Rear bumper skid plates

[csgbrewer]

I live in the Austin area and have access to hidden falls off road park. The trails can be extreme. Does anyone have experience with rear tow hitch skid plates such as body armor, dv8 or rugged ridge. To save the rear bumper does anyone have any experience. I’m leaning rugged ridge as it acts as a step but body armor is heavy. Post pics please.

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[bd100]

They will all work fairly well.

A few options to consider:

https://41twentytwo.com/product/hitch-slider/ - Light weight, small.

https://ajkoffroad.com/products/hitch-skid-with-recovery-point - Full sized.

https://www.brokenrock4x4.com/ - A roller instead of a slider

Edit: I have a full sized one and it works, but am seriously considering the small 41.22 one to save on weight and space next time we go on a long-term trip. The big ones can be a bit much to drag out and stow away again when the rest of the cargo area is already full of stuff.

 

[jadmt]

I have the rugged ridge one. was cheap and made in the USA. fits close and tight, and more importantly gives a good place for my poop pile to sit.....

 

[c20040215]

Been running BA since day one. Great quality and works like it should.

 

[Terrymo]

I have this one but rarely use it. It’s very well built
https://www.skidmark4x4.com/

 

[BigRedRidinHood]

skidmark, super heavy duty steel, also pretty heavy, will last forever and withstand anything you can throw at it. Comes in red or black.

 

[csgbrewer]

The skid mark looks like the best option especially that you can mount a high jack lift.. I read that the body armor one can be loose and rattle. Weight is a consideration. I’m thinking rugged ridge or the skid mark. to put on and take off with it being a step as well.

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