RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Skid Plate Installed

[RIVAL 4x4]

Do you have any concerns about mud buildup on top of any of the skid plates? I don’t see many large drain openings, and the shape will act like a cup to trap stuff. How about the unavoidable corrosion from deicers or road salt? Do you recommend period removal for cleaning, or to leave them off entirely in the winter? I can’t imagine them being happy when saturated with magnesium chloride ;(

FYI mag chloride is added to road salt to reduce dust during application, and typically salt sprays are used everywhere for summer dust suppression on gravel farm and ranch roads.

I have to say that your web statement is highly misleading about the durability of any aluminum alloy:

“Being an extremely corrosion resistant material aluminum will not rust even if the surface coating becomes gouged or scratched.” Try telling that to the trucking industry…

Corrosion, trailers and the never ending battle

What alloy do you use? Can you please comment?

Thanks.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

There are openings in all our skid plates to allow water to escape. If you look at many OEM skids they are designed in a similar fashion. We actually work with OE Manufactures to develop and test products for their vehicles with many of the same thoughts in mind.

Since I have joined the company, we have not had a single skid plate returned due to corrosion issues. If that ever becomes an issue in the future we will stand behind our product 100%

Our skid plates are powdercoated from the factory for an extra layer of protection, but as with any place that has salted roads, water, mud etc it's always a good idea to take extra care(as I'm sure most do already.)

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[RangerDangerStranger]

Well, there a big drain hole in the middle of the Fuel Tank one i have. They even include a nice blue rubber plug. See Pics. You might have to use a garden hose sprayer though. they didn't say it was self cleaning..