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RIVAL Aluminum Transmission Skid Plate 2024+ Ford Ranger FX4 | 2021+ Ford Bronco

by RIVAL
SKU 2333.1898.1.6
$349.00

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Why Choose the RIVAL Transmission Skid Plate?

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    Feather-Light Strength Enjoy the resilience of 1/4-inch (6mm) deep-stamped aluminum, offering robust protection without the burden of heavy steel.
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    Effortless No-Drill Install Mounts directly to existing factory points on your Bronco or Ranger, making for a straightforward installation.
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    Smart Service Access Thoughtfully designed with apertures that may allow for easier servicing without the need to remove the entire plate.
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    Precision Engineered Fit Laser-cut and deep-stamped for a perfect, vehicle-specific fit that preserves ground clearance.
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    Unmatched Drivetrain Defense Safeguard your vulnerable transmission from rocks, stumps, and trail hazards.
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    All-Weather Durability Marine-grade aluminum alloy and a polymer powder coating provide superior resistance to rust and corrosion.
Description

Don't Let One Rock End Your Adventure. Armor Up Your Ford with RIVAL Skid Plate

The trail can be unpredictable. Sharp rocks, hidden stumps, and unexpected drops are a constant threat to your vehicle's vulnerable underbelly. For the Ford Bronco and Ranger, a damaged transmission isn't just a costly repair—it's a surefire way to get stranded miles from civilization.

Stop worrying about that one catastrophic impact. The RIVAL Aluminum Transmission Skid Plate is your ultimate insurance policy, delivering robust, lightweight, and precision-engineered protection that empowers you to conquer the toughest terrain with unwavering confidence.

Key Benefits: The RIVAL Advantage

  • - Critical Component Security: Provides a formidable shield for your transmission, one of the most critical and exposed parts of your drivetrain. An impact here can be devastating, but with RIVAL, you're covered.
  • - Preserve Vehicle Performance: Steel plates can add significant weight, impacting fuel economy and handling. RIVAL's aluminum construction offers superior protection while being up to 30-50% lighter than steel, keeping your rig agile and efficient.
  • - Install with Ease: Forget the drill and welder. This skid plate is designed for a direct bolt-on installation using your vehicle's factory mounting points, ensuring a perfect fit and a hassle-free process.
  • - Built for the Long Haul: Crafted from corrosion-resistant aluminum and finished with a durable polymer powder coating, this plate is built to withstand years of abuse from moisture, salt, and trail rash without rusting.
  • - Intelligent Design: Features integrated drainage apertures to prevent mud, water, and debris from accumulating, ensuring components can cool properly and reducing the risk of corrosion.

Unique RIVAL Innovations

  • - Deep Stamped Construction: Unlike simple flat plates, RIVAL skid plates are deep stamped. This process adds reinforcing ribs and stiffening features, dramatically increasing strength and impact resistance without adding weight.
  • - Concealed Fasteners: The mounting hardware is designed to be recessed and concealed where possible, minimizing the chance of shearing off bolt heads when sliding over obstacles.
  • -Modular System Integration: This transmission skid plate is designed to work seamlessly with other RIVAL underbody protection, allowing you to build a complete, integrated armor system for your vehicle.
 RIVAL Skid Plate

Technical Specifications

Material 1/4" (6mm) Marine-Grade Aluminum Alloy
Finish Polymer Powder Coat
Manufacturing Process Laser Cut, Deep Stamped
Installation Bolt-On, No Drilling Required
Hardware Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners Included

Your Adventure, Guaranteed: Drive with Confidence!

We stand by the superior quality and durability of the RIVAL Aluminum Transmission Skid Plate for Ford. It's built to last a lifetime of adventures. If you're not 100% satisfied for any reason, simply contact us within 30 days of purchase. Lifetime Warranty. If you ever encounter an issue due to manufacturing defects, we'll make it right. Adventure with complete confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

+Is any drilling or cutting required for installation?

No. The RIVAL Transmission Skid Plate is engineered for a 100% bolt-on installation. It utilizes the existing factory mounting points on the frame of your Ford Bronco or Ranger, so no modifications to your vehicle are necessary.
+Why choose aluminum over steel for a skid plate?

Aluminum offers an excellent balance of strength, weight, and corrosion resistance. It is significantly lighter than steel, which helps preserve your vehicle's fuel economy, suspension performance, and overall agility. Additionally, aluminum will not rust, making it ideal for use in wet, muddy, or snowy conditions where steel plates can degrade over time.
+Will I need to remove the skid plate for regular vehicle maintenance?

RIVAL designs its skid plates with serviceability in mind. While this transmission plate protects a wide area, it's designed to integrate with engine skid plates that often feature oil change ports. For services specific to the transmission, removal may be necessary, but the straightforward bolt-on design makes this process as simple as possible.
+Can I install this myself at home?

Absolutely. With basic hand tools and a safe way to access the underside of your vehicle, the installation is designed to be manageable for a home mechanic. The kit includes all necessary hardware and instructions.
Prop 65

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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RIVAL Aluminum Transmission Skid Plate 2024+ Ford Ranger FX4 | 2021+ Ford Bronco

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