Adding skid plates to 2018 Limited with tow package?

[JONWIC]

Anyone try the plates from the new Timberline? I would think those would bolt right up since most the changes were just cosmetic

 

[Elcid]

Curious on the Timberline skid plate as well. I'm sitting in the dealership looking at one right now. Seems it would work but not certain.

 

[kmart223]

I need some help.... I've ordered everything on here for the factory FX4 stuff and the raptor tranny plate. The oil access part is not matching up at at all. The part number for the raptor plate was replaced with a C instead of an A.

My expedition is a 2020 Platinum Max, Did parts change from when you guys did this??

 

[TheDoug]

I need some help.... I've ordered everything on here for the factory FX4 stuff and the raptor tranny plate. The oil access part is not matching up at at all. The part number for the raptor plate was replaced with a C instead of an A.

My expedition is a 2020 Platinum Max, Did parts change from when you guys did this??

Got a pic of what you received?

 

[kmart223]

Got a pic of what you received?

Here is what I received. I took a couple photos, and one for fun since it basically is an FX4 package minus the shocks lol

 

[kmart223]

I wasn't able to locate the invoice, so I ended up taking the access panel off of the skid plate and took a couple of photos for you. My recollection was that it cost maybe $40 including the fasteners. See attached:

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Would you take a picture of this installed so I can compare it to mine? I can only get one hole to line up.

 

[kmart223]

Well after a lot of googling I figured out my oil access panel issue. For anyone doing this now the raptor transmission cover part changed slightly. It still fits perfectly; however, the oil access panel part is different than what is listed in this thread.
The part number is HL3Z-7222-D,
Attaching hardware is:
Bolt (3qty) W500623-S439
Nut (3qty) W520813-S439

 

[TheDoug]

Here is what I received. I took a couple photos, and one for fun since it basically is an FX4 package minus the shocks lol

Here is the raptor skid plate on mine and the oil pan bolt access panel attached

 

[kmart223]

Well I finally got my oil change panel for the raptor skid plate, fits perfectly!
Underside of my Expedition is ready to go!
Now to start looking at upgrading the shocks….

 

[DavidN]

So i have a 22 Limited Stealth (finally!), 3" lift, nittos. Not having a lot of luck finding anyone local (Katy, TX) that's willing to take a shot on the skid plates (including the dealer). Found this thread (thanks) and i think i might pull the trigger on some items. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Here's what i gather so far....

RCI 09-14 F150 Parts: https://rcimetalworks.com/product-category/ford/expedition-navigator/

Fill in the rest with OEM parts like these?
HL3Z-7222-A Under Cover $110.63 1 $110.63
HL3Z-7222-B Under Cover Access Panel $24.18 1 $24.18
JL1Z-5D032-A Skid Plate $50.67 1 $50.67
JL1Z-5D032-B Skid Plate $132.94 1 $132.94
JL1Z-7E063-A Plate $29.30 1 $29.30
JL1Z-9A147-A Skid Plate $78.86 1 $78.86
-W520813-S439 Damper U-Nut $1.44 4 $5.76
-W709390-S439 Damper Bolt $2.01 4 $8.04
-W704336-S439 Lower Bracket Bolt $1.44 10 $14.40
-W714338-S439 Fender Bolt $1.44 8 $11.52
-W716538-S450B Hinge Nut $1.44 8 $11.52
-W717461-S439 Skid Plate Nut $2.01 16 $32.16
-W505594-S440 Plate Bolt $2.59 6 $15.54
-W717268-S439 Sunroof Frame Screw $3.74 4 $14.96
-W717634-S439 Front Shield U-Nut $2.01 6 $12.06
JL1Z-9054-D Tank Strap $28.22 1 $28.22
JL1Z-9054-B Tank Strap $28.12 1 $28.12

 

[acepilot13]

So I'm doing the 3 skid plate installs since I bought a used 2018 limited and it didn't have any protection under it. Was missing almost every cover. I will be making a YouTube video to show how to install it. Just coated all of the skid plates with iron about truck bed coating from harbor freight and am very happy with how they turned out. Will post a consolidated list for what you need if you have fasteners still in the frame.

 

[KenK]

DavidN, See my earlier posts about installing combination of RCI, Raptor, and OEM plates on my 2018.
I also live in the Katy area if you want to look at it.
Where are you seeing the parts prices? I still need to pick up the oil cover for the Raptor transmission skid plate but am seeing prices around $50 instead of $25.

 

[BMW2FORD]

Well after a lot of googling I figured out my oil access panel issue. For anyone doing this now the raptor transmission cover part changed slightly. It still fits perfectly; however, the oil access panel part is different than what is listed in this thread.
The part number is HL3Z-7222-D,
Attaching hardware is:
Bolt (3qty) W500623-S439
Nut (3qty) W520813-S439

Thanks for the heads up. I got the HL3Z7222b access cover and ran into the same problem. I was tight on time and ended up elongating two of the holes and adding one to get the access cover to work. Wasn’t fun for the cost of that little panel by my local dealer parts person was pretty sure this was the only access panel he could get.

 

[j5_taylor]

So I'm doing the 3 skid plate installs since I bought a used 2018 limited and it didn't have any protection under it. Was missing almost every cover. I will be making a YouTube video to show how to install it. Just coated all of the skid plates with iron about truck bed coating from harbor freight and am very happy with how they turned out. Will post a consolidated list for what you need if you have fasteners still in the frame.View attachment 78707View attachment 78708

Ever make that video? Very bolt on/ very easy but always nice to watch it go in first to avoid mistakes.

 

[j5_taylor]

I also installed the front two skid plates that come standard on the FX4. As expected, no surprises since it's an OEM fitment. Photos and a parts list are attached. Roughly $250 in parts, brackets, and fasteners. I also painted everything with "Chassis Black" POR15 to help with corrosion in the salty winters.

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Did you leave the front "fender apron" ?

JL1Z-16054-C JL1Z16054C - Ford Parts Giant

www.fordpartsgiant.com

 

[acepilot13]

Ever make that video? Very bolt on/ very easy but always nice to watch it go in first to avoid mistakes.

I did video it. I have not edited any of the raw video since I've had 2 kids since then haha. I'll see if I can find some time to get it together for you today.

 

[Trainmaster]

Just picked up the Fuel tank skid plate at Levittown Ford. The tank straps have to be changed also. The ones for the plate have studs mounted on them.

The Third Generation trucks had the same arrangement and the straps were easy to change on that truck. We'll see how this goes.

 

[Kevin Baird]

I spent a lot of time cross checking and below is the parts list I used for a 2020 Expedition Max Limited Stealth 4WD.

2020 Ford Expedition Max 4WD
Transmission skid plate	Raptor
Quantity	Part #	Description
6​	W704336-S439	Bolt	10x30mm	13mmhex	1.5 thread
6​	*W717634*S439	U Nut	10mm 1.5 thread…13mm hex
1​	HL3Z*7222*E	skid plate
1​	HL3Z-7222-F	Oil cover
3​	W500623-S439	bolt	M8x20mm hex
3​	W718396-S439	nut spring
Transfer Case Skid Plate
Quantity	Part #	Description
4​	*W520813*S439	Nut	M8-1.25 thread
4​	*W709390*S439	Bolt	M8 x 25mm-1.25 thread	11mm hex head
1​	JL1Z*7E063*A	Plate
Front skid plate assembly	FX4
1​	JL1Z-5D032-B	skid plate
1​	JL1Z-6G079-A	Bracket
1​	Jl1Z-6G079-B	Bracket
6​	W717461-S439	U-Nut	M10x1.5
6​	W704336-S439	Bolt	10x30mm	13mmhex	1.5 thread