Rival 4X4 Aluminum Skid Plates VS Factory Steel FX4 Skid Plates

[braupe]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some real world feedback on the @RIVAL 4x4 1/4” thick aluminum skid plates verses the factory steel plates. We have been working with Rival for several months verifying what fits the market ranger verses world market, and updating the parts that do not directly bolt on.

We have been running the rival plates for about 6 months now and have tested them several times here in Texas, as well as Oklahoma, the Ozarks, and Colorado.

Our truck is not lifted yet, which means we have been testing them, ALOT. Check out the difference between our front skid plate (stock fx4 steel), and the aftermarket rival plates.

in case you are wondering, this truck is featured on our youtube channel (https://m.youtube.com/texastruckchannel) if you want to see more about it. Also, the damage that you see to the factory plate happened here:

Also, the transfer case skid plate is brand new which is why it looks so fresh.

In summery, the rival plates have saved our bacon.

-Bryan

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[ADVNTURR]

Glad to see how well they're holding up, and honestly a bit disappointed with the factory one, although I imagine that was a heck of a hit to bend it like that. All this really does though is make me wish @RIVAL 4x4 would bring their front aluminum skid over to the US.

 

[braupe]

Glad to see how well they're holding up, and honestly a bit disappointed with the factory one, although I imagine that was a heck of a hit to bend it like that. All this really does though is make me wish @RIVAL 4x4 would bring their front aluminum skid over to the US.

I’ll let Rival chime in on that, but my understanding is that it is in the works!

 

[braupe]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some real world feedback on the @RIVAL 4x4 1/4” thick aluminum skid plates verses the factory steel plates. We have been working with Rival for several months verifying what fits the market ranger verses world market, and updating the parts that do not directly bolt on.

We have been running the rival plates for about 6 months now and have tested them several times here in Texas, as well as Oklahoma, the Ozarks, and Colorado.

Our truck is not lifted yet, which means we have been testing them, ALOT. Check out the difference between our front skid plate (stock fx4 steel), and the aftermarket rival plates.

in case you are wondering, this truck is featured on our youtube channel (https://m.youtube.com/texastruckchannel) if you want to see more about it. Also, the damage that you see to the factory plate happened here:

Also, the transfer case skid plate is brand new which is why it looks so fresh.

In summery, the rival plates have saved our bacon.

-Bryan

Here is the new transfer case skid plate as well.

 

[superj]

Where are yall in texas? Not corpus christi, obviously, as we have no off-roading except the beach

 

[RIVAL 4x4]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some real world feedback on the @RIVAL 4x4 1/4” thick aluminum skid plates verses the factory steel plates. We have been working with Rival for several months verifying what fits the market ranger verses world market, and updating the parts that do not directly bolt on.

We have been running the rival plates for about 6 months now and have tested them several times here in Texas, as well as Oklahoma, the Ozarks, and Colorado.

Our truck is not lifted yet, which means we have been testing them, ALOT. Check out the difference between our front skid plate (stock fx4 steel), and the aftermarket rival plates.

in case you are wondering, this truck is featured on our youtube channel (https://m.youtube.com/texastruckchannel) if you want to see more about it. Also, the damage that you see to the factory plate happened here:

Also, the transfer case skid plate is brand new which is why it looks so fresh.

In summery, the rival plates have saved our bacon.

-Bryan

It’s great to see these skid plates used for their intended purpose. I can only imagine the carnage to the factory plastic fuel tank without them.

Glad to see how well they're holding up, and honestly a bit disappointed with the factory one, although I imagine that was a heck of a hit to bend it like that. All this really does though is make me wish @RIVAL 4x4 would bring their front aluminum skid over to the US.

Our aluminum front skid plate is in the works

 

[Stitsch1618]

Hi all,
Good to hear!! Thank you RIVAL ! Getting ready for next month Corsica off road trip:
just installed my Rival all the way, All perfect fit and easy to install! One minor issue: I had to adjust the Differential skid plate from FMI on the Left side because it interfered with the Gas tank Rival-Skid plate. All perfect now (Lifted with Eibach springs and larger tires on original rims - all factory approved) older tread about that

 

[ADVNTURR]

Our aluminum from skid plate is in the works

That's what I wanted to read Already have the rest of your skids (just waiting on the gas tank skid shipment )

 

[braupe]

Where are yall in texas? Not corpus christi, obviously, as we have no off-roading except the beach

We have had the truck in Corpus! But we hang our hat in the Fort Worth area.

 

[Garaged]

Not debating that the fuel tank skid and transmission skid are essential. But the factory t-case and engine skid (even if they don't look as nice or offer an oil-change door) seem pretty beefy. Is that not the case?

I also have Rival's Gas tank skid waiting to be installed with my truck on ramps in my garage

 

[el_sabio]

What’s the difference between the Rival FX4 transmission skid plate and the XLT plate? I have an XLT FX4 and want to armor up.

previous customer. Had all Rival plates on my Subaru Outback Wilderness.

 

[YukonRanger]

On a raptor do I need to order these or is factory good enough?

 

[Garaged]

On a raptor do I need to order these or is factory good enough?

The gas tank skid and transmission skid would be needed since the factory ones don't cover those parts. The transmission skid from rival though won't work well with the factory t-case skid so I ended up using a different transmission skid manufacturer.

 

[AUME1996]

The gas tank skid and transmission skid would be needed since the factory ones don't cover those parts. The transmission skid from rival though won't work well with the factory t-case skid so I ended up using a different transmission skid manufacturer.

What different transmission skid did you find?

 

[Garaged]

What different transmission skid did you find?

I used juggernaut usa's transmission skid plate.

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