Robar

Those look pretty beefy, but they don't protect the lower rear control arms, just the rear shock mounts.

Robar

I would guess that they cover about the same on the control arms, but the weld on kit does not relocate or cover the rear shock mounts.

NYJKGUY

Those evo's are really nice i think ill pick me up a set of those

Robar

If your ordering rear skids you may want to look at the front ones too.



Weld-On skids for front control arms. The Evo skids are constructed using 3/16-inch laser-cut steel plate. Available for 2007+ Jeep JK Wranglers.

AZJeeper

Here's a pic of the Kilby system with holes to adjust the shocks. I don't think it leave much exposed that you can break! Doesn't help ground clearance, but I have other issues with relocating the shocks, like:

1. Longer bump stops are probably needed because the shock is moved up in it's travel.
2. Limiting straps or spring clips since there is more room for the shock to extend.
3. Longer brake lines since there is more droop potential.

Must my two cents and why I stuck with protection of the existing setup.

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Bluewaterrider

I agree.

Got any more pics from different angles or from the front looking back

Thanks

I am gonna get the ORE front control arm weld on skids.

Piginajeep

I'm not sure how much you wheel on rocks, but I know at raush creek everyone gets hung up on the rear shock brakets. relocating them up is the only way to help that out.

myorbital91

From the pictures, the kilby looks like a mud shovel - I am liking the evo rear bolt-on's...$124 plus shipping

AZJeeper

+ longer bump stops?
+ limiting straps or spring clips?
+ longer brake lines?

or

+ new shorter-stroke shocks?

$124 ain't going to be such a bargain if you find out you crushed your shock since it took the bottom instead of your stops. Going to be a worse bargain if you drop a spring out of its perch or break a brake line. Besides, it's not exactly just bolt-on since you need to cut off your old shock mount.

I agree, the Kilby is a bit of a mud shovel, but it keeps the fancy adjuster knobs from getting knocked off (been there, done that). Relocating the shock would move the adjuster up some but still leave it exposed. Also, this solution keeps my shocks where they were designed to be.

I know for a fact that if I located my shock 1 1/2" further up, my rig would experience the problems I mentioned. I hope everyone who goes the relocation route makes sure their rigs will accommodate the new shock location. Extra ground clearance won't mean squat if you are walking!

BTW - I think moving the shock up is a great solution, as long as it's well thought out (just like any other mod made to the Jeep).

two cents.

NYJKGUY

I still like the evo's better