Those are some good points. I would say that the front skid protects vital mechanical parts though. You can get home if you rip your bumper off but if you smash into that radiator or the any of the lines it covers up your not going any further. The diff guard low priority the 8.25 is rock solid and can take some serious abuse and its reasonable to pick lines to keep the diff safe. I would say cover all mechanical parts first then protect the cosmetic's of the jeep. just a thought