JL 2‑Door Aluminum Belly Skid System — 3.6L V6

The JL 2‑Door Aluminum Belly Skids — 3.6L V6 provide full underbody protection for JL Wrangler owners who demand maximum clearance, strength, and durability on technical terrain. This system shields the engine, transmission, transfer case, DEF tank, and fuel tank while reducing weight compared to factory steel components.

Product Details

These skids are built from 1/4" thick 5052 aluminum, chosen for its superior formability and long‑term rigidity. Bolt heads are tucked up and out of the way wherever possible to reduce snag points and improve slide performance across rocks and ledges.

Removal of the factory gas tank skid is required and results in a 3/4" gain in ground clearance. The aluminum system weighs 104 lbs (or 110 lbs with the optional e‑torque skid), but the net weight gain is offset by removing the factory steel skid and other underbody components.

These skids are designed with compatibility in mind for popular aftermarket suspension systems—including Rock Krawler Long Arm kits with minimal modifications—larger axles, and multiple engine configurations such as the 6.4 Hemi.

Why Drivers Choose These Belly Skids

• Full underbody protection for drivetrain and emissions components
• 5052 aluminum construction for strength and reduced weight
• Improved ground clearance with factory skid removal
• Engineered bolt placement for better sliding over obstacles
• Compatible with long‑arm suspension systems and larger axles
• Optional e‑torque skid available

Key Features

• 1/4" 5052 aluminum construction
• Full belly coverage for engine, transmission, transfer case, DEF tank, and fuel tank
• 3/4" ground‑clearance gain
• System weight: 104 lbs (110 lbs with e‑torque skid)
• Designed for multiple engine configurations
• Compatible with Rock Krawler long‑arm systems

Installation Video

Additional Details

Products are designed to fit vehicles with varying factory tolerances; minor hand‑fitting may be required. Bare aluminum may show surface imperfections from handling and fabrication—these are easily concealed with textured powder coat. Smooth finishes may require additional prep work. Lead times are estimates and may vary due to production realities. All Next Venture Motorsports products are laser cut, CNC formed, and hand‑welded in Colorado, USA.

Next Venture Motorsports does not provide live inventory data to OOU. If an item is not in stock at the time of your order, it may carry a lead time of up to X weeks. This notice will be updated once NVM provides their typical lead‑time range.