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Move the evap canister or put on a skid?

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Old 05-18-2011, 07:08 PM
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Default Move the evap canister or put on a skid?

What is the best way to do this
that is not too time consuming or difficult?
Relocate or just install a skid for the evap canister?
Old 05-18-2011, 08:06 PM
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you cant hit what isnt there
Old 05-18-2011, 09:06 PM
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Poison Spyder skid. Buy it, install it easily and forget about it. Worked for me.
BTW, Northridge 4x4 had the best deal. Added a tshirt to my order bumping it over $100 and they covered the freight.
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I saw a JK that had it moved and a skid plate, not sure of the value of the skid plate as high as it was but pretty slick.
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Statistically low? - yes. But, moving it avoids the possibility of getting hung up on the front part of the evap skid or having your line thrown off by contact. Not hard to move and I looked at it as another experience to learn more about my jeep.
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Here are a couple other reasons to move it: It opens up a big space where you can relocate your muffler. Once you've moved that eyesore from the rear of your vehicle, then there are a couple other neat things you could do:

1. Install a JeepSWAG storage tub enlargment kit.

2. Install a GenRight 20 gallon gas tank.
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If you still have the factory warranty skid it. If you don't I'd move it. The dealer will void anything related to your evap if you move it.
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I've done both first I moved it to the back which was fine no codes popped up then I moved it back as it was in the way of my 3-link... x2 on the poison spyder which also moves it up and out the way about 1 1/2" it's been fine ever since.
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Originally Posted by 4x4jeep
If you still have the factory warranty skid it. If you don't I'd move it. The dealer will void anything related to your evap if you move it.
That's what I'm trying to avoid is voiding the warranty. Skid it is. Who makes the most reasonable priced skid that holds up?
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I'm leaving mine where it is. Haven't hit it yet and they are only $60 bucks to replace.


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