Can anyone tell me if FMS-M-5018-R is the stock skidplate or if it is an upgrade?? Summit list it as being a ford racing performance part

 

I was gonna say try fordpartsnetwork.com but i just did and that # draws a blank, unless you e-mail or call them.

 

Hmmm... Anyone see the Superlift front skidplate?? I found that one for $115 but I can't find a good pic of it.

 

Nevermind on the Superlift.... It's for trucks with their lift kit only.

 

This guy had one for sale awhile ago, maybe its still out there. Its the superlift one.
http://www.offroadrangers.com/forums...ad.php?t=20034

Just saw your post, nevermind on this skid plate


I was unable to find a part number for the skid plate on the ford websites.

 

Can't find any skidplate for the Ranger at ford racing performance parts. I guess I'll call Summit tomorrow and see if they have any information.

 

Tom - do you want to measure my skid plate for a template?
Also - do you want to buy the front receiver we installed at your place
I think it will fit higher on your truck, but you can cut it up and use the cross frame and tow hooks from it to make a custom one

 

All "academic" now, lol. Tom has a super-heavy-duty, 1/4" thick, aluminum "diamond plate" skid plate! I got some friends of mine to bend and plasma cut the metal Tom bought to make one.

He's no longer in the market!

 

Is this something that would fit my truck, Neil? I might be interested if Tom isn't.

 

absolutely - let's see what Tom says
the 2004 front end is slightly different
I pushed the envelope in trying to get my winch set up going and bought this model anyway
this Reese is actually nicer than the Hidden Hitch I ended up with, but I could not mount it up high enough
those who can cut and weld might create a very nice custom package using this receiver
or given the correct model year it would exit via the valance as mine does now