CowboyXJ

Im needing to drop my t-case but ive run into a bump.
Out of the 4 holding the crossmember 2 are bolts and 2 are studs.
Question: do the studs screw out? Or is there a way to extend them?

RGibbs

Create a lock nut with two nuts and then un-screw the stud. It took me a little while but I got mine out.

kyledye25

That would would work. Another way is to weld the nut to the stud. That's what I did. Worked like a charm. But you need a welder.

milehigh94xj

Yea if the studs break or snap when you are removing them check out the write up I made to fix it.

94XjSport94

How do you get the new stud in there?

milehigh94xj

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...-studs-130729/

trailgang00

what i did was cut the two studs and then tapped them. so all 4 bolts are facing upwards

CowboyXJ

I got the t-case dropped.
I dint want to mess around so i just welded the nut to the stud. And with my rear main seals little oil leak the studs were already lubed. They came out with ease.
Went and bought 4 2" m10x1.25 bolts and bolted my 1" spacer in.
Thanks for the help.