Cherokee Engine/Transmission skidplate.
Cherokee Engine/Transmission skidplate.
Skidplates on Jeeps are like soles on your shoes. They just belong together. A proper skidplate protects your oil pan, exhaust, and transmission from damage no matter what the trail throws at you, and that's exactly what our kit does.
We have models for the 4.0L engine with automatic or manual tranny. This skid plate fits with V6 and 4 cylinder engines as well, but the oil drain hole is designed for the 4.0L.
Mounting of the skidplate requires drilling four holes and clears factory and aftermarket headers. It's mounting height is also adjustable to accommodate changes in your exhaust system.
Mounted in three locations this setup provides you with the best protection you can get for your Cherokee. And you don't have to remove it to change your oil!
The skid plate kit mounts to the transmission cross-member at the rear. On the passenger side it mounts using the bolt for the lower control arm. On the driver's side, the kit comes with a special mounting hoop that mounts to the unibody in three places and a strut rod that runs from the skid plate to this bracket.
All of this makes for a very sturdy skid plate that gives you plenty of clearance for your driveshaft and exhaust.
So how does our skidplate stack up against the competition? A picture tells a thousand words. Click on the pick to see for yourself.
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This engine skid plate is designed to be the toughest, best quality skid plates you can buy.... Period! Our reputation is very important to us and so is your fun. We make sure that everything we carry is everything you want and more to make sure you get farther along the trail!
The pictures above are a strength/deflection comparison between the competitor's undercarriage skid plate on the left and this engine skid plate on the right. As you can see, there is a great difference in strength from one skid plate design to another. The competitors skid plate deflected 2-3 inches, while this skid plate didn't deflect at all. These skidplates are designed to be as strong as possible because a strong skid plate protects better and lasts longer. A properly designed skid plate should be able to support the weight of the vehicle since that is exactly what it will be doing whenever you get hung up on an obstacle.
As obvious as this may seem, a skid plate should be bolted solidly to the vehicle in order for it to take the abuse a really fun trail can dish out. Even the best adhesives won't hold for long with the vibration, temperature extremes, and oil contamination that an engine can create. An oil pan skid plate that falls off after one hit isn't a bargain, even if it's free. Look at the picture below. What's going to protect your engine over the next rock?
Only the best materials are used and the craftsmen are the best in the business. We know that you want protection that works and is dependable. We also know that part of your fun is working on your vehicle yourself. So we make sure these skid plates are tough, but not tough to install.
All of the engine skid plates have the following features:
3/16" thick steel
Powder-coated semi-gloss black for a durable and attractive finish
Bolt-on Installation
Solid Mounting Points
Oil Drain Hole
Works with Suspension Lifts
No Modifications Required
Whether your bashing the rocks or dodging a stump, these skid plates will protect your engine oil pan as well as the transmission and exhaust down pipe. The mounting brackets are manufactured of 3/8 steel and the plate is 3/16" and beefy as hell! It will fit with or without a lift and doesn't interfere with the driveshaft. Drilling is required for installation. Comes complete with hardware and instructions. Combined with the transfer case skid plate, this will give you the ultimate in undercarriage protection.This engine skidplate is compatible with our Tcase skidplate.
Please use the diagram to the right to determine which skidplate to select for your Jeep. Please use the 'D' spacing as your measurement.
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