{"product_id":"sprinter-differential-skid-plate-sprinter-2007-2500","title":"Sprinter Differential Skid Plate - SPRINTER 2007+ 2500","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-details__product-description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Shipping to Lower 48 States.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/0462\/4303\/files\/SprinterDifferentialSkidPlateInstallationManual.pdf?v=1762572192\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 3\/16\" thick steel, this skid plate provides heavy-duty protection for the rear differential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder-Coated Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The powder-coated finish adds corrosion resistance and helps protect the skid plate from harsh road and trail conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Weight-to-Strength Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for strong differential protection without adding unnecessary weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for bolt-on installation using the included stainless steel U-bolts and mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber-Covered U-Bolts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included U-bolts feature rubber sleeves to help prevent metal-to-metal contact and reduce vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to fit 2007+ Sprinter RWD models and 2007–2022 Sprinter AWD\/4x4 models. Not compatible with 2023+ AWD models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEC Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension: \u003c\/strong\u003e18 1\/2\" x 17 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight per unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.7lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Set Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocate the rear differential housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the skid plate beneath the differential and align the mounting points with the axle tube locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2. Attach U-Bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrap the U-bolts around the correct axle mounting points, with the rubber sleeves positioned between the U-bolts and the axle tubes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsert the threaded ends of the U-bolts through the corresponding mounting holes or slots in the skid plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Secure the Skid Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the washer plates, lock washers, and nuts onto the threaded ends of the U-bolts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-tighten all nuts first to hold the skid plate in position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 4. Final Tightening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTighten each nut evenly, making sure the skid plate remains centered and securely seated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Final Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerify that the skid plate is centered and does not interfere with any nearby components or moving parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure all nuts are fully tightened and that the skid plate is stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tec Vanlife USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527793283393,"sku":"E-HW-T-DIF-SP-07","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6135\/0465\/files\/Screenshot2024-05-27at2.21.16PM_d5e8d254-f59d-4c7e-b9cf-55983723f186.jpg?v=1755801351","url":"https:\/\/sandiegooverlanding.com\/products\/sprinter-differential-skid-plate-sprinter-2007-2500","provider":"San Diego Overlanding","version":"1.0","type":"link"}