Ford F-150 | Transmission & Catalytic Converter Skid Plate | 2009-2026

One-piece transmission skid and integrated catalytic converter shield for 2009-2026 F-150 and 2018-2023 Expedition. Cut from 1/4" 5052 aluminum. Runs crossmember to crossmember with side wings that extend cat coverage out past the trans tunnel.

Not two separate products. Some competitors split the transmission skid and the cat guard into two separate products, then offer a bundle price that makes you feel like you're getting a deal for buying both. That's marketing voodoo. Ours is one piece, designed together — full length, full cat coverage, no gap between the trans plate and the cat protection.

What we did differently on this plate

• Full exhaust crossover tube coverage. Some competitor designs leave that section exposed — that area gets hit by road debris, speed bumps, and rocks off-road. Exposed exhaust is also where a sawzall reaches the catalytic converters. Even if a thief can't actually get the cats out through our shield, visible exhaust under your truck is an invitation to try.
• Integrated cat shield, not a separate product. Side wings extend cat coverage in one piece.
• Vent holes positioned under the cats. Pulls heat out and lets water and mud drain when the truck dries out. Mud can still get caught up there, but the holes let it drain when the truck dries out.
• Oil door sized for service access — easier oil changes, no plate removal required.
• Works with the OEM front engine skid without cutting. If you're not ready for the full kit, you can add just this piece without modifying anything Ford put on the truck.
• Bolts to factory mounting points. No drilling.
  

Why we cost more than the cheap ones

If you're cross-shopping, you've probably seen plates that cost less. Here's what we do differently and why our pricing reflects it:

• Structural mounting bracket on the engine skid, not just an afterthought. Most competitors don't use a separate bracket — they bolt the plate directly to OEM mounting points. Our bracket is bent into flanges for rigidity and lets the plate extend forward to cover the A-arm mounts — most competitors leave that area exposed.
• Full exhaust crossover tube coverage on the transmission skid. Some competitor designs leave that section exposed — that area gets hit by road debris, speed bumps, and rocks off-road. Exposed exhaust is also where a sawzall reaches the catalytic converters. Even if a thief can't actually get the cats out through our shield, visible exhaust under your truck is an invitation to try.
• Three-point mount on the transfer case skid. The problem with a two-point cantilevered design isn't that it doesn't cover the transfer case — it's that it doesn't support itself. On a hard hit, the back of the plate has nothing supporting it. Impact energy pivots the plate upward, and it folds right up into the transfer case it was supposed to protect. Our third mount point ties the back of the plate into the frame. A triangle, the strongest shape in structural engineering.
• Not two separate products. Some competitors split the transmission skid and the cat guard into two separate products, then offer a bundle price that makes you feel like you're getting a deal for buying both. That's marketing voodoo. Ours is one piece, designed together.
• Optional welded reinforcing ribs on the transmission skid for buyers who want more strength than the base plate. $40 upgrade. Most fabricators have welding capability — they just don't offer this. We do.
• Vent holes under the cats for heat dissipation and water/mud drainage. (Mud can still get caught up there, but the holes let it drain when the truck dries out.)
• Oil filter access without dropping the engine plate. Drain chute cutout included.
• Veteran-owned. Built in Somerville, Texas. CNC laser cut, formed, welded, and inspected in-house — not sourced from a job shop.

None of this is exotic. It's just what happens when a real fabricator builds the part instead of cost-engineering it. If the price difference matters more to you than these differences, we won't take it personally — buy what fits your budget. If you want the plate built the way it should be, that's what we make.

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