Originally Posted by RubiconGeoff

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.

Originally Posted by Rancho

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.

Originally Posted by blue_chaser

From Rancho's perspective, do you see any problem with any hit to the oil pan skid being transferred to the engine block with this setup and possibly causing damage?

Originally Posted by keycat02

Rancho, any plans for a similar skid plate for the auto trans pan? It seems just as vulnerable even with the stock skid "bar."