If you are going to address the TJ “shovel,” skid plate, shouldn't one go ahead and do a belly up skid? This allows more ground clearance. In theory, making the Jeep more capableHell, I would venture and say skid plates should go on before a lift.
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But you need a 1-1.25 inch body lift. Which then makes room for bigger tires.
Around and around we go.