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The factory skid plate-to-frame bolts, at least on my 1998 TJ have a cone shaped shoulder (photo example below). To fit the dimpled bolt holes on the skid plate. But a regular bolt with washer could probably do in a pinch.

fyi, the photos below show why I was thinking of welding flat plate in place of the stock dimpled holes, due to the rust shown. One skid plate hole has a rusted through area, and the other hole has been eaten away all around. But the metal further out is solid for welding, if I cut out the...

I was noticing just now, some of the aftermarket skid plates, have flat flanges for mounting to the frame. So it seems like the earlier stock dimpled hole design is not required. And then with a flat flange a regular (non-tapered) bolt could be used.

(Posting in this old related thread - rather than starting a new one.) I don't care to spend $8+ each, for six new skid plate bolts. Are there other options? Also the cupped areas around the mounting holes on my skid plate have seen better days due to rust. Thinking about cutting out the...

I'm confused why the high capacity transmission pan is so expensive for the 32RH: https://www.quadratec.com/products/12518_71_07.htm In comparison, essentially the same pan (for CJ/YJ earlier 904/999 trans) is around $100 less: https://www.quadratec.com/products/52118_1000_07.htm Has anyone...

I'm wondering is it common to have the torque converter opened up and rebuilt as well? Or maybe the shop can just flush and test the converter sufficiently, to know if it's in good shape?

Thanks for the advice. I ended up removing the skidplate, but kept the tcase mounted to the trans, and removed as one unit. I used a cheap but effective trans jack from Harbor Freight. Removing one rusted skid plate bolt was the hardest part of the job. What a bear that was. Thankfully the...

I'm ready to remove my 32RH auto trans from my 1998 TJ for a rebuild. The frame to skid plate bolts are all out - yeah! Most videos show first removing the skid plate from the transmission / transfer case mounting point. And then removing the tcase from the trans. Why remove the transfer...

I had the tank out when installing a bumper and replacing the skid plate. At the time, I cleaned off the tank, and it looked in good shape. Also inspected the hose fittings while having access, they looked good. As some people are suggesting, I really should get a "second opinion" by doing...

The TJ is just over 100,000 miles and I haven't changed any O2 sensors since buying the vehicle last March. The engine has run nice since I got it. It did initially have an issue sometimes stalling, when cold and shifting from reverse to first gear. But that went away after I replaced the...

I'll jack up the TJ this weekend, to confirm the axle gearing. And also check the other things mentioned, and report back. Thanks for the ideas. Also, I'm going to badger my son again about the tripometer. If someone messed with that since the last fillup, it could explain the absurd low...

I bought my 1985 CJ7 used in 1989. Completely stock and from a nice couple, who were selling due to birth of a child. The wife was crying as they were signing over the title. In fact, I felt bad and offered to cancel the deal, in case she was having a change of heart. Anyway yes, that CJ7 had...

My 1998 TJ is mostly driven around town, often by my teen son who has a lead foot. The TJ has the stock inline 6 engine and 33 inch tires. I got the TJ last spring, and have felt it was eating fuel. But the engine runs great and idles no problem. Finally last week on fill-up, I reset the...

Thanks, I just needed to vent. With creative use of a file, and a shim sleeve, I got the new battery installed. The TJ starts strong now. A win. :) And critters ugh. Last summer I went on a trip, told my kids one thing: don't leave the garage door open at night, else raccoons might get...

Latest issue - new years day the TJ wouldn't start due to a bad battery. The battery was in poor shape due to an earlier parasitic drain issue, which caused too many dead battery recharges (finally resolved with a new ignition switch). So I get the new battery home, and proceed to swap it in...

I don't have the experience on what people do on TJs for that area when replacing the sheetmetal. I assume when new sheet metal is welded, any rust in the pieces behind the sheetmetal would need to be fixed as well, include those "boxes" if they are in rough shape. I'm not sure what people do...

Here is what I am talking about. On my TJ you can see the "rust boxes" that are behind where you see rust breaking through on your TJ. Water and stuff gets in between at the red arrows. And also inside those boxes and you can see the blue arrow I have some rust coming through from where...

That place you have rust is a particularly bad area, because there is a kind of metal box welded behind to the sheetmetal, which mounts to the frame. And that box is prone to collecting water and mud, which then rusts from the inside out to the back where finally you can see it when the rust...

+1 on mods and not just for TJs. I was browsing first gen Camaros (1967 - 1969). Finding so many for sale referenced as "pro-street". Which basically means messed up for regular driving. Often gutted rear passenger areas, welded in oversized wheelwells, and huge slick-like tires. Blowers...

Last week I replaced my heater fan and resistor. Fan works great now, although there is a big jump between the first 3 speed settings and the 4th (fastest). I wonder if that is normal? There is not enough difference between the first 3 speeds, and then on 4th speed it is blasting. Would be...