Lower control arm skid plate

[Mc1guil]

Does anyone know of a skid plate for the co from arms that works with the Hoss 3.0. I purchased the Jks one but it doesn’t work, different bolts and spec versus the other variants

Any links?

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[35tires]

You do not need one. That is an unnecessary product. Get engine skids, gas tank, etc but you do not need those I assure you. More weight and no benefit.

 

[Ground_zero298]

You do not need one. That is an unnecessary product. Get engine skids, gas tank, etc but you do not need those I assure you. More weight and no benefit.

You’re correct. You don’t need one, you need 2.

Pretty bold statement if you don’t know what terrain they’re running.

I run lot of big woods and fire trails. My dv8 a arm skids have ate a couple logs, stump heads and sticks. With the angle of them they have allowed the arms to pop over and help deflect down. They’re needed on mine. I can assure you of that.

 

[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

I'll be attempting to install the ones from RCI soon. I'll post the results back here.

 

[Mudlight]

https://www.asfir.com/trailing-arms-skid-plate-599658.html IDK if these will work with the Hoss 3.0, it's worth a shot to find out.

 

[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

I did a test fitment of the RCI skids over the weekend on my HOSS 3.0 equipped Wildtrak. They will work just fine. I need to install my manual stabilizer bar disconnects (AC Fab Sasquatch Links) first because these skids cover the lower bolts.

 

[toughtoaster]

You’re correct. You don’t need one, you need 2.

Pretty bold statement if you don’t know what terrain they’re running.

I run lot of big woods and fire trails. My dv8 a arm skids have ate a couple logs, stump heads and sticks. With the angle of them they have allowed the arms to pop over and help deflect down. They’re needed on mine. I can assure you of that.

Do yours happen to rub or contact at full lock? Mine might have in a parking lot today… need to investigate more

 

[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

Does anyone know of a skid plate for the co from arms that works with the Hoss 3.0. I purchased the Jks one but it doesn’t work, different bolts and spec versus the other variants

Any links?

Here are the RCI lower control arm skids on the driver's side. They fit without issues.

 

[dusty1]

Here are the RCI lower control arm skids on the driver's side. They fit without issues.

What did you torque the bolts to? I've seen a several different torque specs for the bolts.

 

[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

What did you torque the bolts to? I've seen a several different torque specs for the bolts.

I torqued them to 66 lb/ft based on a thread I found here on the forum. However, I actually need to replace these bolts as they are single use. I'm working on finding those now.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-end-torque-specs.43635/

 

[Mc1guil]

When you find those can you post the part # please

I torqued them to 66 lb/ft based on a thread I found here on the forum. However, I actually need to replace these bolts as they are single use. I'm working on finding those now.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/front-end-torque-specs.43635/

 

[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

When you find those can you post the part # please

I believe this is the part number; W717969S440. They look correct. I've ordered a set and will update once I confirm.

 

[fordbroncowildtrak2023]

When you find those can you post the part # please

I believe this is the part number; W717969S440. They look correct. I've ordered a set and will update once I confirm.

I picked up the nuts today. W717969S440 is the correct part number. They came in a bag of 4 for $15.

 

[Mc1guil]

Thank you for finding that out for us, much appreciated

I picked up the nuts today. W717969S440 is the correct part number. They came in a bag of 4 for $15.

 

[gmac71]

Do yours happen to rub or contact at full lock? Mine might have in a parking lot today… need to investigate more

Mine rub at full lock on 33" tires with the +55 offset. The thud I kept hearing was when it hit the wheel weight.

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