I noticed this frame bracket took a real beating off-road and was actually the reason for needing a winch pull.
After a little research it is called a “Tire Deflector Bracket” and was added to prevent the tire from going under the frame in a crash and rolling over the Jeep. I am all for safety, but it was just too much of an issue. They must have bolted it on before they mounted the body, so there was no way to get it off without chopping it up.
So much cleaner without it!
