I've got a new, 100% stock Rubi Unlimited. I've taken her wheeling 3 times so far, and am nothing but impressed.

Since I got it, I've been obsessing over which mods to do first, and I've narrowed it down to adding more skid plates.

I'd like some opinions on how you would rank them (e.g. Front Diff, Rear Diff, Oil Pan, etc. etc.) in order of importance/usefulness. I'm leaning toward starting with Front/Rear Diff covers. Also, if you have any specific recommendations about which brands/models are best, please share them.

Thanks!

 

I'd get the diff covers first, then up to you on the rest. They're what's closest to the ground to take a hit.

 

i agree, diff covers first

 

Oh, btw, I peeled my stock covers so I got Teraflex front and rear

 

I need diff covers on mine, only aftermarket skid i have is the evap skid (which i havent used yet or hit without it). Too much weight for me to just add to the fat JK. I haven't needed any further skids yet and I wheel pretty decently. I'd work on lifting and avoiding skidding first personally..

 

Differential covers. Something to protect your enging oil pan. The rest, are not "needed", unless you want them, like me. Extra protection is worth it, IMO.

 

X2, Riddler diff covers and a evap skid here

 

I gotta evap too, can see the scratch marks on it, I may re-locate it now since I'm outta warranty.

 

Over 80,000 miles then huh? That canister and emissions system is 8year/80k ya know.

 

i relocated my evap and threw a rock hard engine skid on. i still need to do diff covers, and honestly i think that they are tied for first with addressing the evap can. i just didn't know better then. anything else you skid is really for peace of mind. the stock skids do a great job, btw. i've bashed the hell outa mine and they're still holding up fine