ASFIR 4x4 skid plates

[tyates007]

I was looking at these ASFIR skid plates. They look pretty nice. https://www.asfir.com/underbody-protection-kit-541055b.html
They show for 2004-2005 KJ automatic diesel for fitment. Does anyone happen to know if these would fit a 2004 non diesel KJ?

 

[JustSumDad]

Suggest you contact them to make certain, Since the CRD KJ had a different transmission than the gasser after 2002/03 perhaps they only fit the CRD due to that?
IDK as the gas tank skid I would think would fit all years KJ...

Let us know plz...

 

[tyates007]

Suggest you contact them to make certain, Since the CRD KJ had a different transmission than the gasser after 2002/03 perhaps they only fit the CRD due to that?
IDK as the gas tank skid I would think would fit all years KJ...

Let us know plz...

Thank you. I contacted them and they said they were unable to confirm due to only testing on CRD. I know on the gas KJ the transmission skid plate is the same, at least part number wise from Jeep for the 45 & 42 model transmission. I gambled and ordered the set as all three were roughly $800 shipped to my door. Will not be the first part I have modified for this rig . Will report back once I fit up in a few weeks.

 

[cindysjeep]

I have these on my 06 crd. They fit fine. I don't exactly remember, but I might have had to elongate a hole or two with a file or burr to make it fit, but no big deal.

 

[JustSumDad]

I have these on my 06 crd. They fit fine. I don't exactly remember, but I might have had to elongate a hole or two with a file or burr to make it fit, but no big deal.

Yes but the question is will they fit a 3.7L gasser.

 

[JustSumDad]

Thank you. I contacted them and they said they were unable to confirm due to only testing on CRD. I know on the gas KJ the transmission skid plate is the same, at least part number wise from Jeep for the 45 & 42 model transmission. I gambled and ordered the set as all three were roughly $800 shipped to my door. Will not be the first part I have modified for this rig . Will report back once I fit up in a few weeks.

I look forward to hearing from you on this.

 

[tyates007]

I look forward to hearing from you on this.

Will report back once I get them installed or not. In the process of regearing the front right now

 

[vlad588]

I’m very tempted to order these, so look forward to hearing if they fit your jeep

 

[tyates007]

I’m very tempted to order these, so look forward to hearing if they fit your jeep

I will definitely report back. Will be a couple of weeks. They arrived last week. Looking at them I do not see any concerns with the gas tank or probably front differential skid. The transmission/transfer case skid is all one piece and pretty long so that is the one that may be an issue but hopefully will know shortly.

 

[tyates007]

Just to let everyone know, these will work on 3.7L gasser. For the gas tank skid, if you have a hitch you need to remove and mount brackets between hitch and frame. Not a big deal.
Front is direct bolt on, no modifications needed.
For the transfer case/transmission skid, it fits without issue but you may or may not have the threaded boss in your cross members to mount. I did not so will weld some in, again not a huge deal. On the cross member below the transfer case, there were two blank holes in the center where this is meant to bolt. You have a couple options, weld some bosses in or drill a different hole to mount with outside bolts. Either will work fine. The mount to the side I also did not have the threaded boss but they send an adapter that you slide into the frame and it drops through the holes to bolt to. Checking some other information looks like the bosses are actually rivet nuts if you have the tools to set them in. That would be easier than welding for sure.
These are very heavy 1/4” aluminum and they were just over $800 delivered to my door. That is pretty reasonable for full under body protection.
Here is a picture of the gas tank skid, have not mounted the others yet as I am still doing some other work so just test fit. Hope this helps someone else.

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[JustSumDad]

Just to let everyone know, these will work on 3.7L gasser. For the gas tank skid, if you have a hitch you need to remove and mount brackets between hitch and frame. Not a big deal.
Front is direct bolt on, no modifications needed.
For the transfer case/transmission skid, it fits without issue but you may or may not have the threaded boss in your cross members to mount. I did not so will weld some in, again not a huge deal. On the cross member below the transfer case, there were two blank holes in the center where this is meant to bolt. You have a couple options, weld some bosses in or drill a different hole to mount with outside bolts. Either will work fine. The mount to the side I also did not have the threaded boss but they send an adapter that you slide into the frame and it drops through the holes to bolt to. Checking some other information looks like the bosses are actually rivet nuts if you have the tools to set them in. That would be easier than welding for sure.
These are very heavy 1/4” aluminum and they were just over $800 delivered to my door. That is pretty reasonable for full under body protection.
Here is a picture of the gas tank skid, have not mounted the others yet as I am still doing some other work so just test fit. Hope this helps someone else.

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TQVM for this info, as many pics as possible please!! including pre mounted I am still quite likely to build my own...
would it have been possible to mount the skid over the hitch rather than under it? to maintain hitch max strength I am thinking....