What is this part?

[brsnow2585]

On the passenger overlap headon collision test the axle is forced back and that plate “catches” the tire in such a way that it wedges/stops there.

When it’s not there the tire rolls under the frame forcing the truck up and over.

Other vehicles don’t have this issue because their approach angle is garbage and usually the low hanging bumper/front fascia crumples up.

On wranglers/gladiators the combination of high clearance and approach angle makes the axle more susceptible to being shoved around in an accident.

Trade offs and all that.

Ohhhhh, I was thinking on a totally different axis....literally, not an ass over ears flip. I can see that now, it'd be similar to crouching and putting your shoulder into a head on....gotcha.

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