Recent content by Shankster
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That Sweet Sweet Smell
You might try replacing the cap on your coolant reservoir tank. I bought an aftermarket one and it either didn't seal properly or the release pressure was too low so it caused my coolant to boil and I would loose coolant without any apparent leaks. Replacing it with Mopar one solved the problem...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?
I guess if you can thread the bolt in with your fingers you should be good to go - if not then go find the tap.- Shankster
- Post #16
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?
The critical thing will be the hex size - I'd get under your Jeep and measure the holes and make sure whatever nutsert / rivnut you buy matches that. Then you can find the matching bolts. Hopefully you can find galvanized or zinc plated carbon steel - I apparently was only able to find bare...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?
I think I found some generic ones since I didn't want to take out a 2nd mortgage for the Mopar part. It's possible the factory ones fit snugger though but I remember thinking the ones I got were a decent fit.- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?
Rivnut size I wrote down is M10x1.5x17mm and p/n 06506644AA. You might double check that though.- Shankster
- Post #11
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?
Gas tank skid does not require rivnuts. Bolts right up to existing mounting points. I'd grab that gas tank skid if you can - well worth having.- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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OME VS Bilstein
I can't speak to the OME shocks but my Bilsteins with the OME springs dramatically improved the ride over stock. A really good compromise between handling and cushy ride. Work great off road too. My rear Bilsteins are 24-185240 by the way - for a Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 so not sure what the...- Shankster
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Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?
On some locations you also have the option of just drilling a hole up through the top of whatever member you're attaching to and installing a long bolt with a nut. I did that where I could and nutserts on the others. I made the mistake of not buying the tool and tried to make my own with a nut...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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lockers
Yep, I'll do it myself. Since I just installed my rear LSD 8k miles ago I don't plan on messing with the pinion again so hopefully quick and easy. I think the biggest challenge will be mounting and wiring the switch.- Shankster
- Post #69
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Front LCA bushings replacement
I decided that replacement control arms were inexpensive enough that it wasn't worth messing with pressing the bushings in and out. If you plan on having a shop doing the press work I'd call and ask for pricing first. I had a shop press bearings in and out of a Subaru knuckle once and it cost...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Breather lines
I believe both diffs and transmission have breathers. My rear diff's was dry rotted so just replaced it with some hose from Autozone. I think rather than extend that one you should just replace it - it's pretty short anyway. I don't recall exactly where the front diff and transmission breathers...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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lockers
Hope you're on the mend Chris. I remember seeing an Australian video review of what I suspect is the same locker (different branding) and the gal said that it was the same design as the older Eaton. I don't remember exactly but she said she liked this design better because it was more robust...- Shankster
- Post #67
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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lockers
My Alibaba e-locker for my rear diff arrived today - almost 6 weeks so delivery was just as promised. It all looks good but since the locker is wrapped in that delicate brown oily paper to prevent rust I decided not to unwrap it completely yet (I have another project going right now so this one...- Shankster
- Post #65
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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So, what coolant to use on 2002 - 2009 KJ Jeep Liberty's and Sports
Another vote for the Zerex G05. It's formulated for the metallurgy in these engines (Prestone is not) and is a lot cheaper than the Mopar stuff. Last time I bought Zerex G05 NAPA had it on sale and it was cheaper than at Walmart.- Shankster
- Post #16
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Seized upper control arm bolt. Attempt to remove it myself, or admit defeat and take it to a garage?
"Where there's a will there's a way". As others have said, it might be painful and take an hour or 2 but you'll get it. The tip of the blade hitting the back of the pocket on every stroke at first will suck but you should be able to adjust your technique to minimize that. Maybe look for blades...- Shankster
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