With a Rubicon trip rapidly approaching, it is time for me to address Mumbo's evap canister. In looking at ways to protect it, I see that I have choices of either moving it or getting a skid and leaving it where it is. So, which is better, cheaper, and easier? And of course, what is a decent middle of the road brand?
To skid or not to skid..
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noroad
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they are usually around a 100 bucks. posion spyders is about that looks pretty good.
http://shop.poisonspyder.com/Jeep-Wrangler-JK-Evap-Skid-p/17-56-012.htm
http://shop.poisonspyder.com/Jeep-Wrangler-JK-Evap-Skid-p/17-56-012.htm
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
I was thinking about doing this skid as well. The main issue I have with buying a $100 skid for the evap box is that the evap box isn't critical. So you crush it or knock it off on the trail. What happens? Nothing. An annoying check engine light pops up and you go on your merry way until your state inspection or the light drives you crazy. Its basically buying insurance on a $300 item..only the insurance premium is 33% of the cost of a replacement. Is that crazy expensive? No, but its not cheap. Figure Apple Care costs $100 for a $300 iPhone so its the same thing, but I think my chances of shattering the screen or dropping my iPhone in water are greater than damaging the evap canister that many here claim is fine after multiple wheeling trips. Does it mean I wont do it? Nope, but it definitely has kept me from pulling the trigger so far.
olram30
Not That Kind of Engineer
Yours already came with one from the factory
SmokinV10
Caught the Bug
Its some sheet metal, and I suppose its better than nothing, but the metal is so thin, I would guess any decent hit that would damage the evap would render the skid useless as well.
But I know me, as soon as I don't do it I'll regret it.
sean.m.adams33
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I have a buddy that knocked his off on the trail and drug it behind him. We just pulled over and rebolted it up. Seemed fine. I never touched mine. But I don't see the harm in a $100 skid.
Sharkey
Word Ninja
One side to the e-brake hangers and the other to your suspension?:cheesy::cheesy::cheesy:
Clem319
New member
Would it void the warranty if you move it?
Warranty? Haven't had one of those since the day I brought it home, lol.
Clem319
New member
Haha I have a feeling I have a rough road ahead with my local dealership also. I bought the jeep out of town because it was 5k less and they have already given me crap about not buying it there. Bring it on warranty nazis
This one was gifted to me. Thanks POPS!!
http://kilbystore.com/jk-ev.html
http://kilbystore.com/jk-ev.html
StrizzyChris
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I agree the factory one is worthless
This!! Especially if your runnin the Dynomax Comp series exhaust since most evap skids are bulky and the exhaust takes up the space that it would occupy.
I tried to use a GenRight skid and this was the case for me. I could have modified it, but I didnt want it closer to the drive shaft as it already is close when fully flexed. I ended up doing nothing and IF I do, itll be a relocation. :thumb:
Aha! Never even thought about the Dynomax being an issue. Who makes a decent relocation kit? I'd rather get a kit than make 50 trips to Home Depot to Put together a DYI setup.