Install notes and evidence

Metalcloak source wording says: MetalCloak JL Skid Plate provides additional strength and protection for the factory frame crossbar with a sheet of laser cut 1/8" steel.. Verify exact body/platform, front/rear location, drilling/cutting, adjacent factory parts, clearance, finish, and paired armor/skid requirements before checkout.

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Metalcloak

JL/JT Bumper Base Skid Plate

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

MetalCloak JL Skid Plate provides additional strength and protection for the factory frame crossbar with a sheet of laser cut 1/8" steel. Features include: 1/8" Cold Rolled Steel Integrates with JL/JT Frame-Built Combo Bumper Base Protects Stock Frame Cross Bar Premium Black Texture Powdercoating Easy Installation Made in the USA The 1/8" steel skid plate ties into the bumper and stock bracket and [click for more...] provides a skid surface to help protect the factory frame crossbar when the obstacles are a little bigger than anticipated. Finished in black texture powder coat. Don't want to cut off the factory frame crossbar under your JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator Bumper? Then reinforce it...

SKU

6105

Price

$149

Role

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Can this take a winch?

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Sources

- Metalcloak product page: https://metalcloak.com/jl-bumper-base-skid-plate.html

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

- 2018-2026 JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator

Fitment and build notes

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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

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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: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-25