Any suggestions on a skid plate that covers the engine oil pan and auto transmission ?
I am most concerned with the tranny and the line running across the bottom.
I am looking for a bolt on. Do not want to drill,cut,weld or modify the Jeep in anyway that could possibly affect the warranty before I pay it off.
Any comments on this one :
​​​​Snyper 42-21015 Oil Pan & Transmission Skid Plate ?
Thanks, any and all help will be appreciated.

 

Just looking for a little extra protection for very light wheeling? Not familiar with that Snyper, but I’d guess Chinese made, coverage appears limited. That said, budget friendly for just a little added piece of mind with light wheelin, not appropriate for anything hardcore. I would note that you could spend $400 on a name brand tranny skid, and most of them that are 3/16 will still bend in a bit if you’re just balancing on them on rocks and such. If you do slap a skid on there, you may or may not want to consider a fumoto valve to make future oil changes a bit easier. That oil never wants to clear the little access doors skids provide you. There are pros and cons to those valves, you can decide if it’s best for you or not.

 

rubicon express. Simple bolt on made made in the usa and cheap. I did the Dusy Ershim and the Rubicon trail and never had a mark on the skids but like you was worried about catching he tranny lines on a stick.

 

Thanks ReSharp and Jadmt. Yea that Snyper plate was the first one I saw at the time, found better ones since. The rock hard looks good, but may be a little overkill for my needs.
The aluminum one from Quadratec is nice, but I know these don't slide as well as steel.
Jadmt ,the rubicon express is about what I am looking for. Not sure how it mounts up though. I will look into that.
Resharp I would describe the wheeling I do as moderate , nothing too crazy. Wheeled the Sourgrass trail out of Dorrington, CA last weekend. That's about the kind of trails I normally run.
The oil change situation is something I was wondering about. I will take that into consideration.
Thanks again, will post a follow up on what I end up with.

 

I have a JKU hard rock. They have some armor underneath. The rest is Rubicon express. The system seems to work great so far. no issues. I've really banged it down on some rocks. right on to the oil pan cover. glad it was there.

 

Cjcain, thanks for the input. I looked into the rubicon express oil pan skid. Not sure I like the way it attaches directly to the motor. Seems if it takes a good hit the shock is transfered directly to the engine. Doesnt seem like a whole lot of other mounting options though, maybe why the factory didn't include one to begin with.
How does the tranny skid attach ?
​​​​ Also what year is your Jeep ? Any warranty issues by adding the skids ? I plan on the dealer changing the oil, so I wonder what kind of issues that will cause with the extra hassle involved getting to the drain plug.

 

I've got a MORE engine skid, and it's stout. I came down HARD on it this past fall and put a nice ding right where my transmission oil pan is. It's 3/16" but I still managed to dent it and now it rubs on the exhaust a touch. all in all very happy with it. I am running a RE gas skid and stock tcase skid, where I'm at that's more than enough protection. The Evap is above the axle now and in its place is a 2.5" Air tank in a custom box

 

Decided to go with the Rock Hard brand. Thanks for the input.