Front Skid Removal - Great Lakes XJ

krautzy

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Date: Mar 6, 2009

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A couple of quick questions for ya; 1) How difficult is it to remove the skid plate below the radiator (can I expect to be shearing off alot of bolts?), 2) If I decide to leave the skid plate off, will it weaken the front-end structurally? Seems like the thing is always right in the way whenever I need to get a good look at the underside of the front of the engine . This is an 01 XJ, and my DD, so off-road protection isnt that big of a deal. Thanks in advance! __________________

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I've always ditched them as they seem to get in the way more than they help; but thats just my opinion. It's a straight forward job. Save all the hardware if you do take it off as it helps the re-sale value. __________________ '93 XJ Cherokee Sport - build thread '89 XJ Cherokee Laredo - build thread '88 MJ Comanche Pioneer SWB - build thread '87 MJ Comanche LWB '94 YJ Wrangler - build thread

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I have mine and it is very easy to remove. I have never broken any bolts doing it(knock on wood). I take mine off and put it on all the time. Once you do it a couple of times, it get faster and doesn't take to long at all. I would say take it off if it is in your way but keep it around if you change your mind later.

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does it do much to protect stuff on trail runs, or are you (adam) saying you leave it off just for the street (or you have a better skid plate)?

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