jeep liberty skid plate ?

oliviest · 07-09-2009, 07:41 PM

I have a liberty 2003 and would like to buy some skid plate. i'm looking for mopar because their cheapper.

From many web site they say their discontinued for 2002-03 exept for gas tank.
I would like to know if i could fit a 2004-05 skid plate?
Thank you for your answer

JL Rockies · 07-10-2009, 12:01 AM

Yes, but you will need to drill in the places that don't line up with a nutzert.

Marfan1007 · 07-10-2009, 02:22 AM

I have not heard nice things about the Mopar skids. Have you checked ebay for some different brands? I'm looking to get some from rockyroad outfitters. I'll post the outcome if they ever come in. (been about 2 wks since I ordered them)

1398653 · 07-10-2009, 04:22 AM

I have all the mopar skids and wheeled it very hard at the Penns woods jeep Jamboree. The Front skid and the transfer case skid are great. The transmission held up but it concerned me and the gas tank is bent really bad to the point It will have to be replaced before I go off road again. It is pushed up all the way to the tank and shifted hard to the driver side. If you can find a used front and tranmission skid I say go for it, the others I would get something other than mopar. Two mopar gas skids are more expensive then one decent one.

oliviest · 07-10-2009, 07:30 AM

thank for your answers

Jag2000v · 08-01-2009, 03:10 PM

i also have a 2003 kj and im lookin online for skid plates...the only skid plates i know about 4 my kj are fuel tanks and transfer case plates? r there any other skid plates im leaving out or that i dont know about?

also if mopar isnt good, what kind should i look into?

CanyonCrawler · 08-02-2009, 05:31 PM

These look like pretty good skids and I'll be getting them eventually. http://jeepinbyal.com/cat-Skid_Plates-23.aspx

jsc7002 · 08-02-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jag2000v

i also have a 2003 kj and im lookin online for skid plates...the only skid plates i know about 4 my kj are fuel tanks and transfer case plates? r there any other skid plates im leaving out or that i dont know about?

also if mopar isnt good, what kind should i look into?

there are skids for the front suspension/ engine, transmission, transfer case and gas tank and then there are rock rails if you want to count them, mopar skids are okay they will probably handle what most KJs can handle, but there are a couple aftermarket ones that are thicker and stronger but are also going to cost you a lot more money

vehtech1973 · 05-25-2013, 03:25 PM

are engine skids for 3.7 and CRD the same?

02libbyfirstcar · 05-25-2013, 04:26 PM

I have all mopar skids, they get used a lot at Rausch Creek and they seem to be holding up fine, the first time i went i wasnt lifted yet so they were hitting everything. I have a 2002 so i a drilled holes and through-bolted them in.

most get all mopar skids and a kilby gas tank skid.
mopar- http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-sk...skidplates.htm
kilby- http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/tb-jeep-kj.htm

you could also go with more heavy duty skids if you plan on really beating the crap out of them. JBA makes really good ones but they are also more expensive
JeepinByAl and 4xGuard- http://jeepinbyal.com/jeep-liberty-k...ard-armor.html

dont forget a rear diff cover because the stock one is really thin.
i have this for the Chrysler 8.25- http://www.americanrebelmfg.com/odc/jeep/
however most people would recommend a crane steel one instead, i think this is it- http://shop.cranehiclearance.com/product.sc?productId=7

tjkj2002 · 05-25-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 02libbyfirstcar

dont forget a rear diff cover because the stock one is really thin.
i have this for the Chrysler 8.25- http://www.americanrebelmfg.com/odc/jeep/
however most people would recommend a crane steel one instead, i think this is it- http://shop.cranehiclearance.com/product.sc?productId=7

Yeah a aluminum diff cover is really no better then the stock cover,stick with a good diff cover like Riddlers or Crane's stuff as they will take a hit better and both are no ?'s asked free replacement warranty.

As far as skids go if you play on the rocks the good skids(SkidRow front 3 and Kilby's gas tank skid) are the way to go.

Think OEM skids would have lived long?

02libbyfirstcar · 05-25-2013, 07:41 PM

all depends on the type of wheeling you do, yeah the skidrows are a lot stronger than mopar but it isnt in everyone's price range. and I already know that most people dont approve of my choice of diff cover, thats why i said most people would recommend the steel ones instead. but my 1/2inch thick aluminum diff cover is much better than the barely 1/8 inch thick stock one