Exposed Oil Pan and Protruding Oil Pan Plug?

[CBH]

Is anyone (especially serious off-roaders) concerned about how exposed the oil pan and protruding oil pan plug are on the 392? I measure 13 3/4” clearance to the bottom of the oil plan plug. I don’t know of any company that has created a bracket to protect the oil pan on a Rubicon 392.

 

[zmpm01]

I noticed the oil pan drain plug hanging down while installing the winch, what dumb A$$ engineer put that there to get ripped off while four wheeling? Not all 392'S will be be mall crawlers I plan to use mine off road.

 

[byhumba]

Ugh. Another item that will need an aftermarket redesigned/upgraded part.

 

[Meat Head]

Rock Hard has a complete skid plate system, although I would prefer something for just the engine and transmission.

Rock Hard 4x4™ Complete Bellypan Skid Plate System with Dual Crossmembers for Jeep Wrangler JL 4DR 392 HEMI 2021 - Current [RH-90527]

www.rockhard4x4.com

 

[YukonCornelius]

@Meat Head Nice Find!

 

[DavyBoy]

Rock Hard has a complete skid plate system, although I would prefer something for just the engine and transmission.

Rock Hard 4x4™ Complete Bellypan Skid Plate System with Dual Crossmembers for Jeep Wrangler JL 4DR 392 HEMI 2021 - Current [RH-90527]

www.rockhard4x4.com

I was continually concerned about this during my off-roading in Colorado a couple of weeks ago. @Meet Head, thanks for the link!!!

 

[Maxx]

Oil Drain Plug

Does not include the crush washer. M14X1.5

www.ecstuning.com

 

[CBH]

Oil Drain Plug

Does not include the crush washer. M14X1.5

www.ecstuning.com

The oil pan plug you listed sure doesn’t look like the one on my Rubicon 392.

 

[Maxx]

It isn’t. It’s a recessed plug that will provide more clearance for $1.73. Gets rid of the bolt head hanging down.

Should be correct, but double check the M14x1.5 sizing if purchasing.

 

[CBH]

Copy, thanks. Jeep verified my drain plug is also M14 x 1.5. I ordered 2 from ECS with crush washers. When they come in I’ll compare them with a Jeep drain plug; hopefully the threads will match in depth as well.

 

[Maxx]

Great. Interested in hearing how it works out. Hope it helps. Should be a cheap and easy improvement.

 

[Shortcut]

@Meat Head Nice Find!

Pricy too!!

 

[rocketjay70]

Copy, thanks. Jeep verified my drain plug is also M14 x 1.5. I ordered 2 from ECS with crush washers. When they come in I’ll compare them with a Jeep drain plug; hopefully the threads will match in depth as well.

me as well.

 

[Shortcut]

I noticed the oil pan drain plug hanging down while installing the winch, what dumb A$$ engineer put that there to get ripped off while four wheeling? Not all 392'S will be be mall crawlers I plan to use mine off road.

This Jeep is obviously a prototype for evaluation and feedback from the public. Thoughts anyone?

 

[rocketjay70]

This Jeep is obviously a prototype for evaluation and feedback from the public. Thoughts anyone?

Mine is the same!

 

[CBH]

Great. Interested in hearing how it works out. Hope it helps. Should be a cheap and easy improvement.

The (silver) MOPAR oil plug has 50% more thread depth than the (black) ECS oil plug; but when seated, the MOPAR oil plug does protrude 3/8” more than the ECS oil plug. I don’t know how to put this, but....the ECS oil plug just looks “inadequate” compared to the MOPAR oil plug. The other issues are service and warranty. If I install the the ECS oil plug and a Jeep technician does the oil change, he/she will have to deviate from tech procedures with different tools and unknown torque requirements....and if the ECS oil plug were to fail, I doubt the MOPAR warranty would cover damages. I’m gonna stay with MOPAR.

 

[jkehoe]

Is anyone (especially serious off-roaders) concerned about how exposed the oil pan and protruding oil pan plug are on the 392? I measure 13 3/4” clearance to the bottom of the oil plan plug. I don’t know of any company that has created a bracket to protect the oil pan on a Rubicon 392.

I'm working with a local company to make a skid plate that is only for the oil pan. It Will probably be aluminum and if they really like the design will release it. Once I see if it works and they give permission I'll post pics and their info.

 

[YukonCornelius]

@jkehoe I‘d be in to purchasing an aluminum oil pan plate for sure! Keep us posted!

 

[Shortcut]

What? No RockHard full underbelly coverage, exhaust system and oilpan?

 

[YukonCornelius]

It'll be tough call - full steel protection? Or aluminum just where it needs it?
Need my darn 392 first! This waiting sucks. Last I was told was second week of October