UHMW Skid Plate Material

Factory UTV was one of the first in the UTV market to make skid plates for UTVs out of a product called UHMW. UHMW is short for Ultra High Molecular Weight and is an extremely durable polymer that is used in many applications where abrasion resistance (the ability to slide over a rock) and impact resistance is critical. UHMW is much better suited to skid plate as compared to typical aluminum, because the material does not stick to rocks, has some amount of give and it will return to normal position after a hit. 

The Factory UTV skid plates are pre-drilled for oil change and drainage and uses existing and supplied hardware for installation. All mounting locations are recessed so that hardware stays out of harms way. Skids are made from 3/8″ or 1/2″ and I opted for the thicker material because of the abuse it would be taking. 

The underside of our Teryx is a bit different than stock so I worked with Factory UTV on a plan.  The center section including the front and rear differentials are the same as stock so I just had them cut off the “wings” and use a skinny version of their stock skid. For the “boat sides”, we custom made some plates out of 3/8″ UHMW with aluminum backing. 

Factory UTV also makes a-arm guards for stock arms that work really well.  I may end up having them make some custom guards for our Funco +4″ arms in the future. 

Factory UTV
Phone: 916-207-8335
Website: www.factoryutv.net 

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