I haven’t done much on the Jeep lately and I’m starting to get the itch. I have a couple projects (fuel pump, Savvy TCase cable) planned but have also found myself thinking about plates. From what I can tell they would all stack nicely together
I had always thought of plates as mainly plug and play but after reading I’m seeing mention of body lifts, tummy tucks,Slip yolks etc making this seem more invasive than originally thought.
I read an install thread on the UCF no BL plates and it discussed raising the transmission. I had looked at a Rokmen setup with the ½” BL kit but saw where @Chris said he’d never run steel plates again. Everything I thought I knew is being questioned.
Questions I have:
1. Are there any “bolt on”’ plates that offer clearance or protection improvements over factory?
2. If not what options are out there that have the least change to factory design?
3. Is there a solid option that is proven not to kill ride comfort if you do install a BL, MML, etc? Savvy?
Background 2004 LJ that gets driven about 4-5 days a week around town. 31s, H&R springs and Bilstein shocks with spacers on the front to level, tires are fairly new so won’t be bigger anytime soon and I don’t see ever going over 33. No serious off-roading but do some dirt roads and jump curbs a lot for event parking in fields.
I do not need new plates, but I am a belt and suspenders guy. However my main concern is maintaining road manners and a good ride.
Thanks guys looking forward to the education
I had always thought of plates as mainly plug and play but after reading I’m seeing mention of body lifts, tummy tucks,Slip yolks etc making this seem more invasive than originally thought.
I read an install thread on the UCF no BL plates and it discussed raising the transmission. I had looked at a Rokmen setup with the ½” BL kit but saw where @Chris said he’d never run steel plates again. Everything I thought I knew is being questioned.
Questions I have:
1. Are there any “bolt on”’ plates that offer clearance or protection improvements over factory?
2. If not what options are out there that have the least change to factory design?
3. Is there a solid option that is proven not to kill ride comfort if you do install a BL, MML, etc? Savvy?
Background 2004 LJ that gets driven about 4-5 days a week around town. 31s, H&R springs and Bilstein shocks with spacers on the front to level, tires are fairly new so won’t be bigger anytime soon and I don’t see ever going over 33. No serious off-roading but do some dirt roads and jump curbs a lot for event parking in fields.
I do not need new plates, but I am a belt and suspenders guy. However my main concern is maintaining road manners and a good ride.
Thanks guys looking forward to the education