I've got a 98 XLT Explorer, its been said the 98 Ranger front skid plate will bolt right up. I have my lower valance removed, I'm curious as to if I'll have the annoying gap I've seen people talk about.
Can anyone give any pictures of the Ranger skid plate?

 

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come on...

 

the front SLA IFS skidplate? I am sure it will, it just bolts into holes in the frame and the frames. find one cheap on ebay, if it doesnt fit, sell it. little time but not much else to lose, IMO...

 

Yeah, the front IFS skidplate.. I'm 98% sure it'll bolt right up... but the issue is.. will there be a big retarded gap in between the top of the skid plate and the bumper since I have my lower valance removed.

 

try it and let us know!

...or check out some explorer forums. http://www.explorerforum.com/ this site is great.

 

I'm a member.

I can't find this skid plate anywhere in any junk yard, Ford had no idea what I was talking about... and when they finally found it..... I just can't justify $260 for it.

I'll figure it out though.

 

my truck came with one of those skid plates ill get ya some pics on a bit

 

here ya go hope this helps this thing is for looks only ive beat it to death and stratened it back out lol but it works ive seen a few of thease on e bay but they are hard to fine

 

Thanks, I appreciate it. Maybe I'll find one someday.. or I might end up making a custom one. The factory one looks weak. But I'm sure it's light.