Which hitch skid plate?

[brianinca]

Exactly!

Wow, $16 now, that's gonna break the bank!

I see! Awesome idea.

Basically, buy this:https://www.harborfreight.com/ball-mount-hitch-with-2-inch-drop-94902.html

Cut off the drop part, flip it, and weld it back on.

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[Free2roam]

Well I got my hitch skid delivered. Thank you Mid-Atlantic Off-Roading for the prompt delivery. They said they had it.in stock. They truly delivered as promised. Appreciate the opportunity to do business with them. I'll be buying more stuff. Great service. Great communication. Great delivery. Can't say enough about them. Total personal service. The way a business should be run!

 

[NCLife]

This one looks pretty nice. I'm not sure why they have marketed so heavy towards Taco owners. It can't possibly have a design that would make it so it wouldn't for a JT?

https://trailtacoma.com/2021/06/20/drt-fabrication-universal-hitch-skid-on-tacoma/

 

[mx5red]

I've always loved this option. super quick to loop a tow strap on, a great step once you add skateboard tape, and being forged steel, dragging it or getting rear-ended is a non-issue.

Amazon.com: Smittybilt 27046B Beaver Step for 2-Inch Hitch: Automotive

I’ve seen these and never realized they were strong enough to use as a recovery point. Not a bad option for $65.

 

[bleda2002]

This one looks pretty nice. I'm not sure why they have marketed so heavy towards Taco owners. It can't possibly have a design that would make it so it wouldn't for a JT?

https://trailtacoma.com/2021/06/20/drt-fabrication-universal-hitch-skid-on-tacoma/

Most of these are for taco owners because trd pros are kind of the go to off road truck before the gladiator. The full sizes are too big, and the jls don't have enough over hang to matter.

 

[49Gramps]

Got my Pershing skid from Mid-Atlantic the next day, just got it back from getting it powder-coated Fire Engine Red. When backing up, it looks real pretty in the camera, and it doesn't seem to effect the back up sensors at all.

 

[Chance575]

Got my Sheridan and powder coated it myself on Sunday.

 

[iSED8]

This one looks pretty nice. I'm not sure why they have marketed so heavy towards Taco owners. It can't possibly have a design that would make it so it wouldn't for a JT?

https://trailtacoma.com/2021/06/20/drt-fabrication-universal-hitch-skid-on-tacoma/

I second the DRT hitch skid. It’s solid, the coating is nice and smooth. Provides both protection and a closed recovery point. A little pricey but American made!

 

[Jaxmax]

Question is does the DRT hitch skid work on a Gladiator, anyone try it yet?….Jack

 

[PeterGriffin]

Question is does the DRT hitch skid work on a Gladiator, anyone try it yet?….Jack

Likewise curious, I'm Ivory Soap it does but it'd be nice to know for sure. It's spendy but looks super solid...

 

[Jaxmax]

I sent DRT a message asking for a fitment check and pictures. I am leaning more towards the warfab or making my own though at this time, the DRT looks like the attachment point would take some hits coming off the skid , while the Warfab is protected by skid pkate, but sticks out farther…..Jack

 

[Jaxmax]

Derik at DRT says their hitch skid does fit Gladiators!....Jack

 

[AJ-MJ]

I bought the Body Armor hitch skid plate from Amazon. I like that you can use it for attaching a tow strap. It seems very well built.

 

[iSED8]

I have the DRT hitch skid and it works great on my overland gladiator. It has the factory hitch package.

 

[Jaxmax]

Ised8, can you post a couple pictures please, too late for me ordered a Warfab yesterday as they are back in stock.....Jack

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