Best way to get missing bash plates?

[ramblinwreck]

My wildtrak only has the modular bumper with front bash plates. I’d like to give it better coverage. What’s the best way to do that? I only see the OEM full set for $830, which includes the front plate that I already have. Is there any way just to purchase the other pieces?

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[orion]

My wildtrak only has the modular bumper with front bash plates. I’d like to give it better coverage. What’s the best way to do that? I only see the OEM full set for $830, which includes the front plate that I already have. Is there any way just to purchase the other pieces?

If I was you, I would just buy the ARB full skid plate protection. It's cheaper than OEM and probably better.

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/pro...k748gy5GudD_be_StZ_LbrI6sS36wtOwaAt8qEALw_wcB

 

[ramblinwreck]

If I was you, I would just buy the ARB full skid plate protection. It's cheaper than OEM and probably better.

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/pro...k748gy5GudD_be_StZ_LbrI6sS36wtOwaAt8qEALw_wcB

Thank you and you are probably right. I was leaning towards just completing the stock setup because of cost and weight. I live in the SE and don’t really need a heavy weight full coverage set. I’d expect the OEM set to be more than adequate. That being said, if the cost is the same…

 

[userdude]

Thank you and you are probably right. I was leaning towards just completing the stock setup because of cost and weight. I live in the SE and don’t really need a heavy weight full coverage set. I’d expect the OEM set to be more than adequate. That being said, if the cost is the same…

As far as your question, if you want OEM skids, buy the full set and sell or keep for replacement what you don't use. As you'll see below, you can spend a lot more. If you do that, you'll probably also want a transmission plate, since OEM omits it.

The OEM actually misses a couple of big spots (transmission and gas tank*). It's 3/16" steel, which is good and tough, but the omissions are befuddling, especially since both (I believe) expose plastic. Ford seems to have made several decisions based on weight, I presume. They also have exposed bolts. I personally want the Next Venture full belly skids w/UHMW, but $3400 is a chunk and I wouldn't recommend them for your use case anyways.

Lots of other pretty good ones for a lot less, though. @Bird Dog Off Road and @popo_patty I believe have videos detailing installing their preferred skids, if you check YouTube.

* I think...

 

[Lifeliberty]

You can add the mabett transmission plate(amazon) for $120 and the Ford transfer case skid(Ruxer) for $60. Then you will need to find a gas tank skid if you don't have that.

Asfir sells the pieces separately as well

 

[ramblinwreck]

As far as your question, if you want OEM skids, buy the full set and sell or keep for replacement what you don't use. As you'll see below, you can spend a lot more. If you do that, you'll probably also want a transmission plate, since OEM omits it.

The OEM actually misses a couple of big spots (transmission and gas tank*). It's 3/16" steel, which is good and tough, but the omissions are befuddling, especially since both (I believe) expose plastic. Ford seems to have made several decisions based on weight, I presume. They also have exposed bolts. I personally want the Next Venture full belly skids w/UHMW, but $3400 is a chunk and I wouldn't recommend them for your use case anyways.

Lots of other pretty good ones for a lot less, though. @Bird Dog Off Road and @popo_patty I believe have videos detailing installing their preferred skids, if you check YouTube.

* I think...

Thank you for that. I did not realize the stock skids did not cover the gas tank. That was actually my biggest concern.

 

[Felix808]

Buying after market is the best way. Some designs are better than others so do your research.

 

[Shawn of the Dead]

Thank you for that. I did not realize the stock skids did not cover the gas tank. That was actually my biggest concern.

Stock Wildtrak protection has a gas tank skid plate. Mine does. Look under your rig. Its plain as day. You can often find OEM skids on Ebay. I saw a trans skid a few weeks ago for $70

 

[ramblinwreck]

Stock Wildtrak protection has a gas tank skid plate. Mine does. Look under your rig. Its plain as day. You can often find OEM skids on Ebay. I saw a trans skid a few weeks ago for $70

Looks like I just have a plastic tank hanging out. And it already has scrapes on it where I’ve bottomed it out.

 

[Shawn of the Dead]

Looks like I just have a plastic tank hanging out. And it already has scrapes on it where I’ve bottomed it out.

Holy Crap !! That's crazy. My 23 WT def has a skid plate on the tank. I bet you have a 4 door. IIRC the 2 doors have a tank skid and the 4 doors don't which is dumb if you ask me.

Sorry about that !! I didn't think about the 4 door difference.

 

[ramblinwreck]

Holy Crap !! That's crazy. My 23 WT def has a skid plate on the tank. I bet you have a 4 door. IIRC the 2 doors have a tank skid and the 4 doors don't which is dumb if you ask me.

Sorry about that !! I didn't think about the 4 door difference.

No worries, and the fuel tank is my biggest concern. It is so huge that it is just begging for a puncture.

 

[Heckler]

Keep in mind the ARB is a good deal but it does not come with a fuel tank skid so you will need to source one separately.

If I was you, I would just buy the ARB full skid plate protection. It's cheaper than OEM and probably better.

https://www.pandamotorworks.com/pro...k748gy5GudD_be_StZ_LbrI6sS36wtOwaAt8qEALw_wcB

 

[Bad_Bronco]

Check Asfir...... They are all 1/4" aluminum, which is lighter, and just as strong as the steel ones, but they don't rust after getting scraped up. You can buy separate pieces, or a kit.....
https://www.asfir.com/manufacturer/...odel=12598&car_year=12599&car_type_year=12720

 

[sportcoupe]

I don't think fuel tank skid is standard equipment on a Bronco except maybe Raptor and 1st Edition. The tank skid is part of an optional package. My 2023 WT had it but I optioned for full skids also.

The OEM Ford parts skid system mentioned for $830 includes the fuel tank skid and others. Nothing from Ford protects the transmission though. That will have to be aftermarket.

 

[Strizzo]

Stock Wildtrak protection has a gas tank skid plate. Mine does. Look under your rig. Its plain as day. You can often find OEM skids on Ebay. I saw a trans skid a few weeks ago for $70

the steel bash plates were an option on wildtrak but I don’t think they came with the gas tank skid. Only black diamond and badlands get gas tank skid and bash plates as standard

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