DV8 Offroad Front Differential Skid Plate for Ford F-150 and Raptor

The DV8 Offroad Front Differential Skid Plate is a 4mm steel replacement skid designed to protect the front differential on 2015–2020 Ford F-150 and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor trucks after an aftermarket front bumper is installed. Most aftermarket bumper installations require cutting or removing the factory differential skid plate, leaving the front differential exposed; this skid plate replaces the factory piece with a flush-mounting design that works with aftermarket and factory front bumpers alike.

Solving the Aftermarket Bumper Gap

When a factory front bumper is replaced with an aftermarket unit, the factory differential skid plate typically cannot stay in place. Most aftermarket bumper designs require it to be cut away or removed entirely. The DV8 Offroad Front Differential Skid Plate is engineered specifically for this scenario: it replaces the factory skid with a flush-mounting design that clears aftermarket bumper geometry without modification. The result is front differential protection restored, not compromised, after a bumper swap.

4mm Steel Construction with a Low-Profile Design

The skid plate is constructed from 4mm steel plate, providing direct-impact protection against rocks, stumps, and trail debris that can contact the front differential during off-road use. The low-profile design preserves ground clearance rather than trading it for coverage. The plate sits close to the undercarriage without adding unnecessary height to the lowest point of the drivetrain. A micro-texture black powder coat finish resists corrosion and trail wear while blending with the rest of the undercarriage.

Vented to Stay Clean on the Trail

Built-in venting in the skid plate allows dirt, mud, and debris to wash out rather than pack in behind the plate. On extended trail runs where water crossings and mud are unavoidable, debris accumulation behind a solid skid can trap moisture against the differential housing. The vented design reduces that risk without opening the differential to direct impacts.

Features

• Fitment: 2015–2020 Ford F-150 (all trims) and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor (all trims)
• 4mm Steel Plate: direct-impact protection for the front differential
• Flush-Mounting Design: replaces the factory skid plate; compatible with aftermarket and factory front bumpers
• Vented Construction: allows dirt and debris to wash out rather than pack behind the plate
• Low-Profile: maintains ground clearance after installation
• Micro-Texture Black Powder Coat: corrosion-resistant finish

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

This skid plate suits 2015–2020 Ford F-150 and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor owners who have installed or are planning to install an aftermarket front bumper that requires removal of the factory differential skid plate. It also works as a direct replacement on trucks retaining the factory bumper.

This skid plate does not fit F-150 model years outside 2015–2020, Raptor model years outside 2017–2020, or any other Ford truck or SUV. It is designed specifically for the front differential and does not provide coverage for other underbody components.

Common Questions

Will this skid plate work with my aftermarket front bumper?

The DV8 Offroad Front Differential Skid Plate is designed specifically to replace the factory differential skid plate that most aftermarket front bumper installations require removing. Its flush-mounting design is compatible with aftermarket front bumpers as well as the factory front bumper on 2015–2020 Ford F-150 and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor trucks.

What is the skid plate made of?

The skid plate is constructed from 4mm steel plate with a micro-texture black powder coat finish. The 4mm steel thickness is designed to absorb direct impacts from rocks, stumps, and trail debris that can contact the front differential during off-road use.

Does this fit both the standard F-150 and the Raptor?

Yes. The DV8 Offroad Front Differential Skid Plate fits 2015–2020 Ford F-150 in all trims and 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor in all trims. It does not fit F-150 or Raptor model years outside those ranges.

How involved is installation?

Installation is bolt-on and estimated to take approximately one hour, though time will vary depending on experience and the specific bumper setup already on the truck. No cutting or fabrication is required. The skid plate is recommended to be removed during oil changes.

Does the skid plate need to come off for oil changes?

The DV8 Offroad Front Differential Skid Plate is recommended to be removed during oil changes. Because it is a bolt-on design, removal and reinstallation can be completed without special tools as part of routine maintenance.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, DEHP and bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.