fuel tank skid plate

[a2lincoln]

From what years will the gas tank skid plate fit my '87 Grand Wagonneer?

[Bob Barry]

'80-'83 Wagoneer
'80-'83 Cherokee
'84-'91 Grand Wagoneer

The earlier wagons had a skidplate option, but it's completely unlike the '80-up models, and it doesn't actually support the tank.

[medicineman]

will a 79 plate work on an 81?

[joe]

To quote Mr barry's above post "The earlier wagons had a skidplate option, but it's completely unlike the '80-up models, and it doesn't actually support the tank."

In other words the pre-80 tanks mount to the frame. The 80+ tanks mount to the so called skid plate which in turn is mounted to the frame. Can you custom modify the 79 optional skid plate and convert it to a gas tank mount for an 81...prolly but it won't work stock.

[The Anti-Chrysler]

Is it possible to convert an '80 up to the older style system??? I'm not a fan of the later style skidplate system that rots the frame...

[Lindel]

Anything is, of course, possible, but will it be worth the effort involved? You already have both that you can put side by side for a comparison, and you'll be able to see what will be involved.

To mount the 79-earlier system into a 80-later vehicle, I would imagine you'll need to use the earlier tank, with the skid plate, so that you don't puncture/damage the plastic tank.

Another option is to build a custom mount for the plastic tank, and install drain holes for moisture/water to drain/evaporate, but I wouldn't recommend it for the stock skidplate.

[andy d]

i just left the rassin fassin thing off when i dropped the tank to repair the damage it caused to the frame. never had any trouble, but idont rock crawl.