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Magnum Opus:
I am looking around for skid plates.....specifically the sets.  The River Raider set seems to be the prominant kit.  Does anybody have any experience with these kits, or have any other recomendations?  I think the best deal I found was just over a grand.  My initial thoughts are that buying a kit , the pieces will work together better.  This one takes care of Engine, Tranny, X-fer case, and G-tank.  Sliders for the pumpkins will still be needed and the kit will allow the expansion to a long arm kit.  Please provide input.  Looking on sealing the deal this winter.

toreadorranger:
Skip the sliders for the differentials.  A set of Heavy Duty diff covers are really all you need.  Anything that is going to damage a diff housing will destroy one of those differential skid plates, save your money for something else.

JKJon:
I have the kit from Off Road Evolution and have been happy with them. I also have the Poison Spyder evap Skid. And even with good diff covers, I would not be comfortable dragging my rear diff over rocks the way I do without my AEV diff slider. Love that thing. It protects the drive shaft where it bolts to the diff very well.

I think JKSue runs the River Raider skids on her 2dr.

Magnum Opus:
Thanks John and Toreador!
 I just read up on the ORE Protek kit.  Gotta do a touch more research but the bang for the buck part of the ORE kit is winning me over.  The biggest complaint I have seen thus far is that the RORR kit transfers all the weight to the frame, whereas the ORE kit on an oil pan landing sends it to the engine (then of course the mounts), then the frame.  I think the mounts can take it.  That will definately leave a bit more green to go to the next part of the build! 
The RORR definately looks sexy though......but they said the same thing about the Dodge Stealth! 
The only think I can see in favor of the RORR now is the overall sliperyness of the underbelly when done.  Even though both protect well, I gotta find out if the RORR trails better when challenged and if the extra 600 bones is worth it for a smoother belly. 
Also adding dif covers to the wish list, specifically for the front and probably a rear dif slidder.....I intend on moving forward more than reverse......awe hell I'm a clumsy driver!.....I'm gonna ask Santa Clause for a rear dif cover too!  I don't want to be a clutch stab from falling into a rock backward!

skibum:
Look into the Clayton skids.

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