skid plates and other protection

[wild mustang]

i need to get an oil pan skid plate and steering box protector before i do another run...i have lucked out and had no damage thus far...don;t want to push my luck..:rolleyes:

what are my options? Shops? buy and install myself? etc....any suggestions?

i also need to get a bumper mount for my spare tire ....i have one suggestion as to where to go to get this....Tuffbumpers....any other suggestions?

[Bilt4Comfort]

Call Joe at Absolute Offroad Monday.

[jperez]

you are also gonna need rock sliders (rocker guards) to protect your tub. 06tj makes em solid for a great price, i'll be getting mine soon

[wild mustang]

i have rock sliders already.....they were in place when i got my rig....hard to figure someone putting those on and not going the extra step to protect the oil pan and steering box....

thanks for the input though...newbies take all the help they can get....

[xjstocker]

lance just posted a steering box skid for sale recently he might still have it around. and then call cole @ 4wheelers for the oil pan skid.

[cosninocanines]

I have the Teraflex Heavy Duty oil pan cover and I'm happy with it on the 06 TJ unlimited 6 cyl. bought mine from Teraflexplus on ebay but saw a better price on this forum not that long ago. Make sure you are talking about the Heavy Duty if you look into this one.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=33523 this is the thread with the price

[brian lujan]

just don't use it as a slider, you will crack the bell housing or the transmission pan.
i mest up my bell housing.

[ohiotj]

Look into nth degree stuff. Really good fit, and gives the best clearence in my mind.

[schneiderdn]

I installed a Kilby Steering Skid about two years ago. Have yet to hit it but it bolts onto the frame in four places, is made of 3/16" steel and was an easy install: http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=steering+box+s kid&x=0&y=0

Also have a Four X Doctor Diff Guard on my front D30 which has saved my @ss more than once; many want something a bit beefier (like a solid) if you're planning on hitting some harder trails: http://www.quadratec.com/products/92023_001.htm

4x4explor.com has a lot of great write-ups regarding armor including rocker guards and bumper/tire carriers: http://www.4x4xplor.com/mods-TJ.html

Hope this helps. See you on the trail.

[aussie_ian]

I have a warn motor skid is good bolts to the upper contol arm mounts and bolts flush to crosmember plate. covers everything, also get a fuel tank skid.

[SavageSun4x4]

Call Cole at 4 wheelers, they carry a wide line of products: www.4wheelers.com

[lostoffroad]

call me if you want something built.

[The Ben]

I used Todd at Desert Fab for my tire swing, bumpper, and rack which has worked out well for me. As far as stearing box I have a Warn skid that has takin a beatting and still holding up

[SavageSun4x4]

I don't build bumpers, but call me when the one you have built begins to fall apart. I have REFS!

[tywilson88]

ORI

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[AZXJ]

DesertFab Motorsports can help you with all your body and drivetrain protection!

We keep Steering box skids, oil pan skids and gas tank skids in stock!

Dave
480-288-4213

[slvrjp00]

i have the skid row engine skid and love it need to get a steering box skid...for gas tank skids i have one made by extreme metal products shipped to my house under200$ and it moved the tank up an inch

[wild mustang]

thanks for all the great leads...i am now just getting back to working on this...it has been one of those weeks at work....i will be looking and pricing this weekend.....thanks....

as far as narrowing down the choices....with my work schedule saturday shop access is a must...i work until 6pm during the week....

[AZXJ]

Your schedule is similar to mine.. I'm usually online at night during the weekends and most days at the shop..

Dave

[wild mustang]

i did go shopping today...ended up with the steering box skid, gerry cans x2, trail book, put an order in for a new bumper (upgrading), new bimini top....however no oil pan skid plate...was there a run on these recently?? i had to hit three shops to get the above....not naming names, but all three of those "lured" me to their shop by telling me "we stock everything!!!" (not exact words, but close..) it was worth it though...i enjoyed meeting the guys/gals at the various shops and now can put a face with the posting ids....

my next request is for someone to open up a good shop in my neck of the woods...i feel like i traveled 200 miles today....

again thanks for all the help...

[amber.hodge]

We run the Toys by Troy oil pan skid and the Warn gas tank skid. No injuries to the jeep in these areas. That Warn gas tank skid will really take a beating also.
Our steering box skid is Warn and then all of the armor on the body is poison spyder. It all adds up pretty fast... :)

[jkrompfest9000]

What about a high quality rear bumper w/ tire carrier for a JK? Is there such a thing. I currently have a Warn front bumper, and schrockworks rock sliders, but I'm in need of a rear bumper... Can anyone help?

[wild mustang]

i am having one fabricated for me by desert fab....check some of the shops and let them know what you want...they will talk to you about what you want and then what you really need....and what will best serve the purpose you have in mind...i did some online research at various sites, so i would have some idea of my goal...just google jeep bumpers and you will find all the info you need to research

[Offroad Rubicon]

Definately keep us posted on how it comes out... pics, pics, pics! :)