New from IAG: Trail Shield® Complete Skid Plate System for the Ranger Raptor

[IAG Off-Road]

Hey everyone,

We’ve been working on expanding our Ranger Raptor protection lineup, and our new Trail Shield® Complete Skid Plate System for the 2024+ Ranger Raptor is now available!

The goal was to provide more complete underbody coverage while keeping everything tucked up as tightly as possible. The system covers the front undercarriage, engine, transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank, with the individual plates designed to interlock and create a smooth, continuous surface underneath the truck.

The main plates are constructed from 1/4" 5052 aluminum, with steel reinforcement in key areas. We also incorporated a removable panel in the engine skid for easier oil changes, recessed mounting hardware to help prevent snagging on obstacles, and upgraded tubular steel fuel tank straps.

The complete system weighs approximately 125 lbs, sits about 1" to 1-3/4" lower than stock, and bolts to the factory mounting points without requiring any drilling. You can choose between raw aluminum and black powder coat finishes, and the system is proudly made here at our facility in Westminster, Maryland. It’s also backed by our limited lifetime warranty against structural failure.



Check out the new system here:

IAG Trail Shield® Complete Skid Plate Set


Here are a few photos showing the system, construction, and installed fitment:

We also put together an installation video if you want a closer look at how everything goes together:



This system builds on our existing Ranger Raptor protection lineup, which also includes lower trailing arm skid plates, rear shock skid plates, and our trailing arm sensor relocation. If you’re looking to protect those areas as well, you can find those products here:

IAG Trail Shield® Lower Trailing Arm Mount Skid Plate Set

IAG Trail Shield® Rear Shock Skid Plate Set

IAG Trail Shield® Lower Trailing Arm Sensor Relocation Kit

As always, if you have questions about fitment or installation, let us know. We’d love to hear what you think!

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[RRaptorscallion0331]

I definitely want to see which removable oil change panel works the best for me. Also, could you specify which areas decrease ground clearance below stock?

 

[tisser07]

Great work guys, I've been waiting for this. For the fuel tank skid, do you know how much lower it sits than stock? Also are you aware of fitment issues with the Foutz lower trailing arm sliders?

 

[IAG Off-Road]

I definitely want to see which removable oil change panel works the best for me. Also, could you specify which areas decrease ground clearance below stock?

Pretty much anywhere there is a skid plate is going to sit slightly lower than stock. Not much, but enough that we wanted to mention it. If there was a factory skid that ours is replacing, it is going to sit a bit lower since the plate is thicker. The max difference is going to be anywhere there wasn't a skid plate before, such as the transfer case, which is about 1 3/4" difference once you account for the crossbar and plate itself.

 

[IAG Off-Road]

Great work guys, I've been waiting for this. For the fuel tank skid, do you know how much lower it sits than stock? Also are you aware of fitment issues with the Foutz lower trailing arm sliders?

Thanks for the support! The fuel tank skid sits about 1 1/4" lower than factory. I am not totally sure about the Foutz lower trailing arm sliders, and I don't see any installation instructions on their website to reference. Based on the couple of photos I found, I believe they should work, though.

 

[Havasu RR]

Hey everyone,

We’ve been working on expanding our Ranger Raptor protection lineup, and our new Trail Shield® Complete Skid Plate System for the 2024+ Ranger Raptor is now available!

The goal was to provide more complete underbody coverage while keeping everything tucked up as tightly as possible. The system covers the front undercarriage, engine, transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank, with the individual plates designed to interlock and create a smooth, continuous surface underneath the truck.

The main plates are constructed from 1/4" 5052 aluminum, with steel reinforcement in key areas. We also incorporated a removable panel in the engine skid for easier oil changes, recessed mounting hardware to help prevent snagging on obstacles, and upgraded tubular steel fuel tank straps.

The complete system weighs approximately 125 lbs, sits about 1" to 1-3/4" lower than stock, and bolts to the factory mounting points without requiring any drilling. You can choose between raw aluminum and black powder coat finishes, and the system is proudly made here at our facility in Westminster, Maryland. It’s also backed by our limited lifetime warranty against structural failure.



Check out the new system here:

IAG Trail Shield® Complete Skid Plate Set


Here are a few photos showing the system, construction, and installed fitment:

We also put together an installation video if you want a closer look at how everything goes together:



This system builds on our existing Ranger Raptor protection lineup, which also includes lower trailing arm skid plates, rear shock skid plates, and our trailing arm sensor relocation. If you’re looking to protect those areas as well, you can find those products here:

IAG Trail Shield® Lower Trailing Arm Mount Skid Plate Set

IAG Trail Shield® Rear Shock Skid Plate Set

IAG Trail Shield® Lower Trailing Arm Sensor Relocation Kit

As always, if you have questions about fitment or installation, let us know. We’d love to hear what you think!

Nice!

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

Pretty much anywhere there is a skid plate is going to sit slightly lower than stock. Not much, but enough that we wanted to mention it. If there was a factory skid that ours is replacing, it is going to sit a bit lower since the plate is thicker. The max difference is going to be anywhere there wasn't a skid plate before, such as the transfer case, which is about 1 3/4" difference once you account for the crossbar and plate itself.

That makes sense, I appreciate your explanation. Any chance there’s a discount if you buy this system with the lower control arm skids and the ride height relocation?

 

[BrrRaptor]

I was part of IAG's testing phase and their skids fit so much tighter. Especially over the lower crossbars and gas tank. Quality is far superior, so much I sold my Rivals and kept the IAG setup. Also the oil access is much larger as well.

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

Yea my rival engine skid has taken some abuse and after RR003 I definitely want something protecting the transmission crossbars

 

[IAG Off-Road]

That makes sense, I appreciate your explanation. Any chance there’s a discount if you buy this system with the lower control arm skids and the ride height relocation?

We do not currently have an active promotion going on for that, as we typically don't discount new products at all until they have been out for a bit.

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