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Backbone Hitch Skid – Body Armor 4x4 Universal Rear Receiver Protection (5136)

Body Armor 4x4
BOD5136
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Hitch Accessories
$173.00
Protect your rear receiver and undercarriage with the Body Armor 4x4 Backbone Hitch Skid—a rugged, trail-tested...
$173.00
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Backbone Hitch Skid – Body Armor 4x4 Universal Rear Receiver Protection (5136)
Description

Protect your rear receiver and undercarriage with the Body Armor 4x4 Backbone Hitch Skid—a rugged, trail-tested solution for off-roaders who push their rigs to the limit. Designed to fit any standard 2" hitch receiver, this skid plate shields your rear end from rocks, ruts, and trail debris.

Crafted from high-strength metal and finished in a smooth black coating, the Backbone Hitch Skid is built to take hits and keep going. It installs in seconds with a hitch pin and doubles as a rear recovery point when paired with a D-ring shackle (sold separately). Whether you're crawling through boulders or backing down a steep descent, this skid plate adds confidence and capability to your off-road setup.

Backed by a 3-year finish warranty and a limited lifetime structural warranty, the Body Armor 4x4 hitch skid is a simple but essential upgrade for any trail-ready vehicle.


Features and Benefits

  • Universal Fit for 2" Hitch Receivers – Compatible with most trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs.

  • Heavy-Duty Metal Construction – Built to absorb impacts and protect your rear receiver.

  • Smooth Black Finish – Corrosion-resistant and blends with factory or aftermarket bumpers.

  • Quick Installation – Slides into hitch and secures with a standard hitch pin.

  • Recovery-Ready Design – Can be paired with a D-ring shackle for rear recovery (sold separately).

  • Prop 65 Compliant – Includes warning for California residents.


Built for the Trail

Say goodbye to bent hitch receivers and underbody damage. The Body Armor 4x4 Backbone Hitch Skid gives you the protection and peace of mind to take on any terrain.


Specifications

Specification Details
Part Number bod5136
Fitment Universal – Fits 2" Hitch Receivers
Material Metal
Finish Smooth Black
Category Trail Accessories
Warranty 3-Year Finish / Limited Lifetime
Prop 65 Warning Cancer and Reproductive Harm



Installation Instructions

REVIEWS

DL

Took a few hits on the trail and this thing held up like a champ. Super easy to install and looks clean on my Gladiator.

Derek L.

Moab, UT

★★★★★
EM

Great protection for my rear hitch. I’ve dragged it over rocks and it’s barely scratched. Must-have for any serious wheeler.

Evan M.

Bend, OR

★★★★★
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Effective Date: October 2024
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