We installed a full skid plate package on a Nissan Xterra — Hefty Fab Works armor covering the radiator, engine, transmission, and fuel tank. Complete underbody protection for one of the best small off-roaders Nissan ever built.
This Xterra came through Juggernaut USA in Wheat Ridge (Denver), CO for full underbody armor. The Xterra is a genuinely capable trail rig, but its underside — radiator, engine, transmission, and fuel tank — hangs exposed to every rock. We fit the complete Hefty Fab Works skid plate set to cover all four, turning a capable truck into one you can wheel hard without worrying about what is underneath.
| Detail | Spec |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Nissan Xterra |
| Armor | Hefty Fab Works full skid plate package |
| Coverage | Radiator, engine, transmission, fuel tank |
Complete underbody coverage
A full skid package is exactly that — protection for every vulnerable component under the truck, front to back. On the Xterra that means the radiator, engine, transmission, and fuel tank are all shielded, so a rock or a hard landing hits armor instead of something expensive. It is the single best investment for a truck that actually sees the trail.
Common questions on this build
Do I need a full skid package or just an engine skid?
It depends on where you wheel. An engine skid covers the most common hit, but the transmission, fuel tank, and radiator are all exposed too. A full package covers everything — the safest choice for serious off-road use.
Do you install skid plates I bought?
Yes. Bring us the armor and we will fit it properly. We also make our own aluminum skid plates for many trucks and vans.
Can you armor my off-roader?
Yes — full underbody protection, installed in-house.
Book the same work
We install and build underbody armor in-house at our Wheat Ridge shop north of Denver — and we manufacture our own aluminum skid plates for many platforms. We serve Denver, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada, Lakewood, and the Front Range. Call (970) 341-4221 to talk through your build, or see our install services. More from the bay: our Nissan Armada side steps and Mercedes G-Class skid plate build.
