Where to support while dropping transfer case skid plate?

[thomat65]

Can I put a jack under the rear prop close to the transfer case, or is it best to put a jack under the transmission bell housing? I have an auto if that makes any difference.

All I'll be doing is cleaning above the skids. I won't be removing the transfer case or anything like that.

 

[thomat65]

Can I put a jack under the rear prop close to the transfer case, or is it best to put a jack under the transmission bell housing? I have an auto if that makes any difference.

All I'll be doing is cleaning above the skids. I won't be removing the transfer case or anything like that.

Everybody just be out enjoying this nice weather because they've exceeded the normal sub-minute response time. I thought everyone was supposed to be helping me with my problems instead of having fun? I'll talk to @AndyG and figure out what the appropriate form is to file a formal complaint.

In the meantime I'm putting a jack in both places. I'll report back on which seems to be holding the weight better.

And a correction: I'm technically going to be making everything dirtier up there (Fluid Film application). Which is basically the same thing right? Because it'll be cleaner in the long run. Funny how some things work.

 

[taylormade73]

I place my Jack under the transmission pan with a two-by-eight spanning across it to distribute the load. I've never had any issues.

 

[thomat65]

Everybody just be out enjoying this nice weather because they've exceeded the normal sub-minute response time. I thought everyone was supposed to be helping me with my problems instead of having fun? I'll talk to @AndyG and figure out what the appropriate form is to file a formal complaint.

In the meantime I'm putting a jack in both places. I'll report back on which seems to be holding the weight better.

And a correction: I'm technically going to be making everything dirtier up there (Fluid Film application). Which is basically the same thing right? Because it'll be cleaner in the long run. Funny how some things work.

The two are making a great team. I can tell both have some weight on them. We'll see how long it takes my jack stands to sink into the dirt though. Silly me forgot to put boards under them

 

[taylormade73]

I would never place any significant weight on the driveshaft or output shaft/yokes because of the seal around the output shaft is receiving some of that load.

 

[thomat65]

I would never place any significant weight on the driveshaft or output shaft/yokes because of the seal around the output shaft is receiving some of that load.

My thinking about that is it's normally carrying the weight of the driveshaft which is more than enough to tear up a seal if there's going to be damage. So there must be enough engagement in there that it doesn't move much, so I figured the extra load wouldn't hurt too much. But that's just me philosophizing. I went ahead and put a pump jack under the transfer case support bracket and pumped it up to take the load off the other two jacks.

 

[taylormade73]

My thinking about that is it's normally carrying the weight of the driveshaft which is more than enough to tear up a seal if there's going to be damage. So there must be enough engagement in there that it doesn't move much, so I figured the extra load wouldn't hurt too much. But that's just me philosophizing. I went ahead and put a pump jack under the transfer case support bracket and pumped it up to take the load off the other two jacks.

The weight of the driveshaft is less than 25lbs and the load is split between front and rear yokes. The weight of your drivetrain is significantly more than that for the output shaft to be carrying it.

 

[thomat65]

The weight of the driveshaft is less than 25lbs and the load is split between front and rear yokes. The weight of your drivetrain is significantly more than that for the output shaft to be carrying it.

Cool I'll take the rear jack out and won't put it there again. Thanks!

 

[Dunkut88TJ]

I would like to know how bad the skid plate bolts were? Both of my reputable 4x4 shops have told me to leave them alone unless I’m willing to open a can of worms. Yet I see so many people remove the skid with no issue? Mine are a tad rusty, but nothing extreme.

 

[AndyG]

Everybody just be out enjoying this nice weather because they've exceeded the normal sub-minute response time. I thought everyone was supposed to be helping me with my problems instead of having fun? I'll talk to @AndyG and figure out what the appropriate form is to file a formal complaint.

In the meantime I'm putting a jack in both places. I'll report back on which seems to be holding the weight better.

And a correction: I'm technically going to be making everything dirtier up there (Fluid Film application). Which is basically the same thing right? Because it'll be cleaner in the long run. Funny how some things work.

I'll forward the paperwork, that's form G- 106BH, just bear with me , I'm covered up.

 

[thomat65]

I would like to know how bad the skid plate bolts were? Both of my reputable 4x4 shops have told me to leave them alone unless I’m willing to open a can of worms. Yet I see so many people remove the skid with no issue? Mine are a tad rusty, but nothing extreme.

Mine were just fine. It's a Texas Jeep so the original blue thread locker was still on them. Hopefully this Fluid Film keeps it that way now that it's a Michigan Jeep.

 

[scottgraham]

I would like to know how bad the skid plate bolts were? Both of my reputable 4x4 shops have told me to leave them alone unless I’m willing to open a can of worms. Yet I see so many people remove the skid with no issue? Mine are a tad rusty, but nothing extreme.

Just spray them for a week or so before you pull them, you should be fine. That was about the least amount of rust on my kid's TJ, they came out like butter.

 

[WallyWest]

I would like to know how bad the skid plate bolts were? Both of my reputable 4x4 shops have told me to leave them alone unless I’m willing to open a can of worms. Yet I see so many people remove the skid with no issue? Mine are a tad rusty, but nothing extreme.

Have you owned it since new? Frame untreated and in good shape?

If so I wouldn't worry about it. It's people in the rust belt that have issues with those bolts.

 

[JeepingNet]

Yeah, those bolts can be tricky because from the factory they are nutserts. So while some bolts will break the most common issue is that the bolt will spin..

Its a common rust spot so not a bad idea to check that your frame isn't rusting between the plate and frame.

 

[JDS123]

It is better to take care of any potential rust problems in that area than just ignore it by not taking the bolts out. One of mine spun out a few years before I decided I needed to do something to my frame. The other 5 were stock when my frame was swapped out even though the skid had been taken out many times.

This isn't to say that the nutserts won't spin, but I'd rather deal with any potential issues than just leave my bolts in and forget about it. It'll come back to bite one day.

 

[thomat65]

check that your frame isn't rusting between the plate and frame.

@Dunkut88TJ You can buy a bore scope on Amazon for about $30. That makes it easy to peer inside.

 

[JeepingNet]

Its actually between the frame and skid. I was the worst part of my LJ frame.

In my neck of the woods, I suspect its road salt that works its way in between the frame and skid.

 

[scottgraham]

Its actually between the frame and skid. I was the worst part of my LJ frame.

In my neck of the woods, I suspect its road salt that works its way in between the frame and skid.

Yeah, those can suck.

 

[ejay]

I've got to drop my Nth degree TT plate to put on new Spicers. Now you've got me second guessing how I'm going to approach the project.

 

[Dunkut88TJ]

So many people to reply to, ha. I’m the third owner. There was quite a bit of rust in the spacer, but I wire wheeled it down. The frame was in excellent shape. I’m sure there is some rust between the spacer and frame that I need to get to. I may give it a shot this winter, is it better to use a power ratchet for the bolts or good old fashioned leverage?