Off Road Skid Plates
RCI Skid Plates for Trucks & SUVs
Elevate your off-roading experience with our high-quality skid plates, meticulously engineered to protect your vehicle’s undercarriage from rocks, debris, and rough terrain. Our skid plates are crafted from durable materials, ensuring maximum strength and longevity even in the most demanding conditions. With easy installation and a perfect fit for various makes and models, our skid plates provide peace of mind while you conquer the trails. Say goodbye to worries about damage to your vehicle’s vital components and hello to uninterrupted adventures. Invest in a skid plate today and safeguard your investment while enhancing your off-road capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions: Off Road Skid Plates
Skid plates protect your vehicle’s most vulnerable components — like the engine, transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank — from rocks, stumps, and trail debris. We design ours to take the hit so your undercarriage doesn’t have to, letting you focus on the adventure, not the damage.
We build our skid plates from premium aluminum or steel, depending on your preference. Aluminum keeps weight down while still offering solid protection, and steel delivers maximum durability for extreme conditions. Both are laser-cut, precision-formed, and powder-coated for long-lasting performance.
We make skid plates for a wide range of vehicle manufacturers including Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Chevy, Subaru and RAM. Each plate is engineered specifically for your vehicle’s frame and mounting points for a perfect fit and full protection.
Our skid plates are 100% bolt-on using existing factory holes. There’s no cutting, drilling, or welding required — just remove the stock guards (if equipped) and bolt our plates in place. It’s a quick install you can do at home with basic tools.
Yes. We offer full skid plate systems that cover the entire underbody — including the engine, transmission, transfer case, and fuel tank. You can buy each piece individually or go all-in for complete protection front to back.
Our aluminum skid plates are typically 3/16″ thick, while our steel versions are 10-gauge or thicker for maximum strength. Both options strike a balance between protection and weight to handle serious off-road punishment.
Barely. We design our skid plates to sit tight against the frame and body so you keep as much ground clearance as possible. In most cases, the added protection is worth far more than the small difference in height.
Absolutely. Many off-roaders run aluminum up front for weight savings and steel in the middle or rear for added strength. Our modular system lets you mix materials and swap components anytime.
Yes. Our skid plates are powder-coated right here in-house for a consistent, durable finish that resists corrosion and trail abuse. It’s one more way we keep quality in our control from start to finish
After each trip, rinse off mud, sand, or salt and inspect your skid plates for scratches or dings. Touch up any exposed areas with quality paint to prevent rust. Proper care keeps your plates looking good and performing great season after season.
Yes. Our bolt-on design makes installation simple — most sets can be installed in about an hour with common tools. You don’t need a lift or welding gear; just follow our step-by-step instructions and you’re good to go.




























