RalliTEK
RalliTek Subaru Skid Plates, Rock Sliders, Hidden Winch Mounts & Off-Road Armor for Crosstrek, Outback & Forester
RalliTek is the specialty American Subaru accessory brand we carry at Off Road Tents for buyers building serious off-road Crosstreks, Outbacks, and Foresters. Our RalliTek collection covers front and transmission skid plates for underbody protection, rock sliders for panel and rocker protection during trail work, hidden winch mounts for buyers adding recovery capability without changing the vehicle's aesthetic, and the full range of vehicle-specific Subaru armor from the 2003 model years through the current 2024+ Wilderness variants. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll help you spec the right RalliTek setup for your Subaru.
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Who Is RalliTek?
RalliTek is a specialty American accessory manufacturer focused exclusively on Subaru vehicles, which makes them different from the broader off-road accessory brands that try to cover every truck and SUV platform at once. The Subaru overland community has grown significantly over the past decade as more buyers realized that a Crosstrek, Outback, or Forester with proper armor and recovery gear can genuinely handle serious off-road terrain, but most mainstream aftermarket brands have paid Subaru relatively little attention compared to the Toyota and Jeep markets. RalliTek exists to fill that gap with vehicle-specific engineering for Subaru platforms across a wide range of model years.
The catalog focuses on the specific accessories that actually matter for a serious Subaru off-road build. Front skid plates and transmission skid plates protect the vulnerable underbody components (oil pan, transmission, transfer case) that Subaru's all-wheel-drive drivetrain relies on and that a rock strike or high-center incident would otherwise damage. Rock sliders protect the rocker panels and lower body from trail damage during technical work. Hidden winch mounts let you add recovery capability to a Subaru without a bull bar or visible bumper modification, which matters for buyers who want the recovery hardware without changing the vehicle's daily-driver aesthetic. And the vehicle coverage is genuinely deep across Crosstrek, Outback, Forester, and Wilderness variants from the early 2000s model years through the current 2024+ configurations.
Vehicle-specific engineering matters more for Subaru accessories than it does for truck accessories because Subaru's chassis geometry, mounting point configurations, and underbody component layout differ significantly across generations. A universal-fit skid plate that "fits" Subaru vehicles with brackets and spacers typically leaves gaps in coverage or interferes with vehicle service access. RalliTek's approach is to engineer each product around the specific Subaru platform it's designed for, so the coverage is complete and the integration with factory mounting points is proper. That approach shows up across every product category in the catalog.
Featured RalliTek Products
RalliTek Front Skid Plate (Subaru Crosstrek 2013-2017)
Price: From $349.99
Type: RalliTek Front Skid Plate / rallitek skid plate / rallitek crosstrek / subaru crosstrek skid plate / crosstrek skid plate | Fits: 2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek
The lowest-priced featured product on this page and the front skid plate that protects the vulnerable front underbody components on the 2013-2017 Crosstrek. Covers the oil pan and front differential area that first-gen Crosstrek owners lose to rock strikes and high-center incidents on trails the vehicle can otherwise handle. Best entry point into RalliTek armor for buyers of the earlier Crosstrek platform who want real underbody protection at a lower price point than the transmission skid plate tier.
Standout features: 2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek vehicle-specific fitment • Front underbody protection • Oil pan and front differential coverage • Factory mounting point integration • Entry-tier RalliTek armor
RalliTek Hidden Winch Mount (Subaru Outback 2020-2024)
Price: From $689.99
Type: RalliTek Hidden Winch Mount / rallitek hidden winch mount / rallitek outback / rallitek subaru outback / subaru outback winch mount | Fits: 2020-2024 Subaru Outback
The Hidden Winch Mount adds real recovery capability to the 2020-2024 Outback without changing the vehicle's aesthetic. Mounts behind the factory front bumper cover so the winch is functional but visually concealed, which matters for buyers who use the Outback as a daily driver and don't want the bull bar or visible bumper modification look. Best pick for Outback owners doing enough off-road work that self-recovery capability is a real requirement.
Standout features: 2020-2024 Subaru Outback vehicle-specific fitment • Hidden behind factory bumper cover • Preserves daily-driver aesthetic • Real winch mounting capability • Integrates with standard winch options
RalliTek Front Transmission Skid Plate (Subaru Outback 2010-2014)
Price: $669.99
Type: RalliTek Transmission Skid Plate / rallitek skid plate / rallitek outback / subaru outback skid plate / outback skid plate | Fits: 2010-2014 Subaru Outback
The Front Transmission Skid Plate extends the RalliTek underbody protection back to cover the transmission area on the 2010-2014 Outback, not just the front oil pan zone. Transmission strikes are how a lot of Outbacks end up sidelined on trails the vehicle can otherwise handle, and this plate solves that specific problem. Best pick for 2010-2014 Outback owners doing serious trail work where transmission protection matters as much as front-end coverage.
Standout features: 2010-2014 Subaru Outback vehicle-specific fitment • Extends coverage to transmission area • Underbody protection for serious trail work • Steel construction • Factory mounting point integration
RalliTek Rock Sliders (Subaru Crosstrek 2024+)
Price: $1,249.99
Type: RalliTek Rock Sliders / rallitek rock sliders / rallitek crosstrek / subaru crosstrek rock sliders | Fits: 2024+ Subaru Crosstrek
The Rock Sliders for the newer 2024+ Crosstrek protect the rocker panels and lower body from trail damage during technical off-road work. Rock strikes to the rocker panel are one of the most common ways an aggressive Subaru build ends up with expensive body damage, and proper sliders solve the problem. Best pick for 2024+ Crosstrek owners doing genuine trail work where rocker panel protection matters.
Standout features: 2024+ Subaru Crosstrek vehicle-specific fitment • Rocker panel and lower body protection • Steel construction • Trail-use engineering • Preserves factory bodywork under real trail conditions
Full RalliTek Comparison Table
Compare every featured RalliTek product side by side to find the right armor for your Subaru.
| Product | Category | Vehicle Fitment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Skid Plate (Crosstrek 2013-2017) | Front underbody skid plate | 2013-2017 Subaru Crosstrek | From $349.99 |
| Hidden Winch Mount (Outback 2020-2024) | Concealed winch mounting | 2020-2024 Subaru Outback | From $689.99 |
| Front Transmission Skid Plate (Outback 2010-2014) | Extended underbody skid plate | 2010-2014 Subaru Outback | $669.99 |
| Rock Sliders (Crosstrek 2024+) | Rocker panel and lower body protection | 2024+ Subaru Crosstrek | $1,249.99 |
Which RalliTek Product Is Right for You?
RalliTek is organized primarily by vehicle and by armor category rather than by tier, so picking the right entry point depends on what you drive and what you're actually protecting. Here's how to think about it.
Subaru Crosstrek Owners
The Crosstrek is the most-modified Subaru in the off-road community, and it's the best-supported vehicle in the RalliTek catalog across multiple generations. For 2013-2017 Crosstreks, the Front Skid Plate is the entry-level underbody protection tier. For 2024+ Crosstreks, the Rock Sliders address the rocker panel damage problem that hits aggressive Crosstrek builds first. Cover generations 2018-2023 in between with the corresponding vehicle-specific RalliTek products across the catalog. Start with front underbody protection if you're new to Subaru off-road builds, and add rock sliders when you start doing more technical trail work.
Subaru Outback Owners
Outback owners get some of the deepest RalliTek coverage in the catalog because the Outback is the Subaru off-road community's most-serious platform for extended trips and overland use. For 2020-2024 Outbacks, the Hidden Winch Mount adds recovery capability without changing the vehicle's aesthetic. For 2010-2014 Outbacks, the Front Transmission Skid Plate extends underbody protection back to the transmission area. Vehicle-specific armor also covers 2015-2019 Outbacks and the newer Wilderness variants across the catalog.
Subaru Forester Owners
Forester owners have RalliTek coverage across multiple generations from the older 1998-2002 platforms through the current 2019+ configurations. Skid plates are the anchor product for most Forester builds, addressing the underbody protection problem that Foresters run into on trails they can otherwise handle mechanically. Vehicle-specific armor for each Forester generation is available in the catalog.
Skid Plates vs Rock Sliders vs Winch Mounts
The three main RalliTek product categories solve different problems. Skid plates protect the underbody (oil pan, transmission, transfer case) from rock strikes and high-center incidents. Highest priority for most Subaru off-road builds since underbody damage sidelines the vehicle. Rock sliders protect the rocker panels and lower body from trail damage during technical work where the vehicle rubs against rocks or debris. Second priority once underbody is covered. Hidden winch mounts add recovery capability for buyers doing enough off-road work that being stuck is a real possibility. Third priority category, worth adding after underbody and rocker protection.
The simple decision rule: Crosstrek or Forester owner starting a build, front skid plate first. Outback owner running longer trips, front transmission skid plate for extended underbody coverage. Doing technical trail work with rocker panel exposure, add rock sliders. Doing enough off-road work that recovery capability matters, add hidden winch mount. Serious build, all three categories layered together.
RalliTek vs Other Subaru Off-Road Brands
Buyers researching RalliTek usually cross-shop the other Subaru-focused accessory brands. Here's the honest comparison from our experience across the Subaru off-road accessory category.
RalliTek vs Primitive Racing: Primitive Racing is RalliTek's most direct American competitor and the other major specialty brand in the Subaru armor category. Primitive wins on the specific rally-heritage brand recognition among Subaru performance enthusiasts, on the depth of the aluminum skid plate lineup, and on some vehicle configurations where their catalog is deeper. RalliTek wins on the broader product category coverage (Primitive is more skid-plate focused, RalliTek adds rock sliders and hidden winch mounts), on the newer Subaru platform coverage (2024+ Crosstrek and current-generation Outback and Forester), and on the deeper armor product breadth. Both are legitimate premium Subaru brands at similar price points. Choose based on which specific products cover your vehicle best.
RalliTek vs LP Aventure: LP Aventure is the Canadian Subaru accessory brand that's become popular in the North American Subaru overland community. LP Aventure wins on the specific aesthetic that a lot of Subaru builders prefer (their front bash plates and light bar mounts have a distinctive look), on the accessory ecosystem beyond just armor (they cover more categories including lift kits and lighting), and on the marketing presence in the Subaru community. RalliTek wins on the vehicle-specific engineering focus, on the deeper armor category coverage, and on the American brand alignment for buyers who prefer domestic manufacturing. For aesthetic and broader accessory ecosystem, LP Aventure. For focused armor engineering, RalliTek.
RalliTek vs universal-fit accessory brands: A lot of the aftermarket that "fits" Subaru vehicles is actually universal-fit gear adapted with brackets or spacers. RalliTek wins clearly against this category for the same reason vehicle-specific engineering wins against universal-fit in any accessory market. Proper factory mounting point integration, complete underbody coverage without gaps, no interference with vehicle service access, no clearance problems with sensors or safety equipment. For buyers who care about how the armor actually integrates with the specific Subaru they own, vehicle-specific brands like RalliTek are worth the price premium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need skid plates on my Subaru?
Depends on where you drive. On paved roads and light gravel, factory underbody protection is fine. Once you start doing forest service roads with washouts, technical trail work, or any terrain where you might drag the underbody or hit a rock, skid plates matter significantly. Subaru's boxer engine and AWD drivetrain mean the oil pan, transmission, and transfer case components are all vulnerable to underbody strikes, and repair costs from a single rock hit can easily exceed the price of the skid plates themselves. For any Subaru that sees genuine off-road use, skid plates are among the first upgrades worth making.
What's the difference between a front skid plate and a transmission skid plate?
Coverage area. A front skid plate covers the front underbody zone including the oil pan and front differential area. A transmission skid plate extends the coverage back to include the transmission and, in some configurations, the transfer case area. For casual off-road use where you're mainly worried about rock strikes to the front of the vehicle, the front skid plate is sufficient. For serious trail work where high-center incidents are a real possibility and the transmission could take a strike, the transmission skid plate adds the extended coverage. Some builds run both together for full underbody coverage.
Can I actually mount a winch on a Subaru Outback?
Yes, and it's more common than most Outback owners realize. The RalliTek Hidden Winch Mount attaches behind the factory front bumper cover to give you a functional winch mounting location without changing the vehicle's exterior aesthetic. Pairs with standard winches in the appropriate size range for the Outback's chassis. The main constraint is winch size (you're not running a truck-scale winch on a Subaru), but for self-recovery from typical stuck situations, the setup works well. Best pick for Outback owners doing enough off-road work that being stuck is a real possibility rather than a theoretical concern.
Are RalliTek products made in the USA?
Yes. RalliTek is an American specialty manufacturer focused exclusively on Subaru vehicles, and the products are built in the US with domestic materials. That's meaningful for a specialty brand at this price point, because the alternative (universal-fit or overseas-manufactured Subaru armor) typically shows compromises in fit quality and material specifications that don't hold up over years of real off-road use. For buyers who value American manufacturing and vehicle-specific engineering, that's part of what you're paying for at the RalliTek price point.
Which RalliTek product should I buy first for my Subaru?
Front skid plate or front transmission skid plate, depending on how much of the underbody you want to protect and what your vehicle year supports. Underbody protection is the highest-priority Subaru off-road upgrade because underbody damage is what sidelines Subarus most often on trails the vehicle can otherwise handle. Once underbody is covered, add rock sliders if you're doing technical work where rocker panel damage is a possibility. Add the hidden winch mount third if you're doing enough off-road work that self-recovery matters. For most Subaru off-road builds, that's the order of priority.
Why Buy RalliTek from Off Road Tents
We're an authorized RalliTek dealer, which means every skid plate, rock slider, and winch mount we sell carries the full RalliTek manufacturer warranty. RalliTek is a specialty American brand rather than a mass-market label, so buying from an authorized dealer matters more here than it does with mainstream brands. You're getting genuine gear with genuine support.
We ship every RalliTek product for free, which matters on the heavier armor products where shipping charges from other retailers can add real cost. Beyond shipping, we help with the questions that come up before and after the purchase. Which RalliTek configuration fits your specific Subaru year and model? Should you start with the front skid plate or go straight to the transmission-extended version? Can the hidden winch mount work with the specific winch you already own? Call us. These are questions we answer every day.
We carry the full RalliTek catalog alongside every other major off-road accessory brand at Off Road Tents. If you're weighing RalliTek against Primitive Racing, LP Aventure, or other Subaru-focused armor brands for a specific vehicle and use case, we can give you an honest recommendation based on selling across the category. We're not pushing one brand over another. We're pushing the right armor for your specific Subaru and how you actually use it.
Related Collections
Subaru Crosstrek Accessories
The full Crosstrek accessory catalog for buyers building out a Crosstrek with RalliTek front skid plates and rock sliders alongside roof racks, lighting, recovery gear, and other Crosstrek-specific overland components.
Subaru Outback Accessories
The full Outback accessory catalog for buyers building out an Outback overland setup with the RalliTek Hidden Winch Mount and transmission skid plate alongside roof racks, rooftop tents, and other Outback-specific components.
All Skid Plates
The full skid plate catalog across every vehicle platform including RalliTek Subaru skid plates alongside armor for Toyota, Jeep, Ford, and other off-road vehicles from every major skid plate manufacturer we carry.
All Rock Sliders
The full rock slider catalog for buyers protecting rocker panels and lower body panels on any off-road platform, including RalliTek Subaru rock sliders alongside sliders for Toyota, Jeep, Ford, and other vehicles.
Need Help Picking the Right RalliTek Setup?
Tell us your Subaru (Crosstrek, Outback, or Forester), your year, and what you're doing with the vehicle off-road (light forest roads, technical trail work, or serious overland trips). We'll help you spec the right RalliTek armor for your specific Subaru and how you actually use it.
