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2013 Jku Skid olate system help. Evo still rubbing? Different system?

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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Default 2013 Jku Skid olate system help. Evo still rubbing? Different system?

I am looking for a skid plate system for my 2013 JKU Rubicon that has 2.5 rk lift, 35s and teraflex exhaust spacers. I wa reding that the evo system rubs on the exhaust. Has there been a fix to this or way to modify it so it doesn't rub? If not is there a different system that is good quality that won't break the bank. Thanks in ad acne for the help.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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I am also interested in an answer to this. I am scraping up the bottom of my Jeep pretty good and need to get some skids but would prefer to not have to replace the driveshaft.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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I haven't got my lift yet but I'm headed down the same path you are. In another thread EVO posted that their Skid will work with an exhaust spacer. I sure hope this is the case as my Protek system arrived Tuesday.

I thought the spacer wan't needed with a 2.5 RK lift ???

I would hold off on the JCR system for a 13' I ordered one and had to send it back because of poor fitment on my 13' They were supper nice to work with but it was a PITA that I had already painted them and couldn't use them.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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My EVO ProTek skids don't rub on my exhaust. 2013JKR with TF 2.5 coils. I did not install exhaust spacers.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Learo2000GT
I am looking for a skid plate system for my 2013 JKU Rubicon that has 2.5 rk lift, 35s and teraflex exhaust spacers. I wa reding that the evo system rubs on the exhaust. Has there been a fix to this or way to modify it so it doesn't rub? If not is there a different system that is good quality that won't break the bank. Thanks in ad acne for the help.
My plate rubs. More like rattles. Just started a couple weeks ago. One fix is to bend the exhaust another is to install washers/spacers on the bolts between the plate and the mounting point. Essentially lowering the skid down a few MM away from the exhaust.

Just my thoughts. I havnt done it yet but will have time this weekend...hopefully.
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