Metalcloak Skid Plates?

[Kevin8086]

These skids are holding up amazingly well and allow be to do things I definitely couldn’t before

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[imapseudonym]

These skids are holding up amazingly well and allow be to do things I definitely couldn’t before

Awesome to hear. We ordered our 3.5 inch Gamechanger and skid plate system last week. Got the full skid system with dif covers. We’ll see if we need to replace our dif covers with the metal cloak skids. Maybe you could comment on if you feel it’s necessary with their skid plate system

 

[offcamber]

Our club has a big trip to Hot Springs ORV park next month on Veterans Day weekend. Hoping I can order them and get them installed before then. I roughed things up a bit at Barnwell Mountain last weekend.

 

[Kevin8086]

Awesome to hear. We ordered our 3.5 inch Gamechanger and skid plate system last week. Got the full skid system with dif covers. We’ll see if we need to replace our dif covers with the metal cloak skids. Maybe you could comment on if you feel it’s necessary with their skid plate system

That’s awesome! I hope you told metalcloak we sent ya there!! Need to make sure we know where our reach is making it to. Definitely needs a motobilt front cover. The rear is pretty protected with the skid but I still feel better having the rear diff cover as well for only $100. It’s great insurance

 

[Kevin8086]

Our club has a big trip to Hot Springs ORV park next month on Veterans Day weekend. Hoping I can order them and get them installed before then. I roughed things up a bit at Barnwell Mountain last weekend.

Hot springs will rough them up way more than Barnwell for sure.

 

[twisty]

Timely subject for me too. I just sold my TJ and have some $ to start and a belly pan is the most logical place to start.

I love the JL fun motor and hate the thought of piling up tonnage and slowing it down. Skidplates themselves are no concern, but bumpers, winches, BIG spare tire, rocker guards, on and on. It adds up and I'm watching.

So weight is a big consideration for me. I think all the skidplate systems appear to be pretty good. I lean Artec for the moment only because their net weight is only 70lb more for the metal pan and 10 for alum. That's pretty darn good and likely achieved because their system removes the stock tank skid vs the others which leave it there and cover it with their skid. Super duty stout and far easier to install but also heavier and you lose ground clearance.

I think alum is a good solution for those who occasionally wheel but not all that much and for sure not extreme. For those seeking out more daring trails and obstacles metal is the only choice.

But I think companys should offer a third choice. A hybrid of both. Metal center where it is the most likely to get hit and alum extensions outward. All the systems are modular and probably easy to do for them?? Screw up an alum skid bad enough, order that part or go metal next time.

The hybrid system is what I would likely order if it were available. I intend to wheel my rig but not likely anything crazy.

 

[CloakedJL]

Our club has a big trip to Hot Springs ORV park next month on Veterans Day weekend. Hoping I can order them and get them installed before then. I roughed things up a bit at Barnwell Mountain last weekend.

We have them in stock shipping within a few days of ordering, let us know and we can help accommodate to get them there in time for your trip!

 

[DocTwinkie]

I’ve been debating on rock hard 4x4’s 1/4” aluminum belly pan. I probably won’t do insane off roading a la Kevin and Litebrite and don’t want the extra weight. I could see some jamborees and even a trip to moab or rubicon but maybe not the craziest obstacles they have to offer.

Was also planning aluminum bumpers from either rock hard or rock slide engineering. Might keep he rear steel since that one tends to get dropped on. Rock slide engineering will be my rock slides with their step sliders. 2” mopar and 35s.

Now I just need a 2019 to put them on.

 

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[BBDOC]

We have them in stock shipping within a few days of ordering, let us know and we can help accommodate to get them there in time for your trip!

Any specific deals for Forum members —pre Black Friday?

 

[CloakedJL]

Any specific deals for Forum members —pre Black Friday?

If you give us a call and let us know you are from the forum we will see what we can do! We do not have a specific forum discount at this time.

-Jon

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