All Juggernaut USA skid plates are engineered for true bolt-on installation. No drilling, cutting, or welding is required. Most installations can be completed in 1-2 hours with basic hand tools.
Professional Installation
If you're in the Denver, Colorado area, our expert technicians can install this product for you. Our shop installs these every day at competitive rates, backed by a lifetime warranty on labor. Schedule your installation or call (970) 341-4221.
Product Specifications
Brand
Juggernaut USA
Product Type
Skid Plate
SKU
jg-chevy-colo-skid-pkg
Material
1/4-inch 5052-H32 Aluminum
Hardware
Grade 8 stainless steel (included)
Weight
68.0 lb
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Country of Origin
Made in USA (Colorado)
Installation
Bolt-on, no drilling required
Fits These Vehicles
Vehicle compatibility for 2023-2026 Chevy Colorado Skid Plate Package
Years
Vehicle
Drive
Engine
2023–2026
Chevrolet Colorado
4x4
2.7L Turbo
2023–2026
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
4x4
2.7L Turbo
Not sure about your vehicle? Use the fitment checker above — it verifies your exact year, drive, and engine.
Full underbody armor for the 3rd Gen Colorado — engine, transmission, and transfer case covered in one bolt-on package.
The 2023+ Colorado hangs its oil pan, transmission, and transfer case low, and a rock strike to any of them ends the trip and starts a four-figure repair. This package shields all three: it includes our Colorado Engine Skid Plate, Transmission Skid Plate, and Transfer Case Skid Plate — the package price is the component sum with the savings shown right on this page.
Aluminum can't rust the way steel plates do — every scratch on steel armor is where corrosion starts, especially with road salt. Ours is 1/4" 5052 aluminum, powder-coated black, CNC plasma-cut and press-brake formed in our Wheat Ridge, Colorado shop.
Specs
Includes engine, transmission, and transfer case skid plates
Full 1/4" aluminum plate — lighter than steel, no rust, ever
Removable oil drain access panel — change oil without pulling the plate
Powder-coated black for abrasion resistance
Bolt-on installation using factory mounting points — no drilling, no modifications
All hardware included
Complete package weighs around 62 lbs
Designed, cut, and finished in Colorado — 100% made in USA
Lifetime warranty
✅ Will this fit your truck?
Fits 2023-2026 Chevrolet Colorado and Colorado ZR2.
⚠️ Will not fit vehicles with a 4"+ lift — aftermarket drop brackets and crossmembers interfere with factory mounting points.
🚚 Free shipping (lower 48). Ships next business day.
Not sure it fits yours? Text your year + trim to (970) 341-4221 and we'll confirm before you buy.
Does not fit 2023+ GMC Canyon.
✅ Will this fit your Colorado?
Yes — this fits 2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado, 4x4 only and 2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, 4x4 only.
🚚 Ships next business day.
Not sure it fits yours? Text your year + trim to (970) 341-4221 and we'll confirm before you buy.
Shipping
All orders ship from our Colorado facility the next business day. Standard delivery takes 2-4 business days via UPS Ground.
Returns & Exchanges
We offer a 90-day return policy on all products in unused, original condition. To initiate a return, contact us at (970) 341-4221 or email us. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer unless the product is defective.
Lifetime Warranty
Every Juggernaut USA skid plate is covered by our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Our warranty covers materials and workmanship for the life of the product.
Aluminum vs. steel — why we build in 1/4″ aluminum
Comparison of 1/4-inch 5052-H32 aluminum and typical 3/16-inch steel skid plates
What matters underbody
Our 1/4″ 5052-H32 aluminum
Typical 3/16″ steel
Resistance to permanent bending
Higher — bend resistance rises with the square of thickness
Baseline
Weight
About half — easier on payload
Heavier — a full set can top 120 lb
Corrosion
Won't rust
Rusts where the coating chips
Surface hardness (drag over rock)
Softer — can gouge on granite
Harder — steel's real edge
Thickness does more work than material name: resistance to permanent bending
scales with the square of plate thickness, so 1/4″ 5052-H32 aluminum
takes a bigger hit before it stays bent than the 3/16″ steel most kits run —
at about half the weight, and it never rusts. Steel’s honest advantage is
surface hardness: if your truck lives on rock ledges, steel gouges less. For
most owners, the thicker aluminum wins the trade.
“Perfect fit, easy installation and great quality!”
The Colorado plates are Colorado-specific. See our Canyon plates here: GMC Canyon skid plates.
Does it fit the Colorado ZR2?
Yes. The ZR2 doesn't come with a front underbody camera, so our skid plate installs with no impact on any factory camera or sensor systems.
Does it work with the factory off-road package?
Yes — the transmission skid fits with the factory off-road engine skid plates.
What is a skid plate, and what does it protect?
Underbody armor that shields your oil pan, transmission, catalytic converter, transfer case, and front differential from rocks, road debris, potholes, and trail impacts.
What are Juggernaut skid plates made of?
1/4" 5052-H32 aluminum, powder-coated black, with steel mounting brackets where needed — made in-house in Wheat Ridge, Colorado from US-sourced aluminum.
Why aluminum instead of steel?
Aluminum is roughly half the weight of steel and won't rust — full-strength underbody protection without the weight penalty or corrosion of steel armor.
Will a skid plate hurt my gas mileage?
Negligibly — an aluminum set weighs about half what steel does, so the added weight is minimal.
Do I need one if I mostly drive on the street?
Yes — potholes, road debris, and steep driveways damage undercarriages even off the trail. It's cheap insurance against expensive repairs.
Do I have to drill or modify my vehicle to install it?
No — every Juggernaut skid plate is 100% bolt-on to factory mounting points. No drilling, cutting, or welding.
Can I install it myself?
Yes — bolt-on installation with basic hand tools, usually about 1–2 hours. Step-by-step guides are on each product's install page.
Can I still change my oil with the skid plate installed?
Yes — our plates include oil-drain access cutouts so you can do routine oil changes without removing the skid plate.
Will it affect engine or transmission cooling?
No — the plates are designed to preserve factory airflow to coolers and components.
Will it reduce my ground clearance?
Minimal — plates contour to the frame and tuck up against the underbody so they slide over obstacles rather than hang low.
Will it rust or corrode?
No — aluminum doesn't rust, and the black powder coat adds further corrosion resistance.
Does adding a skid plate void my vehicle warranty?
No — under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a bolt-on aftermarket part can't void your factory warranty on its own.
What warranty do Juggernaut skid plates include?
A lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Where are they made and how fast do they ship?
Made in the USA in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and shipped nationwide next business day. Use the year/make/model selector on any product page to confirm fit.
