What is this for in the passenger wheel well? It looks like it could catch the tire at flex and turn?
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I think I remember it’s supposed to help prevent the front tire from intruding into the passengers footwell in an accident. Don’t remember what year they started adding that.
Since it is apparently a safety feature there may be liability if you remove it (similar to seat belts). Or it may fail an inspection.Looks like simply unbolting it will not fix the tire clearance. The is a tab welded to the frame that would need to be cut off. This tab is what looks to be what could rub or cut a tire, not the block bolted to the frame.
Like adding a lift, or replacing crash tested bumpers, or any modification to your jeep...Since it is apparently a safety feature there may be liability if you remove it (similar to seat belts). Or it may fail an inspection.