{"title":"Simple DIY Skid Plates","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"van-compass™-mercedes-sprinter-differential-skid-plate-2015-2500-single-rear-wheel","title":"Differential Skid Plate for 2015+ 2500 Sprinter by Van Compass","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd protection and peace of mind while exploring in the backcountry with the Van Compass rear differential skid plate.  Loss of gear oil due to a cracked housing or leaking cover can be catastrophic to the rear differential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis skid plate protects the driveshaft u-joints, cast iron differential center section, and lower portion of the thin sheet metal differential cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from 3\/16\" steel and powder coated for corrosion resistance to provide a strong, smooth surface to slide over obstacles on the trail. The skid system bolts on in minutes with simple hand tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed instructions and all necessary hardware is included. Gear oil changes can still easily be performed without skid plate removal. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*COMPATIBLE WITH 2500 MODELS ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eINCLUDED COMPONENTS:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDownload Instructions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Van Compass Mercedes Sprinter differential skid plate instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/7220\/files\/3023-INST-V1.0.pdf?13998927723240695065\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/7220\/files\/Made-in-USA_logo_small.png?v=1496799321\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bOvk5L-a390\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Van Compass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31396052598833,"sku":"VC-3023","price":383.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/0634\/2193\/files\/Screen_Shot_2019-12-04_at_9.26.49_AM.png?v=1741198461"},{"product_id":"engine-skid-plate-sprinter-awd-2023-2500-by-van-compass","title":"Engine Skid Plate - Sprinter AWD (2023+ 2500) by Van Compass","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore with confidence in your AWD Sprinter with the Van Compass Engine skid plate. Designed to create a strong, smooth surface to slide over or bash into. The skid plate protects your vital drivetrain components when off-road situations get a little out of hand. Made of 1\/4\" thick 5052 Aluminum and 3\/16\" high strength steel. The skid system is 100% bolt on with all the hardware provided. Engine oil changes can be performed without removal of skid system. For additional protection add the transmission\/transfer case skid plate and fuel tank skid plate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the release of the AWD Sprinter chassis in 2023, Mercedes changed the front subframe of the Sprinter and adapted a new powertrain to fit.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis skid part number is specifically fit to the 2023+ AWD models with 4-cyl diesel and 9-speed auto transmission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Compass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43977595060468,"sku":"VC-4095","price":636.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/0634\/2193\/files\/Engine_Skid_1.png?v=1761283653"},{"product_id":"van-compass-mercedes-sprinter-awd-transmission-and-transfercase-skid-plate","title":"Van Compass Mercedes Sprinter AWD Transmission and Transfercase Skid Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore with confidence in your AWD Mercedes Sprinter van with the Van Compass Transmission and Transfer Case skid plate. Designed to create a strong, smooth surface to slide over or bash. The skid plate protects your vital drivetrain components when off-road situations get a little out of hand. Made of 1\/4\" thick 5052 Aluminum; this skid plate is designed to take the hardest of hits. The skid system is 100% bolt on with all the hardware provided. *This skid plate requires the use of our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vanpartswarehouse.com\/products\/engine-skid-plate-sprinter-awd-2023-2500-by-van-compass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d7644ebf1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngine Skid\u003c\/a\u003e to properly attach to your van. For additional protection add the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vanpartswarehouse.com\/products\/fuel-tank-skid-plate-s-b-extended-range-compatible-sprinter-4x4-and-awd-2019-by-van-compass?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=006c82712\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efuel tank\u003c\/a\u003e skid plate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the release of the AWD Sprinter chassis in 2023, Mercedes changed the front subframe of the Sprinter and adapted a new powertrain to fit.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis skid part number is specifically fit to the 2023+ AWD models with 4-cyl diesel and 9-speed auto transmission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSPRINTER 2500 and 3500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2023-PRESENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRIVE TYPE:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAWD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Compass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43977595977972,"sku":"VC-4096","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/0634\/2193\/files\/Transmission_Tranasfercase_Skid_4.png?v=1755811016"}],"url":"https:\/\/vanpartswarehouse.com\/collections\/simple-diy-skid-plates.oembed","provider":"FreedomVanGo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}