Transfer case skids......ARGGHHHHHH

TallNorton · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:54 pm

Ok....the front suspension skid went on beautifully (though I'm going to the local garage tomorrow to check the torque because I think I overdid it despite borrowing a torque wrench).

However.....

The transfer case skid did not fit.

My Liberty is a 2003 and the dealer gave me part # 82209455 which is apparently only for 2004 and 2005 models.

Parts guy did some research and found that what I should need is part # 82208421, which has been discontinued and is only available in the Mopar system from one dealer in NJ.

I found some online shops that are still advertising #82208421 but before I order and pay shipping I want to make sure that transfer skid will fit.

Why in the heck do they insist on moving all of the holes around

acbafam · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:58 pm

I have an 05 KJ and a 03 tc skid

acbafam · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:07 pm

the T/C skid I have is from an 02. I bought it from JeepnAl and I cleaned it up and it is in great shape still few light scratches.
BTW thanks Al the gas tank plate is on. 1 down 2 to go!

TallNorton · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:13 pm

The dealer took back the '05 TC skid for full credit.....scratches and all.....

acbafam · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:19 pm

get it back and we can do the trade!

acbafam · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:22 pm

I'll even throw in a red white and blue L.O.S.T. sticker if you need one!

Original Bigfoot · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 12:32 am

When I got the transfer case skid for my '02 Liberty, I posted that it had been disontinued by The Daimler. I thought maybe the new part number for the newer transfer case skid would supercede the old number and they would make it so it would fit all models. Guess I was wrong about that.

I did order one of the 3 or 4 remaining '02 skid from a dealer in Ventura. They shipped it to New Mexico for $12.

You might want to grab that one in NJ while you can...they will soon be made of unobtainium.

TallNorton · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:42 am

Original Bigfoot wrote:

You might want to grab that one in NJ while you can...they will soon be made of unobtainium.

acbafam has one and only lives a few miles from me but only has the skid. I've got to call and see if I can get just the little hardware package that comes with it. Anyone know?

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 9:25 am

I have an '03 KJ with an '04 t-case skid plate and it fit with no problems.

TallNorton · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:23 am

FreedomKJ....that's weird, mine wasn't even close to fitting...like a 3" difference

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:41 am

TallNorton wrote:

FreedomKJ....that's weird, mine wasn't even close to fitting...like a 3" difference

Would you mind posting a pic of yours?

TallNorton · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:15 pm

FreedomKJ wrote:

TallNorton wrote:

FreedomKJ....that's weird, mine wasn't even close to fitting...like a 3" difference

Would you mind posting a pic of yours?

I would, except I already returned it

corwyyn · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:45 pm

TallNorton wrote:

FreedomKJ wrote:

TallNorton wrote:

FreedomKJ....that's weird, mine wasn't even close to fitting...like a 3" difference

Would you mind posting a pic of yours?

I would, except I already returned it

I just purchased the # 82209455 t-case skid for my '03. I'll post up some pics when I get it installed tomorrow (gonna do the tranny skid too

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Loopkey · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:39 pm

I installed the 05 transfercase skid on my 02 but I had to make some new holes in my crossmember to make it all work.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:23 pm

Does anyone make a Transfer Case skid more heavy duty than the Mopar one? It is obvious that once we (owners of older KJ's) tear up our TC skids, we won't be able to replace them with the OEM's.

Time for me to go into business and makeThe War Field Transfer Case skid. :lol:

Some of you know why that name would be used....fitting...LOL!

warblade666 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 01, 2006 1:58 am

I installed an '05 t-case skid on my wifes '04 and it fit just fine.

kjfishman · **Posted:** Sun Jul 09, 2006 1:00 pm

TallNorton wrote:

Original Bigfoot wrote:

You might want to grab that one in NJ while you can...they will soon be made of unobtainium.

acbafam has one and only lives a few miles from me but only has the skid. I've got to call and see if I can get just the little hardware package that comes with it. Anyone know?

The well nuts can be hard to find. I tried to find some locally and the area dealers didn't even have any or know the p/n to order. You can probably by the tap and Drill and tap the hole and end up with a stronger mount.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:03 pm

OK, I don't have any pics yet but the new t-case skid is on. Three of the four holes line up fine, the only one that doesn't is against the crossmember, so you could probably do like others have done with the tranny skid and drill thru the crossmember for a bolt. Here is a crude sketch of what I am talking about:

The red circle indicates the hole that doesn't line up. Because of where it's located I decided to just leave that bolt out for now, but I may get ambitious later and put one thru there.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:28 pm

I had one on my 2004 that didnt line up.

Pics:

Ive not worried about it but its never really been hit hard. It just has a few scratches on it.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:20 pm

Yeah, thats the one I had a hard time with. I also noticed there's a gap between the tranny and t-case skids - they don't overlap on mine (I see they don't overlap on your either). As long as they are on and protecting I'm not gonna quibble.

Transfer case skids......ARGGHHHHHH

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