Mrmatt2009

can someone walk me through how to install my 1" Transfer Case drop kit please.... it seems like its always the simple stuff that holds me back.

okc4x4

Pretty straight forward. The hardest part was lining up the holes...

http://www.myjeepxj.com/cherokee-rep...sfer-case-drop

Mrmatt2009

i think im more worried about how i got a kit with 4 new bolts but i see 2 bolts and two studs... what do i do..


also was there an access hole/area to pb blast inside the frame?

420blackxj

The studs must be removed, which will then be replaced by bolts. To get the stud out, I filed two sides of it flat, then used a vise grip on it to turn it out. Without the flat sides on the stud, the grip just spun on the threads.
Others have used heat, and/or weld a nut on it and turn it out.
Good luck.
Of all the luck, my studs turned out relatively easy, but I broke off one of the bolts trying to turn it out.

jeepxj19

1. put a jack under the tcase crossmember
2. remove the bolt and nut on drivers side and use a stud extractor or vise grips to remove the stud.
3. lower jack to allow the spacer to slide in
4. install the spacer and new hardware
5. repeat for the other side.

Gatchmo5710

if your struggling with the stud i just welded the nut onto the stud and then un screwed it out.

evilxj85

yep

xjfirefighter

When I did mine..I split the fuel line that runs down the drivers side through a bracket on the side of the engine. So maybe disconnect it b4?

ericfx1984

totally agree!

the simplest way I fond was to out all the bolts in and leave them VERY loose then use a screw driver to force it to move... wear eye protection... lol

00Pajeepcherokee

Or tighten a nut up against the nut on the stud an back the stud out using the stud nut. Easy as pie.

Mrmatt2009

hey guys, got it all done! ended up using a stripped bolt remover for the stud, worked great! does anyone know what i should torque there bolts down to? i went to about 70 around and it felt like one may have started to strip

420blackxj

70 ft. lbs.?
That is too high, should be more like 40 ft. lbs.

Mrmatt2009

oh hahaha woops... it just seemed so loose!