SuperWade2 Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 OK... I'm still on the hunt for OEM Skids for my my MJ... Can someone help me fill out the Stock Skid Interchange between a Comanche (SWB/LWB) and Cherokee, for final use on a MJ... I know the SWB and LWB Comanche Gas Tank Skids are different but didnt' know what else would work with what. Engine Skid 2.5/4.0L use same Skid, Cherokee/Comanche? Tranny Skid Auto/Manual, Cherokee/Comanche? Gas Tank Skid SWB Comanche LWB Comanche No Interchange with Cherokee?
Eagle Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Engine Skid2.5/4.0L use same Skid, Cherokee/Comanche? All the same, XJ and MJ, both engines. But it's not really an "engine" skid -- it's more to protect the steering linkage. The skid plate ends about where the oil pan starts. Tranny SkidAuto/Manual, Cherokee/Comanche? Not a tranny skid, it's a transfer case skid. They are the same for the XJ and MJ. I believe the skid for the 242 transfer case hangs a bit lower than the one for the 231, because the 242 is bigger. I'm running a skid from a 242-equipped XJ on my '88 XJ and it seems to be perfectly fine. If you have a 231 transfer case, grab any one you can get. Gas Tank SkidSWB Comanche LWB Comanche No Interchange with Cherokee? No interchange anywhere. XJ gas tanks (and skids) are totally different from the MJ.
SuperWade2 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks Eagle, that's what I was looking for... and I meant T-Case when I typed Tranny, but you caught my typo first.... :cheers:
HOrnbrod Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Hey Wade, I know where there's a fuel tank skid for $45 not far from you in good shape. Shipping was a killer for me. :eek: Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
comanche09 Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 I got the 242 transfer case skid from my donor XJ. I have no idea how it mounts (if was already off the jeep when I got it), and doesn't look obvious looking at the skid. Anyone have any pics of the skids installed? Thanks
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Posted December 31, 2009 Got a T-Case Skid today... just taking a quick look, there is no holes in the frame where that side of the skid should mount... I didn't read the link on the last post, but I assume that's to be expected? Sw2
Eagle Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 Got a T-Case Skid today... just taking a quick look, there is no holes in the frame where that side of the skid should mount... I didn't read the link on the last post, but I assume that's to be expected? Sw2 No, the hole should be there, but you'll probably need to put a thread-sert in it for the bolt.
SuperWade2 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Posted December 31, 2009 Got a T-Case Skid today... just taking a quick look, there is no holes in the frame where that side of the skid should mount... I didn't read the link on the last post, but I assume that's to be expected? Sw2 No, the hole should be there, but you'll probably need to put a thread-sert in it for the bolt. It was dark and cold (by CA Standards), and I really wanted to go watch my Huskers play their bowl game, so I could have just missed it... I'll look again during the day in the next day or two... is the "thread-sert" something easily found at my local auto parts places?
mjeff87 Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 I've not seen nutserts at any local places (i.e. Lowe's, Home Despot, etc.), but I do know that Fastenal sells them. FWIW, you could use a self-tapping bolt into the hole in the framerail....the nutsert is just a bit more sturdy. Jeff
mvusse Posted December 31, 2009 Posted December 31, 2009 On my 87 the hole was there. I didn't use nutserts, but just a 1/4x3/4 bolt, 2 washers and a nylon stop nut in each hole. I believe all the transfer case skids are the same. I just barely clears the 242, but clears a 231 by like 3" or so.
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