Rival transfer case skid plate issue

[Jayson182]

VERY annoyed with Rival - all the other skid plates installed relatively fine but the transfer case skid did NOT fit. First just tried to bolt it on, then loosened all the bolts for the transmission plate then removed the crossbar and just tried to bolt that on. Nope, a few mm off. Luckily I have a drill press but wasted a few hours and pain getting under the truck 20 different times. Thanks for letting me vent.

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[Peter949]

I think I had to fight with fitment also.

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

Likely it's because it was brought over from the world Ranger with no testing. The US frame is different.

 

[nate.co]

For what it's worth, I have the engine, transfer case and gas tank skids. Transfer case went on without issue. Gas tank took a little fiddling but just awkward. Otherwise easy peasy.

 

[RangerDangerStranger]

For what it's worth, I have the engine, transfer case and gas tank skids. Transfer case went on without issue. Gas tank took a little fiddling but just awkward. Otherwise easy peasy.

i have their tank plate which for any price is exceptional. their old trans plate did not fit the US ranger w/o adapter pads. Their new one does fit. sounds like there may have been a frame hole change, as first i've heard of a transfer case plate problem. Rivals plates are Excellent and cost for what you get is great. I'm going to buy their new trans plate soon, but seems this problem needs to be tracked down to it's cause. Hopefully, they will do it soon.

 

[Geo8866]

I also had a fitment issue with the transfer case skid plate. Installed the engine, transmission and fuel tank skid plates in about a half hour each. The transfer case bolt holes would not line up. Assuming it was human error, I took everything off and started over. Nope. Still would line up. I wound up dremelling the opening in the plate about a half inch and got it to fit.

Despite this, I would still recommend their products.

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