Install notes and evidence

Clayton source wording says: System Highlights: Covers the Entire Underbelly – Engine, transfer case, and gas tank OEM Replacement Design – Eliminates unnecessary bolt-on weight Completely Flat from Crossmember Back – No hang-up points Boat-Side Frame Rail Coverage – Prevents direct frame impacts Countersunk Hardware Throughout – Smooth skid surface No Overlapping Panels – Skids key together into a single, integrated system All Items Ship Bare Metal - Painting or Powder Coating will be necessary Construction & Weight: Engine & Transfer Case Skids: ¼” thick steel Gas Tank Skid: 3/16” thick steel Total system weight ~200 lbs Net vehicle gain ~140 lbs after OEM skid removal Modular & Upgrade-Friendly: Skids can be purchased individually or as a complete system Fully compatible with short arm and COR long arm suspensions Gas tank skid supports future rear long arm conversion without cutting 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 Wrangler 2.0L Skid Plate System - Skinny Tank Only (2018-2024+, JL)

Vendor fitment: 2018-2026 JL Wrangler. Armor Steps with 2.0 inch lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

Jeep Wrangler 2.0L Skid Plate System - Skinny Tank Only (2018-2024+, JL) Our JL Underbody Skid Plate System is a fully integrated, modular solution designed to protect the entire underbelly of your Jeep Wrangler JL. Covering the engine, transfer case, and gas tank , this system replaces OEM skids to deliver maximum protection with the absolute lowest clearance loss on the market . System Highlights: Covers the Entire Underbelly – Engine, transfer case, and gas tank OEM Replacement Design – Eliminates unnecessary bolt-on weight Completely Flat from Crossmember Back – No hang-up points Boat-Side Frame Rail Coverage – Prevents direct frame impacts Countersunk Hardware Throughout – Smooth skid.

SKU

COR-4209005

Price

$1,383

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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-wrangler-2-0l-skid-plate-system-skinny-tank-only-2018-2024-jl

- Manufacturer instruction: Clayton product instructions PDF

- Source text: Models: JL Wrangler; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 2.0 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 Jeep Wrangler 2.0L Skid Plate System - Skinny Tank Only (2018-2024+, JL) Our JL Underbody Skid Plate System is a fully integrated, modular solution designed to protect the entire underbelly of your Jeep Wrangler JL.

Fitment and build notes

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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; Years: 2018-2026; Lift height: 2.0 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06