A friend was using the rancho oil pan skid and it split in half at Rausch Creek last weekend after hitting a big rock. He's going to be replacing it with a Rockhard skid.

I've got the Rockhard on my Jeep and it's very robust. I really like the fact that the front supports mount to the motor mounts instead if the oil pan like some of the other skids. With that design no force is transferred to the motor if you take a big hit.

 

Not sure what you heard from someone about RockHard but if you can break it your jumping off the grand canyon on to some gnarly rocks lol, and it's Freaking HUGE. Much biger than the rest of the companies JS. Go to their web site and look for yourself

 

I was one of the few that did not like the pro tec when it came out. The thought of direct impact transferring directly to the oil pan and therefore the engine just seemed wrong. Yes it should save your oil pan but what else is it doing. I'm sure they are great and lots of people love them but they are not for me. The motor mount style is my choice because I had rather bend one of those arms, if possible, than have that force up through the drive train. Those arms are replaceable. Just my two cents.

 

I run the Asfir oil pan skid. Simple and effective.

 

I just ordered the Rock Hard Skid Plate and I'll let you guys know what I think.

The more I thought about it, the more I preferred the sliding / gliding action this plate allows compared to the helmet style on the EVO.I also liked the idea that it would be pretty easy to replace the engine mount brackets if they are bent (or I could just pound them back out again) - allowing for some flex without directly putting impact stress on the engine block / oil pan bolt area.

 

Thanks for the feedback guys. I am digging the JCR stuff and the price isn't that bad either.

 

Another vote for evo! I like it protects the exhaust loop. I have sone nice scars on mine that would have at least dented that loop.


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Agreed that whoever told you the Rockhard were weak was talking out of their third point of contract...they are beefy.

Truth be told, all the skid plates are about the same thickness, but the ones that bolt directly to the engine do not give the extra protection of standoff...think of that trick we pulled when we were younger where you get someone to put their hand on their face then hit their hand... still hurt them, right?