Raptor Skid Plates

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Underside protection is one area that is often overlooked. If you use your Raptor for anything beyond getting groceries, upgraded skid plates are something to seriously consider. After any of the Raptor events or just a fun weekend playing off-road, have you inspected the under carriage for damage? Obviously the most common place for damage is the front skid plate. OEM or aftermarket, the front skid takes the most abuse followed by the secondary or cross member skid plate taking the next most serious hits.

Crown Offroad and RCI MetalWorks have teamed up to bring you the new “Offroad Edition” front and secondary OEM replacement skid plates. These skid plates were designed with the Raptor owner in mind and built for ultimate protection. While not only a vast improvement esthetics, the front skid plate dramatically increases the your approach angle while providing much needed front end protection. Each plate is constructed from a single sheet of 3/16” steel and finished in a heavy duty black powder coat. If you are using your truck for running over the neighborhood Prius, bombing through the desert or traversing the mountains, these skid plates are the best defense for all on and off-road hazards.

Looking for a replacement front and/or secondary skid but ones that aren't quite as strong? RCI offers their standard F150 and Raptor replacement skid plates as well. These are available in galvanized steel, aluminum or the 3/16” steel powder coated black.

In addition to numerous options for front end protection, Crown Offroad is happy to bring you RCI’s entire line of skid plates for the transmission, transfer case and fuel tank. After removing the stock skids and comparing them, these are hands down a vast improvement in protecting your vital components underneath.

Retail for both the front and secondary “Offroad Edition” skid plate set is $325 or $250 for the standard front and secondary skid plate set. But going on now through November 15th Crown Offroad is having a 10% off sale on ALL RCI Metalworks skid plates. Interested in purchasing a complete set? Crown Offroad has put together the Raptor Skid Plate Packages 1 and 2 which are currently discounted 12% to include reduced flat rate shipping costs. Please see our website for more details:

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KEY FEATURES

•Protects expensive power steering unit, front differential, front cross-member, engine and engine bay
•Compatible with all 10-14 F150/Raptor models
•Front skid plate mounts directly to frame horns behind tow hooks and is compatible with most aftermarket bumpers, hidden winch, etc.
•Two piece design for simple installation and removal for easy access to oil filter
•Smooth, flat surface that easily slides over obstacles
•Heavy duty black powder coat for rust resistance and durability
•Installs in minutes with basic hand tools
•All hardware and installation instructions provided
•Direct bolt on addition to existing factory attachment points no drilling required


F150 and Raptor Standard OEM Replacment Front and 2nd Skid:

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F150 and Raptor Offroad Edition OEM Replacement Front and 2nd Skid:

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Pictures of RCI's transfer case skid, transmission skid and fuel tank skid (all in aluminum):

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Having personally bashed these skid plates all of the Colorado mountains, they are built incredibly strong and capable of taking a beating.
 
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These skid plates are a must have! The black truck is mine.
Once I took the time to see what there is existing, compared to these, the choice was clear. The stock skid plate for the fuel tank looks like a Walmart child's sled. The transmission is unprotected, there is a control module on the drivers side near the trans that is vulnerable.They look awesome underneath! Once you install them it is awesome to look under the truck and see that the under carriage is much smoother. I am also in Colorado, I feel that these provide protection from fallen branches, rocks, and whatever else may happen. I can't wait to drag these in Moab. Dealing with Crown is easy, fast and professional. Crown is a 3 hours drive but worth it for sure!
 

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Bumping this thread as I have seen a few people needing or looking for skid plates recently. There are several options, any of which is a great alternative to the stock ones.

Let us know what you are needing and we will make you a great deal on one or a full set!!!
 

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Any change to fuel economy with these?

I guess I wouldn't have an answer to that question. Never came up before. The aluminum skids are pretty light, but the steel do add a little weight.

I would think that the fuel economy wouldn't be affected too much by them, but like I said, never even thought it before and wouldn't know who or where to go to get an answer. Sorry.
 

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I guess I wouldn't have an answer to that question. Never came up before. The aluminum skids are pretty light, but the steel do add a little weight.

I would think that the fuel economy wouldn't be affected too much by them, but like I said, never even thought it before and wouldn't know who or where to go to get an answer. Sorry.

I wasn't concerned with a decrease...more of an increase. I figured that with more covered and less exposed you could possibly reduce drag. Minor point just wondering if it would have that added benefit.
 

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I wasn't concerned with a decrease...more of an increase. I figured that with more covered and less exposed you could possibly reduce drag. Minor point just wondering if it would have that added benefit.

I have the full steel setup on my truck and didn't notice any change in mpg.
 
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