid plates let me know. Im set up as a dealer for them and can get you a deal when your ready!
Josh

mule822 wrote:

If your wanting the Factory Utv skid plates let me know. Im set up as a dealer for them and can get you a deal when your ready!
Josh

 why in the heck havent i been told this???   

Mule u slippin on me buddy!!!!! 

I just finalized the paperwork with them yesterday! I will have an updated list of the companies that im dealing with now. I have a few more in the works also!

Well thats great! Glad your doing all this.  Cant wait to see what else you have in the works

I just put full skids under my new maverick , arm guards and heat shield in the rear cargo area from JBS . Great parts and we'll under 1000

x2 on the JBS products and great help if you need it.

I prefer aluminum skids myself, but to each his own ! I had them on my commander and now maverick and wouldn't ride without!

True that

x-3 on the JBS maverick skids!and all the other stuff James sells for the maverick!