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Apr 21, 2012 | 06:48 PM

dougfrompa

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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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Apr 21, 2012 | 08:10 PM

Bubba93

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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

Apr 21, 2012 | 08:15 PM

XJ BoSS

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holy crap

Apr 21, 2012 | 08:18 PM

crbnfibr

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trail rash it is!!!

Apr 21, 2012 | 09:16 PM

Cherokee9t8

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

Apr 21, 2012 | 09:20 PM

dougfrompa

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

Apr 21, 2012 | 09:21 PM

dougfrompa

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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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Apr 21, 2012 | 09:32 PM

Cherokee9t8

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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!

Apr 21, 2012 | 09:36 PM

dougfrompa

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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.