Shock Skid Plates

[Commodus]

Did anyone get longer shock bolts? I am interested in getting these skids but would like the peace of mind that my bolts are secured. Where would one find these longer bolts?

This is one of the reasons I went with Rancho for the shock skids. I also prefered their use of a second bolt and of course the red powder coat

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[AJ-MJ]

I installed the Rock Hard shock skid plates a couple days ago. I bought 9/16" by 3 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts, nuts and lock washers from True Value Hardware. I also use Loctite. I think it is worth the piece of mind to buy the longer bolts. My 2 cents!

 

[Rockabillyroy]

anyone try these? They look similar to the ranchos with the side plates the full length and less taper to the outer edges. But importantly, a drain hole.
https://datinfab.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-shock-skids/

 

[antwon412]

I have the rockhard 4 x 4 shock skid plates as well. But I kind of screwed up when I ordered them.

I have the AEV 2” lift On my Mojave and it comes with shock relocation brackets. The relocation brackets sit on the outside of the current shock mount which means they are the exact same width as the shock skid plates.

I have not been able to find any shock skid plates that would fit over the relocation brackets, so I guess I’ll be looking into cutting the skid plates and a half and adding a half inch plate and welding it all back together.

 

[RodRecket]

anyone try these? They look similar to the ranchos with the side plates the full length and less taper to the outer edges. But importantly, a drain hole.
https://datinfab.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-shock-skids/

Good find. I like the two mounting points, hardware included, and design. Not cheap but looks quality.

 

[WILDHOBO]

yeah I saw that. I’m just questioning it. I may go hunt down a bit longer bolt just to be on the safe side.

I have the same ones. I replaced the bolt with longer ones. I didn’t like it. I’m surprised they haven’t fixed this yet. I talked to RH many months ago about this.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

I bought the ranchos since they were on sale and I had some gift card to use up.

Poor packaging. Box arrived perfectly intact. Didn't stop the skids from banging and nicking each other.


Also, unlike the product photos, the keys aren't filled and polished.

I'd say you get what you pay for, but not always. Hahah.

Regardless, great customer support from Quadratec.

 

[rubicon4wheeler]

anyone try these? They look similar to the ranchos with the side plates the full length and less taper to the outer edges. But importantly, a drain hole.
https://datinfab.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-shock-skids/

I haven't seen these before; they appear to be just a nicer reproduction of the Rancho ones. I had to chop a bunch of material out of my Rancho shock skids for clearance for my Icon shocks' roost guards, but that was no big deal. These from Datin would require the same mods.

I chose to get these shock skids because the lower shock mounts on my JK had really gotten wadded up over the years, and the longer wheelbase of the JT would mean I'd have even less control over rear axle placement on the trails so I knew they'd be ground up on the rocks; I chose to toss these skids on before the mounts got too damaged. The skids also mean that the axle slides over the rocks more easily, rather than becoming anchor points.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

Well, that was a waste of time. These shocks don't fit the factory rubicon shock. Those side plates hit the roost.

You can see how the datin skids have scoop cut out on the side plates to accomodate the factory roost.

 

[Commodus]

Well, that was a waste of time. These shocks don't fit the factory rubicon shock. Those side plates hit the roost.

You can see how the datin skids have scoop cut out on the side plates to accomodate the factory roost.

It does not take much to trim a small amount off plastic off the shock shield that is what I ended up doing

 

[Rockabillyroy]

It does not take much to trim a small amount off plastic off the shock shield that is what I ended up doing

Nope. Just time. Which I'm short of these days.

Already spent time cleaning up all the bad powder coating and damage.

Tired of companies wasting my time.

I'll probably hit it with my angle grinder when I have some free time. Don't feel like dealing with a return.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

I made a template. Otherwise, I'd have to remove the shock bolt, fit, cut, fit, reinstall shock bolt, paint skid, remove shock and install skid.

Here's the minimum amount required to be removed to fit the rubi shock roost.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

Done

 

[mtudb24]

Ok. I am trying to get get shock skid plates. I have a Sport S with the 2" MOPAR lift with fox shocks that came with the kits
Can I use these rancho skids or will I have to modify them and grind down material like the guys with the rubicons and fox shocks had to do?

Or should I just order these and it sounds like they bolt up with no issues at all
https://datinfab.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-shock-skids/

Thanks
Todd

 

[Commodus]

Ok. I am trying to get get shock skid plates. I have a Sport S with the 2" MOPAR lift with fox shocks that came with the kits
Can I use these rancho skids or will I have to modify them and grind down material like the guys with the rubicons and fox shocks had to do?

Or should I just order these and it sounds like they bolt up with no issues at all
https://datinfab.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-shock-skids/

Thanks
Todd

I used Rancho shock skids on me 2020 JTR and did not modify the skid. I did take a pair of side cutters and cut about 3/4 inch of the plastic shield on the shock, so the skid would fit, no need to remove the shock for this since it was such a small amount of plastic that had to be removed from the outside edge of the shield

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