Way to prevent mud from packing under factory skid?

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So a few weeks back while wheeling out in the woods i had a AT Oil Temp alarm go off, after letting it set for awhile and getting it to the car wash i found two things
1. This skid plate was absolutely packed full of mud
2. I had a lot of mud on my trans cooler and radiator.

Is there a skid plate that i can get to Connect with the stock one that will prevent mud from pushing into it as well as splashing up on the radiators?
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Are you missing the front skidplate or was it taken off for the photo? The front plate goes from right under the radiator core support to the crossmember in your picture. If you are missing the front skidplate, you'll get a ton of mud in that area (mine was not on my GX when I bought it as the M6 bolts attaching it to the core support break off all the time in the core support so people don't bother re-installing them). You can also upgrade to a set of ARB skids (much better than OEM) for around $450.
 
Are you missing the front skidplate or was it taken off for the photo? The front plate goes from right under the radiator core support to the crossmember in your picture. If you are missing the front skidplate, you'll get a ton of mud in that area (mine was not on my GX when I bought it as the M6 bolts attaching it to the core support break off all the time in the core support so people don't bother re-installing them). You can also upgrade to a set of ARB skids (much better than OEM) for around $450.
I am apparently missing it. I’ll check the ARB.

Edit: thank you!
 
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Yes, it looks like you’re missing that piece. I have the ARB UVP and love it. However, I have an ARB bumper so I cannot confirm how well it works with others. Coastal Offroad, and a few others, are making plates that are one-piece to cover this same area and under the diff. Be mindful if you have the Diff Drop Kit, this can change how those plate, or if, they work.
 
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