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First mod
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 4:10 pm
by Dajeep
1st weekend having the JL, I completed the 1st mod.
"Front bumper"
My next will be a winch. After that I'm on the fence as to what to do. After receiving advice from Baystatejeepers forum to install skid plates, it might be next. Which is funny because I didn't have it on my list to do. But now I'm trying to decide aluminum or steel and what make.
Re: First mod
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:19 pm
by Derek
I can confirm that that bar doesn’t provide much protection, I have a ‘18 JL 2.0T and only Rustys Off-road had one that completely covered the oil pan, but the transfer case skid only fit the 4-door but can be made to fit with some drilling and cutting up the factory skid. If you have the 3.6 you’ll have more options, just double check to make sure it fits the 2-door. Aluminum vs steel, for just came down to price for me.
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Re: First mod
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:33 pm
by RandyCarol
Derek wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:19 pm
I can confirm that that bar doesn’t provide much protection, I have a ‘18 JL 2.0T and only Rustys Off-road had one that completely covered the oil pan, but the transfer case skid only fit the 4-door but can be made to fit with some drilling and cutting up the factory skid. If you have the 3.6 you’ll have more options, just double check to make sure it fits the 2-door. Aluminum vs steel, for just came down to price for me.
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I second skid plates. I’d go steel, 1/4” if you can
Re: First mod
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:02 am
by Frank
Steel would be my pick . Aluminum is lighter but it dont slide as well as steel. More important , if you have to press steel back into shape , it will take it. Aluminum will probably break. Nothing less than 3/16ths for me , go .25" when you can FjR68
Re: First mod
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:16 pm
by pirahnah3
Steel def is more resistant to damage from dragging and sliding which is the more usual thing that happens. They do take hits from time to time but I would be more oft than not its just slidding across it which the steel will be much better for. Agree with Frank on the thickness, the thicker you can have the longer they will last.
Re: First mod
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:51 pm
by BlackKnight
2nd mod may want to be Skid Plates...
Re: First mod
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:21 am
by Frank
Thats pretty quick Bob FjR68
Re: First mod
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:45 am
by BlackKnight
Frank wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:21 am
Thats pretty quick Bob FjR68
Was my First mod
Re: First mod
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:13 am
by KenCal
Skids should be the priority as you are realizing. Protect your investment too wheel another day.
Re: First mod
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:17 pm
by ImNotCassie
Im also on the skid plate train. Make sure they are all from same company. I peiced mine with differend brands and nothing fit together right.
Re: First mod
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:22 pm
by MDSRACING398
The skid plate is the best mod if you plan on going offroad. If you are just building to look cool or do an easy class 6 run you are adding weight for no reason. Decide how you want to use the jeep before doing a bunch of mods that are useless to your end purpose. Everyone here just assumes you are going to wheel it.
Re: First mod
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:44 pm
by ZAEDOCK
The first mod to my YJ was beer.
Re: First mod
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:50 am
by Car Jack
I don't know if the JL has the same really low rear shock mounts below the axle, but if it does, consider some shock relocation brackets. I got a set of Synergy ones which also allowed me to use my stock shocks with a 2 1/2" lift. Once installed, cut off the lower part of the stock shock mount. These things have been hung up on stumps more times than I can even remember. There are others out there that include skids integrated. I just wanted to get that mount up and away from the stumps.
Re: First mod
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:29 pm
by RandyCarol
Car Jack wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:50 am
I don't know if the JL has the same really low rear shock mounts below the axle, but if it does, consider some shock relocation brackets. I got a set of Synergy ones which also allowed me to use my stock shocks with a 2 1/2" lift. Once installed, cut off the lower part of the stock shock mount. These things have been hung up on stumps more times than I can even remember. There are others out there that include skids integrated. I just wanted to get that mount up and away from the stumps.
I agree with this 100%, often overlooked. I have the EVO rockstars on both Jeeps after watching Jeff’s sink into a stump and hang up his Jeep for about 45 minutes, breaking his winch trying to drag it off. Several times each season I witness those things stop forward movement
Re: First mod
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:21 pm
by ImNotCassie
MDSRACING398 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:22 pm
The skid plate is the best mod if you plan on going offroad. If you are just building to look cool or do an easy class 6 run you are adding weight for no reason. Decide how you want to use the jeep before doing a bunch of mods that are useless to your end purpose. Everyone here just assumes you are going to wheel it.
HAHAHA I assume he is going to wheel with it.
