Jeep Cherokee Skid Plates

Jeep Cherokee Skid Plates are what stand between the oil pan, transmission, and fuel tank and the rocks, stumps, and debris that trail driving puts directly in the path of those components. Plastic bashers that come on lower trim levels offer minimal protection, and a proper steel or aluminum skid is one of the more impactful single upgrades for a Cherokee that does real off-road work.

 

Steel skids offer more dent resistance on direct rock strikes while aluminum is lighter and still provides solid protection for moderate terrain, so the choice comes down to how aggressively the Cherokee is wheeled. Coverage matters as much as material since a skid that protects the oil pan but leaves the transfer case exposed is only solving half the problem, and buyers should map out the undercarriage before selecting individual pieces versus a full multi-plate skid system.

 

Jeep Cherokee Skid Plates are the starting point for underbody protection, and year-specific skid plates dialed in for the KL generation are at 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee KL Skid Plates. The broader exterior parts catalog for the Cherokee is at Jeep Cherokee Exterior Accesories & Parts, and owners building up rocker panel protection alongside underbody coverage will find the relevant options at Jeep Cherokee Rock Sliders & Rocker Guards.