{"product_id":"juggernaut-2023-mercedes-sprinter-awd-transfer-case-transmission-skid-plate","title":"Juggernaut 2023+ Mercedes Sprinter AWD Transfer Case \u0026 Transmission Skid Plate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hero-title\"\u003eJuggernaut 2023+ Mercedes Sprinter AWD Transfer Case \u0026amp; Transmission Skid Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #666; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eDrivetrain Protection for the AWD Sprinter. Bolt-On Installation. Made in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eGuard the Transfer Case and Transmission\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003etransfer case and transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e hang low and exposed under the AWD Sprinter, making them prime targets for rock strikes and rutted trails. This plate boxes them in with \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e1\/4\" aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, installed 100% bolt-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-coated black, CNC plasma-cut and press-brake formed in our Wheat Ridge, Colorado shop. Aluminum shrugs off the corrosion that eats into scratched steel armor over time, especially with winter road salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefit-title\"\u003eWhy Choose Juggernaut Protection?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eThe Pain:\u003c\/strong\u003e The transfer case and transmission hang low and exposed on the AWD Sprinter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eThe Juggernaut Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bolt-on plate covering both, with no cutting or fabrication needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Juggernaut Mercedes Sprinter AWD transfer case and transmission skid plate, front product angle\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-sprinter-awd-transfer-case-skid-plate-1.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eKey Features: Sprinter AWD Transfer Case \u0026amp; Transmission Skid Plate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eProtects Transfer Case \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eCovers two of the lowest-hanging drivetrain components on the AWD chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e100% Bolt-On\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo cutting, drilling, or fabrication required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFull 1\/4\" Aluminum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eLighter than steel and immune to the rust that eats away at steel armor over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePowder-Coated Black\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eA durable black finish adds abrasion resistance on top of aluminum's natural corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAll Hardware Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eEverything you need ships in the box — no trip to the hardware store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eDesigned, cut, and finished in Colorado. Backed by a lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003eBuilt for the AWD Sprinter Chassis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for the \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2023-current AWD Mercedes Sprinter\u003c\/strong\u003e. This plate covers the transfer case and transmission only — pair it with our AWD Engine Skid Plate, or save with the Full Skid Plate Package, for complete underbody coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eAluminum Thickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e21 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eBolt-On\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eLifetime\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Juggernaut Mercedes Sprinter AWD transfer case and transmission skid plate installed underneath the van\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-sprinter-awd-transfer-case-skid-plate-2.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Cost Comparison Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 40px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #2c3e50 !important; border-bottom: 2px solid #926f3d !important; padding-bottom: 5px !important; display: inline-block !important;\"\u003eInvestment vs. Repair Cost Reality Check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1), rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.1)) !important; padding: 2em !important; border-radius: 10px !important; border-left: 4px solid #dc3545 !important; margin: 2em 0 !important; display: block !important; box-sizing: border-box !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #dc3545;\"\u003e$2,500+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eTransfer Case Repair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #dc3545;\"\u003e$5,000+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eTransmission Case Repair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold; color: #28a745;\"\u003eOne-Time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003eJuggernaut Protection Investment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003e*Repair and replacement costs are general estimates and vary by shop, region, and vehicle condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Comparison Table --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 30px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; color: #2c3e50 !important; text-align: center;\"\u003eAluminum vs. Steel — Why We Build in 1\/4\" Aluminum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comparison-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat Matters Underbody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOur 1\/4\" 5052-H32 Aluminum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical 3\/16\" Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance to Bending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Higher — bend resistance rises with the square of thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cross\"\u003e✗ Baseline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ About half — easier on payload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cross\"\u003e✗ Heavier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Won't rust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cross\"\u003e✗ Rusts where the coating chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Hardness (drag over rock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSofter — can gouge on granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Harder — steel's real edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften Sold Separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"check\"\u003e✓ Made in USA (Colorado)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15) !important; border-left: 4px solid #dc3545 !important;\" class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #dc3545; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCA Residents: ⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - \u003ca style=\"color: #dc3545; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; color: #2c3e50 !important; border-bottom: 2px solid #926f3d !important; padding-bottom: 5px !important;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e What does this plate cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003etransfer case and transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e only — not the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Does this fit my 2019-2022 Sprinter 4x4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNo — this plate is built for the \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2023-current AWD chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e. The earlier 4x4 Sprinter uses its own separate plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Can I get the engine plate too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eYes — pair it with our \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eAWD Engine Skid Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, or save with the Full Skid Plate Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Is installation difficult?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNo. It's \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e100% bolt-on\u003c\/strong\u003e — no cutting or fabrication required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e What's the cheapest way to protect the whole underbody?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eFull Skid Plate Package\u003c\/strong\u003e bundles this plate with the engine plates at a savings over buying separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; border-radius: 5px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold !important; cursor: pointer !important; padding: 10px 15px !important; background-color: #f5f5f5 !important; display: block !important; list-style: none !important; position: relative !important; text-decoration: none !important;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 8px !important; font-weight: bold !important; display: inline-block !important; width: 1em !important; text-align: left !important;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e Does adding this skid plate void my vehicle warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #555 !important;\"\u003eNo — under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, bolt-on aftermarket parts can't void your factory warranty on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Juggernaut USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50202690322709,"sku":"jg-sp-vs30-23-transfer-skid-blk","price":429.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6167\/7077\/files\/juggernaut-sprinter-awd-transfer-case-skid-plate-1.webp?v=1790266831","url":"https:\/\/extrailauto.com\/products\/juggernaut-2023-mercedes-sprinter-awd-transfer-case-transmission-skid-plate","provider":"ExtrailAuto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}