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Old 06-26-2011, 11:58 AM
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Can someone give me a list of essential skid plates needed for my 2010 Rubicon? I am about to place an order and want to make sure I get everything I need. Thanks!
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x2 on the evap skid or relocate kit. i went with the poison spyder skid personally.

...other than that the engine/tranny, t-case, and gas tank always need good protection. and dont forget a new front diff cover!

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Originally Posted by kjohn
Can someone give me a list of essential skid plates needed for my 2010 Rubicon? I am about to place an order and want to make sure I get everything I need. Thanks!
you don't need anything. the factory skids are more than adequate and, are what all my friends and i still run today. if anything, an oil pan skid like the kind rancho makes is all you might want to get but really, that's it. don't trust me on this, watch some of our videos to see what kind of trails we punish our jeeps on all the time.
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Your stock skids are fine. I've hammered mine and are holding up. Like others have said, relocate or skid the evap (I'd recommend to relocate). The Rancho oil pan skid is also not a bad idea (somehow a rock smashed factory pan).
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
you don't need anything. the factory skids are more than adequate and, are what all my friends and i still run today. if anything, an oil pan skid like the kind rancho makes is all you might want to get but really, that's it. don't trust me on this, watch some of our videos to see what kind of trails we punish our jeeps on all the time.
X2 on you don't need anything!
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The factory skids have worked fine for me.... I did however find a big dent in my oil pan, so that maybe something you want to protect... have fun !!
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Thank you everyone for all the input!
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I fell better knowing I have oil pan covered,gas tank covered,evap moved,and diff covers.I dented my oil pan,bent my stock gas tank sheild pretty bad.If you have the funds,why not have the added security.....jmo
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If your JK was born after May 2010, it does not have a factory transmission skid plate.
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What about protection for the electronic sway bar disconnect?


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