Sentences with phrase «of skidplating»

What was a surprise, however, was that the least trail - friendly rig was the solid rear - axle, body - on - frame Lexus with its lack of skidplating and overactive electronics.

With the right options selected, this all - around performer comes with a complete compliment of skidplates, real tow hooks, and available factory rock sliders.

For any sort of wheeling, we recommend the Off Road package, which helps the Xterra get through the dirty stuff with a full complement of skidplates, tow hooks, 32 - inch BFGoodrich tires, and a driver - selectable rear locker, which we found useful to free the Xterra from some clingy rocks during our test.

Not exact matches

A new On - and Off - Road Package, available only on the GL450 and GL550, furthers the GL's off - road credentials by adding a skidplate, a two - speed transfer case with reduction gearing, a longitudinal differential lock, and a revised air suspension system that provides up to 12 inches of ground clearance.

Just remember to select four - wheel - drive high, lock the differential, and turn up the radio so that the sound of rocks pinging against your skidplates doesn't drown out NPR.

The sound of the V - 6 engine painfully crowing is familiar; the loud «thud» from the front skidplate hitting the ground isn't.

It includes a new, different bumper with sliced inlays that start at the bottom of the headlights and extend almost to the front skidplate.

On the TRD Off - Road model, the stock tires are swapped for no - nonsense Goodyear Wrangler Rubber, the front air dam is removed to make room for a tough front skidplate, and a chrome front grille is used in place of the black unit seen on the Limited model.

It arrives with a locking rear differential, skidplates, and 10.8 inches of ground clearance.

Here's a list of everything you get standard: front and rear electronic locking differentials, the aforementioned DSSV dampers, new front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance, ZR2 17 - inch aluminum alloy wheels with 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, new cast iron control arms, an aluminum skidplate, Autotrac transfer case with shield, a new grille and hood, 3.42 rear axle ratio, front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches, 2 - in suspension lift, selectable off - road modes, four wheel disc brakes, spray - in bedliner, spare all - terrain tire, recovery hooks, and a host of other features.

And then there's the occasional forum lurker who hasn't seen a new Trailhawk in person yet and wants to peek inside to inspect every button, crawl underneath for a skidplate evaluation, and grill us about its performance in varying types of terrain.

We were impressed that nothing important hangs down past the bottom of the framerails and full skidplating, although thin - gauge, protects the undercarriage.

Highlights: Toyota introduced a new Tacoma in 2016 — 2017 brought a fresh batch of TRD Pro models replete with lift and a skidplate, as well as off - road springs, shocks and tires.

Wheelhop was negatory, and the ride over the whoops and high - speed stuff was the best of the pickups, although less bottoming out and front - skidplate testing would have been preferred, as would not having to take a beating from the sunroof cover as it fell off and smacked the unsuspecting over the berms.

Some of these items include a low range transfer case, 4WD, skidplates, stability control with roll mitigation, hill start assist, trailer sway control, a USB port, and an eight - speaker audio system.

The Reaper is armed with 20 - inch beadlock wheels, a Fox Racing suspension system, a high - clearance bumper, reinforced skidplate and an integrated floodlight system all of which should help it tackle any terrain at highway caliber speeds.

In comes a blacked - out grille with Ram stamped right in the middle of it, and a silver off - road skidplate underneath.

Even the engine and transmission of the 370Z had to be custom - mounted, and a front skidplate was fabricated to prevent damage during snow excursions.

The front and rear wings have been modified to allow for greater suspension travel, a rear skidplate has been added, a new exhaust system installed and the suspension system itself has been revamped to permit the Bentley to climb over more than just a curb in the parking lot of a ritzy mall in Miami Beach.

The Desert Runner is equipped with skidplates for the bottom of the engine and the fuel tank, gonzo - looking fender flares, a fullsize spare tire, and four - channel ABS.

Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango Owner: Steve Maxfield, Kanosh, Utah Engine: 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 Transmission: Stock five - speed automatic (four gears plus overdrive planetary) Transfer case: Stock Powerwagon Front axle: Powerwagon AAM 9.25 with 4.56:1 gears and electric lockers Rear axle: Powerwagon AAM 10.5 with 4.56:1 gears and electric lockers Front suspension: Stock Powerwagon five - link welded onto Durango frame, including coil buckets and control arm mounts, 12 - inch - stroke King 2.0 air shocks Rear suspension: Stock Durango leaf spring with spring - over swap, 12 - inch - stroke King 2.0 air shocks Steering: Hydraulic - assist steering ram fed from ported Dodge steering box Tires / wheels: 42 - inch Pit Bull Rockers on 16 1/2 - inch H1 HUMVEE beadlocks Protection: Full belly skidplates made out of 3 / 16 - inch steel, full 2 - inch, 0.120 - wall DOM exoskeleton, custom bumpers, and tire carrier integrated into exoskeleton Other: Warn winch, bumper - mounted LED lightbar, roof - mounted LED lightbar, rock cameras connected to onboard monitor

More height combined with underbody skidplates put to rest the worry of clearing anything on or off the road.

There were no skidplates to speak of beyond the front aluminum TRD offering, and the frame is riveted together to form a C - channel.

Of course, that exterior is supplemented by a handful of chassis and performance upgrades, like 22 - inch concept wheels with 35 - inch - tall tires, a suspension lift, an extended skidplate, Anodized Orange tow hooks, a cold - air intake system, and front Brembo ® brakeOf course, that exterior is supplemented by a handful of chassis and performance upgrades, like 22 - inch concept wheels with 35 - inch - tall tires, a suspension lift, an extended skidplate, Anodized Orange tow hooks, a cold - air intake system, and front Brembo ® brakeof chassis and performance upgrades, like 22 - inch concept wheels with 35 - inch - tall tires, a suspension lift, an extended skidplate, Anodized Orange tow hooks, a cold - air intake system, and front Brembo ® brakes.

Despite all this, nearly all of the vehicles were stuck at one time or another during the test, and every vehicle received at least one ding or dent on a skidplate or low - hanging body part.

The TRD Pro package most notably adds Bilstein remote reservoir shocks and revised spring rates with an extra inch of ground clearance, along with special tires and wheels and an aluminum front skidplate.

Our testers felt that Toyota provided the front skidplate more as a visual statement than out of concern for protecting the drivetrain.

To add a bit of flair and function, the custom skidplates and crossmembers were all powdercoated gray and Plum Crazy Purple.

And while the name has changed, it's thankfully still the same terrific grab - bag of Nismo goodies we've tested and loved in the past: Bilstein high - pressure shocks, pushbutton rear locking diff, full underbody skidplating, and 75 - series BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires on newly designed 16 - inch alloy rims; Pro-4x King Cab models also get the Utilitrack inbed tie - down system with adjustable cleats, which is standard on all Crew Cab versions.

CALMINI Products — BRONZE Bakersfield, CA www.calmini.com Manufacturer of Suzuki, Isuzu and Nissan off - road suspensions, gear sets, bumpers, skidplates, performance parts and interior / exterior accessories.

«The ZR2 takes the capable Colorado platform to a new level with a dizzying array of modifications including front and rear electric differential lockers, Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve shocks, a 2 - inch - taller ride height, 3.5 - inch - wider track width, additional skidplating, 31 - inch tires, and many more off - road - centric goodies.

We used the OE skidplate spacers and bolts to hold the bracket, and then positioned the bracket so the front end of the plate was 3 inches from the next hole in the bottom of the frame rail.

It has skidplates and tow hooks, fasciae designed with approach and departure angles in mind, an increase in ride height (0.8 - inch), hill - descent control, and even 19 inches of water fording.

The long - anticipated ZR2 off - road model, which mercifully abandons the snowplow - like air dam on the rest of the Colorado lineup for a front skidplate and a more rock - friendly approach angle, will likely approach if not surpass $ 50,000 fully equipped.

Production Z71 models also features an automatic locking rear differential, for greater traction off the highway, and a transfer case skidplate — another piece of protection when the pavement ends.

The judges did note that the Power Wagon's breakover angle isn't terrific, but the extensive skidplating (much like on the Hummer H1) makes the bottom of the truck something you can drag over obstacles.

Available options on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include: Class - exclusive 2.8 L Duramax Turbo - Diesel engine, paired with a six - speed automatic transmission, capable of 186 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque Choice of crew - or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively) 7 - speaker Bose premium audio system Dealer - installed, bed - mounted spare tire carrier Full - length black vinyl floor (no additional cost — standard interior features leather seats and carpet) The ZR2's starting MSRP includes a number of key standard features unique to the trim level, such as: Class - exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials Revolutionary, segment - exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSVTM) dampers Off - road rocker protection Modified front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance Exclusive ZR2 17 x 8 - inch aluminum alloy wheels 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off - road tires New cast - iron control arms An aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan Autotrac transfer case Transfer case shield Aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2 Modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio Front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches over a standard Colorado Suspension lifted 2 inches over a standard Colorado Off - Road Mode Technology 4 - wheel disc brakes Other standard features include: Tow / haul mode Trailering Package, including trailer hitch and 7 - pin connector Integrated trailer brake controller Spray - on bedliner Heated driver and passenger front seats Wireless phone charging Rear sliding window EZ Lift and Lower tailgate Locking tailgate Recovery hooks A six - speaker audio system with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and an 8 - inch diagonal color touchscreen, AM / FM stereo with seek - and - scan and a digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, voice - activated technology for radio and phone featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an auxiliary jack All - terrain spare tire with unique ZR2 wheel Four USB ports: one on the instrument panel, one in the center console and two in the rear of the center console Electronic automatic cruise control Rear window electric defogger OnStar 4G LTE with built - in Wi - Fi Rear Vision Camera Remote keyless entry Remote vehicle starter system 4 - way power front driver and passenger seat adjuster with power driver lumbar control Rear seats with underseat storage Standard powertrain is the 3.6 L DI DOHC V6 with a class - leading 308 horsepower and 275 lb - ft of torque that is shared with other Colorado models.