There are many upgrades that no self-respecting fan of off-roading or green laning should be without, and this includes underbody protection. Protecting your prized 4×4 is after all a must.
Whether you want to call them bash plates, skid plates, under vehicle protection (UVP) or underbody guards, there are many benefits that go hand-in-hand with upgrading your 4×4’s underbody protection. Here are just a few…
It’s the ultimate form of protection
The underside of your 4×4 is particularly vulnerable. You’ll find your vehicle’s radiator, sump and drivetrain in this region. If left unprotected, stray stones and rocks can easily damage these key components to leave you completely stranded.
Upgrading your UVP will safeguard the components that are fundamental to your vehicle to minimise the risk of damage when driving off-road.
It’s not enough to protect your front and rear
We’ve seen 4×4 enthusiasts spend endless amounts of money protecting the front and rear of their 4x4s only to have their vehicles brought down by underbody damage. Upgrading your underbody protection is just as important as investing in bumpers and bars.
It’s worth every penny
Fitting bash plates on your 4×4 is a must if there’s ever a chance that you’ll hit something. With this, keen off-roaders and green laners find upgrading their skid plates a worthy investment.
Most 4x4s aren’t equipped with the underbody protection they need, despite their 4x4s’ off-road capabilities. The vast majority of models are fitted with thin bash plates that provide coverage only for the radiator and sump, and this leaves the remainder of your vehicle’s underside woefully exposed.
By investing in a premium quality underbody protection upgrade now, you could save thousands of pounds in repairs and recovery in the long run. Avoid purchasing cheap kits; they don’t offer the same standard of protection (if any) and are mostly for cosmetic purposes.
There are some fantastic UVP upgrades available
Our range of underbody protection kits and skid plates is second to none. We specialise in delivering premium protection that’s made to last and built to stay solid whatever off-road challenges you face.
Our ARB kits are popular options for those looking to boost their underbody protection. Using 3mm thick pressed steel, the ARB skid plate is simple to install, rigid and durable, qualities which provide valuable underbody protection. We’ll let ARB explain more about the features of their UVP kits:
“Manufactured from laser cut, pressed and folded 3mm steel, ARBs’ under vehicle protection systems are engineered to shield vulnerable underbody components (such as the steering, sump, transmission and transfer case) from off-road debris. Each vehicle-specific set includes protection panels that are directly bolted onto the chassis to provide protection from the ARB bull bar (if fitted) to the transfer case.”
We also stock N4 skid plates, which are mostly made of 8mm aluminium for a heavy-duty, model-specific upgrade that protects your vehicle at every turn.
Our N4 skid plates also address the access problem that deters many people from upgrading their underbody protection. N4 skid plates allow easy access for servicing and repairs without having to remove the entire unit.
You can find out more about our range of underbody protection kits here.
