Modification for Oil Change Access

[kodiakisland]

5 minutes? I just dak dak the two back bolts off, and loosen the front two maybe 2 full rotations and boom that plate slides right off. Takes 30 seconds tops.

Yeah, but I got to get my old butt under there in the first place.

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[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Looks good to me! Thanks

 

[BroncoWTFAN]

Pro tip: everything you need for an oil change is 15mm. The oil drain bolt is also 15mm.

Expert pro tip: you need a 27mm for the filter cap removal.

 

[Riverjeep]

Expert pro tip: you need a 27mm for the filter cap removal.

Good to know, thanks!

 

[Tactisquatch]

Have you actually changed the oil in this thing yet? With the stock plug (and warm oil) I can tell you from experience you’re not going to get a cute little run down into your drain pan directly underneath the plug. It’s going to end up all over the remaining slim section of skid plate and go everywhere as it comes out like a fire hydrant.. makes it dang near to the wheel.. It comes out so fast I had to modify my drain pan to fill faster. EDIT: added a more realistic photo for you

Stop it. That's just mean.

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

Expert pro tip: you need a 27mm for the filter cap removal.

Nah the way mine was tightened from the factory you need a screwdriver to stab straight through it. But I’ve got a 2.3L with the cartridge filter so

 

[BroncoWTFAN]

Nah the way mine was tightened from the factory you need a screwdriver to stab straight through it. But I’ve got a 2.3L with the cartridge filter so

Ah 2.3, yes different all together, however the OP has 2.7 so 27MM applies.

 

[Riverjeep]

Stop it. That's just mean.

No worries, I don’t mind.

 

[Sparkherd]

Well, I'm planning on buying a plasma cutter this month, and I know it's going to lead to a lot of bad decisions.

Join the crowd!!!
https://sparkherd.com/welding/

 

[Sparkherd]

I’m 72 Years old.

... and 30 seconds to get my body back into the standing position….

I'm 63, it takes me about 2 minutes to get back to standing.
I must be doing something wrong...

 

[dgorsett]

Just a note on the inverse: Why did Ford leave a giant hole under the front diff, the part most in need of protection?

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