So after pouring through the many threads on relocating/installing a skid plate for the evap canister, I decided to go the skid route. I ordered the Skid Row skid as I have read good things. Let me just start by saying that this thing is beefy as hell. It was very simple to install and the instructions were fairly well written. I have outlined the main steps below.

This was the weirdest packing I have seen yet from Quadratec???


What comes in the box


Evap Canister without any mounts


Mounting brackets in place. At this point you will use the original bolts that are used to mount the bracket to the JK frame. The bracket that you see here is the one that I had to read several times before I understood what was supposed to happen here. Check out the picts below for a visual of step #5 of the instructions. The 3" bolt needs the 7/16" washer, the 1/4 spacer (between the frame and the skid). Push the bolt through the frame and then add the other 7/16" flat washer, lock washer and nut. That was the part that wasn't clear to me until I got under there and figured it out. No big deal,, but I thought I would try to give a better description in case someone out there was a visual guy like me

Rear mount in place (front mount is self explanatory, you can see it in the background)


3/8-16 UNC x 3” Hex Head Bolt in place (top view)


Once you get the brackets mounted the skid just attaches to the mounts. Make sure you have the skid the correct way. The holes that are close together go towards the back of the Jeep.

Skid completely mounted




I am very pleased with the design and overall structure of the skid. I will be testing it out this weekend so I will post any updates as needed

 

I have the same skid and I am very happy with it. It was a 20 minute install and most of that was spend rummaging through my tool box looking for right size tools. It has held up fine for past 18 months for me.

 

Very nice write-up! Thank you...

For anyone interested, here is the product link at Quadratec:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12529_500.htm

 

I have the same one. It hasn't been hit yet though, so I can't really say how well it holds up, but it does seem rather sturdy. I chose the Skid Row one because of the holes in it to allow water/mud/dirt/etc out.

 

Yeah, I guess better the have it an not need it than need it and not have it

 

Oops, I guess that would have been nice. Thanks for posting the product link

 

Nice write up! Looks simple and easy! I myself have noticed that the evap system is very exposed to harm. But one question I have is what does the evap do? Sorry not meaning to thread Jack.

 

"An evaporative canister is part of the evaporative system that is within the emission system. Hydrocarbons are a form of pollution that gasoline releases as it evaporates or after is is burned. While fuel is stored inside the tank, fumes build up and are retained inside this canister. The canister contains charcoal that absorbs the hydrocarbons. When the engine is started, a valve opens that allows fresh air to come in and purge the fumes (hydrocarbons) into the air intake and then into the combustion chamber for burning."

Not my words but this is a pretty good description.

 

Nicely done

 

Thanks!
I'm putting my skid on tomorrow night