Reveiw of Rock Hard skid for 12 JKU
03-06-2012, 10:47 PM
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JK Freak
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Reveiw of Rock Hard skid for 12 JKU
I recently purchased Rock Hard Skid plate for my 12 JKU from Quadratec. The skid plate is a one piece design that covers the trans,oil pan and exhaust. I chose this plate for 2 reasons. 1st, one piece design. 2nd price. My first impression of this skid after opening the box was this thing is heavy duty and look to be a well thought out design.
Now the down side. I open the hardware packet and pull out the instructions and I could barely figure out how to install it,and the photos at the bottom of the page where no help.They just looked like black smears at the bottom of the page. So after 15 or 20 minutes of trying to figure out how the brackets attached I gave Rock Hard a call and expressed my concerns with the instruction sheet.
Forgive me I do not recall who I spoke to there, but he was very helpful and explained how the brackets attached and even offered to walk me through the installation, that was not needed. I finished the installation shortly after and I'm very pleased with the skid plate itself and the customer service. I'd post a pic but I can't get a clear enough pic from my camera.
Now the down side. I open the hardware packet and pull out the instructions and I could barely figure out how to install it,and the photos at the bottom of the page where no help.They just looked like black smears at the bottom of the page. So after 15 or 20 minutes of trying to figure out how the brackets attached I gave Rock Hard a call and expressed my concerns with the instruction sheet.
Forgive me I do not recall who I spoke to there, but he was very helpful and explained how the brackets attached and even offered to walk me through the installation, that was not needed. I finished the installation shortly after and I'm very pleased with the skid plate itself and the customer service. I'd post a pic but I can't get a clear enough pic from my camera.
03-06-2012, 10:59 PM
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I've been thinking about getting this skid to for my 12 JK Rubi. From the sound of it, does it just bolt up to the bottom of the crossmember under the transfer case?
03-06-2012, 11:04 PM
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Thank you for sharing. I'm very interested in adding basic skid protection but am not comfortable with some of the other, popular brand kits.
During your install, did you need to tie isolated items (engine, for example) to non-isolated items (frame, for example)? I would prefer a skid that doesn't require that.
Thanks!
During your install, did you need to tie isolated items (engine, for example) to non-isolated items (frame, for example)? I would prefer a skid that doesn't require that.
Thanks!
03-06-2012, 11:21 PM
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JK Freak
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Bolts to the cross member at the transfer case and to the motor mount cradles in the front and to the frame on the drivers side.
03-06-2012, 11:25 PM
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JK Freak
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Thank you for sharing. I'm very interested in adding basic skid protection but am not comfortable with some of the other, popular brand kits.
During your install, did you need to tie isolated items (engine, for example) to non-isolated items (frame, for example)? I would prefer a skid that doesn't require that.
Thanks!
During your install, did you need to tie isolated items (engine, for example) to non-isolated items (frame, for example)? I would prefer a skid that doesn't require that.
Thanks!
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03-07-2012, 09:09 AM
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