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OEM skid plate?

Old 07-19-2013, 03:23 PM
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I saw my local jy had a 98 XJ freshly in stock, as that is my vintage I took a look.

Found it had this skidplate looking thing. Is it worth having? I thought about grabbing it, but worried that it may trap too much heat in the engine compartment.

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Is it worth 40$ for a backup PCM that you have no idea of knowing if it works? I thought about grabbing that too.
Old 07-19-2013, 03:54 PM
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Heat rises, if you want to help cool, get some hood vents.

The skid helps protect the steering components. Kinda useless with a lift bigger than 3 in or so.
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