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2016 Skid Plates

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#1 ·
I've got a 2016 JKRHR and I understand that my skid plates may be inadequate for serious rock crawling.

Money is no object -- I want nothing but the best.

Give me links on what to buy. Serious rock crawling experience only...
 
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I run a full set of Rockhard 4x4 plates. I have smashed the hell out of them over the last 2 years. I can't recommend these enough. About $1300 for all of them. Install was easy, everything lined up. I used a motorcycle lift for installation. Here is a pic of my Jeep high centered on said plates, front wheels off the ground.
 

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I'd do MC for sure since they're local to me, but they only sell all the skids together as a package. Not usually able to come up with that kind of cash in one shot. Plus they include a new crossmember with it and I've already replaced mine with the JCR one. So I'm probably going with my plan of the RH ones since I can break it up and weave an oil pan skid in between other stuff that needs to be done and not be stuck with a crossmember I don't need.
 
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Rock Hard 4x4 aluminum skids for me. I wheel at stock height so weight is a consideration. I also have their aluminum bumpers. I do not bash my skids except when I pick the wrong line......steel will serve you better if you are planning to use your skids to get over rocks....
 
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I have the rock hard system and love them, but must say, metal cloak makes really nice stuff as well. either would be a top choice.
 
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I have the RockHard Aluminum Engine Skid (and rear bumper). Fitment is flawless, Install went as easy as it gets. I was able to put the skid to the test on some rocks the other week held up better than expected. They "gouged" on the Rocks, but no worse than my factory steel sliders did.

Check out my build thread for pictures, and a short video on my experience at Drummond Island! http://www.wranglerforum.com/f314/therubicons-build-1780802.html
 
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