“Being in the Automotive Part fabrication and welding business I have an elevated appreciation for well built products. The latest variant of the JLUR Bellypan does not disappoint. The Artec engineering team has provided a design that not only provides MUCH BETTER than stock protection but does not encumber already heavy Jeeps with more weigh adding under 10 lbs. The 6061 aluminum skids are solid and they have a fitment that is purposeful ... meaning the design incorporates the necessary forms to provide the added protection without requiring cutting or modification while making it look like it was mean to be there and not an afterthought. The DIY installation is very doable and I would say a 6 out of 10 on difficulty (10 being the most difficult) mainly due to the handling of the OE gas tank but needing some automotive mechanical experience and basic tools would put this at a 4 of 10 (as long as you follow directions - leave the bolt loose) The instruction video is valuable and there are a ton of good tips in both the video and written instructions to make the install very straight forward. Verified NO fitment issues with AEV Conversions JL370 up-fit with 2.5 Dualsport XP Lift with Geometry Correction Brackets & Bilstein XP8100 shocksVerified NO fitment issues with MagnaFlow 19620 axle-back or 19592 cat-back Overland Series Exhaust”
“Im very impressed with the build quality. Installation was easy. I really like having full skid plates that add minimal weight while providing excellent protection on the trails. Installed they look really good”
“Top notch quality Very well manufactured and looks amazing. Fits nice and tight up against the frame and does not reduce ground clearance. It has taken quite a few hard hits and scrapes and hasnt deformed.”
“This armor really surprised me when it showed up. There is a ton of thought that goes into this skid system. Its super lightweight but extremely solid. Great tight fit and a smooth belly. Cant wait to get it on some rocks. My only negative is for the RockKrawler Long Arm you will need to modify the skids in order to fit with the RK cross member. Overall high recommendations if you want to protect the vitals of your JLU.”
“Alright so there are cheaper skids and i wheel with buddies who have other very good brands. I pulled the trigger on this one thinking it better be hot and its better than that. Everything fit so well and it was an easy install. Just leave EVERYTHING LOSE Had one issue which was jeeps fault. They sub out there exhaust (plus probably everything else) which meant some JLs will have a slight clearance issue with the down pipe on the passenger side. Called customer service who helped me out. Through some heat at the pipe and used a C clamp to slightly oval the pipe. Clearance issue fixed. Took 10 mins. Took it out over the weekend and came down hard on some rocks. Barely put a scratch in it. Awesome product.”
“Great Product easy to install. DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY BOLTS UNTIL THEYRE ALL IN Its a very tight clean and exact fit. I did the install myself on the ground with a floor jack to help hold the tank plate up as I bolted it in.”
“These skids fit perfect We love the lightweight but strong coverage is great and everything with the install was awesome. Even switching the tank skid out was easy even with 12 tank I give Artec and A for these skids”
