Main studs??

[banipal19]

So it seems like I can't use ARP main studs along with my stock crankshaft gridle .. http://www.jeepstrokers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1979

Is it ok to reuse stock main studs? They have about 180,000 miles on them. If I should replace them, who sells the replacement? I found the stock PN 06035207 but couldn't find who sells them. A little help please ...

98 4.0 to 4.7

[unlimitedrubicon]

You probably could re-use them, there is no mention about not doing it in the FSM but it is cheap insurance to just replace them. Call the dealer, I got all new studs and locknuts for ~$80 for mine.

[Cheromaniac]

You can reuse the mains studs without any worry. It's the rod bolts that you should replace 'cause those are very highly stressed.

[banipal19]

Called the dealer and told the guy at parts supply that I need main studs for 98 TJ 4.0 engine block. He had no clue what I was talking about and asked me whats wrong with the engine...

Anyway, I gave him the part number and told him I need 14 of them. He said that it will be three ninety five. So as we all are programmed to think that dealer's prices are always through the roof ... i thought he said $395.00. Than he clarified it's $3.95 for each.

So I ordered the studs and nuts and the bill was about 70 bucks and will pick them up on Monday.

The rod bolts I already got them from ARP.

Thanks for your help!!