Overview
The Poison Spyder Brawler Lite Skid is a black powder-coated steel skid plate for the Jeep JK Wrangler, made to bolt to the bottom of the Brawler Lite front bumper. It conceals the stock crash bar and adds an extension that protects the electronic swaybar disconnect motor found on Rubicon JK models.
The skid is CNC laser-cut and precision brake-formed from 3/16-inch steel so it matches the contour of the Brawler Lite bumper. It is offered for two-door and four-door JK Wranglers and is meant for owners who run the Brawler Lite bumper and want the lower edge of it protected.
Key features
- Attaches to the bottom of the Brawler Lite front bumper
- Hides and protects the stock crash bar
- Extension shields the electronic swaybar disconnect motor on Rubicon JK models
- Brake-formed 3/16-inch steel for a close fit to the bumper
- Black powder coat finish
- Direct fit with no cutting or drilling required
Before you buy
A skid plate on a front bumper takes the first hits from rocks and ledges that would otherwise reach the bumper’s lower edge or the parts behind it. Because this kind of plate hangs below the bumper, its strength depends on the bumper mounts holding it steady, so the bolts and the way the plate sits against the bumper matter as much as the steel itself.
If you run a winch, a recovery point or a lift, think about how each one interacts with the lower edge. Any accessory attached to the bumper changes how loads travel through the mounts, and a plate that sits close to the ground may need more frequent clearance checks on steep or rocky ground. Consider these before the first trail trip, not after.
Pay attention to the electronic swaybar disconnect on Rubicon models, since its motor lives in the area this extension covers. Look for rubbing, cracked paint or loose fasteners after each outing, and touch up any chipped finish so the bare steel does not start to rust.
- Re-check the mounting bolts after the first few trail runs
- Look for cracked powder coat at the edges and bends
- Keep the area around the swaybar disconnect motor clear of debris
- Plan for ground clearance if you add a winch or recovery gear
Specifications
| Brand | Poison Spyder Customs |
|---|---|
| Part number | 17-59-030P1 |
| UPC | 614901751581 |
| Material | 3/16-inch steel, CNC laser-cut |
| Finish | Black powder coat |
| Body style | Two-door and four-door models |
| Installation | Direct fit, no cutting or drilling required |
Vehicle fitment
This skid is for the Jeep JK Wrangler (2007-2018), the generation that uses the Brawler Lite front bumper and the Rubicon JK electronic swaybar disconnect.
Other Wrangler generations, including the TJ, LJ and JL, are not covered. The skid is designed for the Brawler Lite bumper and is not a general-purpose skid for other front bumpers. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
What’s included
One front skid plate. Check the package contents, including any hardware, against your installation before starting.
Not included: the Brawler Lite front bumper, which the skid attaches to.
