Steel vs. Aluminum Skid Plates: Which Should You Choose?

Steel skid plates win for raw rock crawling and repeated heavy impacts. Aluminum skid plates win for weight savings, corrosion resistance, and most trail use outside of extreme rock crawling. The right choice comes down to where and how hard you wheel. What Is a Skid Plate and Why Does Material Matter? A skid plate is a heavy-gauge panel bolted under your truck to protect the oil pan, transmission, transfer...