Name: Skid Row Skid Plates
Rating: 9

Skid Row Skid Plates

Skid Row skid plates have been some of the go-to sources for Jeep protections for years now. They are known for their simple yet solid construction and the quality paid to details. To make things better, Skid Row warranties their skid plates for the life of your vehicle, so even if you bash your plate on the rocks, as long as your Jeep survives, you’ll get your skid replaced (read more here).

My thoughts

I really like Skid Row’s engine skid plates (those are the only ones I’ve personally worked with). They are a great value for the money – not too expensive, but they hold up well. I’ve personally run the engine skid and have nothing but good things to say about it. The best part of this product in mind is the ease of install. I just followed the instructions and had the Skid Row skid plate installed in a couple of hours, all by myself. The plate itself it heavy, and it can be hard to lift it into position while putting in the initial bolts, but you don’t really want a light and thin skid plate. A tip for lifting and holding a skid plate in place – try a ratchet strap. I eventually upgraded to an Undercover Fab low profile engine / transmission skid combo, to gain a couple of inches clearance, but my Skid Row skid plate served me just fine for a couple of years.

I’ll also mention that it’s great that these Skid Row skid plates come painted. I’ve bought my share of unfinished skid plates, and while it’s not hard to paint a skid plate, it’s still a hassle. If you can get a painted one for the same price, that’s a win in my book.

Pros

Easy install
Solid steel
No drilling for most skids
Fully painted

Cons

Drilling required for radiator and fuel skids
Doesn’t come in colors other than black (you can tell I’m stretching here

Skid Row Skid Plates

Skid Row skid plate part numbers

Control Arms – JP-0101
Fuel Tank – JP-0010
Engine – JP-0009
Steering Box – JP-0016

Details (info provided by manufacturer)

Fits 1997 to 2006 TJ Wrangler and Rubicon Unlimited
Black powder coat
Backed by Manufacturer’s Warranty

Parts included

All skid plates come with quality Steel Skid plate
Includes necessary nuts, bolts and washers.

Part Numbers

There are different part numbers for 2-door and 4-door wranglers:
Part Number: JP-0101 – Control arm skid plates for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler
Part Number: JP-0010 – Fuel Tank skid plate for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler
Part Number: JP-0009 – Engine skid plate for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler
Part Number: JP-0016 – Steering box skid plate for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler