Fitment

This pair of Trailing Arm Skid Plates from DV8 Offroad is built for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Ford Broncos that already have the factory welded skid plate on the trailing arm mount. Not every Bronco came from Ford with that welded skid in place, so it's worth checking your truck before ordering. DV8 sells a second version of this part, SPBR-06, built for Broncos that never got the factory welded skid at all.

Design

The trailing arm mount sits among the lowest points on the entire frame, and even with the factory welded skid already there, it's a common spot for a rock strike on technical terrain. DV8's wraparound design bolts on top of the existing OEM skid and adds another layer of steel protection rather than replacing what's already there. The finish is the same micro-texture black powder coat DV8 uses across its Bronco parts, so the added plate blends with the factory undercarriage instead of standing out as an obvious bolt-on.

Protection

Getting hung up on a rock at the trailing arm mount is one of the more common complaints among Bronco owners running technical trails, since this exact spot catches obstacles that the rest of the undercarriage clears without issue. Even with the factory welded skid already covering the mount, a hard enough strike can still damage it over time. This wraparound plate spreads that impact across more surface area and adds a second layer between the rock and the frame pocket underneath, cutting down on the wear the factory skid takes on its own.

Installation

Installation requires minor drilling but doesn't need a gas tank drop, since the factory welded skid already provides a mounting reference point this plate wraps around. Most owners get both sides done in about ninety minutes. Bronco Forge stocks this DV8 Offroad Trailing Arm Skid Plate set for Ford Bronco owners whose trucks already have the OEM welded skid and want a second layer of protection at that low, exposed mounting point. Confirm your Bronco has the factory welded skid before ordering, since running this version on a truck without it means the plate has nothing to wrap around. DV8 backs the pair with a 1-year warranty, and the part carries SKU SPBR-05. Between this version and SPBR-06, the deciding factor is always what's already bolted to the truck rather than personal preference, so a quick look underneath before checkout saves a return down the line. Owners who bought their Bronco used and aren't sure which configuration it left the factory with can check by looking directly at the trailing arm mount from underneath the truck; the factory welded skid, when present, is easy to spot once you know where to look. A flashlight and a few minutes on the ground under the rear of the truck is all it takes to confirm which version applies.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, DEHP and bisphenol A (BPA) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.