Transfer case drop kit install in 15 mins...? BULL. HELP!

SurfXJSnow · Sep 16, 2008

So, im sure most of you know what im talking about when im complaining about doing a TC drop on my XJ... its not the 2 bolts... its those other two studs that go into the frame with the nuts on them that just wont come out.

3 guys, vicegrips, drills, cresent wrenchs, and alot of curse words... what the hell is the deal here? why wont those studs on the TC cross member come out?

Im looking for some input on this and how we can possibly get the stud out... we tried double nutting it and trying to cross thread it out but it only stripped the bolt... and its a 98 with minimal rust.

TORCH?!?!!!!!!

cal · Sep 16, 2008

Double nut it.

Remove.

I've done it a dozen or more times, that is the best way. If necessary add some heat to the cause (frame not stud).

SurfXJSnow · Sep 16, 2008

cal said:
Double nut it.

Remove.

I've done it a dozen or more times, that is the best way. If necessary add some heat to the cause (frame not stud).

did the double nut, but we only had about 1/8 of an inch to thread the second nut on... so we dropped the cross member on one side so we had more threads to use for the extra nut and ended up stripping the bolt.

cal · Sep 16, 2008

Sounds like its time for a pipe wrench and a torch.

DaffyXJ · Sep 16, 2008

Get the right tool for the Job. :lecture:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00990125000P

dinorl007 · Sep 16, 2008

torch, or cut it off even with the frame, drill it out and tap with a 7/16 tap and use antiseize on new bolt good luck

hiimmred · Sep 16, 2008

Get a stud puller from Sears or Snap-on, my freind had one and with an impact gun they came off in 2 seconds!

ECKSJAY · Sep 16, 2008

DaffyXJ said:
Get the right tool for the Job. :lecture:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00990125000P

Those are the stuff...but these work well, too...and are easier on the trail bag.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00997996000P?mv=rr

NCCherokee · Sep 16, 2008

weld nut on. thats what we did.

in4aride · Sep 16, 2008

i was there trying to get it out as well...the stud goes into a sleeve...it seemed as tho the 1/4 turn we WERE getting was the dleeve rotating not the stud....will heating the "frame" transfer enought heat to the sleeve to work?

SurfXJSnow · Sep 16, 2008

picking up a stud remover/puller here in an hour or so, then borrowing a torch. that stud is coming OUT tonight! hey in4aride, get ready to declare war on this stud.

bcmaxx · Sep 16, 2008

I welded a nut and removed it (it was in there for 19 years and it came out)

in4aride · Sep 16, 2008

y ai was thinkin welding the nut on would owrk too but we will see how it goes tonight

Starboard M · Sep 16, 2008

ECKSJAY said:
Those are the stuff...but these work well, too...and are easier on the trail bag.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00997996000P?mv=rr

PB Blaster plus this remover worked for my 99. Didnt have to use heat thankfully.

SurfXJSnow · Sep 17, 2008

Starboard M said:
PB Blaster plus this remover worked for my 99. Didnt have to use heat thankfully.

i just picked one of those up at pep boys, same brand and design and everything... my only problem is getting it to fit the little bit of stud coming out without the stud puller running into the part that sticks out on the cross member. maybe pull the cross member down so im not running into it with the stud puller? how did you do this? i have a torch and stud puller and its coming out TONIGHT.

Starboard M · Sep 17, 2008

SurfXJSnow said:
i just picked one of those up at pep boys, same brand and design and everything... my only problem is getting it to fit the little bit of stud coming out without the stud puller running into the part that sticks out on the cross member. maybe pull the cross member down so im not running into it with the stud puller? how did you do this? i have a torch and stud puller and its coming out TONIGHT.

Is it hitting the cross member?

I took off both sides of nuts/bolts and lowered the crossmember down about 2'' and was able to get the stud extractor up there no problem. The stud did not stick all the way through the tool, but it got enough bit to pull right out.

That was after trying with vice grips, and double nutting it.

SurfXJSnow · Sep 17, 2008

Starboard M said:
Is it hitting the cross member?

I took off both sides of nuts/bolts and lowered the crossmember down about 2'' and was able to get the stud extractor up there no problem. The stud did not stick all the way through the tool, but it got enough bit to pull right out.

That was after trying with vice grips, and double nutting it.

YOU ARE THE MAN. I was sitting outside a few minutes ago trying to figure it all out and how to fit the extractor in there. so i can drop it 2" without damaging anything huh? i guess i was just worried about dropping the cross member to far down and messing something up. got a torch and the stud extractor. damn studs are coming out TONIGHT!

Starboard M · Sep 17, 2008

SurfXJSnow said:
YOU ARE THE MAN. I was sitting outside a few minutes ago trying to figure it all out and how to fit the extractor in there. so i can drop it 2" without damaging anything huh? i guess i was just worried about dropping the cross member to far down and messing something up. got a torch and the stud extractor. damn studs are coming out TONIGHT!

I let the crossmember down until it was as far down as it would go, and then I jacked it up a couple clicks. I would assume that is bad for the motor mounts over time, but it took me less then two minutes, so I figured it was ok.

Just pop your hood and make sure the fan doesnt hit the radiator or the valve cover hitting the hood. Dont be afraid to stop and rethink either. Take your time, and be smart about it.

SurfXJSnow · Sep 17, 2008

Starboard M said:
I let the crossmember down until it was as far down as it would go, and then I jacked it up a couple clicks. I would assume that is bad for the motor mounts over time, but it took me less then two minutes, so I figured it was ok.

Just pop your hood and make sure the fan doesnt hit the radiator or the valve cover hitting the hood. Dont be afraid to stop and rethink either. Take your time, and be smart about it.

GOT IT DONE! studs came right out with the stud extractor! the jeep is all done now, and NO MORE VIBRATIONS! thanks a ton dude.

jeepcj/jeepxj · Sep 17, 2008

I just came in from putting in my tc drop....NOTHING came out!!! So, I tried the drill and tap routine.....It took forever to drill one freak'n bolt!!! Then the next bolt broke and none of the studs came out. I double nutted, I vise gripped, I pipe wrenched, and nothing but stripped studs. At this point I have spent acouple of hours on this project.
Then I went and got my trusty BFH and my center punch and wacked those MF'ers till I broke the welds (about 6 good wacks each). Then I fished in the bolts one at a time and dropped them down through the holes and slapped on some split washers and nuts. DONE!
After pulling out my BFH we had the job done in half an hour, took it for a test drive and NO Vibes!!!!:rof:

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