UTV Trailing Arm Guards/ Skid Plates

Protect one of the most vulnerable suspension components on your side-by-side with UTV trailing arm guards and skid plates from Gorilla Offroad. When riding through rocky terrain, desert trails, wooded backcountry routes, or technical rock crawling sections, the trailing arms on your UTV are exposed to constant impacts from rocks, roots, and debris. UTV trailing arm guards provide an extra layer of protection that helps prevent damage while extending the life of your suspension system.

Gorilla Offroad offers a selection of trailing arm guards and skid plates designed for popular side-by-side models including Polaris RZR, Can-Am Maverick, Yamaha Wolverine, Kawasaki Teryx, and Honda Pioneer. These guards are built using durable materials engineered to handle the harsh conditions of off-road riding while maintaining proper suspension movement and performance.

Many riders install aftermarket trailing arm skid plates when upgrading their machine for aggressive trail riding or rock crawling. By shielding the lower portion of the suspension, these guards help reduce the risk of costly repairs caused by trail impacts.

Browse our collection of UTV trailing arm guards and skid plates below to keep your side-by-side protected on demanding trails.

UTV Trailing Arm Guards/ Skid Plates

UTV Trailing Arm Guards and Skid Plates for Suspension Protection

The trailing arms on a side-by-side vehicle are essential components of the rear suspension system. These parts help maintain wheel alignment and stability while navigating uneven terrain. However, because they sit low on the vehicle, they are often exposed to rocks, stumps, and trail debris.

Installing UTV trailing arm guards or trailing arm skid plates provides additional protection for these critical suspension components, helping prevent damage during aggressive off-road riding.

Benefits of Trailing Arm Guards for UTVs

Adding aftermarket trailing arm skid plates offers several advantages.

Protection from rocks and obstacles

Trailing arm guards help prevent direct impacts to the suspension while riding on rocky or technical terrain.

Extended suspension life

By shielding vulnerable components, guards help reduce wear and damage to the trailing arms.

Confidence on challenging trails

Riders can navigate rough terrain without worrying about damaging important suspension components.

Durable off-road construction

Heavy-duty materials help ensure reliable performance in harsh off-road environments.

Designed for Rugged Off-Road Conditions

Off-road vehicles operate in demanding environments that include rocks, mud, dust, and uneven terrain. UTV trailing arm skid plates are built using strong materials designed to withstand impacts and protect the rear suspension during aggressive riding.

Precision-engineered mounting systems allow these guards to attach securely while maintaining full suspension articulation and ground clearance.

Compatible With Popular UTV Models

Our UTV trailing arm guards and suspension protection components are compatible with many popular side-by-side vehicles including:


  • Polaris RZR

  • Polaris Ranger

  • Can-Am Maverick

  • Yamaha Wolverine

  • Kawasaki Teryx

  • Honda Pioneer

These guards are designed for proper fitment while improving suspension durability.

Protect Your Suspension System

If you frequently ride in rocky terrain or technical trails, installing UTV trailing arm guards is a smart upgrade to help protect your suspension system. Durable skid plates allow you to tackle challenging trails while reducing the risk of costly suspension damage.

Explore our collection of UTV trailing arm guards and skid plates above to keep your side-by-side ready for any off-road adventure.

FAQs

What do UTV trailing arm guards protect?

UTV trailing arm guards protect the rear suspension arms from rocks, roots, and other trail obstacles.

Are trailing arm skid plates necessary?

While not required, many off-road riders install them to protect suspension components when riding on rocky or technical terrain.

Do trailing arm guards affect suspension travel?

Properly designed trailing arm guards allow full suspension movement while protecting the lower portion of the arms.

What materials are trailing arm skid plates made from?

They are typically made from durable materials such as aluminum or heavy-duty steel designed to handle impacts.

Are trailing arm guards difficult to install?

Most trailing arm guards are designed to mount directly to existing suspension points and can typically be installed with basic tools.