Is the factory tranny skid plate available on its own?

[TLO]

Nope, just engine and differential

Okay, pretty sure I don't have the engine skid, but from what it looked like, it didn't need one....
The only glaring issue I saw underneath was the giant, plastic oil pan.
Unless... My Heritage also has the engine skid.?

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[userdude]

This is SFR's full plates, the transmission plate is the one with the four oblong holes. Note there's also A arm skids and the crossmember skids, which are also not part of the stock skid package

https://www.stinkyfab.com/collectio...cts/coming-soon-6g-bronco-full-skid-plate-set

 

[userdude]

Okay, pretty sure I don't have the engine skid, but from what it looked like, it didn't need one....
The only glaring issue I saw underneath was the giant, plastic oil pan.
Unless... My Heritage also has the engine skid.?

I'm not sure what plates the non-HLE Heritage has, but I do think it has a deflector for the gas tank. This is not really for off roading, it's just to keep rocks and other things from kicking up into it.

If you plan on going off road, I would definitely upgrade to at least a steel gas tank skid (the stock one is plenty good enough) and an engine skid, and upgrade the front skid (the one with wings) to metal if it's not already. You probably also want the transfer case skid (in the back).

Where you go after that (trans, crossmember, A arms, rear diff, rear shock mounts) has to do with how much you want to saddle yourself with. It does start to get heavy. I picked SFR mainly cuz it's really beefy (3/16" to 3/8" steel) but it's also heavier. The stock plates are fine for low-risk off roading, but it's kind've thin (1/16"?).

 

[TLO]

I'm not sure what plates the non-HLE Heritage has, but I do think it has a deflector for the gas tank. This is not really for off roading, it's just to keep rocks and other things from kicking up into it.

If you plan on going off road, I would definitely upgrade to at least a steel gas tank skid (the stock one is plenty good enough) and an engine skid, and upgrade the front skid (the one with wings) to metal if it's not already. You probably also want the transfer case skid (in the back).

Where you go after that (trans, crossmember, A arms, rear diff, rear shock mounts) has to do with how much you want to saddle yourself with. It does start to get heavy. I picked SFR mainly cuz it's really beefy (3/16" to 3/8" steel) but it's also heavier. The stock plates are fine for low-risk off roading, but it's kind've thin (1/16"?).

Maybe a deflector? Looks like a Ford skid. I think Outer Banks has nothing at all, so it doesn't make sense that for would add just a stone deflector. I'll have to do more research.
I def3dont want to add a lot of wait. I'm more a trail runner/overlander style offroad. I don't need durability over boulders, but I also don't need to be stranded because of a fluid leak! Lol

 

[nwGTS]

Do the Raptor or 4WP trans skid plates require any additional fasteners or do the mounting points reuse already installed fasteners?
I love OEM but that 4WP part is a good value.

 

[userdude]

Maybe a deflector? Looks like a Ford skid. I think Outer Banks has nothing at all, so it doesn't make sense that for would add just a stone deflector. I'll have to do more research.
I def3dont want to add a lot of wait. I'm more a trail runner/overlander style offroad. I don't need durability over boulders, but I also don't need to be stranded because of a fluid leak! Lol

The Outer Banks is the Lincoln Bronco; it ain't really for off roading stock. I assume the Heritage is as well to some extent. Hence, not a lot of off road protection.

If you don't go over boulders or rock gardens, or medium ledges that might stick out, you probably don't need the transmission pan. I would say get the stock plates and stick with that, including the gas tank protection. They're light enough, easy to add/remove, and protect the vital stuff for non-serious off roading. Plus the price isn't too bad. You might even be able to find some takeoffs.

I'd give you my used ones (that are banged up...) if you wanted, but I'm not near Canada at all.

 

[Jossman]

$400 Canadian... Not crazy but... $400

Went with the LOD from Extreme Terrain on my WT.Simple 1 person install using a floor jack [all factory bolt [threaded holes line up + bolts/washers included].Check their website + call with questions.Adds about 30 lbs but protects the plastic tranny pan.Was more concerned about running over something [scrap lumber,et all]on highway more than off road. I used Jason [610] 240-4652 who answered all my questions!

 

[TLO]

Went with the LOD from Extreme Terrain on my WT.Simple 1 person install using a floor jack [all factory bolt [threaded holes line up + bolts/washers included].Check their website + call with questions.Adds about 30 lbs but protects the plastic tranny pan.Was more concerned about running over something [scrap lumber,et all]on highway more than off road. I used Jason [610] 240-4652 who answered all my questions!

Thanks...
Yeah, it's the stuff you don't see, like water crossings, that'll ruin your day.

 

[TLO]

The Outer Banks is the Lincoln Bronco; it ain't really for off roading stock. I assume the Heritage is as well to some extent. Hence, not a lot of off road protection.

If you don't go over boulders or rock gardens, or medium ledges that might stick out, you probably don't need the transmission pan. I would say get the stock plates and stick with that, including the gas tank protection. They're light enough, easy to add/remove, and protect the vital stuff for non-serious off roading. Plus the price isn't too bad. You might even be able to find some takeoffs.

I'd give you my used ones (that are banged up...) if you wanted, but I'm not near Canada at all.

The factory add-on skids look a lot less appealing, especially considering it still leaves the tranny pan exposed. And $1100 CDN
4WP looks tempting, especially if I can find an engine skid in the same budget range

 

[dgorsett]

Maybe a deflector? Looks like a Ford skid. I think Outer Banks has nothing at all, so it doesn't make sense that for would add just a stone deflector. I'll have to do more research.
I def3dont want to add a lot of wait. I'm more a trail runner/overlander style offroad. I don't need durability over boulders, but I also don't need to be stranded because of a fluid leak! Lol

I think the HE is based on a Big Bend which I have: It has a good steel factory gas tank skid on the 2 doors. The engine/diff skid is plastic, the Ford steel one can be had for under $200 if you shop around. The transfer case skid is missing, can be had from Ford for around $50. There is no factory skid for the transmission. I have the ASFIR which is nice and results in minimal clearance loss, but is pricy. The 4WP one @Aonarch shared is a real bargain, especially if you have the 2.7 with the extra frame bracing. I'm not sure what the Heritage has for a front bash plate. I have the RC hidden winch so it came with a steel plate.

 

[TLO]

I think the HE is based on a Big Bend which I have: It has a good steel factory gas tank skid on the 2 doors. The engine/diff skid is plastic, the Ford steel one can be had for under $200 if you shop around. The transfer case skid is missing, can be had from Ford for around $50. There is no factory skid for the transmission. I have the ASFIR which is nice and results in minimal clearance loss, but is pricy. The 4WP one @Aonarch shared is a real bargain, especially if you have the 2.7 with the extra frame bracing. I'm not sure what the Heritage has for a front bash plate. I have the RC hidden winch so it came with a steel plate.

The Heritage has a front steel plate... Maybe I saw a plastic engine cover under there and thought it was steel?
I'll check my dealer to see if he can find the part numbers for just the engine and transfer case
Unless @Skip can lend a hand....?

If not... Both these are on sale...

 

[userdude]

The factory add-on skids look a lot less appealing, especially considering it still leaves the tranny pan exposed. And $1100 CDN
4WP looks tempting, especially if I can find an engine skid in the same budget range

$450 for engine, transmission and transfer case isn't too bad. Get a gas tank skid and make sure your front skid is metal, I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[dgorsett]

The Heritage has a front steel plate... Maybe I saw a plastic engine cover under there and thought it was steel?
I'll check my dealer to see if he can find the part numbers for just the engine and transfer case
Unless @Skip can lend a hand....?

If not... Both these are on sale...

I think you want @flip . Anyway, crawl under and see if your engine/diff skid is steel, they really look the same. And these 4wp sale prices look good.

 

[GPPBronco]

I thought the Mabett one was very affordable. It’s powder coated aluminum. Ordered mine from Amazon. Easy peasy install.

No factory trans skid available.

x2. If I was rock crawling I might look elsewhere (based upon feedback some hardcore guys who cracked the Mabett skid). But for my use case - sticks/limbs and the occasional underwater rock - this one works well.

 

[Fordified1]

$400 Canadian... Not crazy but... $400

$179 American.

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