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Skid plate questions...help

rroche1982

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I currently have the modular front bumper, I am trying to eliminate the plastic skid plates.

So far I have added the raptor front skid plate

What other options do I have for the rest of the skid plates?
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There are dozens of aftermarket options out there. You can also check the marketplace on here and might find the stock steel skid plates for sale. I run the stock plates and they’ve held up well but I had to add a transmission skid and rear shock mount skid. I still need to add rear lower link skids (they’re getting a little beat up). You can also add skids for the front lower control arms but you’re probably not going to beat on those much unless you’re crawling a lot of rock gardens in my experience.

Most of the aftermarket sets have more complete coverage than factory but the factory set is still a good set once you add a few pieces.
 
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There are dozens of aftermarket options out there. You can also check the marketplace on here and might find the stock steel skid plates for sale. I run the stock plates and they’ve held up well but I had to add a transmission skid and rear shock mount skid. I still need to add rear lower link skids (they’re getting a little beat up). You can also add skids for the front lower control arms but you’re probably not going to beat on those much unless you’re crawling a lot of rock gardens in my experience.

Most of the aftermarket sets have more complete coverage than factory but the factory set is still a good set once you add a few pieces.
Yep I started searching and got a little overwhelmed. I'll start digging some more. Wanted to let the factory look. I don't do too many crazy off road ventures. I'm probably a mild trail Guy up to this point
 

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I've hooked up the OEM engine skid plate and transfer case skid plate with zero issues to my non-sas big bend. I have yet to find a good solution for the bash plate on the base plastic bumper other than ASFIR.
 
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I've hooked up the OEM engine skid plate and transfer case skid plate with zero issues to my non-sas big bend. I have yet to find a good solution for the bash plate on the base plastic bumper other than ASFIR.
Yes I was able to get a takeoff factory SAS mod front and rear bumper. Also found a raptor take off front skid plate. It works well.
Would like to get a metal engine skid and also eliminate any other plastic under there
 

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Buy the OEM package when they are 20% off, then sell the front skid. The problem with all the other cheaper options is they either don't come with/or severely up-charge for the gas tank skid.
 

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JCR is a great option imo.

Skid plates are not rocket science, if you can find a local maker get those instead to support a small business.

I would avoid steel unless you are willing to do the maintenance.
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