2017-2026 Ford F-150 Raptor Skid Plate Package

Remove all factory skid plates including front skid plate even if you are retaining the factory front skid. These will be a combination of 15mm bolts and 13mm bolts. You will need to remove the factory clip nuts as well as they are metric and the provided clip nuts and bolts are SAE sizes. *If you are replacing the OEM front skid you will need to remove the front mounting brackets at the frame rail (see picture below for location)*

Before we install the front two mounting brackets we want to install the provided 3/8 clip nuts on the brackets. The barrel side of the clip nut will be on the backside and installed on both the left and right bracket as shown below. It can be useful to use a small hammer to tap these clip nuts into place. The retaining clip on the clip nut will snap into place when centered over the hole on the brackets.

Our front brackets mount to the frame rail underneath the intercooler mounting bracket and the location where the factory front bracket was removed. If these clip nuts and bolts are still in good condition they can be re-used with the factory bolts. The Ford OEM clip nuts are prone to breaking those so it is recommended you replace them with the provided (4) 3/8 clip nuts. Remove the intercooler brace one side at a time and install the brackets as shown. Leave these loose for now to allow adjustment to the skid. Pro Tip: Using a flat head screwdriver and a small hammer can make installing the clip nuts a breeze!

On the front most engine crossmember there there will be (2) holes near the center that will need (2) 3/8" clip nuts installed (see picture below for location). Then the center crossmember bracket can be installed. The crossmember bracket is directional and the chamfered edges will go toward the rear of the vehicle as shown below. Torque center two bolts to 35 ft-lbs.

Install the provided (2) 3/8" clip nuts on the rear engine crossmember in the locations noted below. *If installing transmission skid or full skid package move to the transmission section prior to installing the engine skid plates*

Thread (2) 3/8" bolts and washers into the two rear clip nuts installed in the previous step and leave plenty of thread showing allowing you to slide the open ended slots on the rear of the engine skid plate into place. Use (2) 3/8" bolts and washers to secure the front of the engine skid to the crossmember bracket.

The rear of the Juggernaut front skid plate is slotted and will go over the front of the engine skid plate. Use (2) 3/8" bolts and washers to secure the front of the front skid plate to the steel brackets. *If re-installing factory front skid plate you will need to place the rear of the front skid over the engine skid plate and then put our 3/8" bolts through the rear holes of the factory skid plate*

The transmission skid plate will come in (3) pieces with (2) small tabs that will need to be mounted to the side wings as shown below. It is best to assemble these pieces on a table or flat level surface and make sure the edges are lined up as best as possible before tightening bolts. This will take (14) 3/8" x 1" fully threaded bolts, (28) 3/8" washers, and (14) 3/8" low profile nylocks. Torque to 35 ft-lbs each. *the tabs that are mounted to the wings have offset slots on them, the offset should be towards the rear of the skid*

The transmission crossmember will take (2) 5/16" clip nuts installed in the locations shown below along with losely threading in (2) 5/16" bolts and washers. There will be a through hole on the passenger side of the crossmember that may have an exhaust heat shield that will need to be pried up to allow you to put the serrated flange nut on top of the crossmember.

There will be (2) 3/8" clip nuts to install on the outside of either frame rail in the locations shown below.

The rear of the skid plate has open slots so you can slide the rear end onto the M12 through bolt and the (2) 5/16" bolts installed in step 10. With the rear in place use (2) 3/8" bolts with washers to secure the front of the skid to the rear engine crossmember.

Using (4) 3/8" bolts and washers to attach the mounting tabs on the outside of the frame rails. There will be 2 per side as shown below.

The transfer case skid is a two piece skid. These will be bolted together using (2) 3/8" x 1" fully threaded bolts, (4) 3/8" washers, and (2) low profile nylock nuts. See pictures below for assembly orientation.

Insert the provided 25 inch long flag nut into the crossbar on the outside of the frame rail as shown below. The hole is in the center of the crossmember so you can insert the flag nut from either the passenger or drivers side of the frame rail.

There are (2) 5/16" clip nuts that will need to be installed into the drivers side frame rail shown in the first picture below. Then the skid be slid onto the (2) 5/16" bolts and the M12 through bolt in the transmission crossmember. The drivers side frame rail will take (2) 5/16" bolts and washers and the flag nut will be the M12x30mm bolt and washer.

Installation is now complete! Make sure all bolts are torqued down to 35 ft-lbs. Enjoy your new protection with Juggernaut USA skid plates!