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Old 10-29-2010, 09:11 PM
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my Cherokee has the skid plate under the engine, and i have noticed that the majority of the Cherokees on here do not. do i need this? it looks like just added weight and i think taking it off might make the jeep look higher.
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Im one to talk, I have no skid plates and the damege to prove it. But, Ive seen a number of threads on here were guys said they act like plows offroad and generally get in the way.
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Give it to me, I'll pay the shipping!
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20 bucks and you can have mine, pick up in holland.
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hmmm interesting, I had mine off to do wome work on her, haven't gotten around to putting it back on b/c I lost the bolts... It does look pretty Bad*** w/out it though....

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If the ZOMBIES start showing up, put the skid on! it will aid you in running them over and not getting stuck all up in your s***...
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^x2 hahaha
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Originally Posted by Ender
hmmm interesting, I had mine off to do wome work on her, haven't gotten around to putting it back on b/c I lost the bolts... It does look pretty Bad*** w/out it though....

Here's a tip:
If the ZOMBIES start showing up, put the skid on! it will aid you in running them over and not getting stuck all up in your s***...
hahaha nicee. ill be sure to do that. maybe weld some spikes to the front bumper too?
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Give it to me, I'll pay the shipping!
not sure if i want to hang on to it or not. ill let you know
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I would keep it on. All it does is provide some protection when wheeling so why lose that. It wont make your jeep look any higher, it will just show more of the steering components.
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I think you are beter to have them, that to need them and don't.front skid plate?-jeep-stuff-10-11-10-004.jpg

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found frt and rear skids on cl.
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I'm interested in one if someone's looking to sell one
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I need a skid plate!! let me know were i can get one ..thanks
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Originally Posted by MOTION91
I need a skid plate!! let me know were i can get one ..thanks
Check your local junkyards for a factory one.
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Originally Posted by wildspear
20 bucks and you can have mine, pick up in holland.
Is it stock? Dented? Rusted? If its in decent shape I'll take it. E-mail me your address and a good time and I'll send a friend over to pick it up. Tom Schaefer, motlegna@aol.com.
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Just thought id ask this while this thread is up for front skid plates, I just bought a front one off a wrecked police cherokee and since the jy didnt give me the bolts id like to know what the sizes are considering I cant seem to find that information very easily, if anyone knows itd be a big help, id like to get it on before it gets any colder.


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