[tatpvs]

Hello All:
I just purchased a brand new Ranger XP900 Hunter Deluxe edition. I noticed that it looks like it has factory skid plates underneath; however, I am curious as to if these OEM Skid plates are sufficient protection or not. I am going to be using it for hunting and running on the road and that is about it. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

 

[Full draw ohio]

If you're gonna be going over stumps and rocks a skid plate is a must

 

[cdq3]

They are a MUST !!! the stock plastic half plates are junk, they dont even cover under the floor, and thats were all of the stick tend to jab in ! i have even seen gas tanks busted,battery wiring ripped out (almost a fire) and side plates busted from just crossing a tall log. here is a great place and good price.
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[Roadrunner]

I guess it depends on how you plan what obstacles you run over. I have always had the OEM skid plate on all my Rangers and they have served me well so I never replaced them. On my 900 I did buy the Ricochet Sliders, Filler plates and the Ricochet Diff Slider as that area I felt needed more protection.

 

[10spoke]

Definitely get a set if skids. I have trail armor all the way around and a arm guards. They are spendy but worth it. The factory skids are absolute garbage.

 

[HRTKD]

The rocker panels on my 900 are both cracked from hitting stuff. The Ricochet panels are on my wish list (along with about $5,000 worth of other stuff that I'll probably never slide past my wife).

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Busted my rocker panel also going over a log that had a deeper drop off on the other side. If you just ride roads at the deer club and not going to be going I the bush just doing normal stuff you will be ok I tend to over protect mine for the just in case stuff. Had I had the skids and protectors on it they wouldn't have been busted

 

[StealthRoller]

Hello All:
I just purchased a brand new Ranger XP900 Hunter Deluxe edition. I noticed that it looks like it has factory skid plates underneath; however, I am curious as to if these OEM Skid plates are sufficient protection or not. I am going to be using it for hunting and running on the road and that is about it. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

Skid plates are a must! I have the same machine and put full skids on mine. The only complaint I have is that mud, dirt, and debris of all types will get caught up in the skid plate. It is an absolute nightmare to get all of it out. I am OCD with my machine so I ended up installing some 1/2 inch spacers between the skids and the frame so that dirt and mud could be washed out easily.

 

[rwskinner]

I did the same to my crew 900, but while I had it all apart replacing all the busted plastic, I also put some 1" heavy wall square tubing inside the flimsy angle iron outer supports and welded them then added a couple more braces. Pretty stout now. The factory angle supports were bent to He**. I have to agree, the skid plate was pricey, but I think it will pay for itself quickly if you want to take care of your plastics and everything else underneath. Heck, my crew only had a skid plate under the back half, and it was thin stuff. It was torn up pretty good from having to slide over some rocks one day.

Richard

When jungle busting, rock crawling, river fording, or skydiving with my Ranger I like to focus on overcoming the obstacles. Worry about damage to my Ranger subtracts from that. Since the bottom of a Ranger has an intimate relationship with non-fluffy things, skid plates go a long way towards achieving that blissful carefree Rangering we all dream of.
I also have the Trail Armor skid plate. It wasn't an easy purchase decision since they are expensive, but value aside they are pretty righteous skids. The kit includes beefy angle brackets that reinforce the vulnerable area directly in front of the rear tires, so offer far more than simple protection against hard things. And the skids stick out past the side of the Ranger about an inch, which adds more protection than one might think (and provide +1 blissful points). They are not perfect and I don't have anything to compare them against, but I would buy again and enjoy that 20% bigger grin every time I ride.

 

[rwskinner]

What? And give up an inch of clearance??? <grin> I know what you mean, mine is collecting loads of crap, but its not toooooo hard to was out. It just keeps ozzing mud afterwards

Skid plates are a must! I have the same machine and put full skids on mine. The only complaint I have is that mud, dirt, and debris of all types will get caught up in the skid plate. It is an absolute nightmare to get all of it out. I am OCD with my machine so I ended up installing some 1/2 inch spacers between the skids and the frame so that dirt and mud could be washed out easily.

 

[SSS OFF ROAD]

Hello All:
I just purchased a brand new Ranger XP900 Hunter Deluxe edition. I noticed that it looks like it has factory skid plates underneath; however, I am curious as to if these OEM Skid plates are sufficient protection or not. I am going to be using it for hunting and running on the road and that is about it. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

100% UHMW skid plates for Polaris. Many FULL PACKAGE DEALS available.

Arm guards and rock gliders/sliders too.

 

[trog]

get them you wont regret it I waited and have huge crack in my floorboards not anymore now T&S

 

[argyle1]

I built a full UHMW 3/8 skid plate for mine---$230 for the UH and 3 hours to build--I don't seem to be able to upload the picture