paullgj
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Hi everyone,
I own a 2007 Jeep Liberty 4wd 6 spd, pretty much base model with few extras. Now I'm starting to think about moderate off road and need some advice on installing skid plates. Mopar accessories lists 4 skid plates for a total of about $350. Are there any difficulties in installation such as the bumper has to come off and/or and chassis hardware has to be removed first to make room for the skid plates? Any negatives to having the skid plates installed (reduced ground clearance, catch a lot of mud and or debris)?
My use is not for extreme rock crawling or mud bogging, but rutted mountain trails (4wd, low range) in northern Mexico and similar in U.S. natl. forests. Am at a big decision right now - invest some time and $$$$ in the Liberty or go to a Wrangler 2dr of Chevy SWB (what I used to drive) to get the ground clearance. What I really like about the Liberty is the coil spring suspension and the good wheel travel. Mine does not have a locker.
What I could use is a little mroe ground clearance. Current tires are 245/70 Yokohama AT.
Any comments are greatly appreciated. Next May I intend to take the Liberty north to WVA and PA to photograph waterfalls in the Appalachian Mountains. I imagine rutted roads with loads of shale rock.
Thanks.
Gene Paull,
Brownsville, Texas
I own a 2007 Jeep Liberty 4wd 6 spd, pretty much base model with few extras. Now I'm starting to think about moderate off road and need some advice on installing skid plates. Mopar accessories lists 4 skid plates for a total of about $350. Are there any difficulties in installation such as the bumper has to come off and/or and chassis hardware has to be removed first to make room for the skid plates? Any negatives to having the skid plates installed (reduced ground clearance, catch a lot of mud and or debris)?
My use is not for extreme rock crawling or mud bogging, but rutted mountain trails (4wd, low range) in northern Mexico and similar in U.S. natl. forests. Am at a big decision right now - invest some time and $$$$ in the Liberty or go to a Wrangler 2dr of Chevy SWB (what I used to drive) to get the ground clearance. What I really like about the Liberty is the coil spring suspension and the good wheel travel. Mine does not have a locker.
What I could use is a little mroe ground clearance. Current tires are 245/70 Yokohama AT.
Any comments are greatly appreciated. Next May I intend to take the Liberty north to WVA and PA to photograph waterfalls in the Appalachian Mountains. I imagine rutted roads with loads of shale rock.
Thanks.
Gene Paull,
Brownsville, Texas