About this product
Designed to replace the anemic OEM skid plate under the Power Wagons, our skid plate offers a massive upgrade in strength and build quality in a bolt-in package over the underbuilt factory offering.
While the factory provides unique crossmembers and protection for the Power Wagon chassis, one of these factory skid plates is formed from three separate tubular sections of thin-walled steel. These tubes are flattened where the fasteners join and suffer from several issues; the fastener heads are exposed, the tubes are not interconnected to reinforce each other, and under the weight of these trucks the factory skid plate simply buckles and fails, offering no real protection for the undercarriage.
Having seen these OEM skid plates fail regularly, we've determined to make a robust replacement with several improvements as noted below:
- Built to take the full weight of these heavy trucks, our skid plate is one homogenous system of A36 3/16" plate steel and 3/16" wall 1.5" square tubing, with 100% perimeter welding. This construction allows the entire skid plate to take the brunt of an impact, rather than only small and separate pieces.
- The innermost bar rests in a better position to protect the driveshaft.
- Heat buildup from the nearby exhaust is prevented by utilizing the OEM 3-bar concept rather than a flat plate.
- All bolt heads are fully recessed and protected from shearing damage from rocks.
- All approach/departure edges are sloped to prevent hanging up on obstacles.
- All sections maintain full structural value and are not flattened/thinned around fasteners like the OEM model.
- Drainage is prioritized, and large gravel-sized drains are provided to keep the skid plate free from debris buildup.
- This part mounts into OEM hole locations and does not require any modification of your vehicle. Bolt in and go!
Fits 2014-Present Ram 2500 Power Wagons.
Does not fit non-Power Wagon trucks without adding the rear Power Wagon OEM Crossmember (can be acquired as an OEM part)
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