bluemokor
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I know this is a loaded question, but I purchased the RH Aluminum Full Skid Plate a while ago and I am trying to decide if I still want to install it with the other aftermarket parts I have installed since purchasing it. It is currently still sitting on the pallet it was delivered on.
This is my first Jeep, so I may have pulled the trigger on purchasing it before really understanding the trade-offs. I am looking for opinions based on my use case (weight, other aftermarket parts, wheeling), as well as, any information on possible modifications needed to make it work with the LOD Destroyer rocker sliders.
Current Jeep State:
- 2020 JL Rubicon (2DR)
- 2.5 Inch LIft
- 37 inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers
- RH LCA Skids
- Rancho front and rear Diff skids
- LOD Destroyer Sliders
- LOD Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier
Driving:
- Not my daily driver
- I have only done Green trails (4) with the exception of one Blue. I am not sure I would ever do more than Blue. I did the Blue stock and have not had a chance to do a Blue since adding the lift and bigger tires.
- I have to drive it 2.5-3hrs on highway to any of the wheeling places near me.
- I know the 2DR has a low towing capacity, but have also thought about using it for local camping and pulling a small trailer.
Specific Questions/Concerns:
- With the lift and bigger tires, is there going to be much benefit to adding the full skid to ride blue trails versus the trade-offs of the additional weight, harder to clean, heat build up, etc?
- Has anyone installed this on the 2DR with the LOD Destroyer sliders? I found one post (think it was for the 4DR) where it worked but required some cutting of the skid. I am not sure if it would be the same for the 2DR. I am okay with cutting the skid plate to make it work, but would like to avoid modifying the sliders.
- Selling it locally might be difficult since 2DRs are not that popular. I figure it will be much easier to get a decent price if it is all still in the box and untouched, so I want to be sure it is worth it in my case and will fit without anything more than some cutting of the skid.
This is my first Jeep, so I may have pulled the trigger on purchasing it before really understanding the trade-offs. I am looking for opinions based on my use case (weight, other aftermarket parts, wheeling), as well as, any information on possible modifications needed to make it work with the LOD Destroyer rocker sliders.
Current Jeep State:
- 2020 JL Rubicon (2DR)
- 2.5 Inch LIft
- 37 inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers
- RH LCA Skids
- Rancho front and rear Diff skids
- LOD Destroyer Sliders
- LOD Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier
Driving:
- Not my daily driver
- I have only done Green trails (4) with the exception of one Blue. I am not sure I would ever do more than Blue. I did the Blue stock and have not had a chance to do a Blue since adding the lift and bigger tires.
- I have to drive it 2.5-3hrs on highway to any of the wheeling places near me.
- I know the 2DR has a low towing capacity, but have also thought about using it for local camping and pulling a small trailer.
Specific Questions/Concerns:
- With the lift and bigger tires, is there going to be much benefit to adding the full skid to ride blue trails versus the trade-offs of the additional weight, harder to clean, heat build up, etc?
- Has anyone installed this on the 2DR with the LOD Destroyer sliders? I found one post (think it was for the 4DR) where it worked but required some cutting of the skid. I am not sure if it would be the same for the 2DR. I am okay with cutting the skid plate to make it work, but would like to avoid modifying the sliders.
- Selling it locally might be difficult since 2DRs are not that popular. I figure it will be much easier to get a decent price if it is all still in the box and untouched, so I want to be sure it is worth it in my case and will fit without anything more than some cutting of the skid.
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