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ronhallam

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I'm not an extreme crawler but in offroad situations on moderate roads are skid plates on the Transfer case, engine and transmission enough? I guess more for the peace of mind!
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I put an Evo engine/transmission skid on mine and left the factory t-case and gas tank skids alone.
 
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The factory gas tank plate seems strong and the transfer case is ok.........I think to start Ill just do the engine / transmission. Thanks for your input.
 

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@dlporte, Do you remove the front cross member for the Evo engine skid? I thought that was there to help prevent some frame twisting?
 

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Factory skids are enough for me and my unlifted '21 2 dr on 33s. Skids and the rock rail got plenty of bashing last October in Moab with no ill effects. Sounded crunchy and my tailpipe is no longer round. Otherwise, a-ok.
 

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Factory skids, plus the EVO tranny/motor skid got me through the Rubicon and all over Moab just fine. Anything more is just extra weight…
 
 



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