JCR off-road skid plate installed

[BradtheWelder]

Got my skid plate system just in time on my base model. I’m going to Moab this Friday. I also ordered the gas tank skid plate also from JCR but it hasn’t been sent yet. They did send me an email letting me know they didn’t ship it yet. Install was smooth. Just followed the video from YouTube. Everything lined up well and took me 2.5 hours to install with my Dad’s help on the lift.

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[da_jokker]

I didn't know they were out yet. I've been planning on getting the ARB full skids if I get my Bronco.

Did you buy a kit, or just individually purchase all the skids they offer? Seems like it adds up to about $1,300?

 

[BradtheWelder]

I didn't know they were out yet. I've been planning on getting the ARB full skids if I get my Bronco.

Did you buy a kit, or just individually purchase all the skids they offer? Seems like it adds up to about $1,300?

I bought them individually. Total cost with shipping and tax for me was $1666.

 

[kevin.gt]

I didn't know they were out yet. I've been planning on getting the ARB full skids if I get my Bronco.

look closely at what ARB’s full skids include. pretty sure it’s at least missing the fuel tank skid

 

[da_jokker]

look closely at what ARB’s full skids include. pretty sure it’s at least missing the fuel tank skid

Well that is interesting. They are cheaper but didn't realize this. Looking at ARB site, their catalog says...

Four panels protect the front engine, front differential, rear engine sump, power steering, stabilizer bar, transmission, and transfer case (no gas tank)

In addition there's an asterisk that says skid plates will need to be removed to access the oil drain plug. (That's a bit hard to believe they would do that)

 

[killaz05]

They look great! I want the system as well, but my wallet says no.

 

[BradtheWelder]

Well that is interesting. They are cheaper but didn't realize this. Looking at ARB site, their catalog says...

Four panels protect the front engine, front differential, rear engine sump, power steering, stabilizer bar, transmission, and transfer case (no gas tank)

In addition there's an asterisk that says skid plates will need to be removed to access the oil drain plug. (That's a bit hard to believe they would do that)

The JCR skids are also made of 3/16” plate. 50% thicker than ARB so there’s some of the additional cost

 

[RainbowStix]

Noticed you didn’t get their lower control arm skid and maybe the gas tank too?

when I went to off roadeo, I noticed the place we scraped the most was coming off a rock on that LCA.

however, I’m curious what you guys think on if it’s necessary to protect the LCA. Looks like it can take some abuse to me.

 

[BradtheWelder]

Noticed you didn’t get their lower control arm skid and maybe the gas tank too?

when I went to off roadeo, I noticed the place we scraped the most was coming off a rock on that LCA.

however, I’m curious what you guys think on if it’s necessary to protect the LCA. Looks like it can take some abuse to me.

My plan is to make my own skids for the lower control arms. I would of made my own belly skids but I am currently on my way to Moab Easter safari and didn’t have enough time. Here’s the bumper I made.

 

[unfortunate]

Got my skid plate system just in time on my base model. I’m going to Moab this Friday. I also ordered the gas tank skid plate also from JCR but it hasn’t been sent yet. They did send me an email letting me know they didn’t ship it yet. Install was smooth. Just followed the video from YouTube. Everything lined up well and took me 2.5 hours to install with my Dad’s help on the lift.

Looks like you had to cut the tow hooks in Front? Is there no way around that? I was hoping to get these, but I’d like to maintain a recovery point up front.

 

[unfortunate]

Looks like you had to cut the tow hooks in Front? Is there no way around that? I was hoping to get these, but I’d like to maintain a recovery point up front.

just watched the install video, it comes with tow hook delete for those of us with the plastic bumper. No way around it… we will just have to get a bumper with tow hooks at the same time with the skids. Sweet that we don’t have to cut the original hooks though.

 

[JcrOffroad]

Looks great!

 

[bniknar]

Got my skid plate system just in time on my base model. I’m going to Moab this Friday. I also ordered the gas tank skid plate also from JCR but it hasn’t been sent yet. They did send me an email letting me know they didn’t ship it yet. Install was smooth. Just followed the video from YouTube. Everything lined up well and took me 2.5 hours to install with my Dad’s help on the lift.

Hi - I'm going to purchase the Transmission skid plate. I'm not a mechanic though I can follow a recipe and I have a complete set of hand tools. I don't have a lift so I'd have to crawl under the truck to bolt on the skid plate - however is this realistic? Will I have enough workspace to get the job done? Appreciate any insights based on your experience.

 

[da_jokker]

Hi - I'm going to purchase the Transmission skid plate. I'm not a mechanic though I can follow a recipe and I have a complete set of hand tools. I don't have a lift so I'd have to crawl under the truck to bolt on the skid plate - however is this realistic? Will I have enough workspace to get the job done? Appreciate any insights based on your experience.

You do not need a lift. You could jack up the vehicle if you need a little bit of room. The biggest challenge is this how heavy they are and bulky and trying to hold them up while getting your first couple bolts in.

So if you have help, it'll make a big difference. If you have a floor jack it'll make a big difference. If you don't have either... It's not impossible, but it's not going to be exactly fun

I have the all the skids myself, sitting on my floor in prep for my Bronco (That's supposed to be here next week but I doubt it).

 

[35tires]

I just finished the transmission skid and now we’re 85% done down there.

mine did not line up as well as yours seems to but it will definitely do the job. Cross members on my 2.7 are covered so they're a non-issue now. They are insanely thick and I am wildly confident they'll hold up to anything I choose to do.

my first engine skid would not line up right and I wrestled with it for two weeks with no luck. They sent me a replacement at no cost, which is a class act move.

I wish it lined up better. Maybe the 23s are different in some ways or maybe I’m an idiot.

Did it with a floor jack and hand tools in roughly 3 hours.

I would buy them again. Solid product and a fair price.

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