Install notes and evidence

AEV estimated install time: 1 Hour. Use the manufacturer guide and verify vehicle configuration before quoting.

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AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate for JL Wrangler, Gladiator and Bronco

Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator. Armor Steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

The AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate for Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator and Ford Bronco is designed to help you slide over obstacles, instead of being stopped dead in your tracks. Situations like this can potentially cause damage to your differential housing or pinion, leaving your vehicle disabled in the middle of nowhere. The 4mm thick, stamped steel construction of the AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate provides increased strength and reduced weight when compared to traditional forms of manufacturing. Stamping this skid plate also allowed us to form the skid plate around the rear differential, maximizing ground clearance and eliminating any snag points. The AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate is.

SKU

52060003AB

Price

$389

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AEV provides manufacturer install evidence for AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate for JL Wrangler, Gladiator and Bronco. Start with the AEV guide, then confirm vehicle configuration, tools, wiring, accessory dependencies, and whether shop installation is the right path.

Sources

- 5 manufacturer installation PDF link(s) captured from AEV.

- AEV source page: https://aev-conversions.com/products/differential-skid-plate-jl-wrangler-gladiator-bronco

- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator. Armor Steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

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Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-05-10