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Question about a bracket on the frame?

ornglj05

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Hey new to this forum but not new to jeepin, got a quick question I’ve notice there’s this bracket type thing on the frame of my 23 rubicon and was wondering if anyone can shed some light on it I’ll post a pic so you what I’m talking about.

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I believe that bracket is supposed to help prevent the right front tire from getting pushed into the right passenger footwell during a front end collision. I think it also helps keep the Jeep from flipping in a front end crash.
 
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Hey new to this forum but not new to jeepin, got a quick question I’ve notice there’s this bracket type thing on the frame of my 23 rubicon and was wondering if anyone can shed some light on it I’ll post a pic so you what I’m talking about.

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Late 2022 Gladiators were the first to get it. As mentioned, it’s a crash protection slap on. It can be removed. One or 2 of the bolts have to be cut to pull them out.
 
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Thank you all! Now I know what that is lol maybe I’ll remove it also.
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