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  • BroncOitis
    Super Moderator
    • Nov 2023
    • 739

    #1

    Rear Shock Skid Plates

    ​I would think about “Rear Shock Skid Plates,” because I can tell you after going to Drummond Island, I took a lot of damage to the lower end of the shock mount and bolts that hold the lower end of the shocks in place….
    There are different styles of plates, that can cover even the lower back end of the trailing arm, or just cover the rear shock mount and bolts.
    I’ve seen them for sale at eBay and Amazon, just do a little searching for them at your favorite place to shop.
    Deano Bronc had a good suggestion from jcoffroad that I have posted below, they seem to cover more than the shock mount end.
    Just my opinion…

    Jeep Bumpers, Sliders, Armor, & Accessories | #BuiltForWhatever



    https://www.ebay.com/itm/166007281500?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=AtOejHjmQHu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=BFdcA54m Sf G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
    Last edited by BroncOitis; 11-22-2023, 11:53 AM.
  • BroncOitis
    Super Moderator
    • Nov 2023
    • 739

    #2
    Here is another type that covers both the Rear shocks and plate and trailing arm end….
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/16623679669...emis&media=SMS

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    • Deano Bronc
      Super Moderator
      • Nov 2023
      • 633

      #3
      Originally posted by BroncOitis
      Here is another type that covers both the Rear shocks and plate and trailing arm end….
      https://www.ebay.com/itm/16623679669...emis&media=SMS
      Hmmm, that's an interesting design.

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      • SlashRacer
        Administrator
        • Nov 2023
        • 405

        #4
        Originally posted by BroncOitis
        Here is another type that covers both the Rear shocks and plate and trailing arm end….
        https://www.ebay.com/itm/16623679669...emis&media=SMS
        These may do a better job of protecting the ears on the shock braces.

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        • brnc_o_vrlndr
          Member
          • Nov 2023
          • 54

          #5
          I’ve been running some from SRQ for over a year. They have been abused plenty. No sheared bolts or other damage.

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          • SlashRacer
            Administrator
            • Nov 2023
            • 405

            #6
            Originally posted by brnc_o_vrlndr
            I’ve been running some from SRQ for over a year. They have been abused plenty. No sheared bolts or other damage.
            Do you have any pics?

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            • brnc_o_vrlndr
              Member
              • Nov 2023
              • 54

              #7
              Here are a couple photos. The scratches have been filled in by rust inhibitor and dirt stuck to that.

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              • TechnicalDisaster
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2023
                • 111

                #8
                I purchased my Rear Shock Skid Plates from Next Venture Motor sports: https://nextventuremotorsports.com/c...onco-u725-2021
                They have lots of Bronco armor.

                I beat the crap out of my rear shock mounts at Super Celebration East 2022. These are a must have for rock crawling.

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                • Deano Bronc
                  Super Moderator
                  • Nov 2023
                  • 633

                  #9
                  Originally posted by TechnicalDisaster
                  I purchased my Rear Shock Skid Plates from Next Venture Motor sports: https://nextventuremotorsports.com/c...onco-u725-2021
                  They have lots of Bronco armor.

                  I beat the crap out of my rear shock mounts at Super Celebration East 2022. These are a must have for rock crawling.
                  They look pretty stout. Did you purchase them bare or with the zinc coating? I would think the coating would get scrapped off eventually so not sure if the extra cost is worth it.
                  How are they holding up?

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                  • Deano Bronc
                    Super Moderator
                    • Nov 2023
                    • 633

                    #10
                    Originally posted by BroncOitis
                    Here is another type that covers both the Rear shocks and plate and trailing arm end….
                    https://www.ebay.com/itm/16623679669...emis&media=SMS
                    Ended up just ordering a set of these plus their diff skid plate. If I regularly rock crawled, I might have gone with something like TechnicalDisaster has. I love how strong they are but couldn't justify the extra money considering what my normal use would be.

                    The shock skids were $117 with the Cyber Monday discount. That's a great price.

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                    • BroncOitis
                      BroncOitis commented
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                      I tried getting them for that price and they were still at $131.00 even when I added them to the cart and proceeded to checkout…….
                      I’ll keep my eyes on them and see if anything changes…

                      Edited:
                      Found the exact ones on Amazon for $116.00
                      Last edited by BroncOitis; 11-27-2023, 11:04 AM.
                  • TechnicalDisaster
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2023
                    • 111

                    #11
                    $130 is a pretty goods price. I’ve had DV8 on my Jeep and they have great customer service. They should do well.

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                    • SlashRacer
                      Administrator
                      • Nov 2023
                      • 405

                      #12
                      Originally posted by brnc_o_vrlndr
                      Here are a couple photos. The scratches have been filled in by rust inhibitor and dirt stuck to that.
                      Let's see the new ones.

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                      • BuckYeah
                        Moderator
                        • Nov 2023
                        • 231

                        #13
                        I got these from DV8 recently. Also, I got a pair of RCI front cross-member skid plates. I hope to have most of these on my Bronco by the time I go to Moab, but the one that requires me to drop the gas tank may wait.

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                        • BroncOitis
                          Super Moderator
                          • Nov 2023
                          • 739

                          #14
                          Originally posted by BuckYeah
                          I got these from DV8 recently. Also, I got a pair of RCI front cross-member skid plates. I hope to have most of these on my Bronco by the time I go to Moab, but the one that requires me to drop the gas tank may wait.
                          I just got done installing one of them this past Saturday, unfortunately I worked most of the day and on Sunday we ended up with just over an inch of snow and the high temp was only 31° so I will install the second one today after work…..
                          The 122 ft. lbs not too bad…….
                          but……..
                          That 350 ft. lbs is a back breaker, but at least I got the one done, and I’m only a little soar still…..

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                          • Deano Bronc
                            Super Moderator
                            • Nov 2023
                            • 633

                            #15
                            Originally posted by BuckYeah
                            I got these from DV8 recently. Also, I got a pair of RCI front cross-member skid plates. I hope to have most of these on my Bronco by the time I go to Moab, but the one that requires me to drop the gas tank may wait.
                            Yep, I have all those to install too except I've already installed the crossmember braces. The weather is getting decent around here so hopefully get at least the shock skids installed this weekend.

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