Has anyone checked into the possibility of adding skid plates aftermarket?

 

Why not just order the FX4 skidplates from the Ford parts dept.?

 

Just dont get the skid marks...kind of messy you know...

 

Ya those things are a pain to get out.

 

I had them add them to my Lariat. Apparently they just bolt on. The ones from the factory aren't painted and are bright and shiny under there. The one I got is painted so is less obvious. Never occurred to me to take a picture of it. So yes it is possible.

 

It sounds like you didn't get factory ones - where did you go? Price?

 

I suppose if you want them because you actually want to off-road... then maybe aftermarket are the way to go. You would probably get thicker metal thats less likely to bend when you hit a rock.

If you are doing it for looks... whats the point. No one can see under there unless you have a big lift.

 

Got them from the dealer as part of my deal. They are Ford skid plates. Identical to the factory except for being painted. I compared the one they put on mine to one that was on a FX4 on their lot.

 

Do the Ford skid plates get in the way for an oil change (i.e. drain plug and filter removal)?

 

No idea. I don't plan on doing my own oil changes so I don't tend to pay a bit of attention to where that stuff is. I will say that there are some holes towards the back of the plate. So it's quite possible that stuff is available. Easiest way to find out is go to a dealer and look at one installed.

 

Breser, if you dont mind me asking, how much did the dealer charge you for the skid plates?

 

I can't say.