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Elevate your adventures and safeguard your 2022-2024 Subaru Forester (Non-Wilderness Edition) with the ultimate front-end defense system – the Primitive Front Skid Plate with Lip. Without robust underbody protection, your vehicle's critical engine components are vulnerable to damage from rocks, debris, and challenging terrain, leading to costly repairs and cutting your explorations short.
Protect your investment and drive with absolute confidence!
Engineered for enthusiasts who demand the best, Primitive skid plates are rally-proven and tough enough to withstand extreme off-road abuse, yet robust enough to protect against unexpected road hazards.
The cornerstone of your underbody protection, the Front Skid Plate with Lip is meticulously designed to shield the vital parts on the bottom of your engine, especially the vulnerable oil pan. Crafted from rugged 3/16″ thick 5052 Aluminum, this plate ensures maximum durability and features an integrated front lip for enhanced coverage and improved aerodynamics.
For your convenience, it comes standard with a removable hatch, providing easy access to the oil drain plug for hassle-free maintenance without needing to remove the entire skid plate.
Primitive skid plates represent the pinnacle of underbody protection. Rally-proven and robust enough for the most demanding off-road abuse, they are also designed to save you from unexpected road debris laying in the middle of the freeway.
We've engineered all our aluminum skid plates to be direct bolt-on solutions, requiring no drilling, cutting, or modifying of your vehicle. Our meticulous design process considers every detail, including approach angles, reversing over obstacles, strategic jack-up points (though not explicitly for this front plate), ease of maintenance, and maximizing ground clearance.
We are committed to continuous advancement, innovation, and refinement in underbody protection, all proudly Manufactured In USA.
| Made In | USA |
|---|---|
| Material | 3/16" Thick 5052 Aluminum |
| Hardware Included | Yes |
| Spacer Material | 6061 Aluminum |
| Construction | TIG Welded |
| Approximate Weight | 23.6 lbs |
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2024 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5 CVT |
| 2022 - 2024 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5 Sport |
Invest in the Primitive Front Skid Plate with Lip for your 2022-2024 Forester (Non-Wilderness) and gain peace of mind on every journey. This robust shield ensures your engine's vitals are protected, allowing you to push the limits of exploration without fear. Order your Primitive Front Skid Plate now and prepare for your next adventure!
For detailed installation guidance, please refer to our comprehensive manual:
Primitive skid plates are rally-proven and proudly designed in the USA. We focus on comprehensive protection, easy direct bolt-on installation, and practical considerations like maximizing ground clearance and offering convenient maintenance access. Our plates are engineered to shield your vehicle's most vulnerable components from both demanding off-road conditions and everyday road hazards.
No, the Primitive Front Skid Plate with Lip is designed with a Quick Change Mounting System for direct, bolt-on installation. This means no drilling, cutting, or modification to your 2022-2024 Subaru Forester is required, ensuring a straightforward and secure fit.
Absolutely not! This Front Skid Plate comes standard with a removable access hatch specifically designed for easy and convenient access to your oil drain plug. This thoughtful feature makes routine oil changes hassle-free, eliminating the need to fully remove the skid plate.
Our design meticulously considers cooling efficiency and vehicle aerodynamics. This Primitive Front Skid Plate with Lip actually improves airflow and enhances the underbody profile without reducing radiator or cooling system performance, ensuring your Forester operates optimally.
California Residents
Prop 65 Warning- Product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Proposition 65 is a California law passed in 1986. Its goals are to protect drinking water sources from toxic substances that may cause cancer and birth defects and to reduce or eliminate exposures to those chemicals generally, for example in consumer products, by requiring warnings in advance of those exposures.
The regulation requires the State of California to revise and republish yearly a list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. The current list contains over 900 naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals. This regulation also requires manufacturers to place warnings on products that contain any of the chemicals listed by the State of California. No other states require warnings of this nature, and products with Prop 65 warning language are legal to sell in all states. Detailed information regarding requirements for compliance to the California Prop. 65 is can be found at: www.P65Warning.ca.gov
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