RIVAL 4X4 Aluminum Transfer Case Skid Plate 2025+ 4Runner 2024+ Tacoma iForce Max Land Cruiser & GX550 2021+ Tundra i-Force Max
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Crafted from 1/4-inch deep-stamped aluminum, offering superior underbody strength while being 30% lighter than traditional steel.
Engineered for a direct, hassle-free bolt-on installation using existing factory mounting points on the LC250, GX550, and 6th Gen 4Runner.
Features recessed fittings to prevent bolt heads from being sheared off during off-road impacts, ensuring easy removal for maintenance.
Marine-grade aluminum with a zinc primer and matte metallic silver powder coat ensures rust-proof protection that lasts a lifetime.
1/4" Deep Stamped Alloy. 100% Bolt-On Security. Rust-Proof Fuel System Armor.
Bulletproof Your Ranger's Fuel SystemThe RIVAL Aluminum Gas Tank Skid Plate is the ultimate insurance policy for your 2024-2026 Ford Ranger. On technical trails, your fuel tank is a massive target. A single sharp rock or high-centered log can puncture a factory tank, resulting in a dangerous spill and a stranded vehicle.
Engineered in Houston, TX specifically for the North American Ranger platform, this plate is crafted from 1/4-inch (6mm) deep-stamped aluminum alloy. It provides heavy-duty protection while weighing significantly less than steel alternatives, ensuring your truck stays nimble and efficient.
The Problem & The Solution:The Pain: Factory fuel tank covers are often thin, brittle, or non-existent, leaving you vulnerable to trail damage that costs thousands to repair.
The RIVAL Solution: We provide a Lightweight 20 lb shield that is deep-stamped for extreme rigidity. It is 100% rust-proof and installs with zero drilling or cutting.
Key Features: RIVAL Fuel Tank Armor
Heavy-duty 6mm thickness provides superior strength-to-weight, offering maximum impact resistance without front-end sag.
100% bolt-on assembly using factory mounting points. Maintains your vehicle's structural integrity and resale value.
Marine-grade aluminum will never rust, even if the Matte Silver coating is gouged or scratched on technical trails.
Reinforcing ribs are stamped into the plate to increase stiffness and ensure it doesn't flex into the tank on impact.
Reduces the heavy weight penalty of steel aftermarket skids, keeping your Ranger’s center of gravity low.
Mounting bolts are recessed and protected to prevent shearing off heads when sliding over obstacles.
Every plate is laser-cut for an exact fit to the Ranger’s underbody geometry, ensuring no rattles or vibrations.
Powder-coated over a zinc primer for maximum durability against oxidation and trail abuse.
Houston TX Engineered PerformanceWe don't cut corners. The RIVAL Gas Tank Skid Plate features 6mm multi-wall rigidity through our stamping process. It is built to "Carry Your World" without failure, shielding the most sensitive fuel lines and tank sections of the Ford Ranger.
20 lbs Lightweight 1/4" Thickness Alloy Marine Grade Bolt-On No Drilling
"Living in Texas, we deal with a lot of hidden rocks on our overland trips. I swapped the factory FX4 cover for the RIVAL aluminum plate and the quality difference is night and day. It’s light, looks great, and the bolt-on install was flawless. Best peace of mind you can buy for your Ranger."
- Mike S., Ranger FX4 Owner Important Fitment NoteCheck Your Trim: This skid plate is specifically designed for the 2024-2026 Ford Ranger (including FX4). It DOES NOT fit the 2024-2026 Ford Ranger Raptor. If you own a Raptor, please visit our Raptor-specific catalog.
*Repair costs are estimates. Does not include environmental cleanup fees or fuel loss.
| Feature | RIVAL 1/4" Aluminum | Standard Steel Skids |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | ✓ 20 lbs (Ultralight) | ✗ 45+ lbs (Heavy) |
| Installation | ✓ 100% Bolt-On | ✗ Sometimes Drills Holes |
| Corrosion | ✓ Rust-Proof Alloy | ✗ Rusts when scratched |
| Fasteners | ✓ Recessed Grade 10.9 | Standard Exposed |
| Origin | ✓ USA Engineered | Imported |
Precision designed for the 6th Generation Ranger platform curvature. Fits the following:
2024 Ford Ranger (Non-Raptor) 2025 Ford Ranger (Non-Raptor) 2026 Ford Ranger (Non-Raptor)Service Tip: It is good practice to use a tap on all included hardware and bracketry to ensure ease of final assembly.
No. Aluminum is naturally corrosion-resistant. Even if the powder coat is scratched off on rocks, the underlying metal will not rust, unlike steel skid plates.
No. This is a 100% bolt-on system. It utilizes the existing factory mounting points on your 2024+ Ford Ranger frame.
No. The Raptor has a different fuel tank configuration and chassis setup. This model is specific to the non-Raptor Ranger trims (XL, XLT, Lariat, FX4).
Ground clearance loss is negligible. The plate is low-profile and fits tightly against the tank to maximize your breakover angle.
Aluminum is approximately 30% lighter than steel, which helps maintain your vehicle's payload and performance while offering high impact resistance and superior corrosion protection.
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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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The wait time was more than I anticipated even after seeing the notification of long lead times. I have to give them props for giving some compensation for the excessive wait time. Having slightly larger holes would help with fitment. Had a hard time getting the front drivers side away from the pinch weld. Eventually had to use washers to add space away from the truck. Need to update pictures and instalation video for the new sliders they are now making
All packing and shipment were great, everything was there. I had to contract out the install because of arthritis, it took them two hours and looks perfect. Zero wind noise at any speed 0 to 100.
Absolutely love my new rack and roam cases. Appreciate the Sherpa crew as well for their hospitality while the installation was taking place.
Fit and finish is excellent. Looks great on the Bronco. No whistling noise at all, some additional wind noise over 60mph but not much different than it was without the rack. Assembly was not too difficult. Instructions and videos could be a little better.
The quality and dedication of the team at Sherpa is evident from the very first interaction with them, and is further proven in the product itself. This rack is well engineered, easy to assemble, easy to adjust, and holds up incredibly well with no loosening or rattling or shifting (even after over 200 miles of driving on poorly maintained roads). Currently operating with approximately 180 pounds of gear mounted on the bed rack and no issues at all so far. I expected the vibration to work the bolts loose over time, but every time I check they're all still snug. My only regret is that I didn't pull the trigger and get this rack sooner.
First of all, the team at Sherpa is full of passion for adventure and that passion shows in the quality of their products. This roof rack looks incredible and surprised me with it's sturdiness. No loosening of hardware, even after weeks of driving. Currently holding approximately 80 pounds of gear for everyday driving, plus an additional 110 strapped on top during a camping trip (and I even stood on top of the entire loadout). No warping, bending, twisting, or slipping. The fact that this matches the bed rack perfectly in height is the icing on the cake. Easily serves as a tie off for a tarp, rain fly, hammock, or whatever you need. Perfect for modular campsite setup and quick teardown.
I bought the Sherpa Crestone rack for my 2024 4Runner TRD Pro. Incredibly well-made and excellent design. Spend the extra , to get best roof rack in the market. You won’t regret it.
This is our first roof rack that we are going to use to put a RRT (roof top tent) on for back country trips. Well-built product that came with all the nuts, bolts and washers to complete the installation. Took about 1-1/2 to 2 hours install the rack. You will another person to help place the racks on top of the Jeep for final install. Overall, a great, well-built American product
Install was super easy. The quality was great. Customer service was quick to respond to any issues! I’ve already been getting compliments on it and what brand it is. This will be great for camping this year!
This is on my tundra absolutely solid rack looks fantastic extremely modular, which is why I went this route. I can use the whole rack when traveling and over landing then rock the chase rack only when the rest is not in use, I actually use the recovery traction board mounts for my shower room set up, which works amazingly just relocated the board somewhere shown in picture keep innovating TUWAand I’ll keep purchasing.
Good looking cat shields made of stainless steel with cooling holes. Priced well, easy install, no issues. Would buy again.
Great service from their staff. Robert help me through all the process with a request I had, he responded all emails in a timely manner and provided great help.
We received it within 3 days and installed the same day. Great awning and very well made.
the tent is very nice, comfortable and roomy.
Following the instructions was fairly easy. Its better to have second person to set it up. I really like the tent and the support that from ExtrailAuto. Really recommeded! Thanks
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I installed this on my M1102A trailer for organizing my camping gear and mounting my RTT and awning. It was a really easy install and was rock solid containing my gear down rugged dirt roads and washes last week. The sliding rear load bar was great for loading the motorcycles.
I installed this on my M1102A trailer for organizing my camping gear and mounting my RTT and awning. It was a really easy install and was rock solid containing my gear down rugged dirt roads and washes last week. The sliding rear load bar was great for loading the motorcycles.
I’ve had the full-length rack on my Grenadier for about a year, and it has performed flawlessly. Not only is the design simple and aesthetically pleasing, it is highly practical for carrying any load. I consistently have over 400 lbs mounted on my rack at all times, and even through multiple trips through the washboards of Death Valley at 45 mph, the rack has remained steady and strong, with not one fastener coming loose. I’d buy this rack ten times before I’d consider another brand.
Limited space in bed. Now all my gear sits in the rack above. Made all the difference in what I can fit in this truck!!
needed something low profile but strong. This platform hit it out of the park. Put it on my ARE topper and couldn’t be happier! Assembly instructions could be clearer in showing top versus bottom, but got it together easy enough. Need to show the need for squaring up before mounting. Overall break pleased
I'm happy with my new racks, it's perfect for that I want.
We are very happy the rack fits the painted roof of our ‘25 Bronco Heritage. Leitner right now might be the only company that makes a rack that fits the painted roof. Typical great Leitner attention to detail
We are very happy the rack fits the painted roof of our ‘25 Bronco Heritage. Leitner right now might be the only company that makes a rack that fits the painted roof. Typical great Leitner attention to detail.
I installed this on my M1102A trailer for organizing my camping gear and mounting my RTT and awning. It was a really easy install and was rock solid containing my gear down rugged dirt roads and washes last week. The sliding rear load bar was great for loading the motorcycles.
I installed this on my M1102A trailer for organizing my camping gear and mounting my RTT and awning. It was a really easy install and was rock solid containing my gear down rugged dirt roads and washes last week. The sliding rear load bar was great for loading the motorcycles.