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04-21-2012, 06:48 PM

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xj tree smash

The back tires slid out from all the loose rocks. Thanks to that tree straightening me out.

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04-21-2012, 08:10 PM

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Dang man that sucks, looks like you had no chance of missing it once ur rear decided to slide like that

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04-21-2012, 08:15 PM

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holy crap

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04-21-2012, 08:18 PM

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trail rash it is!!!

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04-21-2012, 09:16 PM

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Pictures of the resulting damage caused by said 'helpful' tree?

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04-21-2012, 09:20 PM

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Here it is going up the same hill. Showing the wronglers how its done.

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04-21-2012, 09:21 PM

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Pictures of the resulting damage caused by said 'helpful' tree?

It was just a scratch across the flair and gas cover. Tire took most of it. thanks for 3.75 offset!

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04-21-2012, 09:32 PM

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It was just a scratch across the flair and gas cover. Tire took most of it. thanks for 3.75 offset!

That's not so bad atleast. I've had some close calls with my XJ, but I've gotten to the point where it won't really bother me so much anymore, as long as it doesn't impede on function of the hatch or doors!

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04-21-2012, 09:36 PM

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Ya i am the same way. If I can drive it home I am happy. On that same trip I climbed a log pile and ripped the passenger side rocker off. Now I am installing 2x4 square tubing in place of the rockers on monday.

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