When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Looking to replace front skid plate. GM Direct wants around $600 dollars for one. Anyone know of an alternative that is cheaper or one that may cost as much but is better?
So there are two kinds of aftermarkets a steel version and an aluminum version. I’ve heard bad things about the aluminum version so I went with the steel version.
A lot of companies sell the steel which is made in China and is all the same. I installed this last year and it fit perfectly with no issues. It also comes with the speed nuts already installed.
I’ll do a quick search and see if I can find who’s selling it the cheapest these days. Everyone has different prices for the same thing.
Looking to replace front skid plate. GM Direct wants around $600 dollars for one. Anyone know of an alternative that is cheaper or one that may cost as much but is better?
Here is the part (price as of April 10, 2022)
I got mine from ZIP, I bought the aluminum version $360, quality heavy aluminum tubing and the brackets are completely tig welded. Unlike the steel versions which are just tack welded. It fit perfectly.
I got mine from ZIP, I bought the aluminum version $360, quality heavy aluminum tubing and the brackets are completely tig welded. Unlike the steel versions which are just tack welded. It fit perfectly.
you sure you didn’t get the steel version? The aluminum version is like $130.
you sure you didn’t get the steel version? The aluminum version is like $130.
skid
No I bought the aluminum skid. I don't know where you saw one for 130. ZIP has the steel version for 180. But like I said it is lighter gage steel and the brackets are just tacked on.
Front Skid Plate Replacement
