wicked_xj

will it take rock abuse?

muddeprived

I have one downstairs and haven't installed it. It seems to be made from the same thickness steel as most stock gas tank skids. I can't say whether it'll take the abuse or not. But it's better than nothing at all

ktmracer419

if you ever hit it that is. in a lifted jeep it protects just about nothing

COSXJFAN

X2 & they aren't light either.

BlueXJ

Would be helpful to use as a bow of the boat on water crossings to help keep water from the fan.

Bouncy

Very strong...will take a rock hit.

The BOLTS wont though. It uses some pretty small bolts across the front. The sides are stronger and hold up. Snaps the fronts though.

And as said..on a lifted jeep its useless pretty much.

Lower jeeps, it protects the steering a bit and radiator.

ren

The lower part of the front crossmember is under the radiator, which is ALOT more than can be said for a TJ, which HAS NO protection for the lowest part of the radiator otherthan a skid plate. It does help the steering, even at 5" of lift, provides a smoother ramp area for sliding up/over things (like the afore mentioned TJ), and helps to slow down the intrusion of water/mud in the front of the engine bay.

muddeprived

anyone know what size bolts it uses? i got the skid but not bolts.

Bouncy

sorry can't help you on that one.

Mine had some crazy studs under the radiator and bolts on the sides.

I ended up snapping off 2 of the studs so while I had my radiator out, I punched them out and just used bolts that fit. Same with the sides.

Right now, I don't even have it installed cause I put the sway bar drop brackets on and it wont fit with those.