Gas tank skid plate?

[Frankie945]

Does any 4dr bronco trim come with a gas tank skid? I want to go wheeling but with no skid plates it’s got me worried to death. I know I can get oem plates and arb is coming out with something but I can’t find any info on a gas tank skid. Here’s a short video of my old jku that shows how scared up my skid plates were. They’re really important if you go on the rocky stuff.

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[BlazinGTO]

BD, BL, and FE come with gas tank skids on the 4 door.

 

[grayshadow]

So skid plates are important however, you elected to upgrade to a Sasquatch package and a 2.7 but not the plates?

As I understand it the OEM plates require a modular bumper as well but I could be wrong. Wait until you discover how difficult they are going to be to install.

 

[Frankie945]

So skid plates are important however, you elected to upgrade to a Sasquatch package and a 2.7 but not the plates?

As I understand it the OEM plates require a modular bumper as well but I could be wrong. Wait until you discover how difficult they are going to be to install.

Some us don’t want all that extra sensor crap can’t afford the high dollar trims and I didn’t like the mod bumper.

 

[CarryOn]

Some us can’t afford the high dollar trims and I didn’t like the mod bumper.

I just installed the oem skid plates on my Base with SAS and I don’t have the modular bumper either. To fit the front skid plate, I had to cut off the tow hooks for the front lip of the plate to sit flush with that mount. I was fine with cutting them off since they were useless with the aftermarket bumper I installed. The other two small plates had no problems.
For the gas tank skid I waited until the tank itself was under half full, because you have to take off the existing straps holding it up. I used tie wire to hold it up temporarily, took off the straps, bolted up the new skid loosely, cut the wires out, and tightened everything up. Overall, pretty simple, but the tank skid is heavy.
The skid plate kit sold for a 4 door has everything you need, including bolts and instructions. Only thing it lacks is the correct mount up front if you want to keep tow hooks.

 

[bkfit]

I just installed the oem skid plates on my Base with SAS and I don’t have the modular bumper either. To fit the front skid plate, I had to cut off the tow hooks for the front lip of the plate to sit flush with that mount. I was fine with cutting them off since they were useless with the aftermarket bumper I installed. The other two small plates had no problems.
For the gas tank skid I waited until the tank itself was under half full, because you have to take off the existing straps holding it up. I used tie wire to hold it up temporarily, took off the straps, bolted up the new skid loosely, cut the wires out, and tightened everything up. Overall, pretty simple, but the tank skid is heavy.
The skid plate kit sold for a 4 door has everything you need, including bolts and instructions. Only thing it lacks is the correct mount up front if you want to keep tow hooks.

I’m looking to do the same. Where & what is the best price you found?

 

[Sooner]

I just installed the oem skid plates on my Base with SAS and I don’t have the modular bumper either. To fit the front skid plate, I had to cut off the tow hooks for the front lip of the plate to sit flush with that mount. I was fine with cutting them off since they were useless with the aftermarket bumper I installed. The other two small plates had no problems.
For the gas tank skid I waited until the tank itself was under half full, because you have to take off the existing straps holding it up. I used tie wire to hold it up temporarily, took off the straps, bolted up the new skid loosely, cut the wires out, and tightened everything up. Overall, pretty simple, but the tank skid is heavy.
The skid plate kit sold for a 4 door has everything you need, including bolts and instructions. Only thing it lacks is the correct mount up front if you want to keep tow hooks.

How much did the kit cost

 

[Roll Sound]

I was the same. I didn't like the Ford bumpers or rails, so I'm waiting for better aftermarket ones to be available. I'm also worried about the oil pan and the broncos low cross members.

 

[CarryOn]

I’m looking to do the same. Where & what is the best price you found?

How much did the kit cost

I got it a few months ago from Ruxer Parts when it was around $600 shipped. Priced have gone up a bit since then since shipping is expensive for it. It shows about $700 now. https://www.ruxerparts.com/oem-parts/ford-kit-skid-plate-mb3z5d032e

Part # for a 4 door is MB3Z-5D032-E

 

[bkfit]

I got it a few months ago from Ruxer Parts when it was around $600 shipped. Priced have gone up a bit since then since shipping is expensive for it. It shows about $700 now. https://www.ruxerparts.com/oem-parts/ford-kit-skid-plate-mb3z5d032e

Part # for a 4 door is MB3Z-5D032-E

Thank you.

 

[Roll Sound]

Thank you.

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[Sooner]

I got it a few months ago from Ruxer Parts when it was around $600 shipped. Priced have gone up a bit since then since shipping is expensive for it. It shows about $700 now. https://www.ruxerparts.com/oem-parts/ford-kit-skid-plate-mb3z5d032e

Part # for a 4 door is MB3Z-5D032-E

Thanks, I wonder what I’m going to need for my two door? I will have the front that comes with the HD bumper and I think the 2Dr Sasquatch comes with the gas tank skid.

 

[bkfit]

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[Roll Sound]

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Rad!

 

[Raptor911]

The Wildtrak has an option for full skid plates and I got it. Not sure what “Full” means but I like full as oppose to not full. I guess I will find out when it comes

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