What the hell is this bracket ??

[MassMopar]

As seen on our new '23 JLR: Behind the front passenger tire, looks like a bolt-on. Any ideas?

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[jludave]

As seen on our new '23 JLR: Behind the front passenger tire, looks like a bolt-on. Any ideas?

Crash mitigation. Prevents the passenger front tire from impacting/crushing that area in an accident. Added to all JLs sometime in 2022.

 

[Antonio]

That thing could puncture your gas tank in an accident…. better issue a recall ???

 

[TKL223/3]

 

[Rocksy]

Crash mitigation. Prevents the passenger front tire from impacting/crushing that area in an accident. Added to all JLs sometime in 2022.

Out of curiosity, why wasn't it installed to the driver's side as well as passenger's side?

 

[Notgeowild]

That thing could puncture your gas tank in an accident…. better issue a recall ???

If that manages to hit the Gas tank, that is the least of your problems. lol

 

[zw470]

When my '21 JLR got a new frame late last year/early this year it came with that bracket

 

[SlickRicksWilly]

I can't say for sure, but I am taking it off before the next off road trip. That stupid bracket got hung up on so many rocks on my last outing.

 

[Brad Hearing]

Out of curiosity, why wasn't it installed to the driver's side as well as passenger's side?

Pfft yeah right like someone would be in the drivers seat during a crash. what are you on?

 

[jadmt]

Out of curiosity, why wasn't it installed to the driver's side as well as passenger's side?

my guess is the axle tube is more likely to break on the passenger side..I am sure the FAD is a weak spot...

 

[The Jeepin Murse]

I can't say for sure, but I am taking it off before the next off road trip. That stupid bracket got hung up on so many rocks on my last outing.

that’s actually a good idea, I guess it could just be taken on and off as you please since it’s bolted?

 

[jadmt]

that’s actually a good idea, I guess it could just be taken on and off as you please since it’s bolted?

it is actually more than just bolted on....

 

[SlickRicksWilly]

I didn't plan on putting it back on, and now that I learn you have to cut 2 of the bolts out, I definitely won't be putting it back.

 

[Flip]

I had considered cutting/trimming off an inch or so with a zip wheel so its not hanging down quiet as much but it really hasn't been as issue so far.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

my guess is the axle tube is more likely to break on the passenger side..I am sure the FAD is a weak spot...

Bingo! Instead of getting rid of the FAD, they add a Band-Aid if the FAD fails. Reminds me of the old lady who swallowed a fly song.

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