Oil pan seem exposed

[Oak4627]

Hey everyone!! I'm new to the Gladiator life had a JKU a few years ago so I am familiar with jeeps overall however I was looking under my Gladiator and the oil pan seems open and exposed to damage.

I plan on wheeling next week in Sedona AZ nothing serious but I feel the oil pan is just sitting there waiting to take a rock. Am I over thinking this or is it a real problem??

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[BrightWhiteGladiator]

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/skid-plates/rea1020-rubicon-express-oil-pan-skid-plate-black

 

[Bbannongmu]

its ok. A skid plate couldn't hurt but been out a half dozen times and no issues

 

[Oak4627]

its ok. A skid plate couldn't hurt but been out a half dozen times and no issues

Thanks. For the info I just didn't want to rip it open on my first time out with it. I will definitely add a skid plate as some extra insurance in the future.

 

[Jamesrich82]

Mine’s well protected, not the greatest picture of the oil pan protection, but you can see everything all the way back to the rear axle. It’s the Motobilt skid plate. I had to slightly modify it to fit the shrockwork sliders since they mount on the frame.

 

[Oak4627]

Mine’s well protected, not the greatest picture of the oil pan protection, but you can see everything all the way back to the rear axle. It’s the Motobilt skid plate. I had to slightly modify it to fit the shrockwork sliders since they mount on the frame.

That looks properly protected. I think I'm just going to take it easy until I add some protection.

 

[GA D90]

Mine’s well protected, not the greatest picture of the oil pan protection, but you can see everything all the way back to the rear axle. It’s the Motobilt skid plate. I had to slightly modify it to fit the shrockwork sliders since they mount on the frame.

That looks great. Where does the forward mounts attach, motor mounts?

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