Kinda new to the XJ world but to my understanding, if I wanted to add skid plates for cheap I would need to look for a Cherokee with the Country package? Am I right? If not please correct me.

 

sports have them too

 

you can pull some off the grand Cherokee as well...there are certain ones that work

 

mm i've got a sport maybe i need to look again, guess ill do that tomorrow since it is dark now and rainy outside...damn i wish i had my own garage

 

well looked under it this morning and i def do not have skid plates and it is a sport, are sports with skids a hit or miss? like something that was an option from factory?

 

Yeah. Its a factory package. My 99 sport has them but most dont.

 

The "up-country" package came with them.
I have the Up country sticker on my 98 XJ and Def have the 1"-2" lift but I dont recall seeing any skid plates on my, Im thinking since I am the 3rd-4th owner of a 13 y.o. vehicle that may be the reason. I also will be checking again in the sun light this afternoon.

 

Limited's have them as well.

 

Did not know this, Thanks!!

 

The skid plate package was an option. It could be added or deleted from any trim level. You may find a base model with no other options on it in the junkyard with a full skid package, or you could find a fully optioned Up Country with no skids.

 

cool, looks like i might hit the JY here when it is dry out, which probably wont be anytime soon

 

Found a skid plate on my gas tank but I think that's about it. There is supposed to be one on the front but looks as if some one had a brush guard mounted then cut it off at the mounts instead of just unbolting it, tards.

 

My '98 has the big alternator, skid plate package, rear window de-fogger and zero additional options.

 

How do you know if you have the big alternator?

 

One way is take your VIN number to the dealer and have the build data printed. Another way is to check the info listed on the alternator.