Recent content by u2slow
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Rear Upper Control Arm (Boomerang)
I don't know what the big deal is changing a $100 boomerang every 5-7 years. I don't recommend renewing the bushings or balljoint. It costs almost as much, and odds are you stretch the holes on removal, if it's not already rusted so far it crumbles. The dealer changed our lower control arms...- u2slow
- Post #11
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Blown OME - Moving to Bilsteins
I have the Ranchos 5000's on the front with CRD coils. Rears are load-assist shocks (Monroe?) for a Durango.- u2slow
- Post #8
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Rear Upper Control Arm (Boomerang)
If you are lifted, you are most likely over-angling the joint and bushings. Mine have lasted well over 2 years.... More like 5-7. Rebushed the original, swapped to another used one later. Have a new spare on my shelf. Zero failures on that balljoint. JBA makes (or used to make) a tri-link...- u2slow
- Post #2
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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removal of transmission in a day, is it possible?
Some torque converters have a 1/8" npt plug around the edge somewhere. I don't know about the KJ.- u2slow
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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removal of transmission in a day, is it possible?
Definitely drain the transmission first. (Remove pan). Drain torque converter too, if possible. Otherwise you have a 95% chance of an ATF lake on the ground.- u2slow
- Post #7
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Looking the upgrade my suspension on 2005 jeep liberty
Bilsteins aren't worth paying extra for IMHO. Ours had them on the rear and I went to Monroe's after lifting. On my Dodge, Bilsteins were no better than Rancho 5000's. YMMV. I put the slightly stiffer diesel (CRD) front coils in too. Mainly because I wanted something that wouldn't sag out as fast.- u2slow
- Post #3
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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removal of transmission in a day, is it possible?
Had the trans out within a day a few times. Usually takes longer to put it all back together. Thats working on a driveway or concrete floor... blocking, axle stands, jack, and a creeper sort of operation.- u2slow
- Post #5
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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4.10 gear finally Installed
I meant to say the rubber *is* harder-wearing. This is what the Nokians have for plies- u2slow
- Post #21
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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4.10 gear finally Installed
I like the E-rating. Seem to get more miles out of them. Must be harder rubber. 245/75R16E is such a common size on fullsize trucks. When they are half done, I finish them off on my 3/4ton truck.- u2slow
- Post #19
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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4.10 gear finally Installed
Is there no way to tune the auto transmission shift points? Or some way to have selections beyond 1-2 and D? I regeared our 6spd's axles from 3.54 to 3.73 for the 245/75R16s and it's perfect. (Duratracs or Nokians depending on season.) When rolling heavy or on hills, it's just a matter of...- u2slow
- Post #15
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Front Lower control arm and steering knuckle modification
I'm not much of a brand follower. If the one you're using is failing, try a different one.- u2slow
- Post #5
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Front Lower control arm and steering knuckle modification
I would try other joints also. I'm still on original lowers.- u2slow
- Post #3
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What does Trail Rated add to a 2006 Sport?
'Sport' is the label when it's not a Limited or Renegade. It's not an upgrade; it's the default. Options (like V6, auto trans, etc.) were available on the Sport.- u2slow
- Post #15
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Control arms lift kit
It's not consistent. I put 2.5" lift on at first and needed upper arms immediately. There wasn't enough adjustment for alignment. Wore a pair of new front tires crooked before the arms showed up.- u2slow
- Post #3
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
