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?
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Will an old factory gas skid fit on new XJ
- Thread starter Powerman
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GirlScout1
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- WA
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)
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- Louisville, IL
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.
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- Louisville, IL
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
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- Boulder, CO
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.
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.
ColoradoXJ13
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- Boulder, CO
Dirt Surfer said:
Gonna need cutting and welding too...
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