does anyone know the part number for the threaded inserts used to install skid plates on the KJ. i tryed to google it, search it, and even tryed to go though mopar diagrams but i cant find any info on them.

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2005 CRD 2.8L
GDE Eco Tuned
Weeks Stage 1+2
Suncoast Torque Converter
2.5" custom OME/JBA lift
Kennedy Lift Pump
Racor 245R122 fuel filter system
Model 001 Thermostat 41603
Iron Rock Tri-link

apparently it helps if i knew the nomenclature, i found my answer.
viewtopic.php?f=65&t=9417&hilit=rivnut

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2005 CRD 2.8L
GDE Eco Tuned
Weeks Stage 1+2
Suncoast Torque Converter
2.5" custom OME/JBA lift
Kennedy Lift Pump
Racor 245R122 fuel filter system
Model 001 Thermostat 41603
Iron Rock Tri-link

Thank you for posting this, JBDeVega.

I have been looking for a solutions to my skid plate woes. My original nuts failed and broke loose from the cross member.

I thought the original ones were welded on nuts from the other side of the cross member, but from what I can understand from the link you just posted it appears that they were rivnuts as well, only not nearly as robust.

Mine are loose too, thankfully the bolts weren't 100% tight and the back of the skid plate has slots rather than holes, so I was able to undo the front bolts and then just slip the skid plate out from under the rear bolts. I also assumed it had nuts welded into the crossmember. Now to figure out how to remove the rusty old bolts from the spinning nuts...

Are you guys looking for this:

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.

Jeff, I believe the part is aluminum made, the threaded side is towards the thin end. When you tie them, the threaded side is supposed to crush over the thick lip and make them stay in place. Being aluminum you can't really torque the bolts too tied or you'll round up the outer hex shape and spin it inside.

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.