Aluminum Skids

Drunktank · Jan 19, 2016

Does anyone out there make aluminum skids for the bottom of the raptor??? Particularly the engine/tranny/t-case. After removing the factory Engine skid the other day to swap out the front diff fluid, I didnt realize how freaking heavy the stock plates are.... especially when I was holding the SVC Bumper skid in one hand and the engine skid in the other.

oxfordraptor · Jan 19, 2016

Hefty Fabworks makes some. I though they were a vendor here.

@RaptorAddict has them it seems: Raptor Transmission Skid (Steel) by Hefty FabWorks by Hefty FabWorks | Raptor Addict

Deleted member 12951 · Jan 19, 2016

Crown Offroad has them too. I have the hefty myself (before Crown offered them) in steel and the thing is a beast and adds better protection. Chris at Freedom Motorsports sells the Hefty ones, where I got mine.

Jimbo · Jan 19, 2016

Bought mine from @CrownOffroad and ran them at TRR. Every skid was scratched up and bashed in by rocks at different points at TRR and NO issues! Would recommend.

Drunktank · Jan 19, 2016

Oh sweet! I thought Hefty only made steel! Fawk ya! $$$ though

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Good to know! Seems like their aluminum ones are priced a bit better. i dont really care if things get beat up, thats their job, just want to make sure they stay structurally sound to protect the truck.

Main reason i want Aluminum is less weight and no corrosion. Steel is great and all... but these things are only gonna be bounging off stuff in the desert. Doesnt need rock crawler level beef

Jimbo · Jan 19, 2016

Drunktank said:
Oh sweet! I thought Hefty only made steel! Fawk ya! $$$ though

---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:51 PM ----------

Good to know! Seems like their aluminum ones are priced a bit better. i dont really care if things get beat up, thats their job, just want to make sure they stay structurally sound to protect the truck.

Main reason i want Aluminum is less weight and no corrosion. Steel is great and all... but these things are only gonna be bounging off stuff in the desert. Doesnt need rock crawler level beef

Even the aluminum ones are heavy. @CrownOffroad had mine powdercoated flat black, and they held up great.

CrownOffroad · Jan 19, 2016

We actually offer RCI Metalworks skid plates which is another Colorado based manufacturer. All skids, with the exception of the fuel skid, are offered in both aluminum and steel. Powdercoat is an option for aluminum and comes standard on all steel.

We've had an aluminum set on our truck for two years now and they have taken a beating but never failed nor allowed for any damage to the undercarriage. Happy to discuss options, details, etc.

fordraptorfans · Jan 21, 2016

Got the crown ones. The work perfect

CrownOffroad · Jan 21, 2016

Here's a few pictures of our 1/4" aluminum skid plates for reference:

Link to order ---->>>> F150 2009-14 | Crown Offroad

Aluminum Transfer Case and Transmission Skid:

Aluminum Transfer Case versus OEM Transfer Case Skid:

Aluminum Transfer Case and Transmission Skid Installed:

Aluminum Transfer Case and Fuel Tank Skid Installed:

Drunktank · Jan 22, 2016

Okay.... you got me! Those are freaking nice! Looks like I know what Im buying the whoopty in February!

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