{"product_id":"rci-rear-differential-skid-plate-2021-ford-bronco-rci-bronco-diff","title":"RCI Rear Differential Skid Plate – 2021+ Ford Bronco | RCI-BRONCO-DIFF","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtect the low-hanging rear differential on your \u003cstrong\u003e2021+ Ford Bronco\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eRCI Off Road Rear Differential Skid Plate, part #RCI-BRONCO-DIFF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for the 6th-generation Ford Bronco, this heavy-duty differential skid is CNC laser cut and brake formed from \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16-inch steel\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the rear differential from rocks, ledges and other on- and off-road hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skid clamps directly to the Bronco's axle housing for an easy \u003cstrong\u003eno-drill installation\u003c\/strong\u003e and hugs the differential tightly to provide substantial protection with minimal loss of ground 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Bronco Raptor models use different suspension, axle and underbody components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCI Off Road \/ RCI Metalworks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCI-BRONCO-DIFF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Differential Skid Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Bronco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Differential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/16\" Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC Laser Cut \u0026amp; Brake Formed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Powder Coat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clamp-On\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Drain Plug Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronco Raptor Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\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 does RCI-BRONCO-DIFF fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCI designed RCI-BRONCO-DIFF for \u003cstrong\u003e2021+ 6th-generation Ford Bronco\u003c\/strong\u003e applications, excluding the Bronco Raptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the RCI rear differential skid fit the Bronco Raptor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. RCI specifically states that \u003cstrong\u003eRCI-BRONCO-DIFF does not fit the Ford Bronco Raptor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the RCI Bronco differential skid protect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt protects the low-hanging rear differential from rocks, ledges and other on- and off-road obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the skid plate made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCI manufactures the skid from heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16-inch steel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an aluminum version available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCI specifies this particular Bronco differential skid as \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16-inch steel\u003c\/strong\u003e construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much ground clearance will I lose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCI designed the skid to hug the differential within approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e, minimizing the loss of ground clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes installation require drilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The skid plate clamps directly to the axle housing and \u003cstrong\u003edoes not require drilling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I change the differential fluid without removing the skid plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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