HOrnbrod Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 This is the piece under the plastic battery tray that has the three studs the battery tray is bolted to. Two of the studs are broken on mine and I want to repair it or replace it. How is this reinforcement plate attached to the body? Bolted on or wended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Welded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 The tray reinforcement piece isn't available for the 1990 and below XJ/MJ models, so I'm thinking there was a design change in 1991 so it can be replaced. I haven't pulled the fender liner to check mine yet because it's a PITA, but wanted to make sure it was replaceable for the 91 and up. Thanks Adam. #6 below, p/n 55015210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hmm , wasn't aware of such a piece . I've never seen anything different looking on any 91 or newer xj / mj , but I very well may be wrong .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yes, the whole right side wheelhouse is very different in the parts manual in the 90 and below models. None of the parts are the same. But this part still may very well be welded in also. It was used in XJs all the way to 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I dunno about the body panel, but I can confirm the actual plastic battery tray did vary between model years. I've pulled a couple of them out of junkyards that didn't fit the same battery I was replacing the tray under. It would follow that the panel changed dimensions as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Pretty sure its welded at least all I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yep, it's welded in. I guess they marketed the stud panel so it could be replaced when rotten out by boiling battery acid over the years. It's drill time.................... I dunno about the body panel, but I can confirm the actual plastic battery tray did vary between model years. I've pulled a couple of them out of junkyards that didn't fit the same battery I was replacing the tray under. It would follow that the panel changed dimensions as well. I know they changed the battery tray a couple of times when they changed the OEM battery size and again when they added the battery temp sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Looks like you've already got your answer, but I've got a '93 XJ in the back yard with a mostly stripped front end, (no engine and very little suspension) so it would be super easy to get a pic or two of you still want or need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 That would be great if you could snap a pic from the top inside the hood with the battery and tray gone. I haven't seen the plate from the top. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 My 91 XJ had several broken off battery tray mounting bolts. IIRC, I cut them off flush from the top and then drilled holes through them and then mounted the tray with appropriate length bolts, nuts, and washers. Guess it may be a little hack but has worked out fine for a couple years now. There were many, many things wrong with the XJ when I got it and that was the first thing I addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 good info as mine is rotted almost completely under the tray. glad to know they actually make a replacement part for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 My 91 XJ had several broken off battery tray mounting bolts. IIRC, I cut them off flush from the top and then drilled holes through them and then mounted the tray with appropriate length bolts, nuts, and washers. Guess it may be a little hack but has worked out fine for a couple years now. There were many, many things wrong with the XJ when I got it and that was the first thing I addressed. If it works, no worries. I ordered some 3/8" nutserts and will use them .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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