Big Red - Jeepin_Donnie's Firecracker Red JLUR Build

[mgroeger]

What skids do you have for the tranny and oil pans? The ones from the very beginning of this thread.

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[Jeepin_Donnie]

What skids do you have for the tranny and oil pans? The ones from the very beginning of this thread.

It's the M.O.R.E. oil/trans skid. I have to warn you though, I let the dealership change my oil the first two times (because we get 4 free oil changes) and they got oil all on the inside/top of the skid. This leads me to believe the oil drain hole is not aligned correctly. I will not be taking my Jeep to the dealership for the last 2 free oil changes. They let it happen again the second time after I warned them. I complained and they cleaned up the oil. They said they cleaned the top of my skid without removing or loosening the bolts. A few days later I noticed two bolts were only halfway screwed in so I say BS! They totally messed with it to clean up the oil.

 

[mgroeger]

It's the M.O.R.E. oil/trans skid. I have to warn you though, I let the dealership change my oil the first two times (because we get 4 free oil changes) and they got oil all on the inside/top of the skid. This leads me to believe the oil drain hole is not aligned correctly. I will not be taking my Jeep to the dealership for the last 2 free oil changes. They let it happen again the second time after I warned them. I complained and they cleaned up the oil. They said they cleaned the top of my skid without removing or loosening the bolts. A few days later I noticed two bolts were only halfway screwed in so I say BS! They totally messed with it to clean up the oil.

Why am I not surprised. How much was the skid?

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

It was around $300 with a discount. I believe I used the discount code "jlwranglerforums" and got 10% off at Northridge 4x4. Here's the link:

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/skid-plates/jlopsp-m-o-r-e-oil-transmission-skid-plate

Since then I have added their transfer case and gas tank skids. The gas tank skid i had to order from M.O.R.E. directly. I like that you don't have to order the whole set up at once.

 

[mgroeger]

Cool thanks for the info. I was between MORE and Skid Row for my LJ and went with Skid Row. He is in the process of getting his JL skids out so I was wondering what MORE was charging.

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Cool thanks for the info. I was between MORE and Skid Row for my LJ and went with Skid Row. He is in the process of getting his JL skids out so I was wondering what MORE was charging.

You're welcome! I never heard of Skid Row (except for the metal hair band, LOL). I'll have to check them out.

 

[mgroeger]

LOL, yeah Skid Row Offroad. The tranny/oil plate for my LJ weighs like 48lbs. I've never seen such thick steel!

 

[freddiegs]

I removed the Mopar lift because I wanted to go bigger. I installed the 3.5 inch MetalCloak Game Changer lift with Rocksport shocks. It turned out awesome!

How much actual lift did this give you over the Mopar lift? Jeep is looking bada$$

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

How much actual lift did this give you over the Mopar lift? Jeep is looking bada$$

Thanks! I believe when we measured it, it was about 1.5 inches taller than the Mopar lift. Maybe a tiny bit less than 1.5 inches.

 

[ocrejects]

Hey, thanks! Yeah it's a great lift! My tires stick out about 1.5 inches. It's due to my wheels though. They have a 4.5 backspacing and -12 offset. You can find wheels that won't stick out much. Give Quadratec or Northridge 4x4 a call and they can tell you which wheels to buy. Both of them offer discounts too. PM me if you need their discount codes/information.

 

[ocrejects]

Hey, thanks! Yeah it's a great lift! My tires stick out about 1.5 inches. It's due to my wheels though. They have a 4.5 backspacing and -12 offset. You can find wheels that won't stick out much. Give Quadratec or Northridge 4x4 a call and they can tell you which wheels to buy. Both of them offer discounts too. PM me if you need their discount codes/information.

Hi, wanted to know if I could get the discount code for North Ridge and or Quadratec, thanks.

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Hi, wanted to know if I could get the discount code for North Ridge and or Quadratec, thanks.

Of course! Northridge, place you’re order online and use discount code “litebrite” for at least 10% off. With Quadratec, call in your order, tell them you’re a forum member and receive 10% off and free upgraded UPS ground shipping! PM me if you have any issues!

 

[mgroeger]

Hi, wanted to know if I could get the discount code for North Ridge and or Quadratec, thanks.

Northridge is "jlwranglerforums" and it will get you up to 20% off. You can use litebrite but it's the same discount as the forum one.
Also I have had VERY good results with calling Extremeterrain and straight up asking them can they hook me up. 99% of the time they have taken care of me.

 

[ocrejects]

Of course! Northridge, place you’re order online and use discount code “litebrite” for at least 10% off. With Quadratec, call in your order, tell them you’re a forum member and receive 10% off and free upgraded UPS ground shipping! PM me if you have any issues!

Awesome, thank you!

 

[blnewt]

Great thread Donnie and excellent build you've got going! Thanks for the heads-up on the MORE skids.