RPM Front Skid Plate for Traxxas UDR
About this part
RPM has incorporated an upper compression zone on the bumper portion of the skid plate that allows a moderate amount of flex during frontal impacts. This compression zone absorbs significantly more impact energy than stock, reducing the possibility of internal damage from head-on crashes.
The RPM UDR replacement skid plate is stronger than the stock parts and backed by RPM's limited lifetime warranty against breakage - so there’s a significantly lower chance you’ll need to replace it due to an “oops” moment. Plus, the RPM version has a larger front radius to help ease transitions up and over tall obstacles, unlike stock that has a steep front angle with minimal roll to the front edge.
This skid plate also has three skid ribs that will help absorb abrasion damage, adding to the longevity of the RPM skid plate. Everything you’ve been wanting from a replacement skid plate for your Unlimited Desert Racer is finally here in a tough, easy-to-use American made and ready to abuse RPM upgrade.
Features:
- Three piece design for easier maintenance
- Upper compression zone for improved impact resistance
- Skid rib for better abrasion resistance
- Larger front radius for smoother transitions over tall obstacles
Reviews2.5 · 2 reviews
I cannot recommend this. When you inevitably have a few front end dives and impacts off jumps, the skid plate pushes in and down at the forward, upward curve of the skid plate and stays bent like that. This leaves an annoying droop in the front section of the lower skid. This bent section sticks down at least a quarter of an inch and looks ridiculous, not to mention changing the angles of the bumper pieces and lightbar. The one-piece Traxxas bumper may not absorb as much impact, but at least it doesn't bend and stay bent. I discovered this after installing the bumper brand new and running only one pack through my UDR. I'm not sure if it's worth trying to warranty it as I'm sure the replacement will immediately do the same thing. I will be putting the stock bumper and skid back on the truck. EDIT: six months down the road, I designed and CNC machined an aluminum reinforcement bracket that bolts to the skid plate and ties it into the front hinge pin brace. I also added zip ties between the front upper and lower bumpers to hold their position. With these two changes, this bumper set up should hold up well. But without my significant amount of custom work, I still think it's a TERRIBLE design. After my custom modifications, it is a better bumper assembly than the stock version. SECOND EDIT: Amain Hobbies is THE BEST. Their customer service is second to none for any of the radio control distributors I've dealt with.
wish the center section up to the front was made wider to protect the front bottom part of the truck instead of a slim design, the plastic is tough enough against big stones and doesn't bend.