Hello, sorry if posting in wrong place!! Im 50 years old and this is my first time, ever, doing this sort of thing.
However, Im just about done with this tj and in need of help. About month ago bought one owner 02 and boy it was just wonderful. that is until I walked out to find transfer case lay'n in my front yard!! So, came to find frame was "rigged" for quick sale and rusted out at skid plate. It wasnt as bad as some ive seen online, so I simply cut out rusted area bottom of frame, cut new steel, welded on nuts and welded it up. Also, I thought since was apart I would change trans filter and partial fluid. So, now all painted and bolted up and back together, but when checking trans fluid started noticing issues. Like when put in reverse takes second to engage and is possible shifting clear to third before can get outa driveway!! Here is where I super mixed up! Could i have skid plate off so much causing trans issues or did i mess something up servicing trans or what in the world!! Like I say never done this, so, thank you and let me know other info needed.
However, Im just about done with this tj and in need of help. About month ago bought one owner 02 and boy it was just wonderful. that is until I walked out to find transfer case lay'n in my front yard!! So, came to find frame was "rigged" for quick sale and rusted out at skid plate. It wasnt as bad as some ive seen online, so I simply cut out rusted area bottom of frame, cut new steel, welded on nuts and welded it up. Also, I thought since was apart I would change trans filter and partial fluid. So, now all painted and bolted up and back together, but when checking trans fluid started noticing issues. Like when put in reverse takes second to engage and is possible shifting clear to third before can get outa driveway!! Here is where I super mixed up! Could i have skid plate off so much causing trans issues or did i mess something up servicing trans or what in the world!! Like I say never done this, so, thank you and let me know other info needed.
