What is this?

RMAG · Apr 16, 2024

I just got my 392.

Took off the rock rails and noticed this on the passenger side front wheel well:

What is that metal bracket for? I have a 2019 Sahara and it doesn’t have it. Couldn’t figure out its purpose.

ameldorf · Apr 16, 2024

Supposed to prevent wheel/tire from entering cabin and killing passenger in a wreck I believe. I think it started on 2023s…maybe only 2024s.

RMAG · Apr 16, 2024

What about the driver? I didn’t see that on the driver side?

Earl 392 · Apr 16, 2024

RMAG said:
What about the driver? I didn’t see that on the driver side?

Yes on 24 as well

Earl 392 · Apr 16, 2024

The two bolts that go through the frame (top two) are too long to pull out they hit the body and must be loosened then cut off then removed just takes a few minutes . Grind off the bracket paint up the frame presto no more rock anchor

JAG6.2 · Apr 16, 2024

I noticed it as well this morning my 2022 didn't have it but my 24 does, curious on why it doesn't also have it on driver side

Excaliburitto · Apr 16, 2024

JAG6.2 said:
I noticed it as well this morning my 2022 didn't have it but my 24 does, curious on why it doesn't also have it on driver side

RMAG said:
What about the driver? I didn’t see that on the driver side?

Because the driver side axle is much shorter. Look where the pumpkin (diff) is. That's the pivot point where front axle would give in case of an accident, so the passenger side being longer would pivot more and potentially allow the tire to intrude the cabin.

Earl 392 · Apr 17, 2024

Excaliburitto said:
Because the driver side axle is much shorter. Look where the pumpkin (diff) is. That's the pivot point where front axle would give in case of an accident, so the passenger side being longer would pivot more and potentially allow the tire to intrude the cabin.

I believe it’s not the tire coming into the cab but rather the tire folding underneath the Jeep then the Jeep flipping over. just my thoughts
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Good point about axel strength being stronger on driver side

3TV · Apr 17, 2024

Earl 392 said:
I believe it’s not the tire coming into the cab but rather the tire folding underneath the Jeep then the Jeep flipping over. just my thoughts
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Good point about axel strength being stronger on driver side

Bingo! We have a winner. Jeep found that the passenger side front tire would fold under the vehicle on crash testing, causing it to roll over. The bracket on the passenger side frame prevents this, and they get a better crash rating because of it.

ameldorf · Apr 18, 2024

I believe Scott Blum mentioned relation to offset/overlap crash test which relates to cabin intrusion vs rollover.

Mouse · Apr 18, 2024

That’s a $150 price increase and it’s a pain in the ass to take off.

Mandrake · Apr 23, 2024

It doesn't even cover the hole in the frame right beside it, to be useful in keeping salt out!
Put a piece of gorilla tape over that hole, because you don't want that frame rusting from inside - out. I wish I had done that for my TJ.

Earl 392 · Apr 23, 2024

Mandrake said:
It doesn't even cover the hole in the frame right beside it, to be useful in keeping salt out!
Put a piece of gorilla tape over that hole, because you don't want that frame rusting from inside - out. I wish I had done that for my TJ.

Yep covered Those holes and a few other holes in the frame

ameldorf · Apr 23, 2024

Can buy cheaper plastic plugs but these are pretty quality and a perfect fit.

RJ-600000-101 - JL/JT Delrin Frame Tube Plugs

www.rockjock4x4.com

Rusty762 · Apr 23, 2024

Its a rock anchor and one of the first things I removed on mine as well as the rear bumper.

Viking Jeeper · Apr 23, 2024

Rusty762 said:
Its a rock anchor and one of the first things I removed on mine as well as the rear bumper.

Nice LJ.

AZ-Jeeper · Wednesday at 7:22 PM

Along the theme of What’s This… I found this cover sitting loose in the glove box of my new to me ‘22 392. What does it go to? The diagram should provide a hint, but it has me and a Jeepaholic buddy stumped.

AZ-Jeeper · Wednesday at 7:35 PM

AZ-Jeeper said:
Along the theme of What’s This… I found this cover sitting loose in the glove box of my new to me ‘22 392. What does it go to? The diagram should provide a hint, but it has me and a Jeepaholic buddy stumped. View attachment 34572 View attachment 34573

I showed this to my brilliant wife. She said it looks like something to do with the windshield. She may have cracked the diagram code. If one were to fold windshield forward, this looks like it would cover the sensor housing behind the rear view mirror. If she’s right, that will prove that she is hot and smart - dangerous.

Earl 392 · Wednesday at 7:55 PM

AZ-Jeeper said:
I showed this to my brilliant wife. She said it looks like something to do with the windshield. She may have cracked the diagram code. If one were to fold windshield forward, this looks like it would cover the sensor housing behind the rear view mirror. If she’s right, that will prove that she is hot and smart - dangerous.

Yep that’s it