Skid Systems

Tdsullivan7

Tdsullivan7

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Any update on the HAUK Skids?

13_gecko_rubi said:
Every time I see that crossmember I get a good chuckle.

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I have a manual tranny so I don't even have the front most cross member and brace....Looking to put a little protection in that space including the oil pan. Only see that MORE and HAUK make stand alone engine skids. Any feedback the HAUK engine skid?
 

wayoflife

wayoflife

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Tdsullivan7 said:
I have a manual tranny so I don't even have the front most cross member and brace....Looking to put a little protection in that space including the oil pan. Only see that MORE and HAUK make stand alone engine skids. Any feedback the HAUK engine skid?
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If they're anything like the ones they make for the JK, they'll bend easier than factory skids and be impossible to remove to service the underside of your Jeep once the bolts heads get jacked up.
 

Tdsullivan7

Tdsullivan7

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wayoflife said:
If they're anything like the ones they make for the JK, they'll bend easier than factory skids and be impossible to remove to service the underside of your Jeep once the bolts heads get jacked up.
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I looked over (what i could find) and I am going to take a chance on the M.O.R.E brand oil/tranny skid....I will report back. I just don't feel comfortable with all that real estate (manual with no tranny cross member) unprotected. With my last JK at least I had the front cross member, which I bent and had to remove and straighten because it was making contact on me crossover pipe after slipping off an obsticle and landing on Volkswagen. It would have crinkled up my crossover pipe pretty good if I didn't have it. I am a fan of the stock skids too, but nothing makes me cringe.
 

wayoflife

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Tdsullivan7 said:
I looked over (what i could find) and I am going to take a chance on the M.O.R.E brand oil/tranny skid....I will report back. I just don't feel comfortable with all that real estate (manual with no tranny cross member) unprotected. With my last JK at least I had the front cross member, which I bent and had to remove and straighten because it was making contact on me crossover pipe after slipping off an obsticle and landing on Volkswagen. It would have crinkled up my crossover pipe pretty good if I didn't have it. I am a fan of the stock skids too, but nothing makes me cringe.
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I don't know if I share the same concern as you but MORE is a good company and I've run their products on past Jeeps. I think they'd serve you well.
 

Tdsullivan7

Tdsullivan7

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wayoflife said:
I don't know if I share the same concern as you but MORE is a good company and I've run their products on past Jeeps. I think they'd serve you well.
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Similar to wearing a cup....you hope you never need it, but it's comforting knowing it's there just in case you do. Nice to hear they are a good company, this is the first time ordering from them. Cheers.
 

Deezus

Deezus

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FYI, if you go Hauk make sure you get the 2nd Gen plates. Only reason I don't like the More plates is it doesn't cover the tranny lines.
Edit-At least from the pics I've seen if someone has it and can post a Pic that would be great.
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TxJeepers

TxJeepers

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EVO might be announcing a Protek skid for the JL this week. I used the Protek skid system on my Jk and was happy with it.
 

Deezus

Deezus

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Tdsullivan7 said:
Similar to wearing a cup....you hope you never need it, but it's comforting knowing it's there just in case you do. Nice to hear they are a good company, this is the first time ordering from them. Cheers.
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Hey can you post pics once you have it installed? That would be great.

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wayoflife

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WiscoHR said:
They keep saying next week about their new part releases but I have a feeling a lot of the releases will be early next month. SEMA starts on 10/30. So there should be a lot of JL parts right around the corner.
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This ^^^

A lot of manufacturers hold out on big releases until SEMA. Of course, you know that Cindy and I will be there all week covering the show :yup:
 

JAGS

JAGS

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wayoflife said:
This ^^^

A lot of manufacturers hold out on big releases until SEMA. Of course, you know that Cindy and I will be there all week covering the show :yup:
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Looking forward to your coverage as always. Extra special interest this year as first time in a while I’m starting all over.
 

Deezus

Deezus

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I'm gonna hold out for the protek skid system. I like how the JK one was high and tight so very interested in seeing the JL one.

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