Transfer case replacement gone wrong.
InfidelOffroad
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- 1981 CJ7, 258 I6, T5
1986 IRoc, 383, TH350
Hey guys,
It's been a while. Between work, deployments, and life, the Jeep took a back seat. I wanted to replace my Transfer Case ... I ended up getting a full setup. This lead to me taking off the grill. After that you may as well take off the fenders. Well only a few more bolts to take off the tub...
Here I am now.
I plan to take the frame off the axles next and paint it. POR-15 seems to be the answer I get most. The frame is rot free, EXCEPT in the back left corner. There is ~2'' by 1/2'' hole in the lower inside of the frame. I count my self lucky! I also may cut some holes in the back of the frame where it dips down to prevent this in the future. I will also dump about 1/2 a bottle of oil down each side and rotate the frame to coat the inside some.
I do have a question. While I am at it I may as well replace the Transmission cross-member. It has been a while and I can't seem to find the good 1'' drop. Anyone know a good site to pick one up?
It's been a while. Between work, deployments, and life, the Jeep took a back seat. I wanted to replace my Transfer Case ... I ended up getting a full setup. This lead to me taking off the grill. After that you may as well take off the fenders. Well only a few more bolts to take off the tub...

I plan to take the frame off the axles next and paint it. POR-15 seems to be the answer I get most. The frame is rot free, EXCEPT in the back left corner. There is ~2'' by 1/2'' hole in the lower inside of the frame. I count my self lucky! I also may cut some holes in the back of the frame where it dips down to prevent this in the future. I will also dump about 1/2 a bottle of oil down each side and rotate the frame to coat the inside some.
I do have a question. While I am at it I may as well replace the Transmission cross-member. It has been a while and I can't seem to find the good 1'' drop. Anyone know a good site to pick one up?