Depends on which engine you have. The 4.7 is no issue. You dont need to remove the guard or un bolt it at all. Just reach an arm up there and undo the filter. I believe the 5.7 has to have the guard removed to access the filter. I know nothing about the v6.
Also on the 4.7 there is a catch basin for the oil filter drippings so they follow a channel down and come out a spout between the 4xguard front and engine skid plate. Very easy job ob the 4.7.
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the 3.7L also has this basin... but the oil will run eerily close to the guard. But it's still a very easy job that is not worth taking to any dealer... (not even for free).
yeah i think its engine dependent. looking up under my 5.7 i can see that the skid would be in the way. in the event of an oil change, how much time would it take to remove and replace the skid? can anyone take a pic of the skid and where it mounts?
The best pic I have I think its bolted to two brackets you install. As you can see really its just four bolts with my battery impact I can take it off in less then a minuet which I do from time to time to clean the back side an inspect the skid.Originally Posted by Trax95008
yeah that looks like i could zip it off with an impact real quick
2006 XK Limited 5.7L Deep Beryl Green, OME HD, Sahara Wheels, DiabloSport Intune Programer
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