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Install Guide.
Key Features:
- Rugged Steel Construction: Made from 3/16" thick steel, this skid plate provides heavy-duty protection for the rear differential.
- Powder-Coated Finish: The powder-coated finish adds corrosion resistance and helps protect the skid plate from harsh road and trail conditions.
- Optimal Weight-to-Strength Ratio: Engineered for strong differential protection without adding unnecessary weight.
- Simple Installation: Designed for bolt-on installation using the included stainless steel U-bolts and mounting hardware.
- Rubber-Covered U-Bolts: The included U-bolts feature rubber sleeves to help prevent metal-to-metal contact and reduce vibration.
- Compatibility: Designed to fit 2007+ Sprinter RWD models and 2007–2022 Sprinter AWD/4x4 models. Not compatible with 2023+ AWD models.
TEC Specs:
- Dimension: 18 1/2" x 17 1/2" x 6 1/2"
- Thickness: 3/16"
- Weight per unit: 18.7lb
Installation Instructions
1. Set Up
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Locate the rear differential housing.
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Position the skid plate beneath the differential and align the mounting points with the axle tube locations.
2. Attach U-Bolts
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Wrap the U-bolts around the correct axle mounting points, with the rubber sleeves positioned between the U-bolts and the axle tubes.
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Insert the threaded ends of the U-bolts through the corresponding mounting holes or slots in the skid plate.
3. Secure the Skid Plate
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Install the washer plates, lock washers, and nuts onto the threaded ends of the U-bolts.
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Hand-tighten all nuts first to hold the skid plate in position.
4. Final Tightening
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Tighten each nut evenly, making sure the skid plate remains centered and securely seated.
5. Final Inspection
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Verify that the skid plate is centered and does not interfere with any nearby components or moving parts.
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Ensure all nuts are fully tightened and that the skid plate is stable.
Protect your Sprinter’s rear differential with a rugged 3/16" thick steel skid plate. The powder-coated finish adds corrosion resistance, while the formed steel design provides strong protection without unnecessary weight.
Designed for 2007+ Sprinter RWD models and 2007–2022 Sprinter AWD/4x4 models, this differential skid plate helps shield the rear differential from road debris, trail impacts, and rough driving conditions.