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contact with rocks, ledges and other trail obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crossmember can also become a snag point as the vehicle moves across uneven terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCI Crossmember Skid Plates create a heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16-inch steel barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath these areas, helping protect the factory crossmembers while providing a smoother surface for the vehicle to slide across obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're an excellent upgrade for vehicles used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-roading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock crawling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail driving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunting and backcountry 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obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks With or Without an RCI Transmission Skid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e need to purchase an RCI transmission skid plate to use these crossmember skids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCI specifically designed them to integrate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith an RCI transmission skid plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithout an RCI transmission skid plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes them useful as either a stand-alone crossmember protection upgrade or as part of a more comprehensive RCI underbody protection 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lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Bolt-On\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCI Transmission Skid Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat vehicles do RCI-BRONCO-21-CROSSMEMBER skid plates fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCI currently lists these crossmember skid plates for compatible \u003cstrong\u003e2021+ Ford Bronco and 2024+ Ford Ranger\u003c\/strong\u003e applications equipped with the required crossmembers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo all 2021+ Ford Broncos have the required crossmembers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. RCI specifically warns that \u003cstrong\u003enot all Bronco models 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