John R

Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
(newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
anyway...

My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
the thought of walking home after smashing something either.

Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!

Thanks in advance,

John

Nick N

If anything, you NEVER want to lose your oil pan. I would start there.
Then protect your steering and front control... after that it's all
cosmetics. Oh wait. You don't want to lose your gasoline either.
Nick

"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Nick N

If anything, you NEVER want to lose your oil pan. I would start there.
Then protect your steering and front control... after that it's all
cosmetics. Oh wait. You don't want to lose your gasoline either.
Nick

"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Nick N

If anything, you NEVER want to lose your oil pan. I would start there.
Then protect your steering and front control... after that it's all
cosmetics. Oh wait. You don't want to lose your gasoline either.
Nick

"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Nick N

If anything, you NEVER want to lose your oil pan. I would start there.
Then protect your steering and front control... after that it's all
cosmetics. Oh wait. You don't want to lose your gasoline either.
Nick

"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Al King

suprisingly stock is pretty good,but the gas tank needs help.side armor is
another good thing.as you progress with offroading the up grades will come.
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Al King

suprisingly stock is pretty good,but the gas tank needs help.side armor is
another good thing.as you progress with offroading the up grades will come.
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Al King

suprisingly stock is pretty good,but the gas tank needs help.side armor is
another good thing.as you progress with offroading the up grades will come.
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Al King

suprisingly stock is pretty good,but the gas tank needs help.side armor is
another good thing.as you progress with offroading the up grades will come.
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0407071831.5dcc6e8e@posting.google.c om...
> Theres always a lot of talk about where to start with mods on our
> (newer) Jeep- lift, tires, winch, etc... I've got an '03 I6 Sport
> that is my daily driver and I'll be keeping it after it reaches "toy"
> status, (e.g. PAID for)... I'd like to protect what I have, so, I'm
> thinking skids to start. BFG AT KO's will be coming this fall
> anyway...
>
> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.
>
> Suggestions? Manufacturers? And, (gulp) price? Limited budget!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John

Tirya

"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My question is: Where should I start with protection? I am not and
> don't (intentionally) plan to be a rock crawler but I also don't like
> the thought of walking home after smashing something either.

Gas tank, oil pan, and steering box would be the first three I'd suggest. I
already have the dented gas tank and oil pan to use as examples of why... =D
I've been wheeling stock on 31s, so it's not like I've been doing anything
"hard core". All three are pretty reasonably priced, and pretty easy to
install.

Tirya
'99 TJ Sahara
2" RE Boost, 31" BFG ATs
TDC Inca Jeeper