AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate for 2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500
$389.00
In stock
The AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate is designed to provide unmatched protection for the rear differential housing and pinion on your 2019+ Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500. Built to withstand punishing impacts, this skid plate safeguards critical components, allowing you to tackle rugged off-road terrain and conquer obstacles with confidence.
Crafted from durable 2.5mm Hot-Stamped Boron Steel, this skid plate offers exceptional strength and resilience, ensuring long-lasting performance in even the most demanding environments. It is specifically compatible with all 2019+ Silverado and Sierra trucks equipped with the larger 9.76” ring gear, commonly found on off-road-oriented models.
Engineered for seamless integration, the AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate is part of the same OEM-validated lineup featured on the Silverado ZR2 Bison and Sierra AT4X AEV Edition. Its e-coated finish provides superior corrosion resistance, ensuring reliable protection against the elements and extending the life of your vehicle’s undercarriage.
Whether you’re navigating rocky trails, climbing steep inclines, or pushing the limits of your truck, the AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate offers peace of mind and unparalleled durability. Equip your Silverado or Sierra with AEV’s premium skid plates and embrace your next off-road adventure with the confidence that your vehicle is ready for any challenge.
Please Note: The AEV rear differential skid plate is designed to work with the AAM 9.5/9.76 axles with RPO code SU7. Please refer to the image of the proper axle.
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Hot Stamped Boron Steel
- Coatings:
- Multi-stage, automotive-grade E-coating
- Weight:
- 11lbs
Installation:
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Estimated Install Time:
- 1 Hour
Product FAQs
- Is Hot-Stamped Boron Steel really a thing or is it just a marketing gimmick?
Oh, it’s really a thing! Hot Stamped Boron Steel is an ultra-high strength, press hardened steel. Hot Stamped Boron Steel is most commonly used in automotive applications for passenger impact protection because it is lightweight with an extremely high yield strength. We first started using this material for the original Colorado ZR2 Bison’s OEM skid plate package because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, hardness and resistance to gouging.
- I’ve heard horror stories of some aftermarket skid plates blocking off airflow or trapping debris. What makes AEV Skid Plates different?
The difference is in the development, testing and validation that goes into our skid plates. These are not aftermarket skid plates—these are OEM skid plates, developed alongside GM engineers specifically for the ZR2 Bison and AEV Edition programs. We had to follow the same protocols and were subject to all the same testing and validation procedures than any other OEM component would go through.
- Why not use aluminum instead of steel to save weight?
Aluminum is lightweight and easy to shape, but it is very soft and not nearly as strong as steel. Hot-Stamped Boron Steel is much stronger than aluminum and far more resistant to gouging. Since it is press-hardened and heat-treated, we are able to deliver a product that is both lighter and stronger than any other previously used OEM or aftermarket skid plate manufacturing methods.
- What kind of coating is used on the skid plates?
We use a multi-stage, automotive-grade E-coating process on all our skid plates.
- Where are your skid plates manufactured?
AEV Skid Plates for Silverado/Sierra LD are manufactured in Canada.
