Skid Plates

Skid Plates: underbody armor that takes the hit instead of your driveline

A skid plate is a steel, aluminum or composite shield that bolts under the front of the vehicle to protect the parts that hang low - oil pan, transmission, transfer case, fuel lines and steering. On a dirt bike it guards the engine cases and frame rails. If you run trails, rocks, ruts or a lifted rig, these skid plates are what slides across an obstacle so your expensive hardware doesn't. Fit one and the rock scrapes armor, not your pan.

What ThreePiece stocks

There are 60 skid plates in this category from 11 brands, priced from $47 to $1,022 - the current range for what's in stock, not a fixed price. Cycra leads the count with 34 products, largely dirt-bike underbody protection, followed by ARB (5), Rock Slide Engineering (4), Mishimoto (4), Ford Racing (3), with Body Armor 4x4, LP Aventure, ORACLE Lighting, Westin, Zone Offroad and BMR Suspension filling out the rest.

Coverage spans trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. 54 of the 60 products have fitment data covering model years from 2002 to 2025. Top makes include Ford, Toyota, Jeep, BMW, Nissan, GM and the dirt-bike brands KTM, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. Named vehicles in the data include the Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser and Prado, Jeep Wrangler, BMW M3 and M4, Nissan Z, plus race bikes like the KTM 250 SX-F, Yamaha YZ250F and Kawasaki KX450.

How to choose

Match the plate to how you use the vehicle. For heavy off-road duty on a Toyota, ARB's under-vehicle protection covers rigs like the Tacoma (05-on / 16-on) and the Land Cruiser 200 V8 diesel at the top of the range. Jeep owners who want rocker protection and armor in one piece can look at Rock Slide Engineering's step-slider units for the 20-22 Gladiator JT and the 07-18 Wrangler JK 4-door.

For late-model trucks, the Ford Racing 2021+ F-150 front skid plate kit is a bolt-on front guard. If you want protection plus lighting, the ORACLE Wrangler JL skid plate with integrated LED emitters combines both. The trade-off is straightforward: dirt-bike plates sit near the low end of the price range, while full truck and SUV under-vehicle systems sit at the top - buy for the actual protection you need, not the biggest number.

What else you need with it

Skid plates live in the Exterior section alongside protection and trail gear. Round out an off-road build with Mud Flaps and Tow Hooks, add visibility with LED Light Bars, or browse the broader Truck and SUV range.

Fitment and ordering

Every order ships free, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available. Not sure which plate fits your year and trim? Call our fitment line at 813-535-5801 or reach us through contact us before you order.

Skid Plates: underbody armor that takes the hit instead of your driveline

A skid plate is a steel, aluminum or composite shield that bolts under the front of the vehicle to protect the parts that hang low - oil pan, transmission, transfer case, fuel lines and steering. On a dirt bike it guards the engine cases and frame rails. If you run trails, rocks, ruts or a lifted rig, these skid plates are what slides across an obstacle so your expensive hardware doesn't. Fit one and the rock scrapes armor, not your pan.

What ThreePiece stocks

There are 60 skid plates in this category from 11 brands, priced from $47 to $1,022 - the current range for what's in stock, not a fixed price. Cycra leads the count with 34 products, largely dirt-bike underbody protection, followed by ARB (5), Rock Slide Engineering (4), Mishimoto (4), Ford Racing (3), with Body Armor 4x4, LP Aventure, ORACLE Lighting, Westin, Zone Offroad and BMR Suspension filling out the rest.

Coverage spans trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. 54 of the 60 products have fitment data covering model years from 2002 to 2025. Top makes include Ford, Toyota, Jeep, BMW, Nissan, GM and the dirt-bike brands KTM, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki. Named vehicles in the data include the Ford Bronco, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Land Cruiser, FJ Cruiser and Prado, Jeep Wrangler, BMW M3 and M4, Nissan Z, plus race bikes like the KTM 250 SX-F, Yamaha YZ250F and Kawasaki KX450.

How to choose

Match the plate to how you use the vehicle. For heavy off-road duty on a Toyota, ARB's under-vehicle protection covers rigs like the Tacoma (05-on / 16-on) and the Land Cruiser 200 V8 diesel at the top of the range. Jeep owners who want rocker protection and armor in one piece can look at Rock Slide Engineering's step-slider units for the 20-22 Gladiator JT and the 07-18 Wrangler JK 4-door.

For late-model trucks, the Ford Racing 2021+ F-150 front skid plate kit is a bolt-on front guard. If you want protection plus lighting, the ORACLE Wrangler JL skid plate with integrated LED emitters combines both. The trade-off is straightforward: dirt-bike plates sit near the low end of the price range, while full truck and SUV under-vehicle systems sit at the top - buy for the actual protection you need, not the biggest number.

What else you need with it

Skid plates live in the Exterior section alongside protection and trail gear. Round out an off-road build with Mud Flaps and Tow Hooks, add visibility with LED Light Bars, or browse the broader Truck and SUV range.

Fitment and ordering

Every order ships free, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available. Not sure which plate fits your year and trim? Call our fitment line at 813-535-5801 or reach us through contact us before you order.