Protecting your vehicle's undercarriage is crucial for off-road adventures, and ASFIR complete skid plates offer robust defense against rocks, debris, and impacts.
This guide answers some common questions we get regarding installing ASFIR skid plates.
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Can I install ASFIR skid plates by myself?
Yes! Asfir skid plates have been designed from the ground up with the DIYer in mind, and so are easy to install and remove using common hand tools. Each component is light weight, designed to be able to be lifted and put in place by one person.
While other brands may require you to use a car lift or specialized tools to weld and grind, ASFIR skid plates are designed to be a bolt-on installation using common hand tools. Also, other brands may design heavy plates weighing 40-50 lbs each, making it difficult for a single person to install. ASFIR skid plates are designed to be light enough to be picked up and placed by one person.
Can I install ASFIR skid plates in my driveway?
Yes! All you need are some common hand tools, as detailed in the installation manual.
What tools do I need to install ASFIR Skid plates?
Only common hand tools, such as:
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Socket wrench
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Ring spanner
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Torque wrench
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Safety glasses and gloves
Recommended tools that can make the installation faster and easier
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Jack stands or a lift
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Impact wrench
How long should it take me to install ASFIR skid plates?
If you have some basic mechanical experience working on your vehicle, you can expect the installation of each component to take 20-30 minutes. If you don’t have any experience, this could take longer, but we’ve seen beginners complete their installation within 1 hour.
Do I need a lift to install ASFIR Skid plates?
No. A lift could make installation easier, as a lift makes any work on the underside of a vehicle easier. However, it is not required to install ASFIR skid plates.
Do I need jack stands to install ASFIR Skid plates?
We recommend a minimal clearance that will enable you to comfortably access the underside of your vehicle. For most vehicles this means jack stands are required, though we have heard from customers with lifted vehicles that didn’t even require jack stands - they are likely the exception and not the rule.
Do I need to cut, grind, drill or weld any part of my vehicle to fit ASFIR skid plates?
No. All ASFIR skid plates are bolt on, with a 100% perfect fit every time.
While other brands may require you to modify your chassis and vehicle, we don’t want to risk any drilling or grinding to potentially be a source of rust in the future, and welds may differ by various installers and their skills.
