Artec JL4599 Rear LCA Bolt-On Skid Plates for 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL

Vehicle Fitment

• 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU

Fitment Notes

• Rear lower control arm position
• Uses factory hardware - bolt-on installation, no welding required
• May not install correctly if factory brackets are already bent or damaged from prior impacts
• Should be installed by a competent mechanic and torqued to factory specifications

Features

• Wraps around the rear lower control arm joints and shocks to protect them from direct impact
• Extends the service life of lower control arm joints by reducing wear, especially valuable for frequent off-road use
• 3/16" thick boxed steel construction for strength and impact resistance
• 2-stage hard black hammertone powder coat for rust and corrosion resistance
• Precision fit around existing factory lower control arm brackets
• Wrap-around design protects both OEM and aftermarket joints

Specifications

• Part Number: JL4599
• UPC: 816791028648
• Skid Plate Location: Rear Lower Control Arm
• Skid Plate Style: Solid
• Material: 3/16" Boxed Steel
• Finish: Black Hammertone Powder Coat
• Installation: Bolt-On (Factory Hardware)
• Installation Time: Approx. 1 Hour
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Included Components

• 2x Rear Lower Control Arm Skid Plates

Product Description

The Artec JL4599 is a set of rear lower control arm bolt-on skid plates for the Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU, designed to protect the joints and shocks at the rear lower control arm mounts from direct rock and trail-obstacle impact. Unlike Artec's weld-on skid and truss components, this is a genuinely bolt-on part - it uses factory hardware and installs in about an hour with only light to moderate mechanical skill.

Built from 3/16" boxed steel and finished in a 2-stage black hammertone powder coat, these skids are engineered to take direct hits without deforming, extending the working life of the joints underneath by shielding them from the impacts that cause premature wear - particularly relevant for JLs that see regular off-road use. The wrap-around design fits precisely around the existing factory lower control arm brackets, protecting both stock and aftermarket joints alike.

This is a straightforward, accessible upgrade for JL/JLU owners who want real rear suspension protection without committing to a welded install - it's one of the simpler entries in Artec's lineup to add to a build. The one caveat worth planning around: if the factory brackets have already taken hits and are bent or damaged, that pre-existing damage may prevent a clean, correct fit.