Nismo skid plates

dennisuello · Mar 9, 2006

I am buying a 06 SE KC 4x4 with power and traction packages. I considered NISMO, but the only thing that SE doesn't have that I would like is the skid plate set. Does anyone sell those skid plates or are there better aftermarket ones?

StormNISMO · Mar 9, 2006

Here are the stock plates

at the bottom) They are very pricey to ship!!
http://www.courtesyparts.com/frontier/D40_exterior.html

I'm sure there will be aftermarket plates made but I'm not sure by who.

I've heard the stock plates aren't that good anyway.

Frontin · Mar 9, 2006

yeah i personally wouldnt waste my money on teh stock plates, just go with out for a while you should be fine. when after market ones come out, which they will, they will have some real nice ones to put on.

SD_Frontier · Mar 9, 2006

the stock skids are definitely a one and done if hit hard enough. they will still offer protection for those light lay downs on rocks or scraping. i only installed a t-case skid and engine cover skid on my SE 4x4. mine already came with the front skid. i'm waiting for a company to fab some 3/16" steel armor for the whole underside.

find them here http://www.courtesyparts.com/frontier/D40_exterior.html

shipping, for me in california, is $96 if you buy the t-case, engine cover and fuel tank skids. you will probably be better off ordering from your parts counter than online. they should even match prices.

questions...does the nismo come with all 4 skids? (front, engine, t-case, and fuel tank)
does anyone know of a company making rear diff skids? i thought i saw some but i dont remember where?

StormNISMO · Mar 9, 2006

SD_Frontier said:
questions...does the nismo come with all 4 skids? (front, engine, t-case, and fuel tank)
does anyone know of a company making rear diff skids? i thought i saw some but i dont remember where?

My Nismo is fully plated (stock) !

I googled for skidplates and it seems that Shrockworks (shrockworks.com) has some in development for the Xterra, which means the frontiers plates will be shortly after. Unfortunatly its seems like the X is always first. Also found Skid Row Automotive(skidplates.com) They have the plates for the frontier in develoment as well. I know Calmini has the rear diff skid for the 00-04 models. I'm sure these other companies will develop one for the diff too.
These fab companies gotta get on the ball!!

mike · Mar 10, 2006

dennisuello, The nismo comes with a is locking rear differential.

06NissFront6-spSE · Mar 10, 2006

My 06 SE came with no skid plates, anyone find some aftermarket ones please post, they atleast should have some cheap tin skid plates like the Tacoma's come with, my 05 Prerunner had the cheapos.

dennisuello · Mar 10, 2006

mike said:
dennisuello, The nismo comes with a is locking rear differential.

my jeep has lockers front and rear and that's what i use for serious offroad. nissan will be for daily driving and some desert exploration.

lhuskins · Mar 10, 2006

Skid Plates at Dealership

I put the NISMO skid plates on my SE CC to offer the one & done protection as I don't do any hard-core offroading but so spend some time on woods roads. I ordered my skid plates from the dealership where I got my truck and paid no shipping at all. They were essentially the exact same price as Courtsey Parts but without the shipping. Just ask the dealership to look up the skid plate part numbers from a NISMO and order them for you. Dead simple but don't forget the bolts as well. Best of luck!!

Larry H.
06 SE CC 6 sp 4x4 - Red Brawn c/w sunroof - power package - tow package - ABLS & side airbags
Mods: Hood deflector - Wade window vents - Auto-Dimming mirror c/w Homelink - Skid Plates - Chrome Handles - OEM Fog lights - Pathfinder LE Wheels - Pathfinder Window switch plates - body side moldings - Truxport Tonneau - 6 disk CD changer - leather steering wheel c/w audio contorls

dennisuello · Mar 10, 2006

Is there a big demand for offroad armor parts for Frontiers? I have time/resources to make couple beefy prototypes. What seems to be the more vulnerable parts to protect, besides rocker panels (ShrockWorks make some awesome ones already.)?

StormNISMO · Mar 10, 2006

dennisuello said:
Is there a big demand for offroad armor parts for Frontiers? I have time/resources to make couple beefy prototypes. What seems to be the more vulnerable parts to protect, besides rocker panels (ShrockWorks make some awesome ones already.)?

As soon as more lifts come out, I would say there will be! I'm waiting for some beefier aftermarket plates. The one I'm most concerned about is the rear diff, which is not a stock item. Other than that the main ones would be the front end, engine, transfer case and fuel tank.

dennisuello · Mar 10, 2006

StormNISMO said:
As soon as more lifts come out, I would say there will be! I'm waiting for some beefier aftermarket plates. The one I'm most concerned about is the rear diff, which is not a stock item. Other than that the main ones would be the front end, engine, transfer case and fuel tank.

What concerns you about rear axle. Is the Dana 44 cover standard or Nissan-specific? If it's generic size, then any D44 diff cover will fit. Blue Torch Fab($$), Crane($$), Warn($), etc.

I am looking for pictures of Dana 44 under Frontier to see if Nth degree mobility Slider will fit, cause that would very cool. It smoothes out the bottom of the diff, without reducing ground clearance and protects the driveline pinion u-joint.

StormNISMO · Mar 10, 2006

I think my biggest concern is getting the rear diff hooked on something. That slider looks pretty good!! I think that one might work with some minor modifications.I posted pics of the rear diff of my truck on your other thread, dennis.

dennisuello · Mar 10, 2006

Nth degree slider will not work, due to different center chunk ribbing on the Nissan version.

If it hooks, just drag it, it's cast and very strong, i would only get a diff cover.

SD_Frontier · Mar 10, 2006

dennisuello said:
Nth degree slider will not work, due to different center chunk ribbing on the Nissan version.

If it hooks, just drag it, it's cast and very strong, i would only get a diff cover.

what about skids like these? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/608653

i'd live to see someone fab a set like these. i'd be willing to purchase a pair or help you make it.

Vinster · Mar 18, 2006

Skids

Man this site is awesome.
I've been looking for a full set of skids since I banged up the factory skids the first time I went out wheeling. I've emailed a couple of Co.'s and most the same as 4x4parts
"Thank you for your interest in our products. The remainder of the skids are in the works and should be available shortly. As soon as they are ready we will post them on the web page for sale". :roll:

2k5nismo · Mar 19, 2006

SD_Frontier said:
what about skids like these? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/608653

i'd live to see someone fab a set like these. i'd be willing to purchase a pair or help you make it.

I was going to order a full set after I get my lift and tires put on. I haven't called them yet but their website lists them as being available.

http://www.blackpantherskidplates.com/

SD_Frontier · Mar 19, 2006

2k5nismo said:
I was going to order a full set after I get my lift and tires put on. I haven't called them yet but their website lists them as being available.

http://www.blackpantherskidplates.com/

their prices seem pretty reasonable too. still not quite a complete set but better than the stock skids.

06NissFront6-spSE · Mar 20, 2006

Those look alot better than these http://www.courtesyparts.com/frontier/D40_exterior.html

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