HECASA Heavy Duty Steel Skid Plate for 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ - Replacement for OEM 52006870 - Fits 15 & 20 Gallon Gas Tanks - Off-Road Protection & Underbody Shield for Jeep Adventures

A couple of years ago I scored a 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ from the original owner that mostly used it to tow behind the RV. It was pretty well taken care of and not overly-modded. Since then I have had to update things like the transmission, LED lights etc. All part of owning an older car. I was shooting some slow-motion out on a fire road on the undercarriage and was somewhat shocked to see my muffler and the rock guard for the gas tank rotting with rust. So, I got the muffler swapped out and asked the guy if he would swap out the rock guard. Nope, they do not do that but he thought, as I did, it is just about 5-9 bolts and easy peazy. The bolts were NO PROBLEM. What I did not know was how these metal straps are integrated with the gas tank. I got all the bolts off and I was like hmmmmmm....why can't this rock guard drop?Long story short now I know...#1 problem my gas tank was full = HEAVY. #2 I do not have a jack or any stands and I am solo so basically it would be very difficult for someone like me to do this solo. Since one side of the tank had dropped to the ground where I had removed the strap, I needed to get some ratchet straps and get the tank off the ground and then had it towed to the local garage. They ended up charging me two hour labor and the real reason for this review is the rock guard fits perfectly and probably is 1000 times better quality than the original OEM. So, highly recommended and the price was great. BUT, if you are mostly a desk jockey like me, I would buy this and then find a local garage that can put it up on a lift, temporary disconnect the gas tank/fuel line, drop both the guard and the tank and then swap it out. With my new muffler and rock guard I am ready to get back on the trail!