Banged Up Rear Control Arm Bracket
While I had my Jeep in the shop for an oil change, it was pointed out to me that I could use some protection on my rear lower control arms. Here's how I discovered the need an took steps to fortify my Jeep.
The rear control arm brackets are a low point in the back of my Jeep. Over the years, I've scraped them on a few rocks. Although they weren't severely damaged, they were on the way to becoming a problem. The bolts holding the shocks in place were getting deformed from all the scraping over rocks.
Updated 2024: These control arm skids have taken a beating over the years. They have definitely protected that low spot on my Jeep.
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| Banged Up Rear Control Arm Bracket |
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| Scraped up Bolt from the Rocks. |
A Lesson in Lower Control Arms
The new skid plates I got are weld-ons. This is the first Jeep part I had welded onto my vehicle. When I first bought my Jeep, I would have cringed at the thought, but now I understand what it takes to fortify my Jeep for the trails.
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| Mike Welding on Skid Plates |
Rear Shock Protection
These weld-on brackets offer protection for your control arm joints and rear shocks, preventing your factory control arm brackets from bending.
These skids are constructed of 3/16″ steel, laser cut and CNC bent. They conform directly to the rear JK lower control arm brackets, providing robust protection.
Check out my other Modifications and Accessories I added to my Jeep.
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| Rear Shock |
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| Mike working on my mounts. |
Shout Out!
A big SHOUT OUT to Adrenaline Off Road for the great suggestion. I would have never known you could add this to your Jeep. Also, a SHOUT OUT to Mike for being patient with me, answering my many questions, and explaining the step-by-step process for getting these skids welded on.
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