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- 2023 Bronco, 2023 Bronco Sport
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Original plastic “splash guard.”
What that splash guard was ”protecting”
Coverage comparison part 1
Coverage comparison part 2
Combined comparison, flipped over
Ronin oil drain plug access is very tight. About 4” of clearance. I was able to reach in there and turn the Ronin cap, but might have to drop the skid plate for an oil change. I’ll know in a few months.
Finished look. Factory recovery points maintained with no modifications needed.
Install notes:
What that splash guard was ”protecting”
Coverage comparison part 1
Coverage comparison part 2
Combined comparison, flipped over
Ronin oil drain plug access is very tight. About 4” of clearance. I was able to reach in there and turn the Ronin cap, but might have to drop the skid plate for an oil change. I’ll know in a few months.
Finished look. Factory recovery points maintained with no modifications needed.
Install notes:
- RCI instructions on their website reference lock nuts. But hardware provided included lock washers and regular nuts. Not a big deal but something to be careful about.
- Provided bolts by RCI are grade 8 equivalent. OEM bolts are grade 5 equivalent but have larger diameter flat washers than the RCI washers. A keen eye will notice I reused my OEM bolts (splash guard bolts are same part as OEM bash/skid bolts). This is a can of worms, I know. I may rethink this later and switch them for the RCI provided bolts.
- Some sharp aluminum burrs on the plate near bolt holes. Filed them before install. Wear gloves.
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