Side sills are protected by wheel - to - wheel wrinkle - black rock rails, that same finish also applied to the front bumper with integrated lights and tow hooks that improves approach angle substantially; a 5 - mm
skidplate from the bumper to suspension crossmember protects everything underneath.
The steering components are protected from harm with a galvanized
skidplate from Atlantic British, while the gas tank is shielded with 1 / 4 - inch - thick aluminum protection from Rock Ware.
Not exact matches
The sound of the V - 6 engine painfully crowing is familiar; the loud «thud»
from the front
skidplate hitting the ground isn't.
It also receives a front quarter - inch aluminum
skidplate and fender cladding to protect
from rocks and debris.
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.
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
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.
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.
Couple these modern amenities with usable
skidplates and a great stance for driving in the dirt, and it's clear that Toyota hasn't taken the Tacoma too far
from its roots.
The front suspension and components is protected by a special TRD
skidplate manufactured
from sturdy 1/4 - inch aluminum which tucks up tight and looks killer.
Aside
from the badging, it has a body - colored grille up front, «black belt moldings, front bumper
skidplate and B - pillars,» side steps, unique 18 - inch black - painted rims and a bed - mounted black support bar which can accommodate extra lights for driving off - road.