Which Skid Plates to Add First?
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Which Skid Plates to Add First?
I've got a new, 100% stock Rubi Unlimited. I've taken her wheeling 3 times so far, and am nothing but impressed.
Since I got it, I've been obsessing over which mods to do first, and I've narrowed it down to adding more skid plates.
I'd like some opinions on how you would rank them (e.g. Front Diff, Rear Diff, Oil Pan, etc. etc.) in order of importance/usefulness. I'm leaning toward starting with Front/Rear Diff covers. Also, if you have any specific recommendations about which brands/models are best, please share them.
Thanks!
Since I got it, I've been obsessing over which mods to do first, and I've narrowed it down to adding more skid plates.
I'd like some opinions on how you would rank them (e.g. Front Diff, Rear Diff, Oil Pan, etc. etc.) in order of importance/usefulness. I'm leaning toward starting with Front/Rear Diff covers. Also, if you have any specific recommendations about which brands/models are best, please share them.
Thanks!
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I need diff covers on mine, only aftermarket skid i have is the evap skid (which i havent used yet or hit without it). Too much weight for me to just add to the fat JK. I haven't needed any further skids yet and I wheel pretty decently. I'd work on lifting and avoiding skidding first personally..
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I need diff covers on mine, only aftermarket skid i have is the evap skid (which i havent used yet or hit without it). Too much weight for me to just add to the fat JK. I haven't needed any further skids yet and I wheel pretty decently. I'd work on lifting and avoiding skidding first personally..
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i relocated my evap and threw a rock hard engine skid on. i still need to do diff covers, and honestly i think that they are tied for first with addressing the evap can. i just didn't know better then. anything else you skid is really for peace of mind. the stock skids do a great job, btw. i've bashed the hell outa mine and they're still holding up fine