Skid Plate Options (Aluminum)

[OddEntity]

Hey everyone,
What is currently the best aluminum skid plate option for an FX4?

I've found three options so far:

• RCI
• Juggernaut
• Rival

Questions:

1. Is anyone aware of other options
2. Does anyone have lived experience with any of these brands?
3. Would any of these limit other mod options (lift kits/rock rails/etc...)?

Cheers!

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[MoBob]

RCI or Foutz have shown to be high quality.

 

[DanielRayJ]

Hey everyone,
What is currently the best aluminum skid plate option for an FX4?

I've found three options so far:

• RCI
• Juggernaut
• Rival

Questions:

1. Is anyone aware of other options
2. Does anyone have lived experience with any of these brands?
3. Would any of these limit other mod options (lift kits/rock rails/etc...)?

Cheers!

I want to make my own UHMW SKINS to put over the Factory skid plates. Best them up and then buy the best atm the new ones come out. If someone did this it would help promote the aftermarket innovation and be an alternative material to use. Anyone who has a router table could do it. I just will buy the raw material and add it to what I already have. Especially fun for those who like to fabricate and R&D their own ideas. What do you guys think?

 

[DanielRayJ]

I could be wrong but I believe this is the type of plastic that Cutting Boards are made out of. Like Teflon maybe?????

 

[Aemonn]

These are likely among the best available.
https://nextventuremotorsports.com/...anger-raptor-aluminum-belly-skids-7000-series

 

[DanielRayJ]

These are likely among the best available.
https://nextventuremotorsports.com/...anger-raptor-aluminum-belly-skids-7000-series

YES!!!!!!!!! I can not thank you enough for sharing this!!!!!! This is what I envisioned and even more.

 

[DutchRanger]

I use Rival on my fx4. So far they are holding up nicely, taken some hits from big rocks on Colorado tails.

 

[purdyd]

I could be wrong but I believe this is the type of plastic that Cutting Boards are made out of. Like Teflon maybe?????

ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene is very tough stuff and absorbs a lot of energy

you might find it in a cutting board

nowhere close to steel in strength, but not a bad idea as a skin on a steel plate

 

[b-smi91]

I use Rival on my fx4. So far they are holding up nicely, taken some hits from big rocks on Colorado tails.

Have originals?

 

[DutchRanger]

Have originals?

What do you mean?

 

[rocsteady]

I have the full IAG setup and like everything about them. Were very well packaged for shipping, easy install, everything fit, customer support was great during the beta testing.

***Just looked back at the OP and saw was asking for an FX4.

From the center of the truck looking forward past the transmission skid:

Rear of the fuel tank skid:

Side of the fuel tank skid:

Very noticeable improvement in not only the strength of the plates but the amount of coverage. Really notable from the factory transfer case plate to the IAG:

 

[ADVNTURR]

I have the full Rival setup under my '24 XLT non-FX4 truck.

Mine haven't taken any hits yet, but they look good and are holding up well from a winter of salt exposure. I had a little bit of an issue with the radiator skid fitting with the oil pan skid (and all the other skids) that caused me to have to slot a hole a little bit.

 

[Geo8866]

I have the full Rival setup under my '24 XLT non-FX4 truck.

Mine haven't taken any hits yet, but they look good and are holding up well from a winter of salt exposure. I had a little bit of an issue with the radiator skid fitting with the oil pan skid (and all the other skids) that caused me to have to slot a hole a little bit.

I am considering getting the Rival engine skid plate for the sole purpose of making oil changes easier. I have the 2.3 engine. Have you changed your oil through the oil change port yet? I was just wondering if it can be done cleanly or if it gets on the backside of the skid plate. If it is messy, it would defeat the whole purpose of getting one for me.

 

[ADVNTURR]

I am considering getting the Rival engine skid plate for the sole purpose of making oil changes easier. I have the 2.3 engine. Have you changed your oil through the oil change port yet? I was just wondering if it can be done cleanly or if it gets on the backside of the skid plate. If it is messy, it would defeat the whole purpose of getting one for me.

I have the 2.7 in my truck and I have been using a vacuum extractor for my changes. My uneducated guess is that something like one of the ball valve drains would probably be a wise idea just because of the size & orientation of the drain, but maybe some others will chime in.

 

[Geo8866]

I have the 2.7 in my truck and I have been using a vacuum extractor for my changes. My uneducated guess is that something like one of the ball valve drains would probably be a wise idea just because of the size & orientation of the drain, but maybe some others will chime in.

Thanks

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