Rear shock skids... which ones?

[GroovyGeek]

I have been reading and my head has been spinning: RCI, MetalCloak, Foutz, DV8, BroncBuster, Skyjacker, Valkyrie... the list goes on and on.

The primary design difference seems to be whether they go through the shock bolt or not. Is there a consensus on whether that makes a meaningful difference? At this point I am considering MetalCloak or Foutz, both of which use the shock bolt (will be installing them at 4WP so someone else will be dealing with the 350 ft-lb torque spec )

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[sportcoupe]

What bold on a Bronco has a 350 ft-lb torque spec?

 

[da_jokker]

If you're having someone else install them, basically I just go with the best deal then. I wouldn't think one would be that much better than the other.

Now with that said, I know there are people that have upgraded their suspension and found that the skids don't work with the new shocks... So if one of the options seems to be more widely compatible, you might go with that one.

For me, personally I went with Barns just so I didnt have to unbolt anything but That was because I installed them.

 

[scotman623]

I went with Barnes, they definitely hold up to the abuse I have given them.. I have completed 4 BOH rides with them so far, they definitely do their job… Like stated above, not all skids will work on aftermarket coilovers… I just replaced my coilovers to Eibach 2.0 and had to widen out the barns skids so they would work with these… They fit perfectly on the OEM Bilsteins..

 

[GroovyGeek]

What bold on a Bronco has a 350 ft-lb torque spec?

The lower shock mount

 

[lucunup]

I have been reading and my head has been spinning: RCI, MetalCloak, Foutz, DV8, BroncBuster, Skyjacker, Valkyrie... the list goes on and on.

The primary design difference seems to be whether they go through the shock bolt or not. Is there a consensus on whether that makes a meaningful difference? At this point I am considering MetalCloak or Foutz, both of which use the shock bolt (will be installing them at 4WP so someone else will be dealing with the 350 ft-lb torque spec )

I went with these from DV8. Not only do they cover the lower shock but the trailing arm also. I also wanted coverage going backward as some don't do that.

https://dv8offroad.com/collections/bronco-skid-plates/products/6th-gen-bronco-rear-shock-guard-skids

 

[Richterman]

I'm going with Barnes. easier to install

 

[Cygnusx1]

NVM makes awesome stuff. Try these: https://nextventuremotorsports.com/...co-u725-2021/products/bronco-rear-shock-skids

 

[GroovyGeek]

NVM makes awesome stuff. Try these: https://nextventuremotorsports.com/...co-u725-2021/products/bronco-rear-shock-skids

Yes was looking at those. They are probably the most expensive of the bunch but don't require messing with the shock bolt which will make them one of the cheaper ones since I can self install. That 15% discount is tempting.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

NO thanks, why buy more junk that hangs down even lower? and 99% that want this also are gonna run some type of lift correct???

the REAL solution is to chop off 2" off the bottom of the mount, the drill two new holes ( one in each side) and reinstall coilovers. done.

trail tested mod at MOAB by myself and others.... works far better and never makes contact the way the OEM ones do.

this also gives a free lift to the rear suspension while keeping the full travel available.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...t-2”-higher-more-clearance-and-2”-lift.31477/

here's pics for comparison

you can still buy your favorite skid and install after the chop, if you desire it.

 

[Fishwrinkle]

idk if i'd have enough perch adjustment if i relocated the mounting hole up 2". jks won't fit eibach 2.0 due to the billet eyelet. i reached out to them and they have some that they fabbed up for me and going off to powder this week. these guys rock and local to me. i didn't except that as i was just letting them to change the wording on the compatibility. they only needed a 1/4" to clear with a buffer. i was ready to cut, grind and weld the ones i have.

oh if anyone has eibach coil over 2.0, they are releasing hd springs in the new year. rears 1st then fronts. time to go do some math to see if i can raise the mount, then i'd just get hd springs up front.

 

[Tricky Mike]

I went with these from DV8. Not only do they cover the lower shock but the trailing arm also. I also wanted coverage going backward as some don't do that.

https://dv8offroad.com/collections/bronco-skid-plates/products/6th-gen-bronco-rear-shock-guard-skids

I have these, no complaints. I like the extra LCA coverage.

 

[GroovyGeek]

NO thanks, why buy more junk that hangs down even lower? and 99% that want this also are gonna run some type of lift correct???

the REAL solution is to chop off 2" off the bottom of the mount, the drill two new holes ( one in each side) and reinstall coilovers. done.

trail tested mod at MOAB by myself and others.... works far better and never makes contact the way the OEM ones do.

this also gives a free lift to the rear suspension while keeping the full travel available.

I agree that this is a more robust solution but it is too much for me. I will never be on anything more challenging than a medium difficulty trail and just need something to cover up for slight mistakes.

 

[Cygnusx1]

ASFIR are less expensive and easy to install. That's what I have, although I'd rather have NVM.

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