{"product_id":"rci-transfer-case-skid-plate-2021-ford-bronco-bronco-21-tcase","title":"RCI Transfer Case Skid Plate – 2021+ Ford Bronco | BRONCO-21-TCASE","description":"\u003cp\u003eComplete the underbody protection on your \u003cstrong\u003e2021+ Ford Bronco\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eRCI Off Road Transfer Case Skid Plate, part #BRONCO-21-TCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to protect the Bronco's vulnerable, low-hanging \u003cstrong\u003etransfer case and vacuum pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, this heavy-duty skid plate provides substantially more protection than factory underbody armor while maintaining a smooth, flat surface designed to slide over rocks, ledges and other trail obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in your choice of \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16-inch steel or lightweight 1\/4-inch aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the RCI Transfer Case Skid Plate is an excellent upgrade for Broncos ranging from daily-driven adventure 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or create a more complete skid plate package for serious off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBronco Raptor Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT COMPATIBLE WITH FORD BRONCO RAPTOR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCI specifically excludes Bronco Raptor models from BRONCO-21-TCASE fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronco Raptor models use different underbody and suspension configurations and should not be assumed compatible with standard Bronco skid plate applications.\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 BRONCO-21-TCASE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer Case Skid Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Bronco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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