Oil pan skid plate??

[diwheeing]

Can someone suggest a not $800 oil pan skid plate for a 23 rubicon 4dr
one that covers the transmission cooling lines also.

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[BDinTX]

Have you looked at Asfir?

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Can someone suggest a not $800 oil pan skid plate for a 23 rubicon 4dr
one that covers the transmission cooling lines also.

2nd Asfir. Great skids, light. Super fast shipping a tthe price is great. Reach out to them
prior to ordering and they will give you a discount code as well.

 

[diwheeing]

https://www.asfir.com/engine-gear-skid-plate-547460c.html

For $335 before shipping.

$436 after shipping.

yeah, i'm going to pass on that.

 

[Zandcwhite]

https://www.asfir.com/engine-gear-skid-plate-547460c.html

For $335 before shipping.

$436 after shipping.

yeah, i'm going to pass on that.

We dented our oil pan, right at the drain plug, on Holcomb creek. Fortunately it wasn't enough to cause a leak, but a replacement oil pan for the 2.0t was $400 and there were no aftermarket options at the time. The asfir skid wasn't cheap, but I effectively bought it twice because I waited until after the damage was done. When we bought the new XR in September, I ordered the full metal cloak system. Prevention is cheaper than repairs. You asked about a "not $800" option, people directed you toward one half that price, and still not enough? Nobody is giving parts away if that's what you're looking for.

 

[diwheeing]

We dented our oil pan, right at the drain plug, on Holcomb creek. Fortunately it wasn't enough to cause a leak, but a replacement oil pan for the 2.0t was $400 and there were no aftermarket options at the time. The asfir skid wasn't cheap, but I effectively bought it twice because I waited until after the damage was done. When we bought the new XR in September, I ordered the full metal cloak system. Prevention is cheaper than repairs. You asked about a "not $800" option, people directed you toward one half that price, and still not enough? Nobody is giving parts away if that's what you're looking for.

totally understand. I also think that doing exactly that is an extreme rarity.

and for $400+ I can concentrate on other areas first.

So to answer your question. Yes, that is still too much for what you are getting in this case.

 

[jhackathorne]

You might want to adjust what you asked for then. You said “not $800 oil pan skid” and people gave you an option at half what you said and you scoffed at them. ASFIR and MORE are about your only options for a fairly reasonably priced oil pan skid.

 

[jhackathorne]

How about Next Venture skids or maybe Metal Cloak then?

 

[diwheeing]

How about Next Venture skids or maybe Metal Cloak then?

i'll take a look. personally I don't see the need to spend a ton on this. the differential is first

 

[jhackathorne]

i'll take a look. personally I don't see the need to spend a ton on this. the differential is first

Then why are you asking about oil pan if you’re wanting to replace your diff cover or skid first?

 

[diwheeing]

Then why are you asking about oil pan if you’re wanting to replace your diff cover or skid first?

because I'd like to do both

 

[Wheelin Matt]

Not going to find an oil pan transmission pan skid plate for let’s than the ASFIR skid. Other brands will cost up to $1000 or more for full skid systems. I have the ASFIR but most people will never need this skid plate unless they are doing difficult trails

 

[Dyolfknip74]

https://www.asfir.com/engine-gear-skid-plate-547460c.html

For $335 before shipping.

$436 after shipping.

yeah, i'm going to pass on that.

You asked for less than $800. What you really meant was less than what?

The only way that isn't worth it to you is if you have years of metal fab, a CNC machine, a bunch time test fitting and back and forth. You won't find a cheaper alternative on the market.

Diff covers are expensive as well. Basically if it protects a Jeep, it's spendy.

 

[diwheeing]

You asked for less than $800. What you really meant was less than what?

The only way that isn't worth it to you is if you have years of metal fab, a CNC machine, a bunch time test fitting and back and forth. You won't find a cheaper alternative on the market.

Diff covers are expensive as well. Basically if it protects a Jeep, it's spendy.

I don't agree. you can get diff skid plates for 150 or less each.

I do have a welder friend with a waterjet machine. so there is that. But time of course to do it is the question. mostly it's a flat piece. so just maybe...

 

[Dyolfknip74]

I don't agree. you can get diff skid plates for 150 or less each.

I do have a welder friend with a waterjet machine. so there is that. But time of course to do it is the question. mostly it's a flat piece. so just maybe...

You'll pay $300 for diff skid plates to protect already pretty beefy diffs but $400 to protect a thin oil pan breaks the bank?

Yes, your friend would love to help you design and test fit. Lol.

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