Theres the rubber, for lack of a better word mat that goes from under the Rad to under the engine. What the hell is it and do I need it? My jeeps a DD. It seems to soft to be any kind of air deflector.

 

Splash guard.

 

So is it necessary? Im thinking it doesnt work too well when its under water anyway. Ant adverse affects to removing it?

 

I have torn it off of both of my Cherokee's and have never had ill effects.

 

Took it off mine as well.

Rob

 

Most guys tear them off when the "slop shield" starts to tear away from the rivets.

You can buy a new one, but most guys just leave em off.......

 

Thanks guys. Mine is starting to tear in a few places, guess Ill be adding it to the garbage pile.

 

:smokin:

so from TJ:

"Most guys tear them off when the "slop shield" starts to tear away from the rivets.

You can buy a new one, but most guys just leave em off......." WHERE?

what I REALLY wanna know is.... where the F?????? can you buy one.?????

i want to put mine back on and I cannot find any link anywhere to find one, and i do not want to go to dealer or junkyard......
tried JCwhitney/quad/morris etc no go joe.

my alt went out and i can see why all the friggin corrosion build up from NOT having it in place.

anyone?

thanks!!!!!!!

 

:smokin:

well,

guess am outta luck on the original engine splash mat...
......."Cherokee 1987-1993 original part 52003570 is no longer available."

that's at www.jeepsareus.com

 

Priced one: $81 from dealer. Made one from floor mats.

 

I had to trim mine where it somehow came into contact with the driveshaft and ripped leaving a section dragging on the ground under the Jeep. I know I have seen threads about replacing it with your own rubber matting material, but I don't seem to be able to find them right now. Your only option may be making your own.

 

My '00 came with one. Well most of it. I ran across one in more usable shape in a boneyard. Got it free. I don't off road anymore. If I did probably would not run it. Figure all the crap from being in the mud, what I like, would be all on top of it and I would be taking it off constantly to clean. But since I don't thinking it might keep a little heat in and I figure the alt is down there so maybe a little protection. This one looks available for $75. Says fits '94-'01.

http://www.jeepsareus.com/jeep/chero...=splash-shield

 

just make your own, you can buy rubber sheets at home depot

 

$34 at CSE Offroad http://www.cseoffroad.com/s55174736.html

 

Many thanks to SteveMongr's Jeep Shopping Network!!!!!