Hi all, there are a few threads about adding skid plates to 4th gens, primarily the 2018 to 2021 models but starting this trend to highlight adding the similar year Raptor trans skid plate as catalytic converter protection. It’s an awesome easy over the Parts counter from Ford way to protect the catalytic converters besides adding skid plate insurance for the never known road debris.
Expeditions have all the mounting holes present and by purchasing the below, both catalytic converters and the transmission and it’s cooler are protected.
There’s some debate on the expensive $56 oil drain access cover HL3Z7222B and its fitment. I did have to elongate two bolt holes and add a third for it to fit to the main panel correctly. Sounds like its the luck of the draw with some ordering this part and having no issues to others getting something that totally does not match up.
Here’s the parts needed
1x Ford 2018 Raptor HL3Z7222e transmission protection plate.
1x HL3Z7222b oil drain access cover for above - $56 optional part
1xW717634S439 U nuts pack (4x U nuts per pack to insert into frame)
W716831S439 bolts for above. Pack includes 4x
1x W500623S439 oil drain cover HL3Z7222B U nuts. Pack of 4, only 3 needed
1x W718396S439 bolts for above to connect oil drain cover to main protection panel.
For those wondering, the oil drain access cover is optional. You can do this without it but it’s a nice touch to complete the job and have a smooth looking cover.
Expeditions have all the mounting holes present and by purchasing the below, both catalytic converters and the transmission and it’s cooler are protected.
There’s some debate on the expensive $56 oil drain access cover HL3Z7222B and its fitment. I did have to elongate two bolt holes and add a third for it to fit to the main panel correctly. Sounds like its the luck of the draw with some ordering this part and having no issues to others getting something that totally does not match up.
Here’s the parts needed
1x Ford 2018 Raptor HL3Z7222e transmission protection plate.
1x HL3Z7222b oil drain access cover for above - $56 optional part
1xW717634S439 U nuts pack (4x U nuts per pack to insert into frame)
W716831S439 bolts for above. Pack includes 4x
1x W500623S439 oil drain cover HL3Z7222B U nuts. Pack of 4, only 3 needed
1x W718396S439 bolts for above to connect oil drain cover to main protection panel.
For those wondering, the oil drain access cover is optional. You can do this without it but it’s a nice touch to complete the job and have a smooth looking cover.