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[gazjeep]

OK, numpty question.

If I were to remove this here skid plate on the TJ to accomodate my OCD, other than removing the obvious 6 bolts, does anything i.e. the ransfer case & associated mechanical gubbins need supporting whilst its off ?

Just unbolt, remove, clean, replace, is that it ? Nothing gonna fall off or break on me ?

Bring it on peeps 

[wildwood]

Apart from the 6 bolts...
Put jack under SYE or tail of yer 231 and undo the bolts poking thro centre of skid that are trans  support and torque reaction thing and yer good to go..
its quite heavy so bench press away....

Chance to replace rubber gearbox support and stuff with Poly stuff to stop the wobbles......... (from Daystar or the like)
cheers

[Bishops Finger]

Use trowel and insert hose..

[Warthog]

Definatly support it

Clayt (Asylum) found out the hard way. His Head became a axle stand temporarily when he tried just undoin the bolts

Of course I came to his aid, after cryin with laughter

[MOCAJ]

the way i do it gaz, can be done single handed easy.

remove 4 nuts on  studs recessed in centrish of skid, you may have to dig the mud out

place trolley jack under skid roughly central, remove 6 large bolts

lower jack and wheel skid out to where you going to clean it

put trolley jack under transmission and take weight, careful not to knock those 4 studs that are now exposed

clean skid and 4 studs

remove jack

place skid on jack and raise up centreing it so it goes over the 4 studs, then raise up and insert side bolts

tighten side bolts, remove jack and put back 4 nuts

jobs a good un and dont forget to have a check under whilst its out, good time to check out uj's and transfer case linkage

good luck 

[gazjeep]

Hhhmmm, had a sneaky feeling that there was gonna be more to it than 6 chunky easy to access bolts 

Think I'll stick to the trowel & hose for the short term & then follow MOCAJ's proceedure when I have consulted folk on Saturday to be on the safe side

Cheers guys   

[Bulldog67]

you do know Gaz that stress like this is why mother nature invented Bubba  

altho cool idiots guide by MOCAJ, give me a free fortnight and even i might be able to follow that 

[tim_aka_tim]

Think I'll stick to the trowel & hose for the short term

Dunno, that might promote rust?

[gazjeep]

I will be consulting the proprietor of MJS & MOCAJ on Saturday night (memo to self, take a torch), in an effort to prevent said rusting 

[Asylum]

Of course I came to his aid, after cryin with laughter

I see a pattern here............same laughter followed by assistance when I fell in the work pit! And also when I almost cut myself open with your faulty angle grinder!!!!!!!!

 

[Nosebolt]

It’s in the jeep self service procedure manual, you should have got a copy with your first set of modification parts.

Safety
1.1   Always work as part of a team, the workplace is unpredictable. Shit happens!
1.2   All powered tools are run by voodoo, you should have a blessed mojo bag at all times
1.3   Should your work mate have an accident the following procedure should be followed
a.   on noticing an accident, find a safe place to put down your tools
b.   check if the accident is photo worthy
c.   find a good viewpoint away from sharp objects and piss yourself laughing
d.   make sure that any tools involved are not yours, if they are check tools are OK
e.   check the Jeep for damage
f.   check if your workmate is conscious, if awake continue taking the piss
g.   after a suitable amount of time (usually after you have had a cup of tea) give aid to your workmate
h.   phone all your friends and post on an appropriate forum informing all your workmates peers what an ass he is
1.4 After a suitable amount of time has passed, remind your workmate of his accident just as he is about to do another job with the same power tool.

[Bishops Finger]

Coolio..

[Warthog]

Of course I came to his aid, after cryin with laughter

I see a pattern here............same laughter followed by assistance when I fell in the work pit! And also when I almost cut myself open with your faulty angle grinder!!!!!!!!

 

It’s in the jeep self service procedure manual, you should have got a copy with your first set of modification parts.

Safety
1.1   Always work as part of a team, the workplace is unpredictable. Shit happens!
1.2   All powered tools are run by voodoo, you should have a blessed mojo bag at all times
1.3   Should your work mate have an accident the following procedure should be followed
a.   on noticing an accident, find a safe place to put down your tools
b.   check if the accident is photo worthy
c.   find a good viewpoint away from sharp objects and piss yourself laughing
d.   make sure that any tools involved are not yours, if they are check tools are OK
e.   check the Jeep for damage
f.   check if your workmate is conscious, if awake continue taking the piss
g.   after a suitable amount of time (usually after you have had a cup of tea) give aid to your workmate
h.   phone all your friends and post on an appropriate forum informing all your workmates peers what an ass he is
1.4 After a suitable amount of time has passed, remind your workmate of his accident just as he is about to do another job with the same power tool.

  Well done Bruce....

Im printing that and puttin it on the Garage wall