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Powerman
January 20th, 2006, 16:19
I got a old factory gas tank skid plate out of the u-pull yard. I have a 2000 with the plastic tank. I'm not too worried about dents, but I wouldn't want a puncture. I know the factory skid is flimsy but figured it would work for $10. May I could reinforce it. I haven't had a chance to see if it will fit. Will I have to modify it? Drill other holes? Anyone know what is different about old and new tank skids?
GirlScout1
January 20th, 2006, 17:08
stick it up there and find out. The only differance would be in the shape since the bolt pattern is the same (it uses the hitch mounting points)
ILLXJ
January 20th, 2006, 19:12
The older style does not have the wrap around heat shield for the front right corner of the tank. Other than that I don't know of much diff. I have modified 2 97+ skids to fit on post 96 XJ's, so it shouldn't be to much trouble to make it work. JIM.
Powerman
January 20th, 2006, 19:22
It didn't look that different. I have the heat shield on my Jeep and the skid would help that out more. Thanks.
ILLXJ
January 20th, 2006, 19:45
When I put the skid on my 97 (rip) I had to remove the sheet metal shield that was on it. The skid would not fit with it on. JIM.
ColoradoXJ13
January 21st, 2006, 17:19
The older (pre-97?) skids will not fit 97+ XJs, the gas tanks are diff shapes and the older skid hits the tank in several places, I was thinking I could modify one but was told it is way too much work to make it worth it.

I see so many 97+ XJs with skids, I think I am going to steal one someday, most owners would never notice it was gone.
Powerman
January 21st, 2006, 17:28
The older (pre-97?) skids will not fit 97+ XJs, the gas tanks are diff shapes and the older skid hits the tank in several places, I was thinking I could modify one but was told it is way too much work to make it worth it.

I see so many 97+ XJs with skids, I think I am going to steal one someday, most owners would never notice it was gone.

The tank does seem a little different shape. Well I'm still going to get it up and see. Maybe I can just beat it in to submision. I'll let you know
ColoradoXJ13
January 21st, 2006, 18:05
The tank does seem a little different shape. Well I'm still going to get it up and see. Maybe I can just beat it in to submision. I'll let you know

Gonna need cutting and welding too...