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Oct 29, 2013 | 04:16 PM

#31

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

Carry a spare ...lol...

Oct 31, 2013 | 06:57 AM

#32

99superjeep01

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From: Buffalo, NY

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 94xjjohn

(and yes, of course I piled up rocks to ease off)

So.... you drove over a pile of smaller unstable rocks. While I get that stacking is needed sometimes, how you do it can make a big difference.

Oct 31, 2013 | 08:41 AM

#33

RubberSideUp

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Model: Cherokee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teraflex-466...-/350890547914

Oct 31, 2013 | 09:23 AM

#34

PocketsEmpty

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From: York, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Why not just get some plates of steel, an oil pan from the JY, and drill holes in the steel and plug weld it to the pan? I'm not sure the thickness and I'm still fairly new to welding but it seems to me that would be pretty easy to do.

Oct 31, 2013 | 09:48 AM

#35

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by PocketsEmpty

Because then when u land on it, the sides of oil pan is weakest and will be crushed by the thicker steel pushing up.

Best and safest way is to get a skid.

Oct 31, 2013 | 12:58 PM

#36

94xjjohn

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From: Guerneville and Emerald Triangle

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99superjeep01

So.... you drove over a pile of smaller unstable rocks. While I get that stacking is needed sometimes, how you do it can make a big difference.

Yes, but now I have the Currie HD steering and can get bigger tires to get stuck on even bigger rocks! Thanks guys (and Gals) for the input.

https://www.google.com/search?q=jeep...h=680#imgdii=_

Oct 31, 2013 | 01:13 PM

#37

94xjjohn

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From: Guerneville and Emerald Triangle

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

PS. And thanks again to the unknown wheelers at HH who straitened my stock steering so I could get back to G-ville. And, no, no extra tire wear after a couple of months of driving!!! Strait but sooo weak. Oil pan smashed up but no leaks (thank you LORD). Don't know how the oil pump can still work!??

Oct 31, 2013 | 01:33 PM

#38

94xjjohn

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From: Guerneville and Emerald Triangle

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom95YJ

Sounds like you need to learn to pick a good line.

In the 12 years I've been wheeling I have never hit my oilpan on any of my rigs even while in comps.

I guess you didn't read the " unseen " part of my post. And it's so good to hear that you've never made a mistake…..LOL…..even in comp.! Did you win? LOL

By the way, if you wheel another 55 years without denting your oil pan, you win!!! LOL Kids!