WeatherTech Body Armor Backbone Hitch Skid - Universal Part 5136

I purchased this along with the Go Rhino anti-wobble shackle ($20) and threw on some rubber caps for the bolts, along with some anti-seize lubricant. Unfortunately, due to the design of this skid plate, you have to install the anti-wobble shackle upside down. This exposes the bolts on the upper side, and I live in the rust belt. I put the anti-seize on and capped the bolts to make it easier to remove later on and to keep it from rusting as much as possible. I do wish I didn’t have to deal with this fix, but the wobble did bother me since I’m using it as a step. Now, it’s locked on tight and I can access my roof rack with ease.This thing is sturdy. I bought it for rear end protection (a lot of those other flimsy looking steps didn’t look good and crumple right into your bumper). I also wanted a step to access the roof rack on my 4Runner. Lastly, having a skid plate in this position is nice as well. That’s probably the order of my priorities.So far it looks and feels great. I hope the top plate doesn’t rust. I’ll update if it does rust prematurely and I’ll try to see if I can mitigate that. But for now, it looks fantastic. Less worries in the parking lot and on the road. If someone wants to pull too far forward, it’ll be their problem.If you are willing to either deal with it being wobbly (I didn’t hear it while driving, but felt it while using it as a step) or install a fix like I did (easy and cheap) then this is perfect.Realistically it would be preferred that it didn’t wobble from the start… but aside from that it’s all good.

Installed on my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. Fit perfect. Straight as an arrow. Put a lock on it and it doesn't have any noticeable rattle. I body matched painted the steel plate and I've had lot of compliments and people asking where I got it. Step works great and will provide a bit of protection if someone bumps the rear end.

A simple but very effective way to protect the vehicle body work when out and about on difficult 4x4 tracks. Also adding protect to the rear of the vehicle when packing in areas with low barres /bollards etc.

This skid is effective and the best value I found online. It helps the rear departure of a Gladiator slide on/off steep grades rather than scrape. It protects the receiver and plastic bumper cover! It also offers a bonus step to access the truck bed.

Good value for the money. Seems well made. It does wobble like others mentioned, so if that bothers you, clamp it down. I hope it lasts. Pictured mounted to Toyota 4Runner.