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Not that I know of, but some could be, I suppose. He has a highly modified JK that is a dedicated rock crawler. He trailers it to his...

This thread just reminded me to put my factory transfer case skid back on haha As others have stated, factory skid plates do their job...

I wheel a lot, and I’ve run some difficult trails, Fordyce being the most difficult and I have done it a few times. My factory skids did...

I've run skids and PIA to deal with when doing maintenance; always had to remove them if I had to take it to the dealership for recalls...

Just go drive the Jeep. Chances are, you don't need skid plates and the only way to find out is to take your Jeep off-road. If you start...

The skids might be used as a reasonable argument to deny factory warranty service (e.g. due to heat buildup). Even if it is not denied...

Skids turn the thing into a giant oven. #noskids

Happy to hear you enjoy our videos and if you really find the information I have to share as being informative teaching tools, allow me...

You’ve never taken your Jeep offroad have you? Fully belly skids are a complete waste of money and not necessary. You’re in Florida, so...

Yeah, those little allen heads don't seem like a good idea. If not smashed, they look like they will fill with packed in dirt making it...

You can always take a file to a mashed up bolt head and clean it up to the point where you can remove it with a socket or wrench. Not...

Great point. Lots of little recessed bolts on after-market skids. The factory skids seem to have bigger and fewer bolts, so I assume...

I don't know the accuracy of the difficulty ratings for the Badge of Honor trails, but I know he does some 9's (out of 10). He says he...

Always reminds me of JKX 2013 and when one of the rigs broke the transfer case shifter linkage bushing after a day playing in Sand...

if you travel frequently, more reason for no belly skid plate