RCI Crossmember Skid Plates – 2021+ Ford Bronco & 2024+ Ranger | RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER

Protect the vulnerable transmission crossmembers on your 2021+ Ford Bronco or 2024+ Ford Ranger with the RCI Off Road Crossmember Skid Plates, part #RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER.

Constructed from heavy-duty 3/16-inch steel, these crossmember skids provide a smooth protective surface beneath the vehicle to help prevent rocks, ledges and other obstacles from damaging or catching on the factory transmission crossmembers.

The RCI Crossmember Skid Plates install directly to existing factory attachment points with no drilling required and can be used with or without an RCI transmission skid plate.

Important Fitment Note

NOT ALL FORD BRONCO MODELS HAVE FACTORY-INSTALLED CROSSMEMBERS.

These skid plates require the appropriate factory crossmembers to be present on the vehicle.

Verify that your Bronco is equipped with the factory transmission crossmembers before ordering.

Vehicle Fitment

Ford Bronco

• 2021+

• Requires factory-installed transmission crossmembers

Ford Ranger

• 2024+

• Compatible applications with the required crossmembers

Because underbody configurations can vary, always verify that your vehicle is equipped with the crossmembers required for installation.

Features

• Protects vulnerable transmission crossmembers

• Fits compatible 2021+ Ford Bronco

• Fits compatible 2024+ Ford Ranger

• Heavy-duty 3/16" steel construction

• CNC laser-cut and formed for precise fit

• Smooth, flat surface helps the vehicle slide over obstacles

• Durable black powder-coated finish

• Direct bolt-on installation

• Uses existing factory attachment points

• No drilling required

• Can be used with or without an RCI transmission skid plate

• Sold as a pair

• Approximate total weight: 8 lbs.

• Approximately 4 lbs. per skid

• All necessary installation hardware included

• Installs in minutes

• Made in the USA

• RCI part number RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER

Protect Your Transmission Crossmembers

The transmission crossmembers are exposed underneath the Bronco and Ranger where they can come into direct contact with rocks, ledges and other trail obstacles.

A crossmember can also become a snag point as the vehicle moves across uneven terrain.

The RCI Crossmember Skid Plates create a heavy-duty 3/16-inch steel barrier beneath these areas, helping protect the factory crossmembers while providing a smoother surface for the vehicle to slide across obstacles.

They're an excellent upgrade for vehicles used for:

• Off-roading

• Rock crawling

• Overlanding

• Trail driving

• Camping

• Hunting and backcountry travel

• Technical terrain

• General underbody protection

Heavy-Duty 3/16" Steel Construction

RCI manufactures these crossmember skids from 3/16-inch CNC laser-cut steel.

The heavy-duty steel construction provides excellent impact resistance while adding only approximately 8 pounds total to the vehicle.

Each skid weighs approximately 4 pounds.

Smooth, Flat Skid Surface

RCI designed the crossmember skids with a smooth, flat bottom surface that helps the vehicle slide across rocks, ledges and other trail obstacles.

Rather than allowing the factory crossmember to take a direct impact or catch on an obstacle, the RCI skid provides a replaceable protective surface underneath it.

Works With or Without an RCI Transmission Skid

You do not need to purchase an RCI transmission skid plate to use these crossmember skids.

RCI specifically designed them to integrate:

• With an RCI transmission skid plate

• Without an RCI transmission skid plate

This makes them useful as either a stand-alone crossmember protection upgrade or as part of a more comprehensive RCI underbody protection system.

Direct Bolt-On Installation

Installation is straightforward and uses the vehicle's existing factory attachment points.

NO DRILLING REQUIRED.

All necessary installation hardware is included, and RCI states that the crossmember skids can be installed in minutes.

Sold as a Pair

The RCI Crossmember Skid Plate Kit includes two skid plates.

Kit Includes:

• 2 Crossmember skid plates

• Installation hardware

Approximate total weight is 8 lbs., or approximately 4 lbs. per skid plate.

Important – Verify Factory Crossmembers

PLEASE VERIFY YOUR VEHICLE HAS THE REQUIRED FACTORY CROSSMEMBERS BEFORE ORDERING.

RCI specifically warns that not all Ford Bronco models were equipped with factory-installed crossmembers.

If the required crossmembers are not present on your Bronco, these skid plates do not have the intended factory mounting structure and should not be ordered for that application.

Build a Complete RCI Underbody Protection System

The RCI Crossmember Skid Plates can be used as stand-alone protection or combined with compatible RCI skid plates for more comprehensive underbody armor.

Depending on your Bronco or Ranger configuration, RCI offers additional protection for components such as:

• Engine

• Transmission

• Transfer case

• Fuel tank

• Rear differential

• Lower control arms

• Transmission crossmembers

This allows you to build your underbody protection system in stages based on how you use your vehicle.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: RCI Off Road / RCI Metalworks
Part Number: RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER
Product: Transmission Crossmember Skid Plates
Vehicle Applications: Ford Bronco / Ford Ranger
Bronco Model Years: 2021+
Ranger Model Years: 2024+
Material: 3/16" Steel
Construction: CNC Laser Cut & Formed
Finish: Black Powder Coat
Quantity: Pair
Approximate Total Weight: 8 lbs.
Approximate Weight Per Skid: 4 lbs.
Installation: Direct Bolt-On
Drilling Required: No
RCI Transmission Skid Required: No
Hardware: Included
Country of Manufacture: USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles do RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER skid plates fit?
RCI currently lists these crossmember skid plates for compatible 2021+ Ford Bronco and 2024+ Ford Ranger applications equipped with the required crossmembers.

Do all 2021+ Ford Broncos have the required crossmembers?
No. RCI specifically warns that not all Bronco models have factory-installed crossmembers. You should verify your vehicle before ordering.

What do these skid plates protect?
They protect the exposed transmission crossmembers from rocks, ledges and other on- and off-road obstacles.

Are the crossmember skids sold individually?
No. RCI sells them as a pair.

What are the skid plates made from?
They are constructed from heavy-duty 3/16-inch steel.

How much do the RCI crossmember skid plates weigh?
The pair weighs approximately 8 lbs. total, or approximately 4 lbs. each.

Do I need an RCI transmission skid plate to install these?
No. RCI specifically states that the crossmember skids can be installed with or without an RCI transmission skid plate.

Does installation require drilling?
No. The skids are a direct bolt-on addition to existing factory attachment points and do not require drilling.

Is installation hardware included?
Yes. RCI includes all necessary installation hardware.

Are the RCI Crossmember Skid Plates made in the USA?
Yes. RCI manufactures the RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER skid plates in the USA.