I am looking at the same system... and I have a 2012 Dozer

 

Did you guys get them and install them

 

I went with the Rock Hard skids. One thing I don't like about River Raider is that the engine skid mounts to the engine itself. Rock Hard mounts to the frame.

 

I'm installing now, they mounted to the motor mounts. I'm new to this so I assume that's what you meant. The instructions suck burin figuring it out.

 

wow, I was hoping for more out of this thread lol. I was excited to find it, didn't notice how few comments there were, scrolled down... and bam. end. fin. lol

 

I've only got the RR engine/transmission skid. It bolts in the front via two extension rods/bars from the motor mounts and 4 bolts to the cross member. I've hit it good and hard once when I slipped off a rock and no damage. The damage it did sustain was hitting a rock at slow speed... bend the extended passenger side corner near the cross member, but no real damage and none to the Jeep itself.

When it comes time to change transmission and transfer case fluids, I'll have to pull the skid. For engine oil, there is a drain opening with a recessed cover, but unless you are very careful, you will end up with a skid covered on the inside with oil and you'll need to clean it up.

 

When it comes time to change transmission and transfer case fluids, I'll have to pull the skid. For engine oil, there is a drain opening with a recessed cover, but unless you are very careful, you will end up with a skid covered on the inside with oil and you'll need to clean it up.

Is there enough clearance for a Fumoto oil drain valve? Install one with a nipple and you can use a drain tube to prevent any oil from getting on the skid plate or the frame. I have plenty of clearance with my Rock Hard skid and using the Fumoto makes oil changes a breeze.