A few of us on here have done this mod following la_fx35's pics. I reached out to Andy, and he was kind enough to provide me with the part he used for it and where to get it. After that a few members asked about it, so instead of responding back and forth, and after clearing it with Andy, I decided to put together this short and easy DIY for our 1st Gen FXs. It is mainly for the 2003-2006 pre chrome lip on the bottom of the bumper, but not limited. And as always all mods carry a risk of a cool factor and we bare no responsibility for it going South .... 
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1. Tools you will need: A heat gun, drill, hexsaw, or saw blade, 3M automotive double sided tape, 2 - 3 screws, license plate screw covers (optional).
2. Order the part by following the link: ---> (2006 Jeep Cheeroke Skid Plate) http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...chanical_-ar-_trim/bumper_cover_retainer.html
3. The skid plate is slightly curved and also has some mounting brackets that need to be cut off with the saw.
Using the heat gun, heat up the ends of the plate (do not heat up the chrome side of the plate directly, or you will melt the chrome), and apply some pressure to flatten the sides, so it fits nicely against the underside of the bumper. Don't worry too much about the middle part, that's where the screws will come in and take care of the gap.
4. After it's straightened, drill 2 or 3 holes. Andy did two below the curve (under the tape on the pic), I did three towards the bottom (I didn't notice his holes placement after I was done:roll eyes. Your choice. Place the 3M tape on both ends and along the top curved edge.
5. Place the plate under your bumper, and screw it to the underside of it. If you are bothered by the bare screws, that's when the license plate chrome screw covers come in place. To nicely hide the exposed screw heads.
Bam, you're done, and just gave your FX a badass status and additional 5HPs)
Just to let you know, the plate is rounded in the front, so will leave a small gap.
Pics of Andy's and my FX with the plate on.
Good luck.
Post your pics and let's see if anyone else will get it on.
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Thanks to Andy for sharing all the info!!:smile (2):
. 1. Tools you will need: A heat gun, drill, hexsaw, or saw blade, 3M automotive double sided tape, 2 - 3 screws, license plate screw covers (optional).
2. Order the part by following the link: ---> (2006 Jeep Cheeroke Skid Plate) http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...chanical_-ar-_trim/bumper_cover_retainer.html
3. The skid plate is slightly curved and also has some mounting brackets that need to be cut off with the saw.
Using the heat gun, heat up the ends of the plate (do not heat up the chrome side of the plate directly, or you will melt the chrome), and apply some pressure to flatten the sides, so it fits nicely against the underside of the bumper. Don't worry too much about the middle part, that's where the screws will come in and take care of the gap.
4. After it's straightened, drill 2 or 3 holes. Andy did two below the curve (under the tape on the pic), I did three towards the bottom (I didn't notice his holes placement after I was done:roll eyes
. Your choice. Place the 3M tape on both ends and along the top curved edge.5. Place the plate under your bumper, and screw it to the underside of it. If you are bothered by the bare screws, that's when the license plate chrome screw covers come in place. To nicely hide the exposed screw heads.
Bam, you're done, and just gave your FX a badass status and additional 5HPs
)Just to let you know, the plate is rounded in the front, so will leave a small gap.
Pics of Andy's and my FX with the plate on.
Good luck.
Post your pics and let's see if anyone else will get it on.
View attachment 242005
View attachment 242006
Thanks to Andy for sharing all the info!!:smile (2):
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