{"product_id":"dv8-offroad-steel-front-skid-plate-for-ford-bronco","title":"DV8 Offroad Steel Front Skid Plate for Ford Bronco","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad Steel Front Skid Plate is a direct-fit bolt-on upgrade for 2021–2026 Ford Bronco (Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, Wildtrak, and First Edition; Raptor excluded), replacing the factory plastic skid plate with 3.5mm steel plates and 5mm steel supports. It is compatible with OEM plastic bumpers, OEM metal bumpers (excluding the factory steel modular front bumper), and DV8 aftermarket bumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaningful Protection Where the Trail Demands It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory plastic skid plate on the Bronco is a starting point, not a solution for serious trail use. The DV8 steel skid plate covers the front undercarriage with 3.5mm steel plates backed by 5mm steel supports, a construction that absorbs rock strikes and trail debris that would crack or deform the OEM plastic piece. For Badlands and First Edition owners, the skid plate also extends coverage to the sway bar disconnect, a component that sits exposed on those trims and is expensive to repair if struck on technical terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Finish Built to Last Off-Road\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skid plate ships in a micro-texture black powder coat that resists chips, corrosion, and UV fade better than painted finishes. The aluminum mesh inserts are paintable, so owners who want to match a custom color scheme or a two-tone look can do so without replacing the plate. The combination keeps the skid plate looking presentable even after repeated trail contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBroad Bumper Compatibility, Straightforward Install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DV8 steel skid plate is engineered to work with the Bronco's OEM plastic bumper, OEM metal bumpers (the factory steel modular front bumper is not compatible), and DV8 aftermarket front bumpers, so no bumper upgrade is required to fit the plate. Installation is bolt-on and estimated at 60 minutes, though time will vary with experience. Bronco owners running the factory plastic bumper will need to trim the D-rings flush with the skid plate bracket as shown in the installation instructions before mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm steel plates with 5mm steel supports throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-texture powder coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e chip- and corrosion-resistant black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaintable aluminum mesh inserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow color customization without replacing the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSway bar disconnect coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the disconnect on Badlands and First Edition trims\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad bumper compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits OEM plastic, OEM metal (excl. modular), and DV8 aftermarket bumpers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct fit, estimated 60-minute install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSPBR-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.5mm steel plates; 5mm steel supports; paintable aluminum mesh inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMicro-texture black powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2021–2026 Ford Bronco: Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, Wildtrak, First Edition; excludes Raptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBumper compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOEM plastic bumper (Yes); OEM metal bumper (Yes, excluding factory steel modular front bumper); DV8 aftermarket bumpers (Yes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDirect bolt-on; estimated 60 minutes (time varies by experience)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThis skid plate suits 2021–2026 Ford Bronco owners (Base through First Edition) who wheel on rocky or technical terrain and want a steel replacement for the factory plastic front skid plate. It works whether the Bronco is running its OEM plastic bumper, a compatible OEM metal bumper, or a DV8 aftermarket front bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis skid plate does not fit the Ford Bronco Raptor. It is not compatible with the factory steel modular front bumper. Bronco owners with the factory plastic bumper must trim the D-rings flush with the skid plate bracket before installation. The plate does not install without that modification on that bumper configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWill this skid plate work with my Bronco's factory bumper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe DV8 steel front skid plate fits the OEM plastic bumper and compatible OEM metal bumpers, but it does not fit the factory steel modular front bumper. Bronco owners with the factory plastic bumper also need to trim the D-rings flush with the skid plate bracket as shown in the installation guide before the plate can be mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDoes this replace the factory plastic skid plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The DV8 steel front skid plate is a direct-fit replacement for the factory plastic front skid plate on 2021–2026 Ford Bronco models (Base through First Edition, Raptor excluded). It bolts into the same location and provides significantly heavier steel construction in place of the OEM plastic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow long does installation take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eDV8 estimates installation of the steel front skid plate at approximately 60 minutes, though actual time will vary depending on the installer's experience and whether any bumper modifications (such as D-ring trimming on plastic-bumper Broncos) are needed first. An installation guide is available from DV8 for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDoes this protect the sway bar disconnect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eOn Badlands and First Edition trims, the DV8 steel front skid plate extends coverage to the sway bar disconnect, which sits exposed on those trims. This protection is specific to those two trim levels; the sway bar disconnect is not present in the same location on other Bronco trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eCan the aluminum mesh inserts be painted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The aluminum mesh inserts on the DV8 steel front skid plate are paintable, allowing owners to match a custom color or two-tone scheme. The steel body of the plate ships in a micro-texture black powder coat finish that is not intended to be repainted, but the mesh inserts can be finished to suit the build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DV8 Offroad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629766545478,"sku":"SPBR-01","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/bronco-front-skid-plate_4dd1b698-9af0-4fe7-9cb8-db8630e4193b-sq.jpg?v=1791951641","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/dv8-offroad-steel-front-skid-plate-for-ford-bronco","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}