Ray
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Looking for recommendations on adding a complete aluminum belly skid to our 2022 392 JL Rubicon with the Extreme Recon Package. Also thoughts on adding UHMW material to the aluminum skids?
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How was the install process? Pics with UHMW look great. Happy with quality of the parts and process? Delivery time from NVM? They are a new name to me but very interested in their parts.I just installed the Next Venture Motorsports skids with UHMW. Weight savings is the big advantage.
Great product, I was one of the first to order back in July and received them in Nov. I think they are probably shipping faster now. Instructions need updated to reflect the 392 differences. Hardest part is replacing 2 of the engine mount bolts with longer bolts to support the Engine skid plate. The second thing is removing the factory fuel tank skid plate, you have to use 2 cargo straps to support the fuel tank while you remove the skid plate. I think it's a great light weight product.How was the install process? Pics with UHMW look great. Happy with quality of the parts and process? Delivery time from NVM? They are a new name to me but very interested in their parts.
I do not see the a part number for the 392 Hemi version. Did you talk with Artec?I’m waiting on the Artec Aluminum belly pan. They say it will be available Q1 22. Only adds 10bs over stock plates. Also plan on their frame mount premium rock sliders. They have a nice clean look. Should be all the added protection I will need for my purposes.
Can you expand on UHMW and what that entails? Is that a plastic material added on top of the skids?I just installed the Next Venture Motorsports skids with UHMW. Weight savings is the big advantage.
I’ve got the same setup on order. What specifically made the engine mount bolts difficult to replace? I did body mount rock sliders last week and getting the red loctited front body mount bolts out after all the reports broken bolts was not fun.I just installed the Next Venture Motorsports skids with UHMW. Weight savings is the big advantage.
Lol I’m going to need to remove the body mount bolts soon. Any tips you can share?I’ve got the same setup on order. What specifically made the engine mount bolts difficult to replace? I did body mount rock sliders last week and getting the red loctited front body mount bolts out after all the reports broken bolts was not fun.
Yes unfortunately aluminum is hit and stick (drag). Is there a UHMW kit available without the AluminumLooking for recommendations on adding a complete aluminum belly skid to our 2022 392 JL Rubicon with the Extreme Recon Package. Also thoughts on adding UHMW material to the aluminum skids?
Yes I did and the said they had just completed the scans of the 392 underside. Design was in process with an expected release some time Q1 22.I do not see the a part number for the 392 Hemi version. Did you talk with Artec?
Get a big breaker bar and as you loosen the bolt, stop the minute it makes a popping sound. Then reverse direction of the bolt for about a full turn and just keep doing this until you get them out.Lol I’m going to need to remove the body mount bolts soon. Any tips you can share?
Lol I’m going to need to remove the body mount bolts soon. Any tips you can share?
My Artec full pan w/ exhaust skid just delivered and will be installed next week before I head to Hot Springs. I'm looking forward to it and will provide my thoughts post install.Bumping for more feedback.
Uhmw skids are amazing. I had them on the last RZR I had. Those things would just glide over rocks.I just installed the Next Venture Motorsports skids with UHMW. Weight savings is the big advantage.