Install notes and evidence

Clayton source wording says: Fitment & Notes: All Items Ship Bare Metal - Painting or Powder Coating will be necessary Compatible with short arm and COR long arm suspensions Mounts to OEM nut-serts in the frame rail (one drilled hole required) Includes a Skid Support Member for added rigidity Includes Cross Member Components to securely fasten the skid to the OEM cross member Strongly recommended when running the gas tank skid (not required) NOTE : Please note this item(s) ships out of a box!. Treat this as a suspension-system install. Verify lift height, shock choice, control-arm/track-bar contents, bump stops, driveshaft/exhaust/brake-line needs, alignment/caster, wheel and tire plan, and whether the Jeep is JL, JT, JK, TJ, LJ, XJ, or ZJ before checkout.

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Clayton Off Road

Jeep 3.6L/2.0L/6.4L T-Case Skid Plate (2018-24+, JL/JT)

Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator. Armor Steps with 3.6 inch lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

Jeep Wrangler 3.6/2.0/6.4L JL Transfer Case Skid Plate (2018+) Our JL Transfer Case Skid Plate is the backbone of the underbody protection system, providing full coverage from frame rail to the gas tank with a completely flat skid surface. Built from ¼” thick steel , it replaces the OEM skid and delivers unmatched strength, clearance, and modular compatibility. Key Features: ¼” Thick Steel Construction – Maximum strength with minimal clearance loss Boat-Side Frame Rail Coverage – Protects frame rail from direct impacts Completely Flat Skid Surface – Eliminates hang-up points Countersunk Hardware – No exposed bolts on the skid surface OEM Replacement Design – Lighter and stronger than.

SKU

COR-4209300

Price

$499

Role

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Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- Clayton Off Road product page: https://claytonoffroad.com/products/jeep-3-6l-2-0l-6-4l-t-case-skid-plate-system-2018-24-jl-jt

- Manufacturer instruction: Clayton product instructions PDF

- Source text: Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 3.6 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 Jeep Wrangler 3.6/2.0/6.4L JL Transfer Case Skid Plate (2018+) Our JL Transfer Case Skid Plate is the backbone of the underbody protection system, providing full coverage from frame rail to the gas tank with a completely flat skid surface.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

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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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Fact summary

Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 3.6 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06