My stock plate had to be removed by my local mechanic yesterday..2 of the bolts actually broken off in the housing. My mechanic said there should be an aftermarket skid plate availble to protect and prevent mud and crap from flying up into the engine bay. Any suggestions for an easy to mount skid plate that would replicate the function of the stock plate ......As I said two of the bolts used to mount actually broke off in the hole so they would have to be drilled out to re-use the original.