98 Stock Front Skid plate no longer fits 3" RC Lift
11-13-2016, 03:40 PM
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98 Stock Front Skid plate no longer fits 3" RC Lift
I did a preliminary search and didn't find anything.
For starters...
98 Jeep cherokee Classic original owner. I ordered everything except cruise control.
OEM Up-Country Suspension option which included stock skid plates and 1" extra lift with option compared to stock.
Rough County's web site is down as of now to look for new one. But curious if my stock can be modified to fit around the blocks that were a part of the kit. I also upgraded to the N2.2 shocks.
Night and day difference compared to stock suspension with 189,000 or so miles on it. Like driving a new vehicle.
Kit link is here. http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...-kit-670x.html
It boils down to the the sway bar brackets that came with the kit.
Has anyone ever modified a stock front skid plate to fit with any kit or specifically this one? Or does one have to buy a new front skid plate from RC?
Since their site is down... the Title on the instruction sheet is Jeep XJ 84-01 3" Front and 2" Rear suspension Kit with the add a rear leaf spring.
I called Jeep parts/and mechanic, (cause of already having 1" OEM lift), rear springs and lift of Jeep will have no issues since springs already have all those miles on them adding the extra leaf was fine.
Measurements from ground to fender are.
Front - 33 3/4"
Rear - 33 1/2"
Looks level and everything.
Just trying to give more info in case get asked more questions.
Thanks for any feedback or threads I may have missed.
For starters...
98 Jeep cherokee Classic original owner. I ordered everything except cruise control.
OEM Up-Country Suspension option which included stock skid plates and 1" extra lift with option compared to stock.
Rough County's web site is down as of now to look for new one. But curious if my stock can be modified to fit around the blocks that were a part of the kit. I also upgraded to the N2.2 shocks.
Night and day difference compared to stock suspension with 189,000 or so miles on it. Like driving a new vehicle.
Kit link is here. http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-sus...-kit-670x.html
It boils down to the the sway bar brackets that came with the kit.
Has anyone ever modified a stock front skid plate to fit with any kit or specifically this one? Or does one have to buy a new front skid plate from RC?
Since their site is down... the Title on the instruction sheet is Jeep XJ 84-01 3" Front and 2" Rear suspension Kit with the add a rear leaf spring.
I called Jeep parts/and mechanic, (cause of already having 1" OEM lift), rear springs and lift of Jeep will have no issues since springs already have all those miles on them adding the extra leaf was fine.
Measurements from ground to fender are.
Front - 33 3/4"
Rear - 33 1/2"
Looks level and everything.
Just trying to give more info in case get asked more questions.
Thanks for any feedback or threads I may have missed.
11-13-2016, 04:11 PM
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Only 3 bolts on my stock to take off. Not hard, 2 minutes max to take off.
Thanks.
11-13-2016, 04:15 PM
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Not sure of any since I don't have a front skid either. Launched the stock one though hahah maybe someone will chime in with a good one
11-13-2016, 05:01 PM
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I have the skid on my xj
4.5" lift and 35s but I don't have the sway bar drop brackets but I do have the rc quick disconnects no issues...
4.5" lift and 35s but I don't have the sway bar drop brackets but I do have the rc quick disconnects no issues...
11-13-2016, 05:28 PM
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Yeah if you really want that skid, get rid of the drop brackets, and get some quick disconnects. Rustys has some adjustable ones that are pretty good.
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11-14-2016, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback.
First timer lifting suspension. Had alignment done today. Ordered some rough country quick disconnects that are basic that will fit my 3" lift so can remove the brackets. Don't need universal for everything QD's. Just plain simple ones that will do the job.
Never seen or have a reference for skid plates compared to the one that came stock in 98. But it is pretty solid and strong and heavy steel. No flex or anything to make it seem weak. And no rust for over 18 years.
Only thing I heard about quick disconnects is that if I get on a more extreme off road scenario that I need to remove the quick disconnects pins?
I'm not gonna be doing any rock crawling or anything, but not quite sure when would need to remove the QD's pins, or if really need to. Rather not have to get out the jeep every time I feel like putting it in 4 wheel drive and just trailing into the woods on a whim.
Thanks again everyone!
First timer lifting suspension. Had alignment done today. Ordered some rough country quick disconnects that are basic that will fit my 3" lift so can remove the brackets. Don't need universal for everything QD's. Just plain simple ones that will do the job.
Never seen or have a reference for skid plates compared to the one that came stock in 98. But it is pretty solid and strong and heavy steel. No flex or anything to make it seem weak. And no rust for over 18 years.
Only thing I heard about quick disconnects is that if I get on a more extreme off road scenario that I need to remove the quick disconnects pins?
I'm not gonna be doing any rock crawling or anything, but not quite sure when would need to remove the QD's pins, or if really need to. Rather not have to get out the jeep every time I feel like putting it in 4 wheel drive and just trailing into the woods on a whim.
Thanks again everyone!
11-15-2016, 09:14 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback.
First timer lifting suspension. Had alignment done today. Ordered some rough country quick disconnects that are basic that will fit my 3" lift so can remove the brackets. Don't need universal for everything QD's. Just plain simple ones that will do the job.
Never seen or have a reference for skid plates compared to the one that came stock in 98. But it is pretty solid and strong and heavy steel. No flex or anything to make it seem weak. And no rust for over 18 years.
Only thing I heard about quick disconnects is that if I get on a more extreme off road scenario that I need to remove the quick disconnects pins?
I'm not gonna be doing any rock crawling or anything, but not quite sure when would need to remove the QD's pins, or if really need to. Rather not have to get out the jeep every time I feel like putting it in 4 wheel drive and just trailing into the woods on a whim.
Thanks again everyone!
First timer lifting suspension. Had alignment done today. Ordered some rough country quick disconnects that are basic that will fit my 3" lift so can remove the brackets. Don't need universal for everything QD's. Just plain simple ones that will do the job.
Never seen or have a reference for skid plates compared to the one that came stock in 98. But it is pretty solid and strong and heavy steel. No flex or anything to make it seem weak. And no rust for over 18 years.
Only thing I heard about quick disconnects is that if I get on a more extreme off road scenario that I need to remove the quick disconnects pins?
I'm not gonna be doing any rock crawling or anything, but not quite sure when would need to remove the QD's pins, or if really need to. Rather not have to get out the jeep every time I feel like putting it in 4 wheel drive and just trailing into the woods on a whim.
Thanks again everyone!
11-16-2016, 10:33 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback.
First timer lifting suspension. Had alignment done today. Ordered some rough country quick disconnects that are basic that will fit my 3" lift so can remove the brackets. Don't need universal for everything QD's. Just plain simple ones that will do the job.
Never seen or have a reference for skid plates compared to the one that came stock in 98. But it is pretty solid and strong and heavy steel. No flex or anything to make it seem weak. And no rust for over 18 years.
Only thing I heard about quick disconnects is that if I get on a more extreme off road scenario that I need to remove the quick disconnects pins?
I'm not gonna be doing any rock crawling or anything, but not quite sure when would need to remove the QD's pins, or if really need to. Rather not have to get out the jeep every time I feel like putting it in 4 wheel drive and just trailing into the woods on a whim.
Thanks again everyone!
First timer lifting suspension. Had alignment done today. Ordered some rough country quick disconnects that are basic that will fit my 3" lift so can remove the brackets. Don't need universal for everything QD's. Just plain simple ones that will do the job.
Never seen or have a reference for skid plates compared to the one that came stock in 98. But it is pretty solid and strong and heavy steel. No flex or anything to make it seem weak. And no rust for over 18 years.
Only thing I heard about quick disconnects is that if I get on a more extreme off road scenario that I need to remove the quick disconnects pins?
I'm not gonna be doing any rock crawling or anything, but not quite sure when would need to remove the QD's pins, or if really need to. Rather not have to get out the jeep every time I feel like putting it in 4 wheel drive and just trailing into the woods on a whim.
Thanks again everyone!
If you wait till your off road and then get into your "extreme off road scenario" you waited to long to disconnect them it's in a bind they will not come loose. You disconnect/connect them while on a road with level ground and a decent place to lay down helps.
