Coming Soon: IAG Rock Armor Skid Plates

[IAG Performance]

IAG Rock Armor Skid Plates

Individual Pieces & Complete Sets

* Front * Engine * Transmission * Transfer Case * Fuel Tank * Trailing Arms * Control Arms * Differential *


Confidently take on the trails without the worry of potential damage to your Bronco’s undercarriage! IAG’s Rock Armor options are even thicker and stronger than Bronco’s stock metal shields, and provide a greater level of protection to your undercarriage, intercooler and other vulnerable components. From control arms to trailing arms, our heavy-duty steel plates offer complete underbody coverage for your Bronco. Our Rock Armor Kit components are meticulously engineered to seamlessly interlock, creating a smooth transition from one plate to the next, preventing your Bronco from getting snagged by rocks or obstacles. This comprehensive kit fastens directly to the 2021+ Ford Bronco Two Door and Four Door models.

IAG’s Rock Armor Complete Skid Plate Kit is constructed of heavy-duty steel and comes with fasteners that sink below the face of the skid plates for a smooth surface that can easily slide over obstacles without damage to the vehicle, the skid plates or the hardware. These skid plates are 3/16” thick, providing optimal protection for your Bronco. All IAG Rock Armor plates feature a sleek and durable black powder coated finish to protect against corrosion, minor scratches and premature wear.

Raptor specific kits are in the works, stay tuned for updates!



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Complete Set for 4 Door




Complete Set for 2 Door




Front




Engine




Transmission




Transfer Case




Fuel Tank
Click for Two Door * Click for Four Door



Rear Shock Trailing Arm




Front Lower Trailing Arm




Front Control Arm




Rear Differential




We're happy to answer any questions and will have an official release date for you soon!


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[Dantastic]

On the Fuel Skid Tank it says:

" This rugged skid plate offers greater protection by adding a cushion of space between the skid and the tank."

How is this achieved? Are their brackets you have to install directly on the gas tank? Most skids I have been seeing the gas tank rests directly on the skid plate without any brackets holding the gas tank in place.

 

[IAG Performance]

The fuel tank skid plate includes 2 thick brackets that wrap around the fuel tank and mount directly to the frame. The skid plate itself then mounts to those brackets, creating a pocket of space between the plate and the tank. It is not a ton of room as we didn't want to lose too much ground clearance, but enough that even if you somehow manage to bend the 3/16" steel, it likely will not impact the plastic fuel tank.

On the Fuel Skid Tank it says:

" This rugged skid plate offers greater protection by adding a cushion of space between the skid and the tank."

How is this achieved? Are their brackets you have to install directly on the gas tank? Most skids I have been seeing the gas tank rests directly on the skid plate without any brackets holding the gas tank in place.

 

[Snacktime]

You need to update your design as you have bunch of design issues common to other brands. Engine skid needs to allow access to the lower control arm bolts. These come loose and you don't want to pull the front skid and engine skid to tighten a bolt. Also access to the inner tie rod is extremely restricted.

Your design is missing a few things, transmission mounts need to be boxed in all directions and beefier.

Metalcloak tried the same thing with more steel at the crossmember and it didn't work. It moves shearing the front skid plate bolts.

Same issue here.

Your fuel tank skid seam is in a bad spot, but it might work.

 

[RC Bronco]

Snacktime coming in with the HEAT!

 

[Snacktime]

Snacktime coming in with the HEAT!

All this would be very apparent with actual product testing.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

On the Fuel Skid Tank it says:

" This rugged skid plate offers greater protection by adding a cushion of space between the skid and the tank."

How is this achieved? Are their brackets you have to install directly on the gas tank? Most skids I have been seeing the gas tank rests directly on the skid plate without any brackets holding the gas tank in place.

wait , what? waisted space is waisted ground clearance as far as I'm concerned.

 

[IAG Performance]

You need to update your design as you have bunch of design issues common to other brands. Engine skid needs to allow access to the lower control arm bolts. These come loose and you don't want to pull the front skid and engine skid to tighten a bolt. Also access to the inner tie rod is extremely restricted.


Your design is missing a few things, transmission mounts need to be boxed in all directions and beefier.


Metalcloak tried the same thing with more steel at the crossmember and it didn't work. It moves shearing the front skid plate bolts.


Same issue here.


Your fuel tank skid seam is in a bad spot, but it might work.

Appreciate your feedback and would like to address some of your points!

While hard to see from that bottom shot, the LCA bolts are accessible on both sides, front and rear. While you can't get a full-size impact in there, if they come loose on the trail you can access them with standard hand tools.

For the inner tie rods. You're absolutely right. But at the end of the day, we felt as much coverage as possible was more important than accessing the inner tie rods. If you are replacing one trail side, you are already having a bad day. 4 more bolts to remove a skid plate for better access is likely not a major concern for most people. It certainly might be for you and that's perfectly fine.

Can't necessarily argue your point about the transmission skid plate brackets. While our testing has shown that the current design holds up extremely well, making improvements is always part of the game.

The transfer case skid is supported by the fuel tank skid as well. Once installed these two essentially become one "unit" adding additional stability and resistance to deflection and bending.

We have done testing, and are quite satisfied with our skid plates' performance but by no means will we ever stop making improvements so we truly do appreciate your comments. That's why we have our own fleet of Broncos that we use for testing as well as a number of different local clients that we go out and test with. Ultimately you seem to be very happy working with Talon and I hope you continue to enjoy wheeling your truck, regardless of whose skid plates, lights, winches, or whatever products you are using!

 

[IAG Performance]

wait , what? waisted space is waisted ground clearance as far as I'm concerned.

I wouldn't call it "wasted" exactly. Spacing it down slightly allowed us to do the boxed tube support, adding strength. We are talking a fairly small amount on one of the highest points already. So dropping it down really just brings it level with everything else that is already down there. If you wouldn't have cleared it with the trans or transfer case, you wouldn't have cleared it with the fuel tank anyway.

Sweet truck by the way! I saw the thread you posted when you started it but never went back to see the finished product. Looks like it turned out great!

 

[2023bronco]

I wouldn't call it "wasted" exactly. Spacing it down slightly allowed us to do the boxed tube support, adding strength. We are talking a fairly small amount on one of the highest points already. So dropping it down really just brings it level with everything else that is already down there. If you wouldn't have cleared it with the trans or transfer case, you wouldn't have cleared it with the fuel tank anyway.

I like the tank being strapped and being able to remove the skid without dropping the whole tank. Better than the factory design.

 

[Snacktime]

Appreciate your feedback and would like to address some of your points!

While hard to see from that bottom shot, the LCA bolts are accessible on both sides, front and rear. While you can't get a full-size impact in there, if they come loose on the trail you can access them with standard hand tools.

For the inner tie rods. You're absolutely right. But at the end of the day, we felt as much coverage as possible was more important than accessing the inner tie rods. If you are replacing one trail side, you are already having a bad day. 4 more bolts to remove a skid plate for better access is likely not a major concern for most people. It certainly might be for you and that's perfectly fine.

Can't necessarily argue your point about the transmission skid plate brackets. While our testing has shown that the current design holds up extremely well, making improvements is always part of the game.

The transfer case skid is supported by the fuel tank skid as well. Once installed these two essentially become one "unit" adding additional stability and resistance to deflection and bending.

We have done testing, and are quite satisfied with our skid plates' performance but by no means will we ever stop making improvements so we truly do appreciate your comments. That's why we have our own fleet of Broncos that we use for testing as well as a number of different local clients that we go out and test with. Ultimately you seem to be very happy working with Talon and I hope you continue to enjoy wheeling your truck, regardless of whose skid plates, lights, winches, or whatever products you are using!

I respect your statement and I have voiced my concerns.

 

[GroovyGeek]

Good prices on the pieces, at least for someone like me with not greatly demanding needs. Waiting to see the LCA skid video install. Appreciate another option compatible with the BD and BL LCAs.

 

[TheKim]

I'm just wanting to add to what already comes on the Badlands - you could probably do well to offer a list of parts that compliment the factory plates, maybe even a bundle deal
I know that's something I would strongly consider.

 

[JPG]

It's a question of what you use your Bronco for too, these may well interest to peopled who don't do crazy rock crawling, but rather mild to moderate.

 

[Big Boss]

The fuel tank skid plate includes 2 thick brackets that wrap around the fuel tank and mount directly to the frame. The skid plate itself then mounts to those brackets, creating a pocket of space between the plate and the tank. It is not a ton of room as we didn't want to lose too much ground clearance, but enough that even if you somehow manage to bend the 3/16" steel, it likely will not impact the plastic fuel tank.

So does that mean when installing it you don't have to "drop" the tank like other fuel tank skids or I am I just misreading it haha.

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