OEM skid plate questions
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OEM skid plate questions
Do all Cherokees have a factory gas tank skid? I just saw one on CL for cheap so I ran out to see if I had one, and lol I can't really tell. I have an 01 sport. There's a bunch of mud under it right now, I tried to feel the tank and it feels like hard plastic. Sorry for the dumb question haha. Thanks for the help
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no they all did not. newer cherokees have a different gas tank as well i believe so older ones wont fit yours. Im not 100% on that though but someone will correct me...
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Well, picked up a 96 skid plate today for $20. Read about modifying it so I think I'll give it a try. Better than nothing. Met a cool jeep owner too. He had that IRO 6.5" long arm kit. That kit is nasty. My little 3" looked tiny next to it.
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Plan to cut the skid open and massage and weld it back up. It is way better than not having one cover that plastic tank. I had an early skid on my late model and it saved my tank for sure.
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I had to cut aprox. 8" down each side on the seems and reshape with a hammer, the last 3" or so was to short to weld back up. You can kinda see from my picture.
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Btw, what rear bumper is that? The lines are great.
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