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  1. Shankster

    Front end Qs re new KJ

    My OME spring, Bilstein strut, RRO upper A-arm, locknut lift rides like a Cadillac compared to stock - parts were just over $1000 3 or 4 years ago. Might seem like a lot but oh so worth it. Look for Tommudd's parts list. You can borrow a spring compressor from Autozone or O'Reilly (I do it with...
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    Engine swap

    Looks like we were typing at the same time - well said, lfhoward! I looked at Jasper engines but they were beyond my budget.
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    Engine swap

    There are reputable engine builders out there who will send you a good engine and stand behind their product. I agree you need to do the math (will my vehicle be worth at least the salvage value + what I'm putting into it?) and if it doesn't add up it's probably best to have the thing hauled...
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    2005 Liberty Sport Parasitic Draw Issue

    Make sure you pull your ignition key out when it's exactly at the "off" position. The ignition switches on these can wear out, allowing you to pull the key out in positions other than "off" and it will leave those circuits on. If that does turn out to be the problem you'll just need a new...
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    Toe Alignment Keeps Going Out

    I had the same issue and fought it like you did. I finally replaced the steering rack which solved the problem. I kinda wish I had pulled the old steering rack apart to figure out what the issue was but it went in the scrap dumpster before that occurred to me. I assume it was jumping a tooth on...
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    Engine swap

    Yes it is. I do not believe a 2002 and 2004+ are directly interchangeable though - The 02 and 03 have a 12 tooth reluctor ring on the crankshaft and the 2004 and later have a 32 tooth reluctor ring. You would either have to use the computer and sensors that came with the engine or completely...
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    Need help

    Try this: https://jeep-manual.ru/index.php?page=KJ And by the way, you'll get a lot more help if you use a more specific post title.
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    Oil flow to valve adjusters.

    What Ksat said. And soak the new ones in oil overnight before installing them. I'm totally guessing but I'd think your intake side valve adjusters are bad and the exhaust side are good. Still, they're cheap enough that while you're in there you should just replace them all.
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    Assorted interior lights staying on post-battery-drain and recharge…

    I had a similar issue - turned out that my ignition switch was shot and I could pull the key out in any position. I was pulling it out in (I think) the "Acc" position which would leave some stuff on. Replacing the ignition switch fixed it. Carbon monoxide is odorless so that's not what you're...
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    Battery is losing voltage on ‘05 Liberty Sport with 80k miles

    Watch those videos. I had the same problem a couple of years back and found the eric the car guy video. I thought chasing a parasitic drain would be incredibly time consuming but it's not - took me all of 5 minutes and I figured out the offending circuit. It happened to be the circuit the...
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    I installed one in my 02 last year. Seems like a good piece of kit and I have maybe 3000 miles on it with no issues. I gambled and decided not to touch the pinion and its bearing since everything seemed in good shape and I've no regrets yet. In normal driving I don't notice any difference from...
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    Please help. Where to get another non-used engine?

    I had good luck with these guys: https://www.flengines4less.com/product/dodge-ram-jeep-liberty-nitro-3-7-engine-rebuilt-reman-12month-warranty/ Shipping was reasonable too (to Durango, CO). I agree that reman is the way to go (make sure the valve seats are secured (pinned?)). Also recommend...
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    Blown engine need advice! 06 Liberty

    I bought my 02 with a blown engine (spun rod bearing) at around 127k miles but have no idea what the vehicle's service history was. My experience with engines over the past 40 years has been that if you change the oil regularly and look after the cooling system they will pretty much go forever...
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    Blown engine need advice! 06 Liberty

    I live in Durango too. Don't have a trailer either but Uhaul's all over town you could rent to get it back. Holler if I can help in any way. I've done 2 salvage yard engine swaps in other vehicles and don't recommend that route unless it's a verified low mileage. Both of the ones I did lasted...
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    Rear end whining on power - How to diagnose cause?

    I had similar symptoms on my 02. I had my wife drive me around while I crawled around in back with my ear to the floor till I narrowed in on the diff. Turns out my problem was a sheared pinion shaft pin. I bet I could have replaced the pin and been good to go. I had purchased all the parts for a...
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    2004 liberty Rebuilding the front end on my moms jeep and found a lot of fluid in tie rod boots

    With where you're at with the other work you're doing you're half way to replacing the steering rack. If I were you and I could put my hands on a steering rack quickly I'd go ahead and replace it now. If you do that make sure you have 2 new o-rings for the hose connections on hand and the proper...
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    2004 liberty Rebuilding the front end on my moms jeep and found a lot of fluid in tie rod boots

    I followed this guy's process to replace the steering rack - saves a few hours:
  18. Shankster

    Jeep Liberty 2004 limited full dot fluid replacement

    Be aware that the "DOT" referenced here is US Department of Transportation. I believe it's used internationally but ISO (class 3, 4, 5, 5.1) is a different standard but is very similar and basically equivalent to DOT 3, 4, 5, 5.1. I haven't lived in the UK since 1986 so don't know what is on the...
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    04 to 02 Engine swap

    I put a $850 short block from Cars & Trucks Engines 4Less in my 02 and so far so good. https://www.flengines4less.com/product/2002-2003-dodge-ram-jeep-liberty-nitro-3-7-engine-short-block-jtech/ They were really good to work with and worked hard to find an inexpensive shipping option for me. I...
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    Transfer case side bushing fix

    I think you're in the wrong forum (try KJ, not KK) and you don't mention what the actual issue with your Tcase is or how you tried to fix it.

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