daking Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Kinda high, but should offer good protection. Anyone running one? http://www.amazon.com/Mopar-S-52018009-Front-Sway-Plate/dp/B003IMORHO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1460522767&sr=8-7&keywords=jeep+XJ+skid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 good lord !!!!! 10K ??????? go to pick a part and get one or put in a want ad here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Haha, They did that because they're actually out of stock, but Amazon will penalize them for that. So list having one for $10K and there's no risk anyone will buy it, which is good since it doesn't actually exist, and that way they don't get in trouble with Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I have one...got mine from the Jy for about $20... Iirc quadratech sells omix-Ada brand for $150... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I think you can get them on Rockauto for $70 (Omix-Ada)... They aren't worth that to me, I think they're just a goofy concept that gets in the way of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 The Omix-Ada part will also have all of the bolt holes drilled about an inch from where they should be and be pressed out of tin foil, if my experience with that particular brand is anything to go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Dumped mine after first lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I just took mine off. I didn't know it was made out of gold! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 The Omix-Ada part will also have all of the bolt holes drilled about an inch from where they should be and be pressed out of tin foil, if my experience with that particular brand is anything to go by. Well, it would probably be about as useful as the OEM part then. I've purchased some Omix stuff, nothing seemed too bad about it... :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Outlaw Star gave me this skid plate he found just laying next to an XJ in the junkyard: Image Not Found Looks great, I love it! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvic90 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 My briarwood parts xj has one I'm going to put on my mj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The favorite part of my front skid is that it gives me something to cuss at whenever I need to work in the area it "protects". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch_Stanton Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I have one of these I scooped off of Craigslist, but it didn't come with hardware. I guess the OEM versions were originally attached with nutserts, but can I just slap it on there with regular old bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 ^^^Yup IMHO PIA, I take them off, leave them off. They look cool, but I've never been in a situation where it would have helped me get unstuck or caused something to not get damaged and as Cruiser said they're always in the way when you need to work on something in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 The Omix-Ada part will also have all of the bolt holes drilled about an inch from where they should be and be pressed out of tin foil, if my experience with that particular brand is anything to go by. Well, it would probably be about as useful as the OEM part then. I've purchased some Omix stuff, nothing seemed too bad about it... :dunno: My experiences had to do with some weatherstripping, which was "sorta" the right size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 ^^^Yup IMHO PIA, I take them off, leave them off. They look cool, but I've never been in a situation where it would have helped me get unstuck or caused something to not get damaged and as Cruiser said they're always in the way when you need to work on something in the area. They are also instantly in the way if you do a sway bar drop. I MAY be able to get mine to work, but at that point it wouldn't be protecting much if I have to cut it a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I think they look better with them on then off and they are great protection if your in the snow belt and like plowing though the deep snow as it keeps the snow and water even from getting at your hard to reach and over priced Alternator which is why I keep mine on, it pushes the snow down rather then letting it build up against the axle and up into the engine bay but we haven't had that deep a snow up here in decades.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Regarding the alternator, personally I think you're better off relocating it to the top of the engine. I haven't done that yet, but it's on my list. If I'm to do it I will probably delete the mechanical fan and extra idler at the same time, so it will be involving and is not a huge priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I think they look better with them on then off and they are great protection if your in the snow belt and like plowing though the deep snow as it keeps the snow and water even from getting at your hard to reach and over priced Alternator which is why I keep mine on, it pushes the snow down rather then letting it build up against the axle and up into the engine bay but we haven't had that deep a snow up here in decades.. If the snow is that deep....I'm in the wrong vehicle. Besides snow wheelin sucks unless it's cold enough to stay on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I think they look better with them on then off and they are great protection if your in the snow belt and like plowing though the deep snow as it keeps the snow and water even from getting at your hard to reach and over priced Alternator which is why I keep mine on, it pushes the snow down rather then letting it build up against the axle and up into the engine bay but we haven't had that deep a snow up here in decades.. If the snow is that deep....I'm in the wrong vehicle. Besides snow wheelin sucks unless it's cold enough to stay on top. Who said anything about snow wheeling, this is just for plowing through the snow on the streets :) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I've pulled two of these from the junkyard and ran one for awhile. Took it off the last time it was in the way, and left it off. If I remember correctly, they front mounting points use sort of a threaded stud with a washer in the middle, but attached to the bolt. It attaches to the crossmember with a nut on the top, and then a nut on the bottom holds the skidplate on. I remember when grabbing the skidplate, I grabbed those bolts also. I don't have any experience using the part as protection, but I will say they feel substantial, and the bottom lip is reinforced on the back with a piece of welded on angle iron. I would think they can take a pretty good hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVPete Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Mine has been on since the truck was new when we bought it. It shows the scars from objects it has warned me from continuing to drive over. I believe in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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