Install notes and evidence

DV8 source wording says: The skid is fully bolt-on for a quick and easy install process. Verify body/platform, 2-door/4-door, front/rear position, drilling/cutting, adjacent factory parts, and whether matching hardware or paired armor is required.

Product-specific install PDFs or videos are not captured for this record yet. Treat this as a source gap before quote, checkout, or labor planning.

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2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL & 2020-2026 Gladiator JT | Rear D44 Differential Skid Plate

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.

Catching your differential cover on rocks or other obstacles is a common vulnerability when crawling off-road. The pressure from these impacts can result in the cover peeling back allowing oil to leak. With our Jeep JL & JT Rear Differential Skid Plate, you can prevent these costly damages while avoiding getting hung-up on pesky rocks and other protruding obstacles. It attaches to eight mounting locations for extreme rigidity and durability, so it won’t come loose or rattle when on rough terrain. The integr ated aluminum logo plate is paintable, so you can customize it to match your other accessories. The skid plate is made from heavy-duty 5mm plate steel, and is finished in a resilient.

SKU

SPJL-13

Price

$289.99

Role

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For 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL & 2020-2026 Gladiator JT | Rear D44 Differential Skid Plate, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. DV8 source wording says: The skid is fully bolt-on for a quick and easy install process. Verify body/platform, 2-door/4-door, front/rear position, drilling/cutting, adjacent factory parts, and whether matching hardware or paired armor is required. Use the DV8 product page for current options and captured instruction links for install evidence before quoting final labor or dependencies.

Sources

- DV8 product-type guidance plus source install wording: The skid is fully bolt-on for a quick and easy install process

- No exact DV8 product-specific instruction PDF was captured in this pass.

- DV8 Offroad source page: https://dv8offroad.com/products/jeep-jl-jt-rear-d44-differential-skid

- 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.

- DV8 local source capture: 2026-05-12.

Fitment and build notes

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

For bolt-on parts, the last check is the exact vehicle and option setup: year/model/trim, sensors or cameras, lights, winch or recovery plan, finish, related brackets, and whether the customer is installing it or sending it to a shop.

Readiness

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

Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed

Install docsNo product-specific install PDF, install support link, or official video is captured for this record yet.Source needed

Product imageProduct image available

Purchase pathUse for build planning or a shop quote

Visual prioritymedium

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Fact summary

Models: JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator; Years: 2018-2026; Source: shopify_products_json; Captured: 2026-05-12