What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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Year: 97
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They changed the skid plate in 97 and it won't fit older Cherokees I believe. The straps definitely do not have to be touched to install the skid plates though. Definitely do some googling before just trying to jump into it. You have a metal tank which makes me believe you would need an older style skid plate.
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Got the both the t/c and fuel tank skid plates here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/zj...plates-242300/
So here is another pic. Nothing between the pseudo skid plate and straps.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/zj...plates-242300/
So here is another pic. Nothing between the pseudo skid plate and straps.
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Got the both the t/c and fuel tank skid plates here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/zj...plates-242300/
So here is another pic. Nothing between the pseudo skid plate and straps.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/zj...plates-242300/
So here is another pic. Nothing between the pseudo skid plate and straps.
But if it bolts up fine around that it with in in place you should be good.
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I'm going to eliminate it except for what's under the straps so that I can flush the debris out of there every once in a while. I've cut through heavier stuff than that with a sharp razor knife but I may be able to locate a hot knife. After that the only other thing in the way would be the tailpipe but removing the u-clamp will let me get the room I need.
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I was going to ask about that. my pipe is within 3/8ths of an inch from mine. and when I put mine back on after the pump job I had to bend the pipe so that it didn't rattle against the plate. I had to use a block of wood between the pipe and the leaf spring/rail as a fulcrum point then stick a long 2" pipe in the exhaust to bend it against the block and away from the plate a just a bit more.
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Originally Posted by Bugout4x4
Fantastic! I love custom wrenches! lol
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