Difference between the two "upgraded" bash plates options?

[Razorback]

I searched but couldn't find anything. I would have thought this had been asked. On the WT which comes with Sas package, you can still select upgraded Bash Plate for $395 over the upgraded steel bash plate. I figured Sas would already have the highest quality armor. The exclamation point didn't have any info. What's the difference between the 2 "upgraded" bash plates?

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[mrf_pa]

The Ford wording leaves a lot of room for imagination, but I took it to mean that the upgraded bash plates would include the transmission and transfer-case skid plates in addition to the front plate.

But, I searched the forums and could not find confirmation of this.

 

[Razorback]

The Ford wording leaves a lot of room for imagination, but I took it to mean that the upgraded bash plates would include the transmission and transfer-case skid plates in addition to the front plate.

But, I searched the forums and could not find confirmation of this.

Best I could guess as well, since the one does say "Front".

 

[FTBronco9]

Just asked the same thing in a new post. Hadn’t seen this one. There’s no real description for either of them. The picture is basically the same, just at a different angle on a different rig.

 

[da_jokker]

My understanding as well...there are basically 3 "versions"

Standard FRONT that comes on all broncos
Upgraded FRONT that comes with the Modular Bumper (Stronger)
Bash Plates (comes standard or BD & BL) and is the undercarriage plates for key areas. Otherwise, you don't get any(?).

 

[mrf_pa]

Although I haven't seen the skid/bash plates for the Bronco in person, it looks like the upgraded front plate with the steel modular bumper has some heft to it. From past experience (on my F150s) the factory skid plates on the transmissions and transfer casing are typically not as good as aftermarket plates (which can be either aluminum or a thicker gauge steel). The factory ones are fine for beach running or light trails, but I wouldn't rely on them for stump jumping or serious rock crawling.

 

[FTBronco9]

Full vehicle steel bash plates (61L)

That’s an option on the Wildtrak. So does this mean that the Bronco doesn’t come with any bash/skid plates or are these upgraded from the standard plates?

 

[da_jokker]

Full vehicle steel bash plates (61L)

That’s an option on the Wildtrak. So does this mean that the Bronco doesn’t come with any bash/skid plates or are these upgraded from the standard plates?

I'm taking it the bash plates you get if you upgrade to the Optional Bumper. Sort of like 35" are optional, but as part of Sasquatch. Still unknown if there are any bash besides the front.

 

[FTBronco9]

I'm taking it the bash plates you get if you upgrade to the Optional Bumper. Sort of like 35" are optional, but as part of Sasquatch. Still unknown if there are any bash besides the front.

But that one specifically says full vehicle steel bash plates. If you select it you must get the steel front bumper. But if you select the steel bumper first, it comes with the front steel bash plate. I don’t think there’s a standard front steel bash plate. But I’d like to think that there are thinner, maybe aluminum, bash plates already on the rig. ???

 

[ColbyFromBama]

I haven’t found any visuals of the undercarriage plates either.

 

[dmmjr_gas]

Just picked up my BL Bronco with “full bash plates”. Was shocked to see there is a huge gap between the engine plate and the one covering the drive shaft. This won’t work! If you slide over a rock on the front plate the rig could get hung up on the gap.

 

[da_jokker]

Just picked up my BL Bronco with “full bash plates”. Was shocked to see there is a huge gap between the engine plate and the one covering the drive shaft. This won’t work! If you slide over a rock on the front plate the rig could get hung up on the gap.

I don't think it was ever intended to be a full belly coverage. But that transfer case shield is the one that I need I believe for my WT.

 

[dgorsett]

I don't think it was ever intended to be a full belly coverage. But that transfer case shield is the one that I need I believe for my WT.

If you find a PN for the transfer case shield only, or an aftermarket supplier please post!!

 

[da_jokker]

If you find a PN for the transfer case shield only, or an aftermarket supplier please post!!

I believe it is known.. I just didn't bother noting it because my Bronco is probably so far off I don't want to get caught up in what's available now.

@flip was probably the person who told us, but that's just a guess.

There is this...

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/5480100-bronco-arb-under-vehicle-protection-panels.html

 

[flip]

Just picked up my BL Bronco with “full bash plates”. Was shocked to see there is a huge gap between the engine plate and the one covering the drive shaft. This won’t work! If you slide over a rock on the front plate the rig could get hung up on the gap.

VIN? 2d or 4d?

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