YJ skid plate bolts

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

My jeep is down because of the throw out bearing....skid plate is welded to the frame due to rock rash....

so as soon as I am done taping the garage I plan on cutting all the welds and pulling the np435 to put a new clutch in

so here is my question....anyone know of any anchors etc to hold up the skid plate without using a welder so I can get out on the trail before I bring all my shop stuff here around Jan 1st

Thanks for any help
Bill

CHOP SHOP · Nov 11, 2010

These:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

CHOP SHOP said:
These:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt

THANKS!
Now how about a nut.....
this really sucks, all I have with me is what fit in my Jeep and small trailer
I like sarcasm but could use some good ideas...I am so addicted to Jeeping that I might throw a rachet strap around it and call it good

Binder · Nov 11, 2010

So are you saying that after you cut the welds you have no other fasteners holding in the skid plate? There are no bolt holes, tabs, brakets to bolt it together? How do you plan to fabricate this stuff with no welder or fabrication tools?

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

Binder said:
So are you saying that after you cut the welds you have no other fasteners holding in the skid plate? There are no bolt holes, tabs, brakets to bolt it together? How do you plan to fabricate this stuff with no welder or fabrication tools?

the skid is 1/4" and I used the original bolt holes....after 10 years of hard core wheeling and living in the rust belt all the bolts failed one at a time hence the welding

I have built many rigs and for 5 years lived next to the only ohv park in MN where I fixed broken junk and did recovery....
Going home for Christmas to grab all my stuff (one filled 20' storage container)
so being in this situation sucks...I want to wheel

Binder · Nov 11, 2010

So you just need some bolts to go in the factory bolt holes?
We're all confused here what it is you're looking for??????

CHOP SHOP · Nov 11, 2010

Sounds like you need a muffler shop and $40. They will weld that ****er back on for ya quickly.

It doesnt sound like any of us are gonna suggest something you havent thought of unless your leaving something out.

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

anyone close to Issaquah that could weld it for me?

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

Binder said:
So you just need some bolts to go in the factory bolt holes?
We're all confused here what it is you're looking for??????

the nut certs are smoked, gone, wasted

Binder · Nov 11, 2010

Bill said:
the nut certs are smoked, gone, wasted

So it's a boxed frame and you can't get to the inside to put nuts on the bolts? You could have said that in post #1.:; You COULD strategically drill holes in the frame and fish the nuts in there. Otherwise find someone to weld it back up.:awesomework:

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

thisn is the same Jeep and why the bolts get phucked

Binder · Nov 11, 2010

Are you by chance related to Nowires?

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

Binder said:
Are you by chance related to Nowires?

ummm....I don't think so

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

in my best Forrest Gump voice.....When you find a rock in northern Minnesota you drive over it

Maverick26 · Nov 11, 2010

I am way north in Arlington and can help you out to get your rig ready to wheel...

Question for you though... where do you plan one wheelin over here? You obviously did not do your research when looking for a place to move to.

Bill · Nov 11, 2010

Maverick26 said:
I am way north in Arlington and can help you out to get your rig ready to wheel...

Question for you though... where do you plan one wheelin over here? You obviously did not do your research when looking for a place to move to.

I moved here to be with my girl....it isnt always about where you are but who you are with