Engine mount spacer

BigDan said:

2005 LJ auto

Just received my high clearance skid plate RC 1126 ( 2.5 inch drop )
Seems like Ill have to raise my motor mounts to keep a certain geometry
Is there any different thickness recommanded
Will I have to put a body lift also ?
Thanks
Dan

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Fitment Notes​

• Non-Rubicon models require a Slip-Yoke Eliminator.
• An extended rear CV Drive Shaft is required.
• 1.25in Body Lift Kit is required. (#1157)
• 1in Motor Mount Kit is required. (#1156)
• Rubicon models require compressor relocation bracket. (#1123)

TheBoogieman said:

2" more clearance over the stock skid.

Fitment Notes​

• Non-Rubicon models require a Slip-Yoke Eliminator.
• An extended rear CV Drive Shaft is required.
• 1.25in Body Lift Kit is required. (#1157)
• 1in Motor Mount Kit is required. (#1156)
• Rubicon models require compressor relocation bracket. (#1123)

https://www.quadratec.com/sites/def...ate-Jeep-Wrangler-TJ-Install-Instructions.pdf

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P man said:

Man that picture makes it look like it hangs really low!!!

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Moglocker said:

That looks like a drop skid?

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P man said:

I am obviously missing something..it looks like a drop skid to me so how do they advertise it as more clearance than a stock skid? Can someone please help me lol

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P man said:

I am obviously missing something..it looks like a drop skid to me so how do they advertise it as more clearance than a stock skid? Can someone please help me lol

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jeepguyOC said:

Not sure why anyone is talking about a drop.
Site:
Put the shovel to rest with Rough Country's new High Clearance Skid Plate. Made from heavy-duty quarter Inch steel, this super tough belly pan protects the underside of your vehicle from off-road hazards.

With its innovative design the skid plate sits snug to the vehicle, avoiding hang-ups your factory plate can't and allowing an additional 2in of clearance. The pronounced lip traverses rocks and dirt with ease.

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P man said:

I realize what the RC site says but I'm looking at pictures online and I don't see where they are getting the statement of offering more clearance than stock. It doesn't really matter since it wasn't the OPs original question

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jeepguyOC said:

Are you thinking a straight flat plate is stock? The stock location of the trans mount is about 4" below the frame rail, this skid gets the trans pushed up 2".

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P man said:

I am obviously missing something..it looks like a drop skid to me so how do they advertise it as more clearance than a stock skid? Can someone please help me lol

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P man said:

I'm well aware of the shape an oem skid has and have attached a side pic of one. I don't think I am processing the pictures properly. The way my brain sees the rough country skid it would appear to hang lower than an Oem skid. I'm looking at the rough country lettering that is cut out of the sides and thinking those letters must be a couple inches tall right?

Anyways I'm sure it's just me being dumb or not looking at things right. Let's try to help the OP with his questions

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TheBoogieman said:

Stock skid.
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RC skid.
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Andy-WhiteTJ said:

Remember, the 03 and up skid plate hung lower than the 02 and older. Is that a photo of the newer stock skid plate or the 97-02?

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P man said:

I just grabbed it off the interwebz and didn't even pay attention. I wonder how much lower the 03 up skid hung lower hwn the 02 back?

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jjvw said:

The most irritating part of the 03-06 skid was the giant lip that hung down on both ends that hooked and grabbed everything. Getting rid of just that is a significant improvement.

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Moglocker said:

I didn’t realize it was all newer tj,thought only rubis hung down more

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