Under body shield kit
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RE: Under body shield kit - 3/31/2008 6:18:12 AM
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HummerGuy
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I had it installed about a month ago but haven't gone off-roading yet. They do sit closer to the ground then the factory skid plates do, but I can't imagine it getting hung up on anything. I guess we'll find out.
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RE: Under body shield kit - 3/31/2008 6:32:28 AM
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Doc Olds
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Where I do most of my wheeling, in the woods, over logs, around fallen trees, my thought is I would not use the GM factory UBP. I have to think I'd be dragging half the forest out with me snagged in the "grid" design. 
Snagging up brush and and hanging it close to or in contact with the exhaust might also start a carbique. I'll use plates, not a bar grid. I am sure they work fine for the rock crawlers out where there is no trees/brush to snag. I got no rocks to crawl here in MI.
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RE: Under body shield kit - 3/31/2008 7:29:00 AM
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alrock
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I'm definitely more of a rock crawler out here in AZ. I've used the UCP a few times, including having the truck slide somewhat sideways down a rock. They bent just a bit but held up well considering the weight and impact on it. No complaints about the OEM UCP from me. Has not hung up on anything.
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RE: Under body shield kit - 3/31/2008 7:39:09 AM
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josh1899
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mine has scrapped a few timea on break-over, but has not gotten hung up on anything. We were talking about the same thing while I was installing them, and we came to the conclusion that you would have to literally "fall" strait down on an object to actually get it hung up. It would have to be a perfect sized rock as well. Any item strong enough to actually get hung up on in that position would get hit by your front skid, there for stopping you, or warning you of the impending doom. The H1 has the same grid pattern on its skids. I think you'll be ok!
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RE: Under body shield kit - 3/31/2008 7:50:10 AM
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Gunz
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All great input as I do appreciate that. And if you followed the line from the front skid back you are right it would need to punch a hole. Just got scared a tad after I installed them as all others were plates. Thanks all I guess they stay on! Next up, diffs and rear axle!
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RE: Under body shield kit - 3/31/2008 2:08:30 PM
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Trey124
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I've installed the UBP and the read diff. cover and it's worth having that peace of mind knowing your protected. As for getting hung up, I've never got stuck on anything with it. You do have more stuff to clean afterwards, but just hook up a lawn sprinkler and let it run under your truck and it will get all the dirt/mud off of it.
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