Agreed! Came down the Birdsville Track a couple of weeks ago. It's not a bad road as far as gravel roads go but every now and again there would be a 6" rock sitting in the wheel track. It's reassuring knowing there is a sump plate. However, if your off-roading is mainly on sand a sump plate is probably not required.
WK2 Sump Protection Plate
I've created this thread to provide updates and gather feedback on the development of Chief Products 'Sump Protection Plate'.
As many of you probably know, WK2s only have a plastic (2011-2012) or plastic/felt (2013+) unit protecting the front underside of the vehicle. Sadly, Jeep & Mopar currently offer no skid plate protection for this area.
For many, this is one of the first parts you break off-road. It protects a critical area (see photos below) as well as holding the inner wheel well liners in place. Considering the dealer in Brisbane charged me $388.04 for a new unit, plus $4.56 for fasteners, plus GST, plus installation to replace the plastic unit when it broke off-road. I thought it might be a good idea to create a more sturdy version.
Here are a few photos:
STOCK VERSION (INSTALLED)
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STOCK VERSION (BROKEN)
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WHAT IT PROTECTS
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WHAT IT PROTECTS 2
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CHIEF PRODUCTS - PROTOTYPE V1 (INSTALLED - FRONT AIR DAM REMOVED)
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CHIEF PRODUCTS - PROTOTYPE V1 (INSTALLED)
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CHIEF PRODUCTS - PROTOTYPE V1 (OFF-ROAD TESTING)
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As many of you probably know, WK2s only have a plastic (2011-2012) or plastic/felt (2013+) unit protecting the front underside of the vehicle. Sadly, Jeep & Mopar currently offer no skid plate protection for this area.
For many, this is one of the first parts you break off-road. It protects a critical area (see photos below) as well as holding the inner wheel well liners in place. Considering the dealer in Brisbane charged me $388.04 for a new unit, plus $4.56 for fasteners, plus GST, plus installation to replace the plastic unit when it broke off-road. I thought it might be a good idea to create a more sturdy version.
Here are a few photos:
STOCK VERSION (INSTALLED)
STOCK VERSION (BROKEN)
WHAT IT PROTECTS
WHAT IT PROTECTS 2
CHIEF PRODUCTS - PROTOTYPE V1 (INSTALLED - FRONT AIR DAM REMOVED)
CHIEF PRODUCTS - PROTOTYPE V1 (INSTALLED)
CHIEF PRODUCTS - PROTOTYPE V1 (OFF-ROAD TESTING)
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