Having just completed my install, I wanted to send a thank you for this video. The content was definitely more useful than the manufacturers instructions. The hint with using the c-clamp to install the rivnut was EXTREMELY helpful. Nicely done, dude. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Hey there Gillafunk, thanks for checking out my video! Thanks for the compliment too, this is exactly why I started my channel to create helpful content and share tips and tricks to make installs easier for others! Glad my video helped you out! 🤙🏼
I am in the process of installing the Undercloak system now on my JK. This didn't come with any instructions so your video is super helpful, not to mention the only undercloak installation video I have found. I didn't realize you are near Woodinville, that's awesome, I am in S. Everett.
Hey there David, thanks for checking out my video! That is strange that there were not instructions included or available online, I do not recall where I obtained mine from. But I am glad that my video was able to give you what you needed to do your install! exactly the reason why I started the channel! And yeah, that is cool you are so close! Maybe one of these days we will cross paths on the trail!
Hey there MotoBlaze, thanks for commenting and letting me know! I am super happy my video helped you out! Comments like this are what motivates me to make them, so I appreciate it a lot!
Awesome video, great details and points to be aware of. I just moved down to Las Vegas last year, but grew up, got married, and raised my daughter not far from Woodinville. Wheeled Ritters many times. Evans Creek, etc. Loved seeing this one not far from my old stomping grounds. Nice Job!!!
Hey there David, thanks for checking out my video! That’s awesome to hear you were a local and have been to many of the spots up here! I always dig putting together content that is helpful to others so thanks a lot for the compliments!
This was one of the best and most important upgrades that I have done to my Jeep. After 3 years of abuse they are no longer pretty though, but they sure have held up to some extreme abuse.
NotICON oh yeah! I have been too and I didn’t bat an eye at the rocks this past weekend 😅 lots of scratches and a couple minor bends but it did it’s job very well!
Hey there Joe, thanks for checking out my video! Honestly the armor has held up great! There are two areas I have seen damage and had to straighten and one of which I added a reinforcement. These are also due to taking my Jeep through obstacles that are likely beyond my Jeep’s ideal capabilities but I like the challenge! The brace is at the back of the transfer case skid plate and bridges from the skid plate to the top of rail crossmember directly above it. Where the box portion ends near the frame rail it started to crack from many hard hits so the reinforcement prevents that bending and further cracking. The other location is the engine skid plate just in front of the transmission. crossmember. I have smacked this one many times as well and cause it to bend up a decent bit. As for the weight, yes it is heavy, it likely impacts my fuel mileage but I can’t really quantify either since I haven’t noticed much difference in fuel mileage or performance since adding it. It was a tad slower initially but I forgot that long ago. I would definitely recommend this system if it is still market competitive like it was when I purchased it!
Hey there Annmarie, thanks for checking out my video and I hope your install goes smooth today! I had not ever replaced it and ran without the boot over the slip portion of the driveline for a decent amount of time. I did upgrade both my driveshafts at later times to Adams which have been doing great for me.
@@VictorVectorJKU thanks for the quick reply! I can rest easy knowing I don’t have to keep searching for that part that seems to not exist 🤣. Adam’s is on my list too!
@annmariepinkerton3345 you are welcome, and yeah the slip boot is less important than the cv boots on either end of the driveshaft. Of course if you are in an area that corrosion is an issue you may start noticing issues sooner.
Was thinking about the order of stuff done in this upgrade. Probably should make step 1: give someone a $100 to scrub and blast dried mud and sand from the under carriage. Step 2: spend 12 hours on you tube.
Oh yeah definitely want to clean as much before you get started to prevent getting tons of dust and dirt in you face, mouth and eyes! And nothing wrong with getting a visual of the process before jumping into it yourself!
Thanks for checking out my video Jimmie! That is a very good point a lot of wrench and socket sets don’t include a 16mm for some reason even tho this is a common size in automotive… but glad you figured it out!!
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Having just completed my install, I wanted to send a thank you for this video. The content was definitely more useful than the manufacturers instructions. The hint with using the c-clamp to install the rivnut was EXTREMELY helpful.
Nicely done, dude. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Hey there Gillafunk, thanks for checking out my video! Thanks for the compliment too, this is exactly why I started my channel to create helpful content and share tips and tricks to make installs easier for others! Glad my video helped you out! 🤙🏼
I am in the process of installing the Undercloak system now on my JK. This didn't come with any instructions so your video is super helpful, not to mention the only undercloak installation video I have found. I didn't realize you are near Woodinville, that's awesome, I am in S. Everett.
Hey there David, thanks for checking out my video! That is strange that there were not instructions included or available online, I do not recall where I obtained mine from. But I am glad that my video was able to give you what you needed to do your install! exactly the reason why I started the channel! And yeah, that is cool you are so close! Maybe one of these days we will cross paths on the trail!
I remember when we tested these plates and now I’m putting in my own set. Thanks for the video Victor!
Yeah that was a good day out at Reiter!! And awesome to hear, I hope the install goes smooth for you!
This video helped a TON with the UnderCloak installation. Thanks!
Hey there MotoBlaze, thanks for commenting and letting me know! I am super happy my video helped you out! Comments like this are what motivates me to make them, so I appreciate it a lot!
Nice video. Going to install mine this weekend, weather permitting thanks to Hurricane Delta.
Thank you Kevin! And awesome! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for good weather this weekend so you can get your install done!
Awesome video, great details and points to be aware of. I just moved down to Las Vegas last year, but grew up, got married, and raised my daughter not far from Woodinville. Wheeled Ritters many times. Evans Creek, etc. Loved seeing this one not far from my old stomping grounds. Nice Job!!!
Hey there David, thanks for checking out my video! That’s awesome to hear you were a local and have been to many of the spots up here! I always dig putting together content that is helpful to others so thanks a lot for the compliments!
Very nice video, amazing detail, information and tips. Keep up the good work.
Hey there Denis, thanks for checking out my video and I appreciate the compliments! I will do my best!
This was one of the best and most important upgrades that I have done to my Jeep. After 3 years of abuse they are no longer pretty though, but they sure have held up to some extreme abuse.
Yeah I definitely agree with you there NotICON! With the abuse my undercarriage has seen the past 8 months it is a well deserved upgrade!
@@VictorVectorJKU I'm in a 4 door so I drag over everything. The skid plates will give you a lot more peace of mind when going over rocks.
NotICON oh yeah! I have been too and I didn’t bat an eye at the rocks this past weekend 😅 lots of scratches and a couple minor bends but it did it’s job very well!
Another item I am getting :D I think I may have my mechanic install this system though. A little out of my skill set.
It’s definitely a solid skid plate system! Better install than a lot of others out there!
Great install video. How is armor holding up? Any issues with the weight?
Hey there Joe, thanks for checking out my video! Honestly the armor has held up great! There are two areas I have seen damage and had to straighten and one of which I added a reinforcement. These are also due to taking my Jeep through obstacles that are likely beyond my Jeep’s ideal capabilities but I like the challenge!
The brace is at the back of the transfer case skid plate and bridges from the skid plate to the top of rail crossmember directly above it. Where the box portion ends near the frame rail it started to crack from many hard hits so the reinforcement prevents that bending and further cracking.
The other location is the engine skid plate just in front of the transmission. crossmember. I have smacked this one many times as well and cause it to bend up a decent bit.
As for the weight, yes it is heavy, it likely impacts my fuel mileage but I can’t really quantify either since I haven’t noticed much difference in fuel mileage or performance since adding it. It was a tad slower initially but I forgot that long ago.
I would definitely recommend this system if it is still market competitive like it was when I purchased it!
Good video. Thanks for the effort.
Thanks for checking out my video Gillafunk!
👍👍👍👍👍, Excellent install video !
Thank you Narley! I appreciate you checking out my video!
@@VictorVectorJKU I'm sure to be watching other of your vlogs, a lot of good information to be had.
Thank you! I hope you get value out of my other videos! I try to provide insight and value during my videos!
Awesome video, it will be running while we install this today on my JK! Can we talk about the boot on your driveshaft? Did you ever replace it?
Hey there Annmarie, thanks for checking out my video and I hope your install goes smooth today! I had not ever replaced it and ran without the boot over the slip portion of the driveline for a decent amount of time. I did upgrade both my driveshafts at later times to Adams which have been doing great for me.
@@VictorVectorJKU thanks for the quick reply! I can rest easy knowing I don’t have to keep searching for that part that seems to not exist 🤣. Adam’s is on my list too!
@annmariepinkerton3345 you are welcome, and yeah the slip boot is less important than the cv boots on either end of the driveshaft. Of course if you are in an area that corrosion is an issue you may start noticing issues sooner.
Was thinking about the order of stuff done in this upgrade.
Probably should make step 1: give someone a $100 to scrub and blast dried mud and sand from the under carriage.
Step 2: spend 12 hours on you tube.
Oh yeah definitely want to clean as much before you get started to prevent getting tons of dust and dirt in you face, mouth and eyes! And nothing wrong with getting a visual of the process before jumping into it yourself!
Pop over to jeep jk no bs a fb and we need to hit the trails soon.
Thanks for checking out my video Powerstrokeeld! I’ll have to check it out!
Was surprised my metric impact socket set didn't have a 16mm! Did the math 5/8th!
Thanks for checking out my video Jimmie! That is a very good point a lot of wrench and socket sets don’t include a 16mm for some reason even tho this is a common size in automotive… but glad you figured it out!!