Diff covers or skid plates?

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06-05-2012 | 04:22 AM

#11

Vincent

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Joined: Mar 2009

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From: 46514

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Originally Posted by ironhead79

Oil pan #1. If I knock off the evap crap, I'll only pick it up to not litter the trail. Useless EPA garbage. I can drive home without it.....NOT without oil!!!!!!!!

^ this for sure...and if desired get the front diff plate as well for insurance...

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06-05-2012 | 06:43 AM

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wayoflife

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Joined: Jul 2006

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From: Laguna Niguel, CA

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Originally Posted by vwphibs

I'm going to Moab next month and can only do one of these mods right now. What would be best diff covers or skid plates? I'm not planning on doing any of the difficult trails. My Jeep is a JKUR with 3.5" lift with 35" MT tires and a front skid plate. Thank you

what year is your JK? as mentioned, the factory skids are more than sufficient to get the job done but, there are some things that are left unprotected from the factory, such as the oil pan and should be armored up. on 2012's, the automatic transmission sump pan and cooler line are also unprotected and i would recommend an evo protek skid for them. the evap is already armored up on a 2012 but, even if it weren't losing it is no big deal - trust me, i've knocked mine off 3 times over the last 5 years and only had to replace it once.

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