Recent content by HoosierJeeper
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Remove front diff without removing control arms?
I think that's what a lot of people do. Sounds reasonable to me.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #11
- Forum: How To
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Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build
We never got the diesel ones here, only for the D5s. I've heard so many bad things lol. The gas V8s are solid IMO.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #14
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build
I'd say it comes down to size and what is in the best condition given your budget. The KJ is more old school which has its advantages and is way easier to get parts for quickly (LR3 still has good part availability but just have to order them usually). The KJ is much more nimble off road. The...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #12
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build
I've had a LR3 and KJ together for most of their lives (KJ since 07 and LR3 since 2010). I'd say they are equal in terms of cost to own. LR3 is still on all original drivetrain (KJ needed a trans at 166k). They both need random stuff when they get up there in miles. I think it just comes down to...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What did you do to your jeep today?
aligning the JL is easy, just need a tape measure and something flat to put on each of the wheels to get your measurements! toe is the only thing adjustable from the factory.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #26,370
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
yes those look the same!- HoosierJeeper
- Post #11
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
Shocks don't provide any lift, the springs do, so not sure what Bilstein means. I'd probably go with whatever you are running in the front series wise. But probably won't make too much a difference. Make sure you get the longer ones for the lift. The spring will lift it 2.5" because it's...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #9
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
Compare the spring rate of those to the OME, I bet they are super soft. So you'll have a stiff front end and loose rear end, not great for off roading.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #7
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
Are you thinking of just keeping the rough country stuff in the back (spacers and shocks?) I bet even with the spacer, it's hardly above new stock height (measure from the hub to bottom of the fender flare, new stock is around 19.75", but they typically sag 2" or more - even when I first lifted...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #4
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
I'd do OME 927 and OME 948 springs front/rear, Bilstein shocks up front for a stock KJ (I have the 4600 ones but would be curious to try 5100s) or get OME shocks for the front. Rear, always had bad luck with the Bilsteins blowing so get the OME 132Ls for the rear. Hockey puck or teraflex bump...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #2
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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KJ 2006 3.7L Engine Temperature Slightly Low
That's normal.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #13
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Power door lock fuse keeps blowing
It's a nice change LOL. Does anyone have a preference on new aftermarket vs junkyard? About the same price. Not sure which is a better bet.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #4
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Power door lock fuse keeps blowing
Noticed the passenger side lock isn't coming up all the way so I pulled that door panel and disconnected the lock actuator and replaced the fuse - all good now! Just need to replace that actuator.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #2
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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A Driver's side Thunking Mystery
Can you replicate it bouncing it on the ground? Any of the shocks leaking?- HoosierJeeper
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Power door lock fuse keeps blowing
New issue - power door lock fuse keeps blowing (#6 20 amp fuse in the interior fuse block) Where should I start with this one? I'd guess there's a short somewhere? I checked the door jamb wiring on the driver's door and popped that door panel off, but didn't see anything grounding out. Any...- HoosierJeeper
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