Rugged Ridge offers piece of mind with this tough skid plate. Constructed of durable 3/16? thick powder coated steel with a rust resistant E-Coating, this skid plate will keep rocks and trail debris from damaging your steering box. The low profile design keeps ground clearance at a maximum. Installation uses existing mounting locations.
I have a 1991 YJ. This is a quality product, thick, and heavy. However, it only fits if you still have the stock jeep bumper. I have an aftermarket front bumper, so to make this work, I had to add a 4"x6"x1/4" piece of metal (available at HD) to extend the front tongue to reach my bumper. I did not weld it together (no skills), just drilled extra holes and bolted it on. Don't even notice it when I'm driving. LOL. Looks good., probably won't ever get hit, but better safe than sorry.
Product arrived on time and complete. Install was fairly straight forward. I kept the bumper on and installed the skid plate. I have a ‘21 Unlimited Rubicon and I had to notch the skid plate where the factory LED fog lights line up. Not a big deal, but a little bit of fab work is required. Nothing an angle grinder with a cutting wheel can’t handle. Painted the area to ensure no rust and completed the install.
I order the skid plate because I already owned Rugged Ridge Front Bumper. Installation can be pain for 1 person (much easier with a second set of helping hand). However, depend on the after market fog light brand you would need minor trim the fog light case house (should be fine if you keep OEM Fog Light), I have to trim my LED case housing in order for the skid plate fit in place. Everything fit tightly so there is no more for misalignment between the bumper and the skid plate.
Solid skid plate, fairly easy to install, works well on Gladiator
The skid plate held up great. I had to make a few modifications becuase my trac bar was rubbing the skid plate. But that wasn't their fault so I give it 5 stars. I had this on my jeep and took it to the rubicon trial and held up great, my tank doesn't have any dents.
A must for anyone going off road.
This unit was designed to fit perfect. hats off to the rugged ridge team. easy installation, perfect fit and design, functions as expected, no complaints with this unit.
Q: On your site it says it won’t fit a 21 Gladiator, but on RR website it says it will…Which is it? Answer this question
A: Yes, it will on the 21 Gladiator - Works with all JL / JT Arcus, HD and Spartacus front bumpers | Excludes Mojave.
Answered by Dave from 4WP HQ on 09/15/2023
Q: Will this work with the Rugged Ridge Arcus Front Bumper? Answer this question
A: Yes it will fit.
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 03/25/2021
Q: My Rubicon has a Rugged Ridge HD stubby bumper, does this plate offer more protection behind the bumper and/or is it compatible? Answer this question
A: This skid plate is designed to fit with all Rugged Ridge front bumpers or all factory front bumpers. Definitely adds protection toy our front end and especially since you have a Rubicon, provides protection for all front steering components including the very expensive electric sway bar disconnect system found on Rubicon models
Answered by Kelly from 4WP Corporate Headquarters on 03/16/2021
Q: Will this skid plate work with a Warn Elite Series bumper on a 2013 Unlimited Sahara JK? Answer this question
A: Thanks for the inquiry LD, the Rugged Ridge Front Skid Plate part # RUG18003.30 we are not sure if they would work together.
Answered by RK on 08/01/2015
Q: Will this work on a Dana 30 and a Chrysler 8.25 both. I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport and a 1996 Country with these axles. Answer this question
A: Hello Everyday-xj, the Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Differential Skid Plate part# RUG16597.30 will only work on the Dana 30. Thank you for your inquiry.
Answered by mikey on 08/07/2014
Rugged Ridge was established in 2005 by the company Omix-ADA to focus on innovative aftermarket Jeep accessories. Many of Rugged Ridge's recent designs are so innovative they have been patented. This includes their floor liners, snorkel and XHD Modular Bumpers. Since 2005 Rugged Ridge has developed and manufactured over 3,000 kinds of Jeep related products. All Rugged Ridge Jeep accessories are trail rated. The Omix-ADA founder came from a family that owned a small Jeep dealership. It was the founder's dream from a young age to own a company that made accessories for Jeeps. The founder manifested the dream in 1992. Shop Rugged Ridge Now
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