Opinion Rancho oil pan skid plate
#21
I didn't want the weight and expense of a regular belly pan skidplate, I just wanted to get some protection for the vitals. The thin sheetmetal of the factory oil pan is vulnerable to an errant stick or rock getting wedged against the oil pan and puncturing it. The Rancho oil pan armor is lightweight and easy to install, and if you do it right then you can't possibly have it fall off - it's secured with a bracket that's supplemental to the adhesive gasket. I definitely recommend this skid pan.
#22
JK Junkie
I've been running a Rancho oil pan skid for the past 2 years or so. Never had an issue with it and I have the first gen where it does not bolt to the pan. It's taken a couple of hits and protected the pan perfectly. I'm very happy with it!
#26
Yep, we made this change a year or so ago, so now it bolts up to the pan. In regards to salt, I am guessing it isn't really an issue as our Brand Manager lives in MI and has one on his JKU for the last 3 or so years without any issues. He does get it washed often in the winters to get that salt off his JK.
#28
Not at this time, I also need to cover my trans too, on my JKU.
Last edited by Rancho; 09-24-2013 at 06:55 AM.