Factory FX4 Skid Plate

[t4thfavor]

So that little noise dampening insulation salt holding monster is 160$? Now that I know it's in there, I may have to make it not in there anymore...

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[rangerdanger]

Original post has been updated to reflect the new info provided by @djrobb.

It's no longer a good deal at $495.37. Hopefully the aftermarket will provide something to compete.

 

[Maltese]

kinda bumbed the fx4 provides 0 protection for the oil pan.... need to get something fabbed up asap.... If I find someone willing to build stuff I'll post in the offroad forum

 

[t4thfavor]

kinda bumbed the fx4 provides 0 protection for the oil pan.... need to get something fabbed up asap.... If I find someone willing to build stuff I'll post in the offroad forum

all of them have a skid on the oil pan, it's the plastic trans pan that's open and unprotected.

 

[Fjsteven]

Yep. I’d like to see something to protect the trans pan.

 

[Maltese]

Thanks for the clarification! either way, still sketchy for an offroader

 

[ISUACE]

Looks like the fuel tank doesn't have a steel plate either....

 

[LewisLegacy]

I ordered the skid plate for my 4x4 non-FX4 last week. The first one came into the dealer looking like it had already seen 100K miles on the trails, so they made an executive decision and re-ordered before I even saw the pictures. I should have a new plate in next week to install, and i'll do a review of the install procedure and provide it here. From everything i've seen, the hardest part will be removing the lower spoiler.

 

[johnaflo]

Any update on install ?

I ordered the skid plate for my 4x4 non-FX4 last week. The first one came into the dealer looking like it had already seen 100K miles on the trails, so they made an executive decision and re-ordered before I even saw the pictures. I should have a new plate in next week to install, and i'll do a review of the install procedure and provide it here. From everything i've seen, the hardest part will be removing the lower spoiler.

Any update on install ?

 

[LewisLegacy]

Any update on install ?


Any update on install ?

Oh shoot! I knew I forgot to post something!

The process was WAY easy. I was right, the hardest part is getting the lower spoiler removed, as there's 8-10 (I think) bolts that hold it on. The FX4 skid uses the same mounting bolts and positions as the non-FX4 plate, so no need to buy anything additional for the install. I'm out of town atm, but once i'm back i'll see if I can get some pictures of the spoiler bolt locations. I know they're also available in one of the service manuals posted elsewhere on the site.

 

[DHMag]

Just FYI, if you're doing this on a 2wd, you'll need the tow hooks from a 4x4.

 

[Hounddog409]

Are those exposed tow hooks specific to FX4 as well or are they on the other trucks and just not as visible? I wonder if they can be added aftermarket. I opted not to get FX4 for a couple of reasons but I like some of the style.

my STX has the tow hooks.

I believe everything higher than XL STX has exposed hooks. Not an FX4 thing.

 

[FlRanger]

Anyone have an oem skid plate I could buy?..

 

[FlRanger]

Has anyone put a skid plate on a 2x4? It should just bolt right on from the looks of it.

 

[Andrew]

Looks like the price is dropping on these. A few online dealers are now around 280.

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