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Rough CountryPart 1126 · UPC 00843030101206

High Clearance Skid Plate for Jeep Wrangler 4WD (1997-2006)

$259.95MAP price
In stock — 12 available
Shipping weight: 56 lb.
  • Fits 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD — SE, Sport, Sahara, X, Unlimited, and 65th Anniversary Edition
  • Does not fit Rubicon models, or 4.0L 6-cylinder Wranglers with an automatic transmission
  • Requires a slip-yoke eliminator on non-Rubicon Jeeps, an extended rear CV driveshaft, the 1.25in body lift (#1157), and the 1in motor mount kit (#1156)
  • 0.25in steel construction; recovers up to 2in of clearance
  • Bolt-on install listed at 3-4 hours — downloadable installation guide available

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Will it fit your truck?

✓ Fits

1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler · 4WD
65th Anniversary EditionSaharaSESportUnlimitedX

✕ Does not fit

  • Models with 4.0L 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission
  • Rubicon models

Non-Rubicon models require a Slip-Yoke Eliminator. An extended rear CV Drive Shaft is required. 1.25in Body Lift Kit is required. (#1157) 1in Motor Mount Kit is required. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.

About this part

High Clearance Skid Plate, fitment-checked

Rough Country 1126 is a high clearance skid plate for the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD, cut from 0.25in steel and good for as much as 2in of extra belly clearance. It does not fit Rubicon models or 4.0L 6-cylinder trucks with an automatic transmission, and it depends on several companion parts — read the requirements below before ordering.

This high clearance skid plate for the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD covers SE, Sport, Sahara, X, Unlimited, and 65th Anniversary Edition trims. The 0.25in steel plate bolts into place and recovers up to 2in of clearance under the transfer case. Plan the supporting parts first: non-Rubicon Jeeps need a slip-yoke eliminator and a lengthened rear CV driveshaft, plus the 1.25in body lift (#1157) and the 1in motor mount kit (#1156). Rubicon models and 4.0L 6-cylinder automatics are excluded. Rough Country lists 3-4 hours for the job, and a downloadable installation guide is available.

Specifications

Specs

BrandRough Country
Part number1126
UPC / GTIN00843030101206
Shipping weight56 lb
Country of originUS
CategoryBumpers & Armor › Skid Plates & Underbody
Installation guideDownloadable PDF

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