Anyone Install This Skid Plate?

[cprcubed]

Really? Well scratch that one off the list. That is what I'm looking for. A skid plate with access doors for the filter and drain plug. I don't want to have to drop a cover or plate every time I change the oil. I think the oil change set up on the BS really sucks for the DIYer who's laying on his back in the driveway having to undo 13 Torx screws to get to the oil pan drain and filter. On my F-150 I installed the RCI skids and it has an access hatch for the oil plug with 2 screws. No more dropping the felt cover. Really speeds up the oil change. The JCR comes the closest but now it won't work with the 6.6 qt. oil pan.

Here's the thread showing the JCR with the original oil drain hole and the additional hole the owner put in for the 6.6 quart pan:
JCR Engine Skid Plate - feedback / review? | 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport Forum - Broncosportforum.com
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[Maxwellian]

My only worry with the Rally skid plate and oil changes was losing the spacers. I epoxied them in place. Bolts roll in circles or curly cues, but spacers will keep rolling straight out of sight.

 

[Colonel Angus]

Hopefully someone will design a plate that works with the latest model Broncos. It will be a while before I need to do my first oil change so I'll just wait and see what happens.

 

[Sheepdog4119]

I will be installing JCR OffRoad side plates and rock rails this weekend. Will post later about it.
They also make a skid plate with a trap door for doing oil changes so you don’t need to remove the whole plate.

I installed their engine skid. No need to remove for oil changes.

 

[Sheepdog4119]

Rally Innovations front skid plate for 21+ BS. My biggest concern is does it have to be dropped when you do an oil change. Although the online instructions seem simple they do not go into much detail. Just curious if anyone here has installed one of these.
https://www.rallyinnovations.com/products/2021-ford-bronco-sport-base-big-bend-outer-banks-skid-guard-fo-r9b-skg-01

The JCR engine skid does not need to be removed to change the oil. Has a removable plate. Easy to install.

 

[Sheepdog4119]

Hopefully someone will design a plate that works with the latest model Broncos. It will be a while before I need to do my first oil change so I'll just wait and see what happens.

JCR engine skid works with my 2023 bronco sport heritage

 

[Colonel Angus]

I installed their engine skid. No need to remove for oil changes.

What year is your BS? Oil capacity? It seems on later model Broncos with the 6.6 qt. oil pan the cut out for the drain plug on the JCR skid does not line up.

 

[Sheepdog4119]

What year is your BS? Oil capacity? It seems on later model Broncos with the 6.6 qt. oil pan the cut out for the drain plug on the JCR skid does not line up.

2023 heritage edition.

 

[cprcubed]

The JCR oil drain being in the wrong place applies to the 1.5L with the 6.6 quart pan ONLY! Cheers!

 

[LBinWNC]

Quick lane has no issue with RI plate… I told them about the spacers… epoxy is a good idea

 

[Scot]

Really? Well scratch that one off the list. That is what I'm looking for. A skid plate with access doors for the filter and drain plug. I don't want to have to drop a cover or plate every time I change the oil. I think the oil change set up on the BS really sucks for the DIYer who's laying on his back in the driveway having to undo 13 Torx screws to get to the oil pan drain and filter. On my F-150 I installed the RCI skids and it has an access hatch for the oil plug with 2 screws. No more dropping the felt cover. Really speeds up the oil change. The JCR comes the closest but now it won't work with the 6.6 qt. oil pan.

 

[Scot]

Really? Well scratch that one off the list. That is what I'm looking for. A skid plate with access doors for the filter and drain plug. I don't want to have to drop a cover or plate every time I change the oil. I think the oil change set up on the BS really sucks for the DIYer who's laying on his back in the driveway having to undo 13 Torx screws to get to the oil pan drain and filter. On my F-150 I installed the RCI skids and it has an access hatch for the oil plug with 2 screws. No more dropping the felt cover. Really speeds up the oil change. The JCR comes the closest but now it won't work with the 6.6 qt. oil pan.

curious, have you located a plate with access for the 6.6 qrt BS BB ?
I've looked bit have found nothing definitive

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