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09-08-2011, 12:25 AM
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I don't know, those plastic gas tanks look pretty attractive to all the rocks out there
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Quick question... How much did the GTS sag your rear from the extra weight? I'm kind of worried that it'll droop my rear some with the added weight...
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09-08-2011, 11:23 AM
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Quick question... How much did the GTS sag your rear from the extra weight? I'm kind of worried that it'll droop my rear some with the added weight...
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None. I have no sag in my suspension. If your springs are in good order you should be fine.
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09-08-2011, 11:42 AM
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None. I have no sag in my suspension. If your springs are in good order you should be fine.
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MM okay, just wondering. I have the OME Light Duty Leaf Pack, with the addition of 1 OME D22XL AALs in each pack.. I'm thinking I should be okay than...
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09-08-2011, 03:58 PM
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MM okay, just wondering. I have the OME Light Duty Leaf Pack, with the addition of 1 OME D22XL AALs in each pack.. I'm thinking I should be okay than...
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Maybe, I put in full replacement lifted leaf packs, so I don't know. You could always do some 1" lift shackles to even it out if it was an issue.
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09-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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that skid cant be more than 50 pounds. it wont be an issue imho
ive had a full size spare in my trunk for a few months now and theres no sag. and that is more like 70-80 pounds
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09-08-2011, 05:23 PM
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Maybe, I put in full replacement lifted leaf packs, so I don't know. You could always do some 1" lift shackles to even it out if it was an issue.
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Same here. I'm thinking it won't be an issue, especially with the extra leaf I just added.
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that skid cant be more than 50 pounds. it wont be an issue imho
ive had a full size spare in my trunk for a few months now and theres no sag. and that is more like 70-80 pounds
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As in full size, what size? I have a 30x9.5x15 on the same aluminum wheel (Ravine) in the trunk.
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09-09-2011, 12:36 PM
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Okay so did a quick mock up with the JCR Gas Tank Skid plate:
With full tank of gas:
Front height: 19.75'
Rear height: 20.75'
With full tank of gas & JCR GTS in the rear cargo area:
Front height: 19.75'
Rear height: 20.00'
Hm....
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09-10-2011, 12:41 PM
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i've got the JCR GTS on my 99 XJ, and let me tell you... that thing is flipping heavy! it's as solid as it could be... I wouldn't doubt that it could weigh down an XJ with older leafs, but a quick shackle lift would even it out if needed.
Everything JCR makes is heavy and solid... they have a nice transfer case skid plate as well.
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09-10-2011, 12:47 PM
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As in full size, what size? I have a 30x9.5x15 on the same aluminum wheel (Ravine) in the trunk.
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31x10.5x15 on a 15x8 steel wheel... soon to be mounted on my detours tailbone, whenever it shows up
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09-11-2011, 07:10 AM
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Everything JCR makes is heavy and solid... they have a nice transfer case skid plate as well.
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someone really needs to do an aluminum skid package for the XJ. I would start selling off my steel right away.
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09-11-2011, 08:26 AM
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someone really needs to do an aluminum skid package for the xj. I would start selling off my steel right away.
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x2.
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09-11-2011, 10:34 PM
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someone really needs to do an aluminum skid package for the XJ. I would start selling off my steel right away.
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There's a reason why they don't use aluminum. It dents very easily and will not hold up nearly as well as steel (getting hit with rocks wise)
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09-11-2011, 10:39 PM
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Really? It looks likes Savvy's gear for the TJ/LJs are pretty stout and there aluminum.
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09-12-2011, 07:23 AM
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There's a reason why they don't use aluminum. It dents very easily and will not hold up nearly as well as steel (getting hit with rocks wise)
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I beg to differ, let me run and go take some pictures...
Well it wasn't as visible as I though it was. What you can't see are gouges and scratches galore. It has held up to some serious rock abuse over the past 3 years. I come down on it hard many times on a trip because I currently lack the ground clearance. It does it's job well and couldn't be happier. I haven't asked but I wonder why Savvy hasn't come out with products for XJ's or even JK's yet. Maybe they are in the pipeline.
Here is the picture I promised of my JCR XJ skid. Notice the center bolt is not present because in my case it prevents the receiver hitch from use.
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