RIVAL Aluminum Skid Plate Ford Maverick (non-Tremor)

[Mr Pibb]

So, next question, any noticable impact on mpg expected?

Talking out my ass here but it likely would fall into a margin of error. It is heavier than what the truck comes with 3lbs compared to 22.

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[mamboman777]

Talking out my ass here but it likely would fall into a margin of error. It is heavier than what the truck comes with 3lbs compared to 22.

I've ordered one, should be here next week. I'm just happy to have a proper part there instead of a glorified piece of paper.

 

[Mr Pibb]

I've ordered one, should be here next week. I'm just happy to have a proper part there instead of a glorified piece of paper.

Mine just shipped out, coming out of florida. I'll have to wait for some nicer weather though before the swap, triple digit heat isn't great right now. Or I could clean out the garage.

 

[Rivers90]

I ordered this skid plate for my hybrid today after changing the oil. The plastic/felt bottom cover was pretty beat up from gravel and road debris. I just want some better protection for the oil pan especially since I'll be installing an Eibach lowering kit soon.

Using the discount code "MVRCKFRM10", my total was $269 with free shipping. Seems like a reasonable price for a good product. Now it's a waiting game haha.

Post some photos when you get it.

Thank you

 

[Potatomafia]

Post some photos when you get it.

Thank you

Will do. I'll take some comparison photos of the stock under body shield vs the Rival skid plate. The skid plate seems smaller in size and coverage.

 

[mamboman777]

Before

After

Overall I'm pleased with the end result. I did hit a snag due to user error with a torque wrench and stripped out one bolt. Thankfully the instructions listed exactly what bolt to get and it fit correctly

 

[A.Bursell]

Before


After


Overall I'm pleased with the end result. I did hit a snag due to user error with a torque wrench and stripped out one bolt. Thankfully the instructions listed exactly what bolt to get and it fit correctly

Looks good! I do wish they had extended it just another inch forward so you would at least have the option of using those existing bolts under the front bumper cover. But who knows how much that would actually do anyway.

I would like to know if the removable panels actually do line up with the filter and drain -- it's really hard to tell from the angles posted on their website. Also interested in if they are big enough to prevent making a mess all over the cover when draining the oil and changing the filter. Truth be told, that is a major selling or sticking point for me.

 

[Mav_S13]

Before

After

Overall I'm pleased with the end result. I did hit a snag due to user error with a torque wrench and stripped out one bolt. Thankfully the instructions listed exactly what bolt to get and it fit correctly

You didn't happen to snap a pic of them side by side did you? Just curious on the coverage.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Before

After

Overall I'm pleased with the end result. I did hit a snag due to user error with a torque wrench and stripped out one bolt. Thankfully the instructions listed exactly what bolt to get and it fit correctly

Looks nice.
I was wondering.
Are the small silver tabs, meant to go under the front panel or attach to anything is see holes in them?
Thank you.

 

[mamboman777]

Which ones? Are you talking about the tabs that connected the factory shield? Or the tabs that are used to install the rival screws?

Looks nice.
I was wondering.
Are the small silver tabs, meant to go under the front panel or attach to anything is see holes in them?
Thank you.

 

[OB1e]

If you ever get a chance, photos of the oil nut and filter with panels removed would be great. Still on the fence, it looks nice but wouldn't be worth it if oil changes are a pain

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Which ones? Are you talking about the tabs that connected the factory shield? Or the tabs that are used to install the rival screws?

Here you go.

 

[mamboman777]

Here you go.

That's what held in the factory shield. If you look at the rival picture from page one it looks the same. I might put the factory screws back in the front, but I don't think they'd do anything other than just fill a hole.

 

[mamboman777]

That's what held in the factory shield. If you look at the rival picture from page one it looks the same. I might put the factory screws back in the front, but I don't think they'd do anything other than just fill a hole.

On second look at theirs, it looks the they did put factory screws back in.... I'll get to it tomorrow.

 

[A.Bursell]

On second look at theirs, it looks the they did put factory screws back in.... I'll get to it tomorrow.

They are just speednuts on there. Nothing structural. But I would have rather had that extra inch of cover just to be able to fasten it there.

I think I might pop the speednuts off, rather than fill them with bolts. A couple of mine have already loosened from just having the cover off/on a few times, so I imagine they might fall off if left unfilled. So either way.

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