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Hi Ranger owners. I was wondering if anyone Knows if the skidplate from the Ranger Raptors Fits on the Ranger XLT. I took out the plastic cover that has in the front but I want to put something similar to that skid plate or seach for that one if its fits.
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If you have an FX4 are they not the same?
 

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Doesn’t the skid plate require the front recovery points as that is what it mounts to?
 

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They fit both. and most advertise to fit both. Doesn't need tow hooks.
 
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They fit both. and moa advertise to fit both. Doesn't need to hooks.
well the front skid plate on fx4 mounts a bracket that is part of the front tow hook.

themtoe hook assembly also holds up the intercooler

I think all 4x4 have tow hooks? so it shouldn’t be an issue

im not clear on 2 wheel drive what Is there
 

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well the front skid plate on fx4 mounts a bracket that is part of the front tow hook.

themtoe hook assembly also holds up the intercooler

I think all 4x4 have tow hooks? so it shouldn’t be an issue

im not clear on 2 wheel drive what Is there
Had a XLT 2x4. Added tow hooks had to trim the front bracket some and yes they hold up the intercooler but the area for skid plates is in the bottom so you can add tow hooks and if you have tow hooks the plate is attached to the bottom of the bracket. Simple.
 

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Had a XLT 2x4. Added tow hooks had to trim the front bracket some and yes they hold up the intercooler but the area for skid plates is in the bottom so you can add tow hooks and if you have tow hooks the plate is attached to the bottom of the bracket. Simple.
so you need the tow hook to attach the front skid plate?

or on the xl 2x4 can you mount the skid plate without the front tow hooks?
 

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https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/plating-up-skid-plates-installed.12762/

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/thre...skidplate-kit-that-will-fit-this-truck.13315/

From Rival you want the Gas tank plate and the Transmission plate for the Bronco (which also is for the Ranger) not the one stated for the ranger, that one doesn't fit right, Bronco/Ranger FX4 one does.

https://www.rival4x4usa.com/collections/ford-ranger?gf_198504=Skid+Plates

So basically

Front plate, Engine plate and transfer case plate from the FX4, Tank and transmission plate from Rival, with the exception, you need to get the Bronco/Ranger plate trans plate.
 
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so you need the tow hook to attach the front skid plate?

or on the xl 2x4 can you mount the skid plate without the front tow hooks?
No you don't need tow hooks for the front plate. I wanted tow hooks so I added them. And also added a front skid plate as this doesn't come on a non FX4 truck.
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