Hey guys, any opinions on a top notch skid plate kit? Is a kit the way to go? Or put together a kit piece by piece?

 

Nothing? Nobody? lol

 

Good question as Im also curious.

 

I have been looking into it further . . . doesn't seem to be anyone on here who knows anything about skid plates or kits . . . Right now I'm interested in the Offroad EVO

ProTeK Skid System for Jeep JK Wranglers (years 2012 and up)

• 3 piece system - transmission skid, oil pan skid and exhaust cross over skid
• powdercoated black

This covers some of the major areas in need of extra protection. I've already purchased the EVO Rock Sliders (weld on) . . . So I know they make solid stuff.

I've also heard and read great stuff about Synergy, River Raider, and Hard Rock.

I'm going to research some more and try to figure out if any one is better than the others and what, if any, issues any of the manufacturers might have.

I'm seeming to find that the most important things to cover include:
-tranny
-oil pan
-transfer case
-exhaust cross over

Any input is appreciated!

 

I have considered skid plates as well for my JK, but they are very heavy and I have read that JK's have thin walled axles, and that extra weight can be a problem on the already heavy JK. Especially in sand, if that is what you are into.

Just something you may want to keep in mind.

I personally have chosen not to buy them for now. I don't do any real rock crawling though. Where I live, "Rocks" are what they make grid roads out of.

I am thinking about making up some of my own "Brush Guards" this summer. I'm thinking 1/8" Aluminum. They will be super light weight and tough enough to deflect branches and brush from the drivetrain. That's all the protection I really need myself. When I go out for a rip, it's usually just rattin' around in the fields.

What do you use your rig for?
Is the protection worth the extra weight for your use?

Oh, and another quick thought, instead of spending money on a muffler skid, you could spend the money on a high clearance, axle-back exhaust. It would get the muffler out of the way and get you a couple of extra ponies too. Bonus!

I dunno, just a couple of my own thoughts here.

Sorry if I haven't been very helpful.

 

Make sure your evap canister is protected.

 

M.O.R.E skid plates.