Rasta vs Mantec under bumper skid plate??

[Trynian]

Hmmm....is that the compressor itself or an air tank?

Yeah the RS sliders are something on my list. I think I'd go Rasta for the under-bumper just because I already have the Rasta skids the rest of the way AFT. I also have running boards...they are re-enforced. They are not sliders by any means, but they might protect that compressor or tank a little bit. It seemed to me that the tank was tucked up inside the rocker panel and/or frame rail pretty good.

...and that gas tank has some protection, doesn't it? I know it isn't a legit skid plate, but really; it seems like you'd have to bang it pretty good.

Did your several friends replace their fuel tanks or their air tanks?

As umberto said (go SCLR) the RS sliders completely cover the compressor and the air tank. They cover from the under sill all the way to the frame beam.

The Rasta skids are good, if that is what you have you are doing well. But the OP asked which is better and the Mantec covers more and is thicker. It goes all the way back to the stock under engine plate so no real need for the Rasta one since they cover almost all the same area just in 2 different configurations. But adding the Rasta T-Case guard is good to go with the Mantec plate.

My friends replaced the fuel tanks at about $1500 a pop.

Yes the fuel tank does have some plating but it is thin. The common occurrence is denting which results in a loss of capacity.

Not the end of the world but one fellow would run out of gas just as the low gas light came on.

The others were outright fuel leaks.

 

[zbysiu23]

...which of the rasta plates would protect the air tank??/

 

[Trynian]

...which of the rasta plates would protect the air tank??/

None do. Only the Rover Specialties rock sliders cover the air tank.

 

[Houm_WA]

Okay; so the air tank seems hard to get to (with a rock) but I could see the fuel tank being dented, sure.

Is there a skid plate for the fuel tank on the market (yet)?

 

[drzjoint]

There ae shorter brackets for the air system as well to help tuck it up more I think High Country makes them.

 

[zbysiu23]

http://www.hicountryoffroad.com/Products/LR3/Skid_plates/LR3_skidplate.htm

 

[zbysiu23]

I have heard they make one for the fuel tank..the site does not show it...guess we have to give them a call..

http://www.hicountryoffroad.com/Products/LR3/Skid_plates/LR3_skidplate.htm

 

[craiglud]

I have the Mantec plate on order, I like it over the Rasta as it covers a little more area up front. However, I also ordered the Rasta hidden winch setup to fit a winch up in the bumper. I think they both make some good parts.
I was also a little creative with my gas tank and have dented it, I have not noticed any issues yet but will be looking for some increased protection there down the line!

 

[drzjoint]

I have the Mantec plate on order, I like it over the Rasta as it covers a little more area up front. However, I also ordered the Rasta hidden winch setup to fit a winch up in the bumper. I think they both make some good parts.

are you doing the winch install?
Let us know how it goes and how hard it is to reach in to free wheel the winch.

 

[zbysiu23]

That is a great winch set up...I do have however the LR driving lights and those sit on a posts running down through the bumper so I would really have to get the detailed specs to make sure there would be room for the winch...