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215/85R16 Tires?
Hey Guys, Curious if anyone has ever run this tire size on their KJ? This is about the tallest and narrowest tire I can find for a 16" rim. With what I've read about clearance challenges for the KJ I wonder if this tire could be a good way to avoid rubbing while still getting a little bit of...- WheelNut
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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Engine Rebuild
Drain the oil first to check it out before buying any parts. Moisture will indeed build up under the oil filler cap, and this is especially true if you only do short drives where the engine doesn't have time to stay hot for long and get rid of some of that moisture that in inside the engine. Oil...- WheelNut
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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H&R Spring Review
Can you post your suspension geometry diagrams? Please? I would be really interested in seeing those! There is some article floating around with a former Chrysler engineer going off about how the suspension guys set the front roll center too high and it didn't match the rear roll center nicely...- WheelNut
- Post #13
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Avatar on my profile?
Is it possible for one of the mods/admins to increase the maximum file size for an avatar image? 2KB is absurdly small! Photoshop can't even compress my 200x200 jpeg image below 40KB. I don't imagine anyone is on dial up anymore, so trying to minimize image sizes is irrelevant.- WheelNut
- Post #30
- Forum: Site Comments & Feedback
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H&R Spring Review
Awesome review!! Great work. Well summarized points and very thorough. Your KJ looks great! Love the black wheels and black fender flares with the fully smooth roof. Hoping to maybe spot your truck one day out in Squamish. Overall this sounds like a slightly better setup than the OME 927/948...- WheelNut
- Post #8
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Manual Transmission and SelecTrac (Full-time 4X4)
I think I was mixing up the T-case model names in my previous post. Interestingly, according to a quote on this site: https://jeep.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Jeep_transfer_cases#NP231 The NV company's naming convention indicates the 242 TC as being stronger than the 231. The second digit indicates...- WheelNut
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Manual Transmission and SelecTrac (Full-time 4X4)
Are you talking about driving in heavy rain on asphalt or on a dirt/gravel road? If you are on a non-asphalt surface you can use part time 4x4 with no issues, so you can use a NV231 without issue. If you are having traction issues driving on asphalt in the rain I'm not sure 4x4 will help in any...- WheelNut
- Post #7
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Competent mechanic in Vancouver?
Hi guys, I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a GOOD mechanic in Vancouver (or Burnaby or Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam) that actually has a clue about Jeeps and is familiar with the KJ? I've had the misfortune of having my KJ in a couple HORRIBLE shops already and I'm sick of fixing... -
KJ Buying Guide
The Renegade is a good option as it has the full compliment of skid plates from the factory as well as a slightly higher ride height and the other various obvious options like the light bar. Lots of good suggestions here! Please, please, please take the vehicle to a competent mechanic for an...- WheelNut
- Post #5
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Painting my grill?
Swapping is a great suggestion. That'll save you a ton of time if you can find someone. Or just buy a silver grille from a junkyard. Doing a proper paint job will be 6-10 hours of work. I painted the chrome grille on my BMW last year and it has been holding up well, but it did require a lot of...- WheelNut
- Post #6
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What did you do to your jeep today?
This was yesterday, but close enough! I bought a new to me 2005 Liberty! Silver, very minimal options list, nearly new tires, zero accidents, new AC pump and lines, smooth suspension and driveline. Runs like a dream! Fix list is VERY short. It seems like it was really well cared for. I sure wish...- WheelNut
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What did you do to your jeep today?
I sold my $1000 KJ yesterday. Now I'm on the hunt for a really good condition KJ that I won't have to spend so much time on. That cheap KJ was a great project to learn on so now going into my second KJ I know what to look for.- WheelNut
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Front wheel noise... rattling?
It will rotate, but you must have 2wd selected at the transfer case. My KJ has an NV242 (the one with full-time 4x4). Not sure if the NV231 will do the same, but I would imagine it would. If not just jack up the whole left side of the truck so one front and one rear wheel is in the air.- WheelNut
- Post #13
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Front wheel noise... rattling?
I just did this on my '02. I ordered a complete driveshaft from driveshaftpart.com to safe some time. To rotate the shaft easily for bolt access you only need to jack up one front wheel. Spin the wheel that is off the ground and shaft will rotate. I just put a foot against the airborne tire to...- WheelNut
- Post #11
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Rear Fender Flare Removal?
You wouldn't happen to have a link to find the cheap pins would you David? I've just been search by the Mopar P/N and they are at a minimum $3 per clip, which is a bit crazy. I'll see if I can find a set of pliers like that around here (There's no Harbour Freight in Canada, but we do have...- WheelNut
- Post #6
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Rear Fender Flare Removal?
Hey Folks, I'm curious about removing the rear fender flare rear section (number 4 in the image) on a KJ. My KJ was missing it's right rear flare when I bought it and I found a guy parting out a KJ locally. I need to get the fender flare off his parts truck. Curious if there are any tips or...- WheelNut
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
On Saturday I drained as much as I could from the cooling system (about 2 gallons/8L) and refilled with Prestone cooling system "flush+cleaner" and distilled water. Installed a new thermostat, new accessory belt, new tensioner, new upper rad hose, and I tried to install a new lower rad hose, but...- WheelNut
- Post #24
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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KJ Photo Thread
Hey Guys, Lets see some photos of your KJs! I'm new to the KJ and I'm looking for some ideas and inspiration for mine. I'm slowing fixing mine up and once I've got the rims painted and a few other things I'll post up a photo of mine. If you've got a lift, or aftermarket wheels or other parts...- WheelNut
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
I notched the fan shroud yesterday and it came out nice and easy. Who knows why Jeep didnt design that notch into the part. I guess its a safety thing? That way its harder to run the vehicle with no fan shroud. Thanks for the run down on flushing Duster. That helps me wrap my brain around the...- WheelNut
- Post #22
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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