This is a note for the 2 gen Rodeos / Axioms without factory-installed oil pan skid plates. About 6 weeks ago, I decided to find out why my new Axiom has no oil pan skid plate. I went to the dealer and asked why. The reply was that not all Rodeos/Axioms were designed with the oil pan skid plate. Some models are just not equipped with them and have different front setup. I was sure that this is a BS. Then I asked, "well, can I order a skid plate for a different Axiom or Rodeo model, and this will be my responsibility what to do with it ?". They ordered one, it was $28 price. Today it finaly came to me, and it fits perfectly to my Axiom. The fittings are perfect. So, the only difference between the oil-pan-skidplate-equipped vehicles and the not-equipped vehicles is the absence of the skidplate. Order one from the dealer, or find one on a junkyard, and it will fit.

An additional bonus is that it protects the steering gear, also.

My 2wd Axiom came with the skid plate. One of the selling points was the skid plates in the manual. I've used it a couple times! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />