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Old 06-18-2013, 06:00 PM
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Why are the XJ's not included in this recall?
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Because we have too many duplicate threads going about the Grand Cherokees, Chryco didn't want even more duplicate threads about XJs.
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Maybe XJs don't have this problem.

Or maybe we are just always so low on fuel there isn't enough there to burn
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Maybe because we have metal bumpers and they have plastic?
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Someone already said that in the other thread about this.
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It is likely due to the leaf springs on the XJ vs. Coil Springs on the ZJ/WJ/KJ. The leaf-springs on an XJ extend behind and below the fuel tank providing some protection from under-riding vehicles (the weight of the Jeep would be carried by the springs and shackle mounts rather than the fuel tank), the ZJ/WJ/KJ have coil springs so no suspension/frame components extend behind/below the fuel tank and it is the first thing hit by an under-riding vehicle and is subjected to the entire weight of the back of the Jeep.
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Originally Posted by emx72
Why are the XJ's not included in this recall?
Because most guys have them lifted 4 feet in the air, offenders just drive right on under.
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The Cjs and Wranglers aren't included in the recall either.

Their gas tank is right there at the rear of the vehicle. No back bumper to speak of.
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