Skid plate

*sport97* · 10-09-2011, 07:48 PM

Looking for a front skid plate from a ranger. Stock or aftermarket.

*sport97* · 10-09-2011, 10:00 PM

Did find a new aftermarket options for around 150. Ford wants 250ish, not happening.

If i have to shell out over a hundred then i guess I may attempt to make something. Hoping to come across a stock one, and add a support brace.

From what i see 98-02 with off-road package have the plate, and newer fx4 level 2's have the plate as well. Supposedly a straight bolt on. Hope so.

Let me know if you guys know of any used ones. I'm going to call a few full service yards and see if they have anything. The u-pull it doesn't have any newer rangers.

*sport97* · 10-12-2011, 03:17 PM

I see them on a ton of rangers(4 today), but none on ebay, craigslist, or at the junkyards.

**Tbars4** · 10-12-2011, 03:56 PM

...check with Kbabiak on the bottom of the forums page..

*sport97* · 10-12-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbars4

...check with Kbabiak on the bottom of the forums page..

Thanks ,but I did ask him the other day, no luck

There are aftermarket options, but I'm looking for something a tad cheaper than the 150 or so for the aftermarket ones. Ford wants 250 for one, that's nuts. I may have to fab one up in the spring if I don't find one.

**Tbars4** · 10-12-2011, 05:22 PM

..I know you own an X but is there a specific reason you are looking for a Ranger skid plate?

..I know the second gen X skid plate is about 3"s wider than a Ranger skid plate..(at least for my 95 Ranger)

..

..I think Stic-o has a spare second gen X skid plate just hangin out in his garage..

*sport97* · 10-12-2011, 05:30 PM

I'm looking for the front skid plate that goes under the radiator, not the t-case or gas tank plates.

They are on 98+ off road package equipped 4x4 rangers and the fx4 rangers as well.

From what I saw its a straight bolt on piece

**Tbars4** · 10-12-2011, 05:44 PM

..I believe those are only on the FX4 and the other is just a plastic box under the radiator...Another thing to look for is factory "offroad" sticker on the truck..

..These trucks have a skid plate package..Although I have never seen one of these at a junk yard..

*sport97* · 10-12-2011, 05:53 PM

Yea, the "offroad" package. Someone has a ranger with that package(maybe a 2000?) where I work, it appears to be stainless steel. I also have a buddy with an 06 fx4, it is equipped with one. Although he said if I try and take it he would taze me haha

You are correct though, the majority of rangers don't have any, just that plastic box around it.

*MonsterTruck460* · 10-13-2011, 12:18 AM

I've been looking for a skidplate too. With the offroad bumper, it leaves the radiator/condenser waaay too exposed. No luck though. I'm thinkin I'll just have to make my own.

10-09-2011, 07:48 PM	#1
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,323 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Skid plate Looking for a front skid plate from a ranger. Stock or aftermarket. __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

10-09-2011, 10:00 PM	#2
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,323 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Did find a new aftermarket options for around 150. Ford wants 250ish, not happening. If i have to shell out over a hundred then i guess I may attempt to make something. Hoping to come across a stock one, and add a support brace. From what i see 98-02 with off-road package have the plate, and newer fx4 level 2's have the plate as well. Supposedly a straight bolt on. Hope so. Let me know if you guys know of any used ones. I'm going to call a few full service yards and see if they have anything. The u-pull it doesn't have any newer rangers. __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

10-12-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,323 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I see them on a ton of rangers(4 today), but none on ebay, craigslist, or at the junkyards. __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

10-12-2011, 03:56 PM	#4
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,911 Vehicle Specs	...check with Kbabiak on the bottom of the forums page.. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

10-12-2011, 05:22 PM	#6
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,911 Vehicle Specs	..I know you own an X but is there a specific reason you are looking for a Ranger skid plate? ..I know the second gen X skid plate is about 3"s wider than a Ranger skid plate..(at least for my 95 Ranger) ....I think Stic-o has a spare second gen X skid plate just hangin out in his garage.. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

10-12-2011, 05:30 PM	#7
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,323 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'm looking for the front skid plate that goes under the radiator, not the t-case or gas tank plates. They are on 98+ off road package equipped 4x4 rangers and the fx4 rangers as well. From what I saw its a straight bolt on piece __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

10-12-2011, 05:44 PM	#8
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,911 Vehicle Specs	..I believe those are only on the FX4 and the other is just a plastic box under the radiator...Another thing to look for is factory "offroad" sticker on the truck.. ..These trucks have a skid plate package..Although I have never seen one of these at a junk yard.. __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

10-12-2011, 05:53 PM	#9
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,323 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yea, the "offroad" package. Someone has a ranger with that package(maybe a 2000?) where I work, it appears to be stainless steel. I also have a buddy with an 06 fx4, it is equipped with one. Although he said if I try and take it he would taze me haha You are correct though, the majority of rangers don't have any, just that plastic box around it. __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

10-13-2011, 12:18 AM	#10
MonsterTruck460 Elite Explorer in the mud & sticks-Hillsboro, Wisconsin 2001 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	I've been looking for a skidplate too. With the offroad bumper, it leaves the radiator/condenser waaay too exposed. No luck though. I'm thinkin I'll just have to make my own. __________________ -2001 Explorer 4x4 Eddie Bauer 5.0, SuperChips tuner, custom cat-back exhaust, 265/75/16 DuraTracs, Customized BBPfab bumper, KC DayLighters, 2" TT lift, 3" AAL lift. Rancho 5000s. Alpine Stereo System w/ 12" subwoofers x2, & more Pics & Specs -1977 F-250 longbox, 9" lift, 460ci big block, NP205 transfercase, Dana 60 front axle, Dana 70 rear axle, 44" Denman Groundhawgs, American Racing wheels, custom bumpers & more. Pictures to prove it Here and Here. happy muddin!

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