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Artec Industries Shield - Front Center Axle Disconnect - CAD Skid, Powder Coated - JL

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Artec Industries Shield - Front Center Axle Disconnect - CAD Skid, Powder Coated

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Artec Industries Shield - Front Center Axle Disconnect - CAD Skid, Powder Coated Features:

First OEM Replacement on market for JL CAD skid plate

Heavy Duty 1/4" construction....twice the thickness of OEM skid plate

Designed using original OEM files and CNC laser cut and CNC bent in-house for precise fit

Uses Countersunk Flat head bolts for a smooth bottom...keeps rocks from catching on bolt heads*

Leading edge of OEM skid is extended forward and has a bent flange to provide a smooth bottom with no edges for rocks to catch on

Fully Welded and powdercoated for direct bolt-in installation

Made In The USA

Stronger Than The OEM Front Axle Protection Defend your front axle with this shield from Artec Industries. Part of the purpose for this part has to do with an inclusion that Jeep made on the newer models. This new inclusion on the axle features a very thin sheet metal skid plate from the factory which is prone to bending and denting, not to mention being a rock magnet itself. This shield helps defend against that. This JL Shield from Artec Industries is constructed from Heavy Duty 1/4" thick steel which is twice the thickness of the OEM skid plate. The new design also uses countersunk flat head bolts for improved smoothness on the bottom meaning you'll have less edges to catch on rocks. To improve the smoothness, we've eliminated unnecessary edges and extended the leading edge to the front of the axle and included an angled flange to protect the axle and allow rocks to glide under. The JL Shield is fully welded and hard powder coated for direct bolt-on installation and a long life.

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Brand: Artec Industries

Color: Black

Finish: Powder Coat

Install Method: Bolt On

Location: Front Differential

Material: Steel

Material Thickness: 1/4in

Mfgr. Warranty: No Warranty

Condition: New Product

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Serious improvement over OEM! 2 years ago

5out of 5stars

JaxMax
Very well made, countersunk bolts excellent idea, very thick, more coverage and much better finish then OEM. Install was tough to get it in but it did fit good ,perfect alignment with bolt holes. Cheap insurance for a guy wanting to overland and off road but not wanting to lift. I compared to others and determined this was the best value.

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Fits as it should. 3 years ago

5out of 5stars

Unluckicharmz
Definitely an upgrade over the stock. This will save you money in the long run if you break your FAD

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Easy to Overlook The Value of This Skid 3 years ago

5out of 5stars

DanW
I really don't know why but I bought one of these for my JLUR and took off the thinner factory Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) skid. I guess I felt a very unlucky bash on a rock could disable the FAD. That wouldn't be good. Well, I had buyer's remorse as I've never touched it. Then on a particularly rocky trail in New Hampshire, I not only bashed it, much of the weight of the front of the Jeep was on it on top of a rock. Then I winched it right across it, gouging a big deep scrape across it. But it did the job and protected the FAD. I don't think the factory plate would have survived, nor would the FAD. I highly recommend this skid plate!

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