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Looks good. Is it aluminum or steel??? https://vy.tc/j7N3x85
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I don't recall hearing about Moto Bilt before but I see they've got a number of products including a Molle System for the Gladiator bed.
https://vy.tc/j7N3x85
https://www.motobilt.com/product/jeep_jt_gladiator_molle_bed_rack_system_0
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The Moto Bilt skid plate system is $1299.00 per their website so, for that price I assume it's all steel. That long panel covers the muffler and pipe but it adds a lot of weight. I wonder if they'd sell their skid plate system without that panel to save $$$ and weight.
The Artec Industries skid plate system is aluminum and covers the same area except for the big panel that Moto Bilt uses to cover the muffler. Here's Artec's skid plate system - it's $2100.00
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https://www.artecindustries.com/JT_Bellypan
The Artec Industries skid plate system is aluminum and covers the same area except for the big panel that Moto Bilt uses to cover the muffler. Here's Artec's skid plate system - it's $2100.00
Artec Industries skid plate system...
https://www.artecindustries.com/JT_Bellypan
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They're very clever with their social media viral marketing. Still not sure I want all that steel hanging from my Gladiator (actually I am sure - I don't want it).
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It is 3/16" steel plate (checked their description for their JL skid) and I agree with you; unless it was for a dedicated rock crawling rig, I'd prefer aluminum skids.
It is definitely the most complete belly protection I've seen thus far!
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Artec aluminum looks nice too. I’d be willing to give the steel a try. I bashed my stock JK gas tank skid into the the tank but the Evo Protek skids held up really well. Lot of open real estate under a Gladiator.
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Yes, but you pay for that extra panel that covers the exhaust pipe. As I said, I don't see a lot of value in that and if I was going with their steel plates I'd ask about a price reduction for not having that under there. Moot point though...
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Sure. But (depending on what the cost of that plate would be) it would be nice to not have to worry about bashing your exhaust up. Not the end of the world if you do, but it would be one less thing to worry about when you're high-centered on a rock or fallen tree trunk. A completely flat belly would give some peace of mind.
Plus, a smooth underside would improve aerodynamics and increase mpgs! <--- (sarcasm)
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lol! Do I have to pay extra for the snake oil ?
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I’m halfway done with the install on mine. Had them dropped off at power coating and picked them up this week. I’m waiting to get the new axles in, and then get the drive shafts in as I have to change t-case yokes and I’d rather have a little bit more room to work on it. Anyways here’s half installed, and the other half sitting on the table
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Looks cool. Should be tough. I finished 4th in the contest but decided to pass due to cost and weight.I’m halfway done with the install on mine. Had them dropped off at power coating and picked them up this week. I’m waiting to get the new axles in, and then get the drive shafts in as I have to change t-case yokes and I’d rather have a little bit more room to work on it. Anyways here’s half installed, and the other half sitting on the table
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