Rusty's Center Axle Disconnect (CAD) Skid Plate - JL Wrangler / JT Gladiator
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Please Note: This product is shown painted but will be shipped in a raw metal finish.
Kind of like a bad dream, the Center Axle Disconnect (CAD) is back for the JL Wrangler / JT Gladiator after being mercifully absent from multiple previous Jeep models. The CAD system's purpose is to improve fuel economy by reducing drag...we'll let the customer do their own research and determine whether that's actually the case or not, especially when weighing the negligible fuel economy benefits against compromises in strength and reliability.
Whether you are a fan of the CAD design or not, it's here to stay. And while it remains to be determined just how reliable the CAD system is on the JL, one thing is for certain: it's not going to work for long if it's repeatedly hit against rocks and other trail obstacles. The factory provides a thin stamped steel skid plate, but it doesn't offer much in the way of real protection for the mechanism. Positioned low on the front axle, the CAD mechanism is very vulnerable and not adequately protected for real off-road use. Rusty's CAD Skid Plate is constructed of 1/4" thick laser-cut steel that is then CNC formed for an exact fit. It installs easily using four existing bolt locations, so installation is easy. Designed to take lots of trail punishment, Rusty's CAD Skid Plate is essential for any JL/JT that sees time in the dirt.
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Please verify the part number that you are ordering before you place your order. If a part is ordered incorrectly by the customer and then returned, the customer will be responsible for all shipping charges and will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. We cannot be held responsible for manufacturer misinformation. If we messed up the order, then of course, we will take care of it. An RGA number must be requested within 7 days of receipt of the product by the customer. Returns must be received within 30 days of the initial purchase. We do not accept returns after 30 days. If an RGA is requested after 7 days of receiving the product then only an in-store credit will be issued. We do not refund shipping costs.
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