Chevy Tahoe Skid Plate Specifications
- Skid plates protect the underbody of the Chevrolet Tahoe.4x4 off road SUV truck image by goce risteski from Fotolia.com
Skid plates provide vehicles with an additional layer of underbody protection. The unobtrusive addition is stronger than standard issue plastic dusters. Chevrolet offers an optional skid plate package for trucks and sport utility vehicles, including the Tahoe. Drivers can also purchase third-party aftermarket Tahoe skid plates in different finishes. - Skid plates protect the Tahoe's underbody. Speed bumps, potholes and other objects can cause significant vehicle damage. Without a skid plate, the oil pan, steering and suspension components are exposed. Skid plates are particularly useful on off-road vehicles.
- Tahoe skid plates made by Chevrolet are aluminum. The six-inch plate is compatible with four-wheel-drive Tahoe models. Two-wheel-drive vehicles must install optional off-road equipment. The skid plate is part of a package containing an oil pan, differential case and transfer case. As of January 2011, suggested retail pricing for the Chevrolet Tahoe skid plate package is $150.
- Third-party manufacturers offer additional Tahoe skid plates, available in stainless steel or aluminum finishes. Mounting hardware and installation instructions are included with each plate. Aftermarket plates are compatible with a wider range of Tahoe models -- four-wheel drive is not required. As of January 2011, retail pricing for aftermarket Tahoe skid plates is between $300 and $400.
