Anybody heard of ASFIR skidplates?

[Asfir4x4]

A lot of questions here in regards to the ASFIR4x4 products. I will try to get some of them clarified.

1. The factory and development is in Israel. As a large Military vehicle contractor in the European/Middle East market all of our products are designed to take incredible abuse.

2. Our Skid Plates are made from 1/4" 5052 Aluminum. The same material used for armored vehicles for over 100 years. I drop our 6000 lb. JK on rocks here in AZ and other than a dent and scratch here they are up to the task.

3. We are more expensive than other skid plates on the market, but that is because of the engineering, additional coverage we offer and some material cost differences.

4. The weight savings is half as much as a comparable steel set. On a JK the core 4 pieces net 85 lbs versus 180 - 195 lbs for steel.

5. Aluminum does not crumple like steel when you land on it. As the Modulus of Elasticity is much greater it will flex and return to shape much better. Plus if you happen to bend it a 5 lb. sledge on the neighbors driveway will bring it back to shape. As an added measure 5052 is a work hardenable material and when you pound it back into shape it gets stronger.

6. 5052 does not grab on rocks, the softer materialmolds around shapes and deflects. Not to say you will not get some scratches/gouges on them, but that just proves they are working.

7. Aluminum will not corrode. Everytime the material is scratched ot abraded it will regenerate a new layer of aluminum oxide to protect itself. So scratch and gouge away, it will not affect it.

8. We sell this line for the Daily Driver that wants to get his rig home on monday to get to work but likes to go out and play with the assurance that the vital components of the vehicle are well protected.


I will throw a special offer to one person on this forum that would like to try the skid plates, come wheeling with a few of us and then report back on what the final outcome was. As we are in Arizona I just ask that you can travel to a trail out here. Just send me a PM about your vehicle and what you think of our products (I do really like skeptics).

Thank you.

Armando Verdugo
Sales Manager
ASFIR4x4
16050 N. 76th Street #103
Scottsdale AZ 85260

[email protected]
480.247.9545 office
480.290.5993 mobile

[Matt]

I love getting info straight from the source, thanks!!

Also love the offer to test it out.... Jon, maybe that's a good opportunity for you and then even become a distributor? ??

[BonesWK]

I love getting info straight from the source, thanks!!

Also love the offer to test it out.... Jon, maybe that's a good opportunity for you and then even become a distributor? ??

x2 - Armando, thanks for taking the time and creating an account to clear up the issues/questions. That is some customer service right there. Looking forward to someone testing!

[pjmjr508]

x2 - Armando, thanks for taking the time and creating an account to clear up the issues/questions. That is some customer service right there. Looking forward to someone testing!

x3

[AJeepZJ]

I just learned a lot about aluminum.

[Asfir4x4]

Thank you guys!

We do what we can as we still are a newbie in the US and our products are somewhat unknown to a lot of people. Although ASFIR has been around for over 30 years in the rest of the world, breaking into the US market is an ongoing job.


http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/...nt=JKinFJC.mp4

Here is a video of our JK out in the rocks, yes I use the products! Take a look at the gouges on the Gas Tank Skid. I slammed down hard and slid right off.

[Matt]

http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/...¤t=JKinFJC.mp4

Here is a video of our JK out in the rocks, yes I use the products! Take a look at the gouges on the Gas Tank Skid. I slammed down hard and slid right off.

I just have one complaint..... i was watching this video on my laptop and i have my speakers on. My wife, who is sitting on the other couch, heard the music, looked at me funny, then said "ummmmm.... what are you watching??" ........

[Asfir4x4]

I just learned a lot about aluminum.

It's not just for yummy beverages!!

[Holaday07 4.7]

It's not just for yummy beverages!!

Thanks! After watching these guys beat on the Savvy Aluminum armor, I was wondering if there were options for our vehicles. We already drive a whale of a vehicle so i like the weight savings. I for one now am looking for a new lift option after adding all the 4xg armor because the front end dropped so much. Anyways, thanks for chiming in, and when will you be making a bar for the Commander like the one for the 100 series LC?

[Holaday07 4.7]

A lot of questions here in regards to the ASFIR4x4 products. I will try to get some of them clarified.

1. The factory and development is in Israel. As a large Military vehicle contractor in the European/Middle East market all of our products are designed to take incredible abuse.

2. Our Skid Plates are made from 1/4" 5052 Aluminum. The same material used for armored vehicles for over 100 years. I drop our 6000 lb. JK on rocks here in AZ and other than a dent and scratch here they are up to the task.

3. We are more expensive than other skid plates on the market, but that is because of the engineering, additional coverage we offer and some material cost differences.

4. The weight savings is half as much as a comparable steel set. On a JK the core 4 pieces net 85 lbs versus 180 - 195 lbs for steel.

5. Aluminum does not crumple like steel when you land on it. As the Modulus of Elasticity is much greater it will flex and return to shape much better. Plus if you happen to bend it a 5 lb. sledge on the neighbors driveway will bring it back to shape. As an added measure 5052 is a work hardenable material and when you pound it back into shape it gets stronger.

6. 5052 does not grab on rocks, the softer materialmolds around shapes and deflects. Not to say you will not get some scratches/gouges on them, but that just proves they are working.

7. Aluminum will not corrode. Everytime the material is scratched ot abraded it will regenerate a new layer of aluminum oxide to protect itself. So scratch and gouge away, it will not affect it.

8. We sell this line for the Daily Driver that wants to get his rig home on monday to get to work but likes to go out and play with the assurance that the vital components of the vehicle are well protected.


I will throw a special offer to one person on this forum that would like to try the skid plates, come wheeling with a few of us and then report back on what the final outcome was. As we are in Arizona I just ask that you can travel to a trail out here. Just send me a PM about your vehicle and what you think of our products (I do really like skeptics).

Thank you.

Armando Verdugo
Sales Manager
ASFIR4x4
16050 N. 76th Street #103
Scottsdale AZ 85260

[email protected]
480.247.9545 office
480.290.5993 mobile

Just currious, who is trying these? If you need a volunteer I know where you can find one.