MotoBilt Just Released a YJ Flat Skid

[Fouledplugs]

1/4 inch Steel...maybe they will release an aluminum version some day. Made in house at Motobilt, right here in the USA

Flat Belly Skid Plate for Jeep YJ

The Flat Belly Skid Plate for Jeep YJ is laser cut and formed from high strength 1/4” thick steel plate. The high clearance flat belly skid plate gives about 3.5” of more ground clearance in the center of the Jeep YJ.

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Completely flat and no trans mount, so one would have to be fabbed. The Genright universal trans mount kit comes to mind.

Love seeing folks supporting and building new parts for our YJ’s.

 

[Flyer58]

Looks good! On my stock YJ with a 2.5L they put the catalytic conv. above the skid and it's a tight fit. That may need adjusting too.

 

[Chris]

Really cool! I like seeing new parts being built for older Jeeps as well. So much of the focus (and market) was lost with the JKs and JLs.

Is tucking a YJ the same amount of work as a TJ?

 

[Fouledplugs]

Really cool! I like seeing new parts being built for older Jeeps as well. So much of the focus (and market) was lost with the JKs and JLs.

Is tucking a YJ the same amount of work as a TJ?

Near or about the same, yes. Its a project for sure, but I know you would agree, the beniefts are worth it.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Looks good! On my stock YJ with a 2.5L they put the catalytic conv. above the skid and it's a tight fit. That may need adjusting too.

I would cut it out, Flowmaster makes some really short high flow cats that can used in more places other than under the skid. You could run two to combat the noise (more noticeable exhaust note) that a single high flow might cause.

 

[Flyer58]

Good to know thanks, My 4cyl. probably has the original exhaust and is starting to sound like a boat motor out of water.