Oil pan skid plate

[ScotM]

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[JLUR Farout]

I have a 2 door 2.0L. I wanted the Quadratec aluminum skids from mother Russia I had on my JK, but not an option. On my JLURD I went cheap and bough steel skid plates from M.O.R.E. Worst decision ever. Not only fit issues but heavy as hell. On this one I went with an Artec engine/trans skid and a M.O.R.E. transfer case skid. Works well together. Bough Rock Hard 4x4 slide washers to augment. I did fix what Artec missed regarding the cut out for the filter. I grew tired of a huge mess each oil change. I make the slot larger and just in far enough for the gravity drip to clear the skid into a pan. I painted the hatch red and the skids with silver aluminum paint. I run a Fumoto and it clears it easy. I also ditched the hex bolts Artec sends for G8 bolts on the engine mount brackets, putting one in backwards so it acts as a stud to hold the plate up while getting bolts. Works good.

 

[bd100]

Got the Quadratec ones. Whatever you get, paint any steel brackets before install. The powder coat failed within a year.

 

[ScotM]

I saw someone post they didn’t like the MORE steel plates. The aluminum ones look and fit great, no issues, and not too heavy.

 

[Maverick909]

Guys, metal cloak makes this one but only for the tj, when I called them they said that for JK and JL I have to get the whole thing. But I don't want the whole thing, I just want to protect the oil pan because I want to put on a Fumoto.
Can you please recommend another oil pan skid plate that will work with JL?
Thank you!

EVO oil pan and trans skid. had mine for 5 years of abuse so far and its in perfect condition
https://evomfg.com/products/protek-engine-trans-skid-black-for-jlu-3-6l

 

[jaymz]

That will be very expensive. I think I'm going to my local custom welding, he's an elderly gentleman and the coolest, he'll put together something for me, like just a plate with two rods

A "plate with two rods" probably won't end well if you actually hit something with any amount of force.

I don't do rock crawling and hardcore wheeling. I just need something to proect the stupid Fumoto valve, it is super fragile.

If you don't do any of those, there's no need for a skid.

 

[ketelhut]

I have this (2.0 version) & the Fumoto valve. Attach tubing to Fumoto through the whole in skid plate, lay back & let it drain.

https://mountainoffroad.com/product...late-3-6l-2021-current?variant=39312836591727

 

[jellis4148]

I'm not a fan out rough country stuff, but I do have there skid plates. You can do just engine and transfer case skid with them for $400. They have done really well protecting in Moab and rubicon trail. https://www.roughcountry.com/product/configurable/jl-skid-plate-kit-10608c

 

[Aussicon]

Asfir is a nice option as well.

https://www.asfir.com/engine-gear-skid-plate-547756.html

Another vote for the ASFIR - very beefy and good Bang for the $

 

[Camaroboi13]

X3 for the Asfir. They run specials on holidays quite often. Only problem when buying one piece is the shipping, so I ended up getting the entire package for $860 plus tax with free shipping for my diesel Gladiator.

 

[Heimkehr]

Glad to read that at least a few owners had a good experience with Asfir. The skid plate they sent me didn't fit, despite both sides saying the correct vehicle info was provided. The return process was an absolute crapshow. They went radio silent until I initiated and prevailed in a credit card chargeback request. Funny how that works.

Wish there was a little metallic and magnetic cap like that that would go over the Fumoto

I've the Fumoto on my Jeep. I purchased a snug-fitting vacuum cap for <$1 in the hardware section at Ace Hardware for placement on the valve's nipple. The cap has stayed in place for many thousands of miles now. Just a suggestion.

 

[Vatdevil]

Great pan protection that doesn’t reduced ground clearance like other designs.

https://www.westinautomotive.com/images/ePIM/original/75-4221095.pdf

 

[Jeep Junkie]

Glad to read that at least a few owners had a good experience with Asfir. The skid plate they sent me didn't fit, despite both sides saying the correct vehicle info was provided. The return process was an absolute crapshow. They went radio silent until I initiated and prevailed in a credit card chargeback request. Funny how that works.



I've the Fumoto on my Jeep. I purchased a snug-fitting vacuum cap for <$1 in the hardware section at Ace Hardware for placement on the valve's nipple. The cap has stayed in place for many thousands of miles now. Just a suggestion.

Hey thank you so much, that vacuum cap sounds like a great idea

 

[Heimkehr]

Hey thank you so much, that vacuum cap sounds like a great idea

No worries. Have a look the next time you're in the store.

If you can't find one, send me a PM w/your address and I'll mail you a spare.

 

[Odyssey USA]

Asfir is a nice option as well.

https://www.asfir.com/engine-gear-skid-plate-547756.html

I had one on my Sahara 2.0 build. I’ll likely get another for the 3.6 Rubicon we have. They did nice work on it. A little messy on the oil changes though. I’ll likely put waterweld epoxy on the top side to steer oil to the drain cutout again.

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