Artec Industries JL Shield - Front Axle CAD Skid

Artec Industries JL Shield - Front Axle CAD Skid

Now including a new Center Axle Disconnect (CAD or Front Axle Disconnect FAD) system for improved fuel efficiency. This new inclusion on the axle features a very thin sheetmetal skid plate from the factory which is prone to bending and denting, not to mention being a rock magnet itself. This shield is constructed from heavy duty 1/4" thick steel, twice the thickness of the OEM skid plate. The new design also uses countersunk flat head bolts for improved smoothness on the bottom, meaning you'll have less edges to catch on rocks. To improve the smoothness, Artec eliminated unnecessary edges and extended the leading edge to the front of the axle and included an angled flange to protect the axle and allow rocks to glide under. Fully welded and hard powder coated for direct bolt-on installation and a long life. 

Works on both JL Wranglers and JT Gladiators.

Heavy duty 1/4" construction that is twice the thickness of the OEM skid plate, designed using original OEM files and CNC laser cut and CNC bent in-house for precise fit. Uses countersunk flat head bolts for a smooth bottom that keeps rocks from catching on bolt heads. Leading edge of OEM skid is extended forward and has a bent flange to provide a smooth bottom with no edges for rocks to catch on. Fully welded and powder coated for direct bolt-in installation.

While all precautions are made to ensure the powder coated surface is protected, small scratches from the shipping process may be present upon arrival. Flat head bolts provided for the bottom two holes, reuse OEM bolts on upper holes.

• Heavy Duty 1/4" construction
• Twice thickness of OEM skid plate
• Designed using OEM files for precise fit
• Countersunk Flat head bolts for smooth bottom
• MADE IN USA