Comsidering Adding a Hitch Skid Plate to My Truck: Open To Having a Conversation About the Best Possible Market Options

4thgen.taco · 2026-03-13T14:08:04+00:00

Alright so I made the move to 37s! Finally has been done. I had been looking to do this for awhile now but had to figure out just how I wanted to do it without portals and with a 2.5 inch coil over lift. After watching some videos I knew it was going to require cutting plastic…. And the body. I have more pictures coming soon but here is a sneak peak of the rear so far and I’ll explain what I did. In the first pic you can see what it used to look like and see where I ultimately chose to cut. This cut was with the natural body line and fender flare. Once I cut that line I used the cut line to cut the body. This was the hard part. To make it easier I could’ve taken a marker and traced the line and then taken off the fender flare but I wanted a percise cut. After this was done it was all about taking the burrs out and cleaning it up. Take your time when you do this. I still need to do the front but I am waiting for wider fender flares from another company so I will have to redo the rear and will make another post! Thanks for reading. Good luck cutting!

TrdMarkey

Member

Jul 28, 2025

Been thinking about getting the hitch skid plates for my truck. It seems like a solid upgrade for protection and off-road durability.

No doubt they do protect the hitch and undercarriage from rocks and rough terrain, which is a big plus for off-roading enthusiasts.

I haven’t installed one yet, though, and I’m wondering if it’s worth it for my truck. The advantages like added strength and peace of mind sound great, but I’m still on the fence.

Would love to chat with anyone who’s installed it on their truck, to know the best place to get a good, reliable hitch skid plate. Any tips on installation or brands to consider?

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