Factory UTV Skids - Page 2 - Polaris RZR Forum

LTRZR · #16 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by milosusa

Look very good too, I like very much the recessed mounting space for bolts.
Now I am confuse which way to go, on Holz I like the aluminum wrap
around body and front skid, on factory UTV I like the finish. Why life need to be so complicated with so many choices.

Milos

Choice is good Milos!

RZRider · #17 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 10:27 AM

I just re-read my post and didn't want to seem harsh, I've just been there and done that, it's easier to snag that opening than one would think. Only my opinion of course.

LTRZR · #18 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RZRider

I just re-read my post and didn't want to seem harsh, I've just been there and done that, it's easier to snag that opening than one would think. Only my opinion of course.

Well you can't see the front differential part of the skid in my picture but it's angled up just like the Holz is. Otherwise the front profiles are pretty much the same. I've been in serious mud, rocks, snow and it doesn't shovel anything???

CntryFun · #19 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 11:33 AM

I think he's talking about behind each of the front tires. There appeared to be a 2-3" lip that curved up on the Holz skids. I definitely think something needs to cover that front edge, even if it is thin rubber. Anything to keep the mud from getting back in there would be fine, but a rolled edge on the skid would be awesome. If they wrapped a little in the front and on each side I would say these are by far the way to go.

LTRZR · #20 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfreakintruck

I thought I could add a bit here. I have the Holz full skid plate w/ side guards and LOVE! it. The UHMW slides over large rocks great! I would recommend this setup to anyone. Having said that, I have 2 things to add.

1) this skid setup is great, but not indestructible. look at the top of the attached pic. notice the hole in my Holz.

not really sure which rock did this or how I was driving at the time. I had several hard hits (and 1 rollover) that day.

2) for those of you with the latest gen RZR (mine is only 1 mo old) the Holz rear diff skid plate (part of the 4 piece set) will not fit over the hitch that is integrated into the frame. The installation directions specify the hitch needs to be removed (which cannot be done on the latest gen). I did not know this when I ordered. I called Holz Racing (360) 398-7006 and spoke with Matt. I explained what I had, was put on hold for about 5 min. When he came back he said "we are aware of the issue and will be sending you a new rear diff cover setup next week when we finish fabing them up! at no cost to you". Great customer service! one of the many reasons I would recommend this to anyone!!

The Holz is 1/4 inch UHMW, Factory UTV is 3/8, it makes a difference I would think. I'm pretty sure after the hits it's taken already my skid will outlast my RZR. Nice hole in your skid though! You must have whacked her good! Don't you rip the mounting bolts and washers off since they are not recessed? Washer in your pic looks way vulnerable.

P.S. That is great customer service!

bigfreakintruck · #21 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 02:53 PM

Oh yea, they stick out like a sore thumb.. I have already fought a couple of the smashed washers to get bolts out.. I plan to countersink them once i find the right countersunk bolts to use. For me, it was a REAL hard decision between the Holz and the Factory UTV setup. I was looking at the Factory UTV plate real hard, the thick UHMW would have been nice. But what swayed the decision for me was the side guards. I will NOT put nerf bars on, and I liked the Holz side skids, so I went that way. The side guards have already taken some abuse too! glad I have em'.

milosusa · #22 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfreakintruck

Oh yea, they stick out like a sore thumb.. I have already fought a couple of the smashed washers to get bolts out.. I plan to countersink them once i find the right countersunk bolts to use. For me, it was a REAL hard decision between the Holz and the Factory UTV setup. I was looking at the Factory UTV plate real hard, the thick UHMW would have been nice. But what swayed the decision for me was the side guards. I will NOT put nerf bars on, and I liked the Holz side skids, so I went that way. The side guards have already taken some abuse too! glad I have em'.

I do have same dilemma, I like the side protection of Holz, because I will not use nerf bars either. But like the craftsmanship of factory utv on the UHMV protection part.
milos

LTRZR · #23 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfreakintruck

Oh yea, they stick out like a sore thumb.. I have already fought a couple of the smashed washers to get bolts out.. I plan to countersink them once i find the right countersunk bolts to use. For me, it was a REAL hard decision between the Holz and the Factory UTV setup. I was looking at the Factory UTV plate real hard, the thick UHMW would have been nice. But what swayed the decision for me was the side guards. I will NOT put nerf bars on, and I liked the Holz side skids, so I went that way. The side guards have already taken some abuse too! glad I have em'.

Will the 1/4 inch uhmw leave you enough meat to countersink sufficiently? I know I had a heck of a time taking off the stock skids because a couple washers were hammered. They are much better protected now. I do like the looks of the Holz side plates. I liked the 3/8 uhmw and workmanship on the Factory UTV skids a lot better and obviously the price. Seems like 2 very good options to me.

bigfreakintruck · #24 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LTRZR

Will the 1/4 inch uhmw leave you enough meat to countersink sufficiently? I know I had a heck of a time taking off the stock skids because a couple washers were hammered. They are much better protected now. I do like the looks of the Holz side plates. I liked the 3/8 uhmw and workmanship on the Factory UTV skids a lot better and obviously the price. Seems like 2 very good options to me.

Yea man. U right! 2 good opinions. dunno about being able to countersink the thiner UHMW. I guess i will cross that bridge when I get there. Mabey someone should combine the 2 setups and sell it for half the price!!

I'd buy one!!

RZRider · #25 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 03:37 PM

I was going to just use a rounded head with a shoulder but never got around to ordering them. I should note that I filled the original larger hole with epoxy to give it some mounting strength back.

Factory UTV · #26 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryFun

I think he's talking about behind each of the front tires. There appeared to be a 2-3" lip that curved up on the Holz skids. I definitely think something needs to cover that front edge, even if it is thin rubber. Anything to keep the mud from getting back in there would be fine, but a rolled edge on the skid would be awesome. If they wrapped a little in the front and on each side I would say these are by far the way to go.

Thanks for the excellent input CntryFun. We gave some thought to flushing the skid with the frame removing that small shelf similar to what Holz does, but we felt that left the main frame members more exposed to damage. Ground clearance is really at a premium for the stock RZR so we liked having a little more protection for those two front main frame members which could and do get bashed by rocks. Scooping anything up on that small shelf just hasn't been an issue for us. Even if it did scoop up a little dirt or mud we chose to go with more frame protection. Cutting the skids flush with the frame would not be a problem though, we could easily do that for anyone who asks.

Bob

RZRider · #27 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Factory UTV

Thanks for the excellent input CntryFun. We gave some thought to flushing the skid with the frame removing that small shelf similar to what Holz does, but we felt that left the main frame members more exposed to damage. Ground clearance is really at a premium for the stock RZR so we liked having a little more protection for those two front main frame members which could and do get bashed by rocks. Scooping anything up on that small shelf just hasn't been an issue for us. Even if it did scoop up a little dirt or mud we chose to go with more frame protection. Cutting the skids flush with the frame would not be a problem though, we could easily do that for anyone who asks.

Bob

I'm obviously no frame protection guy but why not roll the plastic upward?? It seems this would extend the protection and keep the shelf from getting hooked on garbage or collecting stuff.
I know some of this has to do with cost and what is or isn't possible with plastics but I have to ask...
Or is all of this attention to detail unnecessary for the small amount of added protection?

Factory UTV · #28 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RZRider

I'm obviously no frame protection guy but why not roll the plastic upward?? It seems this would extend the protection and keep the shelf from getting hooked on garbage or collecting stuff.
I know some of this has to do with cost and what is or isn't possible with plastics but I have to ask...
Or is all of this attention to detail unnecessary for the small amount of added protection?

Getting hooked on garbage or collecting stuff just hasn't been an issue for us at all and we've logged well over 1000 miles in our RZR through mud, sand, dirt, snow, even the Rubicon trail. If you take a close look at our skids I think you'll see quite a bit of attention to detail. How many other full UHMW skids you see out there bent to fit the contour of the RZR with machined edges, drain holes and recessed mount holes. Believe me, bending UHMW is not an easy task to accomplish.

RZRider · #29 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 06:51 PM

Not me BUT one of the gals in our group made her own skids and brought the plastic out past the frame (simplicity for her) and the very first thing she did was hook it on her trailer. She has of course made a better set of ramps for climbing her trailer but I've seen it happen and why I bring it up.
Don't think I meant you didn't pay any attention to detail, you guys obviously did better than any set I didn't try to make.
I merely meant maybe I was overthinking that particular part of your skids...although Sandy will disagree with both of us if that's the case.
Now how about a discount for us here at the RZRForums?? (insert big smiley here).

Factory UTV · #30 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RZRider

Now how about a discount for us here at the RZRForums?? (insert big smiley here).

We're going to become a forum vendor, so that's part of the plan