Skid plates!

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

I am going to hook my 2003 KJ up with a ******, engine and transfer case skid plate. I am having a little trouble finding the correct ones. Can anyone help me out? Part numbers? Good places to buy? Jparts has them, but the years are kinda sparatic. Thanks folks!

 

[Transporter]

I'm thinking about a full set of plates and front tow hooks myself. I've poked around online, but after paying for shipping, it doesn't seem to be much cheaper than getting the OEM plates from a dealership.

Are there better skid plates than the factory ones?

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

I'm thinking about a full set of plates and front tow hooks myself. I've poked around online, but after paying for shipping, it doesn't seem to be much cheaper than getting the OEM plates from a dealership.

Are there better skid plates than the factory ones?

Hijacked!

 

[Transporter]

I'm thinking about a full set of plates and front tow hooks myself. I've poked around online, but after paying for shipping, it doesn't seem to be much cheaper than getting the OEM plates from a dealership.

Are there better skid plates than the factory ones?

Hijacked!

Ok, kinda sorta. The part about paying for shipping vs getting them from the dealer should count for something. As most shipping charges are based on the weight of what yer buying, buying metal plates through the mail may be cost prohibitive, IMHO.

 

[SRotblat]

I just got a set for my 04 (minus the fuel tank)

Engine (02-07)
Transfer Case (02-07)
Transmission (05-07)
Fuel Tank (02-07)

Jparts.com has free shipping over $75!!!

JParts.com is a Jeep Dealer:
Savage 61 Jeep Parts
4645 Pottsville Pike
Reading, PA 19605
USA
1.800.527.5411
610.916.6100
610.926.2345(Fax)

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

Excellent! So, where would I find a ****** skid to fit my '03? (Aeh)

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

Also, on Jparts.com it says that transfer case skid is for 04-07... so will that not fit my '03 either?

 

[Eddo]

Excellent! So, where would I find a ****** skid to fit my '03? (Aeh)

The ****** skid will work for an 03 with just drilling an extra hold in the skid. You also might need to take a sledge and beat on one of the skid plate ribs a bit so it doesn't contact the exhaust. I just installed one an 02 the other day.

The t-case skid is the same. Just need to drill an extra hole or two in the skid plate.

 

[Tokyojoe1965]

The OEM ****** skid is a bit lame, IMO. Go take a look at All J's Super Skid. Of course, if you are not going to wheel much or try a hard trail.......just remember, an easy trail can cause damage when you least expect it.

http://www.boulderbars.com/kjproducts.htm

 

[DannyP]

www.partsformyjeep.com they got really cheap cheap prices got a rear tow hook for 60.. skids are like 38$

 

[SRotblat]

Excellent! So, where would I find a ****** skid to fit my '03? (Aeh)

The 05-07 trans skid can be made to fit

http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6021
http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6021
http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13511

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

What size bolts does the engine skid use?

 

[SRotblat]

if you get it from Jparts.com it comes with all the hardware

 

[BLS WA Chapter SDMF]

I am getting the engine skid from someone I met. That's why I asked...

 

[qbracken]

The OEM ****** skid is a bit lame, IMO. Go take a look at All J's Super Skid. Of course, if you are not going to wheel much or try a hard trail.......just remember, an easy trail can cause damage when you least expect it.

http://www.boulderbars.com/kjproducts.htm

So in looking at this big Super-skid plate, is it meant to actually be an "all purpose" skid plate for covering the engine, ****** & transfer case?

 

[Hauntedyards]

I'd love to get the detailed measurements of that skid plate. I'm sure I could weld up my own as good. If I can't find the data I'll have to crawl under there in the spring and measure the mount points in the photo to those on the bottom of the jeep and go from there...