DV8 Offroad Front Lower Control Arm Skid Plates for Ford Bronco

The DV8 Offroad Front Lower Control Arm Skid Plates are 3.5mm steel bolt-on guards designed to protect the aluminum front lower control arms and factory shock bolts on 2021-2026 Ford Bronco from rock strikes and trail debris. Finished in a micro-texture black powder coat, the plates are sold as a pair with all installation hardware included and fit all 2-door and 4-door Bronco trims, Sasquatch and non-Sasquatch.

Steel Protection Where the Trail Hits Hardest

The front lower control arms on the Bronco are aluminum, which keeps unsprung weight low but leaves them vulnerable to damage from rocks and ledges. A single hard strike to an unprotected control arm or shock bolt can bend, crack, or seize hardware that is expensive to replace and difficult to source on the trail. The 3.5mm steel construction of these skid plates puts a sacrificial layer of steel between that hardware and the terrain, so a glancing rock hit deflects off the plate rather than deforming the arm or shearing the bolt.

Fits Every Bronco Trim Without Cutting or Drilling

The skid plates use a direct bolt-on fitment that works across all 2021-2026 Ford Bronco trims, including both Sasquatch and non-Sasquatch package vehicles, in both 2-door and 4-door configurations. No cutting, welding, or modification to the factory undercarriage is required. All mounting hardware is included in the box.

One fitment note applies to non-Sasquatch vehicles: factory wheels equipped with clip-on wheel weights will require 1-inch wheel spacers after installation. Switching from clip-on to stick-on wheel weights before installing the skid plates eliminates the need for spacers.

Bolt-On Installation in About an Hour

DV8 Offroad estimates installation at approximately 60 minutes, though actual time will vary with experience level. Because all hardware is included and no drilling or cutting is needed, the job is straightforward for anyone comfortable working under a vehicle with basic hand tools.

Features

• Sold as a pair: both left and right skid plates included
• 3.5mm steel construction: protects aluminum front lower control arms from rock strikes
• Shock bolt protection: shields the factory front shock bolts, which sit low and are exposed to trail debris
• Micro-texture black powder coat finish: durable exterior coating
• Bolt-on installation: all mounting hardware included, no cutting or welding required

Specifications

California Proposition 65 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.

Who This Is For and Isn't

These skid plates suit 2021-2026 Ford Bronco owners (2-door or 4-door, any trim level including Sasquatch) who run rocky trails and want bolt-on steel protection for the front lower control arms and shock bolts without modifying the factory undercarriage.

These plates do not fit the Ford Bronco Raptor. Non-Sasquatch Broncos with factory wheels using clip-on wheel weights will need 1-inch wheel spacers after installation, or the owner must switch to stick-on wheel weights before installing; buyers who prefer not to address the wheel weight fitment note should confirm their setup before ordering.

Common Questions

What exactly do these skid plates protect?

The DV8 Offroad Front Lower Control Arm Skid Plates protect two vulnerable components at the front of the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco: the aluminum front lower control arms, which can crack or deform on rock strikes, and the factory shock bolts, which hang low and are exposed to trail debris. Both are covered by the 3.5mm steel plates when installed.

Do these fit both 2-door and 4-door Broncos?

Yes. The DV8 Offroad Front Lower Control Arm Skid Plates are compatible with all 2021-2026 Ford Bronco configurations, including both 2-door and 4-door body styles and all trim levels, with the exception of the Bronco Raptor.

Are these compatible with the Sasquatch package?

Yes. The skid plates are confirmed compatible with both Sasquatch and non-Sasquatch equipped 2021-2026 Ford Broncos. Non-Sasquatch vehicles with factory clip-on wheel weights will require 1-inch wheel spacers after installation; switching to stick-on wheel weights before installing eliminates that requirement.

Is hardware included, and what tools are needed?

All mounting hardware needed for installation is included with the DV8 Offroad Front Lower Control Arm Skid Plates. The installation is a direct bolt-on with no cutting, drilling, or welding required. DV8 Offroad estimates the job takes approximately 60 minutes, though time will vary with experience.

How many skid plates come in the box?

The DV8 Offroad Front Lower Control Arm Skid Plates are sold as a pair, covering both the left and right front lower control arms and their respective shock bolts. One purchase covers both sides of the vehicle.

What material and finish are these skid plates?

The skid plates are made from 3.5mm steel and finished in a micro-texture black powder coat. The pair weighs 25 lb total.