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Poly Performance JK Skid Plate System - Under-Body Armor

By Christian Lee
Photography by Christian Lee
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System 2008 Jeep Wrangler Jk Rubicon
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System 2008 Jeep Wrangler Jk Rubicon
Poly Performance skid plates are precision CNC-cut and formed to offer a perfect fit on Jeep JK Wranglers. The complete system includes an engine oil pan skid plate, a transmission skid plate, and a transfer case skid plate.
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Counter Sunk Hardware
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Counter Sunk Hardware
The Poly Performance skid plate system is installed using counter-sunk hardware to create a smooth surface across the entire area of the skid plates. The skid plates are available in raw steel or powder-coated black.
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Parts
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Parts
The Poly Performance JK skid plates are manufactured from 3/16-inch, crush resistant Grade 50 A-572 steel plate to reduce weight while not sacrificing strength. Shown are the transmission skid plate, transfer case skid plate, engine oil pan skid plate, and heavy-duty mounting brackets.
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Stock Transfer Case
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Stock Transfer Case
The stock transfer case skid plate had already seen quite a bit of abuse. Note the transmission crossmember, which will be replaced with an integrated crossmember in the Poly Performance skid plate.
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Transmission
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Transmission
The transmission and low-hanging engine oil pan on the JK are also vulnerable components that could easily hang up on obstacles and/or become damaged.
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Integrated Crossmember
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Integrated Crossmember
The integrated crossmember in the Poly Performance transmission skid plate is shown. This will offer a heavy-duty mount for the transmission.
Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Cut Line
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Poly Performance Jk Skid Plate System Cut Line
Nick Beall of Jeep Solutions in Long Beach, California, begins the installation by marking a cut line on the stock fuel tank skid plate. The Poly Performance transmission skid plate will bolt up to the stock fuel tank skid.

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