Re: Armor
 

In case you want specifics, I have a Skid Row plate that covers the oil
pan and tranny, a Tomken gas tank skid and a Teraflex steering box skid.
If you want to keep your stock tranny skid for cost sake, you can
get a Turbo City oil pan skid that adheres to the oil pan, but your
stock tranny skid may not work with a later installed lift, as my
Rubicon's did not.

John R wrote:

> 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

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tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: Armor
 

We wheeled our stock 01 TJ for 3 years, with only Sun Performance
Rocker guards. They work!

The gas tank is pretty exposed with the stock "skid plate." Ours was
hammered to the point where we had an extra 1" of clearance back there
(however, gas tank capacity went down as well!) We just replaced it
with a Currie Enterprises one, and got their steering box skid plate
at the same time. Luck saved us from banging the steering box so far.
As I pulled the stock gas tank plate off, it was easy to imagine a
sharp rock ripping the exposed plastic tank side open.

The factory transmission/transfer case skid plate seems adequate -- it
has been hammered hard many times, and has only dings and scrapes to
show for it.

Placing our wheels on the high rocks through the nasty stuff, we've
avoided most of the abuse to the oilpan and diff pumkins. So perhaps
you can defer those for later if you feel you need them.

john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message
> 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!

Re: Armor
 

We wheeled our stock 01 TJ for 3 years, with only Sun Performance
Rocker guards. They work!

The gas tank is pretty exposed with the stock "skid plate." Ours was
hammered to the point where we had an extra 1" of clearance back there
(however, gas tank capacity went down as well!) We just replaced it
with a Currie Enterprises one, and got their steering box skid plate
at the same time. Luck saved us from banging the steering box so far.
As I pulled the stock gas tank plate off, it was easy to imagine a
sharp rock ripping the exposed plastic tank side open.

The factory transmission/transfer case skid plate seems adequate -- it
has been hammered hard many times, and has only dings and scrapes to
show for it.

Placing our wheels on the high rocks through the nasty stuff, we've
avoided most of the abuse to the oilpan and diff pumkins. So perhaps
you can defer those for later if you feel you need them.

john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message
> 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!

Re: Armor
 

We wheeled our stock 01 TJ for 3 years, with only Sun Performance
Rocker guards. They work!

The gas tank is pretty exposed with the stock "skid plate." Ours was
hammered to the point where we had an extra 1" of clearance back there
(however, gas tank capacity went down as well!) We just replaced it
with a Currie Enterprises one, and got their steering box skid plate
at the same time. Luck saved us from banging the steering box so far.
As I pulled the stock gas tank plate off, it was easy to imagine a
sharp rock ripping the exposed plastic tank side open.

The factory transmission/transfer case skid plate seems adequate -- it
has been hammered hard many times, and has only dings and scrapes to
show for it.

Placing our wheels on the high rocks through the nasty stuff, we've
avoided most of the abuse to the oilpan and diff pumkins. So perhaps
you can defer those for later if you feel you need them.

john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message
> 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!

Re: Armor
 

We wheeled our stock 01 TJ for 3 years, with only Sun Performance
Rocker guards. They work!

The gas tank is pretty exposed with the stock "skid plate." Ours was
hammered to the point where we had an extra 1" of clearance back there
(however, gas tank capacity went down as well!) We just replaced it
with a Currie Enterprises one, and got their steering box skid plate
at the same time. Luck saved us from banging the steering box so far.
As I pulled the stock gas tank plate off, it was easy to imagine a
sharp rock ripping the exposed plastic tank side open.

The factory transmission/transfer case skid plate seems adequate -- it
has been hammered hard many times, and has only dings and scrapes to
show for it.

Placing our wheels on the high rocks through the nasty stuff, we've
avoided most of the abuse to the oilpan and diff pumkins. So perhaps
you can defer those for later if you feel you need them.

john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message
> 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!

Re: Armor
 

Oh, yeah...Boulder Bars for rocker protection. I didn't think the stock
Rubi diamond plate would hold up.

twaldron wrote:

> In case you want specifics, I have a Skid Row plate that covers the oil
> pan and tranny, a Tomken gas tank skid and a Teraflex steering box skid.
> If you want to keep your stock tranny skid for cost sake, you can get
> a Turbo City oil pan skid that adheres to the oil pan, but your stock
> tranny skid may not work with a later installed lift, as my Rubicon's
> did not.
>

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__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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__________________________________________________ _________

Re: Armor
 

Oh, yeah...Boulder Bars for rocker protection. I didn't think the stock
Rubi diamond plate would hold up.

twaldron wrote:

> In case you want specifics, I have a Skid Row plate that covers the oil
> pan and tranny, a Tomken gas tank skid and a Teraflex steering box skid.
> If you want to keep your stock tranny skid for cost sake, you can get
> a Turbo City oil pan skid that adheres to the oil pan, but your stock
> tranny skid may not work with a later installed lift, as my Rubicon's
> did not.
>

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__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

Re: Armor
 

Oh, yeah...Boulder Bars for rocker protection. I didn't think the stock
Rubi diamond plate would hold up.

twaldron wrote:

> In case you want specifics, I have a Skid Row plate that covers the oil
> pan and tranny, a Tomken gas tank skid and a Teraflex steering box skid.
> If you want to keep your stock tranny skid for cost sake, you can get
> a Turbo City oil pan skid that adheres to the oil pan, but your stock
> tranny skid may not work with a later installed lift, as my Rubicon's
> did not.
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

Re: Armor
 

Oh, yeah...Boulder Bars for rocker protection. I didn't think the stock
Rubi diamond plate would hold up.

twaldron wrote:

> In case you want specifics, I have a Skid Row plate that covers the oil
> pan and tranny, a Tomken gas tank skid and a Teraflex steering box skid.
> If you want to keep your stock tranny skid for cost sake, you can get
> a Turbo City oil pan skid that adheres to the oil pan, but your stock
> tranny skid may not work with a later installed lift, as my Rubicon's
> did not.
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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__________________________________________________ _________

Re: Armor
 

WOW! Thanks to everyone who responded! I'll start pricing the
equipment from several manufacturers (although Warn DOES have
preference, I think)... But at least now I have an idea where to
start.

As an ex Paramedic in the Air Force, (yes, I jumped a "few" times
<grin>) I think I'll go with "vital fluid" protection first. I can
limp home with a broken leg, (rocker) but probably can't make it with
a severed carotid (oil pan) injury. Sorry for the analogy, but hey,
it works for me!

I have mostly been a lurker in RAMJ+W for about a year and I've
learned much from doing so. Thanks again to everyone! As I perform
the impending work, I'll document it and share as much knowledge as I
can.

John




gregorya@jps.net (Greg Allen) wrote in message news:<c64a3c54.0407081338.497e2458@posting.google. com>...
> We wheeled our stock 01 TJ for 3 years, with only Sun Performance
> Rocker guards. They work!
>
> The gas tank is pretty exposed with the stock "skid plate." Ours was
> hammered to the point where we had an extra 1" of clearance back there
> (however, gas tank capacity went down as well!) We just replaced it
> with a Currie Enterprises one, and got their steering box skid plate
> at the same time. Luck saved us from banging the steering box so far.
> As I pulled the stock gas tank plate off, it was easy to imagine a
> sharp rock ripping the exposed plastic tank side open.
>
> The factory transmission/transfer case skid plate seems adequate -- it
> has been hammered hard many times, and has only dings and scrapes to
> show for it.
>
> Placing our wheels on the high rocks through the nasty stuff, we've
> avoided most of the abuse to the oilpan and diff pumkins. So perhaps
> you can defer those for later if you feel you need them.
>
> john_r357@hotmail.com (John R) wrote in message
> > 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!