Full RCI Skid Plates

[jacob.hinkston]

Wanted to share this in case anyone was curious about protecting their rigs. I live in Oregon where there are tons of BLM / logging trails that get washed out, medium sized rocks, high-clearance ruts and things of the sort. Our Tremors are big, they aren't meant for a lot of the off-roading that a built gladiator is meant for, the alternative to clearance is protection instead (in the case you ever need to get somewhere you shouldn't be).

I bought 3 skid plates from RCI for my Tremor to finish protecting it. Below is what I bought:

1. RCI Transmission Skid Plate | 09-Present F-150
2. Fuel Tank Skid Plate | 15-Present F-150
3. Rear Differential Skid Plate | 15-Present F-150

The point of this is, sometimes you find yourself in a pickle. I don't plan on mall-crawling with my truck, that is not why I bought it. Go out and have fun, bounce on some stuff. Here are some pictures.

Aside: For the transmission skid plate, you do need a Fumoto valve to do oil changes without making a mess. I do plan on replacing the flimsy front-diff / engine skid plate eventually. I'm trying to get RCI to sell me just the one piece instead of the whole set. The transfer-case skid plate that ford ships with our tremors is actually really good, It doesn't need to be replaced. The approach-skid is alright, I already bashed it up and bent it. Aluminum is not recommended if you buy these, it is lighter but it's 25% as strong as good steel.

 

[b-real]

I inquired with RCI years ago to sell me just the piece you are referring to and they said they would. I want to say they quoted me about $175 for just that piece.

 

[300rem7]

Spending money where it matters. Bravo sir.

 

[Cranbery]

That's an awesome upgrade!

I have the old version talon skids from when there weren't a lot of options for the tremor. After 40k miles on these, I was trying not to be irresponsible and get the full RCI replacement with the differential skid... bumped mine last time on the trail.

You didn't help my wallet.