5052 ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION - Our high quality skids are made from stamped 5052 aluminum, providing lightweight and strong underbody protection. The 6mm thick aluminum panels provide superior strength and flexibility while minimizing weight. STRONG UNDERBODY PROTECTION - The 6mm thick aluminum panels are the next evolution in under body protection, providing superior strength and flexibility while minimizing weight, making them the perfect choice for under body protection. PRECISION FIT - Protect your Engine and Transmission of your Wrangler JL. This skid plate features recessed bolt heads, drainage provisions, stamped embossing where applicable, and removable access panels to the oil drain plug. DENT RESISTANT - Aluminum’s density is about 1/3 that of steel and the advantage of the increased material thickness to offset strength actually makes aluminum more dent resistant over steel skid plates of the same weight. SIMPLE INSTALLATION - This Modular Skid Plates are a simple no drill installation that’s easy to install with the included hardware and brackets. These are a complete bolt on skid plate that will not require drilling or any modifications. Protect your Engine and Transmission of your Wrangler JL with this Modular Aluminum Skid Plate from Quadratec. Our high quality skids are made from stamped 5052 aluminum, providing lightweight and strong under body protection. All Quadratec Modular Skid Plates are a simple no drill installation that’s easy to install with the included hardware and brackets. Engine Skid Plates feature removable access panels to the oil drain plug. Skid plates feature recessed bolt heads, drainage provisions and stamped embossing where applicable. The 6mm thick aluminum panels are the next evolution in under body protection providing superior strength and flexibility while minimizing weight. Why do we use aluminum for our skid plates? Aluminum’s density is about 1/3 that of steel and the advantage of the increased material thickness to offset strength actually makes aluminum more dent resistant over steel skid plates of the same weight. Each panel is laser cut and press formed for a precision fit and finished in a durable silver powder coat finish for awesome looks and lasting durability.