What's number one on the list???

1) Skid plate
2) Better springs (IMO Shock Therapy) will give you more GC & ride quality.

Those are the top 2

 

There are other threads about this same topic, but here's my take:

1) Harnesses. And, if you're not rolling with aftermarket seats with pass-throughs, get the DragonFire racing bezels or the strap stays to keep the harness straps from sliding apart around the stock seats.
2) Full UHMW skids with trailing arm protection and rock sliders. And, if you don't have high clearance A ARMs, get the A ARM protection, too.
3) Larger tires. There are those whose opinion is that for a 4 seater rock crawler 32 inch tires are the minimum. Make sure to have a nice plug kit with air, too.
4) Clutch Kit. If you're running larger tires and running aggressive rock crawling lines, you'll want a clutch kit. Lot's of options are out there for a XP4 1000.
5) Winch. Not as critical. But, given the XP4's increased likelihood of getting high centered, I'm a huge fan of winches. I've used one on each Moab outing to either get myself or someone else out of a jam.
6) Take a few machines. Having more to enjoy the beauty in Moab is more fun. Plus, having more muscle or go-get-help/supply vehicles is priceless if you need them.
7) Maps or GPS. I use a 7 inch Samsung tablet and Backcountry Navigator Pro. Even though the trails are decently marked, it's just a smart idea to know where you are and how to get out, especially in an emergency. PM me your email address and I can send you a KMZ file of most of the major trails.

There is a ton of other things to consider, too. But, that's my list of must-haves. Have fun!

 

There are other threads about this same topic, but here's my take:



1) Harnesses. And, if you're not rolling with aftermarket seats with pass-throughs, get the DragonFire racing bezels or the strap stays to keep the harness straps from sliding apart around the stock seats.

2) Full UHMW skids with trailing arm protection and rock sliders. And, if you don't have high clearance A ARMs, get the A ARM protection, too.

3) Larger tires. There are those whose opinion is that for a 4 seater rock crawler 32 inch tires are the minimum. Make sure to have a nice plug kit with air, too.

4) Clutch Kit. If you're running larger tires and running aggressive rock crawling lines, you'll want a clutch kit. Lot's of options are out there for a XP4 1000.

5) Winch. Not as critical. But, given the XP4's increased likelihood of getting high centered, I'm a huge fan of winches. I've used one on each Moab outing to either get myself or someone else out of a jam.

6) Take a few machines. Having more to enjoy the beauty in Moab is more fun. Plus, having more muscle or go-get-help/supply vehicles is priceless if you need them.

7) Maps or GPS. I use a 7 inch Samsung tablet and Backcountry Navigator Pro. Even though the trails are decently marked, it's just a smart idea to know where you are and how to get out, especially in an emergency. PM me your email address and I can send you a KMZ file of most of the major trails.



There is a ton of other things to consider, too. But, that's my list of must-haves. Have fun!

Thats a great list.

Id also add...bring water. Lots of water. And atleast a few snacks. It can be super hot.

A good dust mask is also helpful.

 

imo the best thing out of all body protection you can do for the stock xp is add high clearance trailing arms
as stocker trailing arms will drag on all the boulders and quite easy bend besides all the scrapes

 

IMHO rock crawling doesnt tie these up. For my technique I almost always end up hitting the back of the trailing arm or center area skid. My last setup had high clearance, but I didnt notice any difference.

 

X2 on the water. Only been to moab in my wildcat X not my turbo yet. Skid plate definitely top of the list. You can pound out a ton of trails sliding along on the belly with little tires. I’ve been there with tiny stockers and 30 inch roctanes. The big tires were way more comfortable but you can do a lot if you aren’t afraid of bottoming out. We always have winches just incase but haven’t used them in moab yet.

 

Ive been there on stock bighorns and no skids, and Ive been going for many years.
Like others have said in this order
Harnesses
Skids
Tire
Winch
street legal!
A cooler
A compressor if youre driving to the trailhead
pull that rear swaybar
gps
Friends
leave the gas cans unless youre going to ride from moab to the trail (not trailer)

 

So which skid plate and a-arm covers would be best for an XPT? Is the stock skid plate able to be reinstalled if an aftermarket one is used just for the rocks? My concern is for the weight since I run dunes 90% of the time and don’t want a heavy skid plate in the sand so being able to swap them out is an important consideration to me.

 

Factory UTV is a popular brand. I went with Ricochet UHMW 1/2 inch skids because I do a lot of rock crawling and the Ricochet setup doesn't have you drill any new holes in your frame.

My suggestion for you would be a 3/8 UHMW skid for weight. Also, the Ricochet setup has 4 clamps on each A Arm that can be removed in about 2 mins with a impact driver. Personally, I wouldn't remove trailing arm guards. And, because my rock sliders were a PITA to install, they're never coming off the machine.

You can replace it with you stock skid when done. But, I'd have to really be a dedicated duner to want to use skids as accessories that are purpose used.

Also, depending on the torture the skids are subjected to, they may not simply unscrew and screw back together. Sometimes, normal wear and tear tweaks the mounting hardware and makes it difficult to reassemble.

And, because you're in a Turbo, my suggestion is to look for skids that have plenty of drain holes on the bottom to drain water, sand, and rocks. The reason is that without those holes, and because aftermarket skids have way more coverage, besides carrying around debris that adds weight they also tend to trap more heat between the tunnel and the cab making for a hotter ride.

 

factory utv is what I used. The stock ones could be put back on for duning. I bet you wont notice much of a difference though if you left them on

 

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Just ordered the Factory UTV ultimate kit with $50 forum discount and free shipping. I already have click 6 harnesses on PRP seats. Houser Racing cage with front and rear bumpers, Shock Therapy RIS4 with chassis brace. I am street legal. I will be carrying 5 gal of fuel in the back in a purpose built holder The can and holder are from PU products and are quality even the can that doesn’t spill unlike 90% of the crap that claims to be Commifornia compliant but just spill fuel everywhere when trying to pour. The fuel will be dumped in the tank as soon as the tank can take it since I will NOT be trailering. I carry a tool kit for most repairs, spare belt etc...12 volt air compressor, 30” Kanati Mongrels and a cooler for lots of water and snacks. We will be traveling with friends who have a XPT4. Both have intercoms and car to car radios. Also have latest edition of Fun-treks book about Moab. Will give some thought about GPS system. So based on previous entries on this thread, and short of bringing Frank along �� I think I am covered. If I overlooked something let me know.