The 2005 X's are strong performers...
The only real unproven component on the OR's, as they're new...is how well the stock skid plates hold up...I haven't looked at them.
The things they called skid plates on the pre-'05's were more like splash shields, but they had no OR designation...they were just standard equipment....so we hope the '05's plates are more like real ones.
If they are...the only thing I'd add would be a set of sliders, like shrockworks 2005 version...so that you'd have rocker protection, and a hi-lift point.
As a fellow X-Jeeper, I assume you have recovery gear and so forth already.
As is, with nothing extra, you could run most of the trails the X's plan on running, not just stock trails..you have a rear locker for example...most of the guys are running LSD's or open diffs....and your clearance is on par with most...even the lifted rigs only have another 3" .
Again, it comes down to how tough your skids are, and if you get sliders...w/o the sliders, you have to watch your lines to protect the rockers, etc...and that's a comfort factor issue.
So - There are plenty of people running less capable stock rigs...no matter what you do, if you come along, there'll be trails you can do/have fun.
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- TJ
2001 Xterra '03 VG33, SE 5 spd, 305/70/16's, Revolvers, UBSkidderz, Doubled AAL's, 3"SL/2"BL, winch/bumpers, skids, sliders, OBA, Snorkel, pine stripes....
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