TJ T Case skid plate questions.

Alright I have tried looking into this on my own, without much luck. I seem to have noticed that the newer TJs, specifically LJs and Rubicons, run a different t case skid then my 99. It looks like it has less lip and better clearance. Is this true, or are my eyes deceiving me? And my t case skid has been beat to hell, I am even missing one of the four bolts that goes up to my t case. If it is true that the skid plates got improved on the later models, I will be looking for a used one on the cheap.

Also if anyone hears of a stubby or stinger bumper for a TJ let me know. I may go back to stock and cut it, but I would like to keep my 4 KC lights.

Thanks for the help! I look forward to wheeling with you guys this September when I get back in the country!

On my '03 the skid plate bent to shit really quickly and I actually had to beat beat it straight and welded pieces of angle to try strengthen it.......so I would say no! Just my .02

They're not compatible. They don't line up the same way between 97-02 and 03-06. You want a better skidplate that's just a skidplate, go to Under Cover Fab and get one of theirs. The aluminum ones are awesome, and only about $100 more than the heavy steel.

Thanks Eric! Mine needs to be hammered up, and hammered out. I have already had to rust seal and re coat the thing plenty. It is tough to find just a replacement skid plate with a better design. A tummy tuck would be preferable, but it's not in the budget.

Well it depends on how you define "tummy tuck" but those UCF skids can be had in versions that include shallow as possible without a body lift, tucked up some, and tucked up tight.

If you're crawling like you're crawling, there's just not much you can do with the factory skid

Yeah I looked through and saw that on their page after I responded. I am glad to see a good new option that can keep me on a college student budget. Thanks for the help Eric!