Mopar OEM Skid Plate Install / Write Up

[jk-rubicon]

Mopar OEM Skid Plate - 2007 Jeep Wrangler
[82210401]

Purchased at this link - $184.50. They have slow shipping.

wranglerpartsstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=927&osCsid=14fa5d4c1356cc785f27ad9af3cdc684"]http://www.wranglerpartsstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=927&osCsid=14fa5d4c1356cc785f27ad9af3cdc684

Basically this is an easy install - there is nothing technical to the install and no special skills or tools are required (besides basic wrenches etc.). It is very recommended to have a buddy help you hold the skid though.

I went off roading one afternoon - after busting through some mud and water the factory OEM plastic skid guard was just hanging there. I had to get muddy and fix this on the trail. This plastic skid thing needs to go if you are going to do any off roading worthy of a Jeep.


Here is a picture of the parts you will get and some simple tools to use - please note the nuts and bolts on the far right are only needed if you have the Mopar OEM off-road bumper.

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0314.JPG

1st step - remove this item in picture. The instructions say use a phillips screw driver but it is difficult. Just yank the sobs plastic screws out and throw them away.

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0315.JPG

2nd step - once the plastic skid is removed add the two brackets to this bar.

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0316.JPG

Make sure that the U in the bracket points towards the rear. Use the 15 mm bolts and nuts. These are the bolts and nuts that you should have 4 total of. Only use two at this time. You can go ahead and tighten these all the way down. 37 ft lbs.

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0317.JPG

3rd step - get the larger bolts (there are only two of these and two nuts) thread these together with just your hands. Please note - make sure that you get the correct size socket for these bolts - the directions for me said 15 mm but they were actually 16 mm. The directions say to place them on the brackets from step two but I don't recommend this they just fall off. Get your friend and maybe even a sturdy box. Examine the large skid plate, there are two open grooves on the rear, place the bolts in these grooves and hold them here while your friends helps support the skid plate. The bolt heads should be closest to the ground. With your friends help and holding the bolts slide the skid and bolts into the U of the brackets you installed earlier. Keep supporting it and tighten these up - tighten up pretty good but not all the way.

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0320.JPG

One thing to remember for this step is to make sure the bolt is pushed all the way up - it should not have any gaps like this picture does.
http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0321.JPG

4th step - With the two left 15 mm bolts and nuts the same kind you used for the brackets install these into the holes and skid at the front. Just a little bit inside the fog lights.

You can see it here on the left right under the WARN red strap -

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0325.JPG

5th step - Make sure you have all the bolts where you want them and tighten them down. The 15mm ones in step 4 goto 37 pounds and the 19mm ones in step 3 goto 65 ft lbs.

You are done - here is another picture :yup:

http://pictures.driveyourhummer.com/albums/Storage/Shield/IMG_0324.JPG

Overall it is very easy to install especially if you have a friend. Looks real nice and is sturdy but not super heavy. I wish it covered more area - you can still change your oil without having to take this off. This is a nice skid but I would think it is more worth about $125.00.

I will test it on the rocks soon and let you know how it stands up.

:toung:

[bofer84]

can this skid plate be used in conjuction with an after market bumper...possibly an LOD bumper??

[jk-rubicon]

can this skid plate be used in conjuction with an after market bumper...possibly an LOD bumper??
I am not positive but I don't think it would work with the LOD. I don't think it would be able to bolt to the front.

[John L]

Nice write-up, thanks for doing it!

[jckid]

can this skid plate be used in conjuction with an after market bumper...possibly an LOD bumper??

The LoD bumper has a built in skidplate.

[AZCA jeeper]

Gracias for taking the time to write this up mi amigo.

I speak spanglish.:D Don't ask why, I just felt like speeking spanglish.

[The_Superhoo]

nice writeup, good pics too! :yup:

tho i feel the need to mention that the plastic piece u removed was just the air dam for redirecting air under the front of the jeep. as you say, since it's plastic, it wont protect you from much :naw:

[HG07JKRubi]

Will this skid plate work with the new Rugged Ridge XHD bumper system?

[bodybrdng]

:redx: X 8

[goldtr8]

Where did the pictures go!! All I see is white background with a red x. whats up.

[hammerg26]

Same here - no pics. :(

[HG07JKRubi]

I PM'd the OP to see if they could repost the pics in this thread.

[Jamooche]

I found some photos on another forum. Scroll down about half way:

http://forum.*******.com/viewtopic.php?p=29222&highlight=#29222

I'm going to be getting the Mopar skid plate to use with the stock stubbied bumper and Harbor freight winch plate. To the best of my research the Mopar skid and the AEV skid are the only ones that properly cover the swaybar motor without having to reposition it.

[eng23inelt]

:redx::redx::redx::redx::redx::banghead:

[eng23inelt]

:redx::redx::redx:

[jwhitehorn]

I even can do a really nice chrome.

Chrome? :puke:

[Jamooche]

Well, I bought a Mopar skid plate off Ebay for a good price. I'll post some detalied photos of it before, during, and after the install. I should have it this week.

[chainboy1]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa214/zoeconner/jp-5000.jpg
How many would be interested in something like this. I could customize the words for your jeep. I could even powder coat it to what ever color you want. I even can do a really nice chrome. Let me know

I would like something like that powdercoated black. If some people want it and you decide to do it for a price let me know.

[JKJeremy]

i can't see the pics either but if the 'skid' is the same as the skid row bling plate that i'm seeing that's not really skid. it is not doing anything other than acting as a cosmetic cover plate advertisement. the only thing its 'protecting' is the cross beam that hangs below the bumper which doesn't really need protecting.

[chainboy1]

I don't think it would fit but could print upside down, "If you can read this flip me over"

Other than that not sure what to put on there. Regaurdless If you get into this and it's cheaper than the alternatives I will be wanting one.

[chainboy1]

Works for me =) I would prefer a little better lettering though lol.

[chainboy1]

Forget the "If you can read this......" I like the simple Jeep you did. I would like to see it powdercoated black. Then I would like to know how much =)


Edit: Flat black of course

[nclehmann]

Where's the sign-up sheet? I want one! :2thumbs:

Flat black of course, or maybe Line-X'ed?

[JeffreyDV]

I like it with the Jeep logo. Line X would be perfect.

[RedneckJeep]

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[bodybrdng]

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[4JEXEP4]

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[zoeconner]

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[zoeconner]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa214/zoeconner/IMG_0103.jpg

[zoeconner]

This was the $23 mod. I recomend it.

[Dustoff '68]

Any reason those pics disappeared?