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  1. u2slow

    Wheel bearing or axle....????

    Sound like wheel bearing to me. Sticking caliper yields obviously hot brakes usually. Pulling to the side, and resistance to rolling. CV axles usually arent a problem until the boots are split and the grease has left the building.
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    TRI LINK

    Checked today. It is indeed made from 1/2" plate.
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    Possible Recall 2002-2007?

    We received the recall notice several years ago. On following up with it, the dealer actually refused to install the fix (a new receiver hitch) because they deemed the existing hitch as sufficient. I've had several vehicles with rear fuel tanks over the years. Never concerned me. I am...
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    Wheel sizing

    Start lifting. There isn't much bigger tire that fits. Currently at 30" tires that rub with 3" lift. Stock wheels are enough.
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    front end alignment

    It could also be the toe setting. It tends to change as suspension sags. If it is out of range for alignment, your easiest fixes are complete replacement struts, or shimming with a top plate or conduit nuts. Another possibility is to swap in the slightly longer KK strut forks.
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    This fits if you do this

    2005... but yes, 3" or so lift.
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    This fits if you do this

    I have 245/75r16 (~30") with 3" lift and they rub on the front wheelwell liner. I have already done the pinch weld mod.
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    Minimal/No Lift Suspension Upgrade

    This thread discusses the OME springs and shows where the conduit nuts would be used https://www.jeepkj.com/threads/help-with-front-too-high-after-ome-install.75516/#post-768645
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    Minimal/No Lift Suspension Upgrade

    I finally put in the slightly heavier CRD coils. Up until then I used 2" conduit nuts as spacer shims.
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    Minimal/No Lift Suspension Upgrade

    'Level' on a KJ is subjective. The front wheel openings are taller than the rear, and the body lines are not parallel.
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    Lift, Big Tires Now I need big gears

    Fwiw, I stopped at 30" tires and regeared from 3.55 axles to 3.73. It made the most difference at highway speeds; where 6th had no power, and sometimes had to dig down to 4th for a hill. The nice thing is a set of 3.73's is in every automatic KJ with a blown up V6 - which i scored for $500...
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    Lift, Big Tires Now I need big gears

    IMHO, these front diffs are a nice unit to learn on because the whole thing is relatively light/small, and you can do it at a work bench. Another cache of dana 30 stuff.... Volvo rwd cars. Not exactly sure what traction aids they used from the factory.
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    Lift, Big Tires Now I need big gears

    Half price is good. Torsen's patent ran out long ago - lots of copies.
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    Lift, Big Tires Now I need big gears

    I'd never buy a rebuilt, and cost is why i suggested a broken one. A 4.10 one like that has sat at a wrecker near me for over 5 years. Ours is manual so the 3.55 to 3.73 swap was enough. You can pop the front diff out and still drive it as a 2wd. Take your time installing gears and such. Fwiw...
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    Lift, Big Tires Now I need big gears

    The rack bushings are an easy job anytime. BTDT. Check www.car-part.com for a front carrier assembly. Even if you can find a broken one. A new 4.10 super 30 r&p is cresting $1000Cad right now. I dunno what can be done with trans reprogramming on these. I drive a couple (stock) auto ones at...
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    242j to 231j

    I took a 242 out of an '03 and put an '04 231 in. (Both auto.) Tcase shifter is different. Sold the '03 KJ promptly. I had both KJs so i wasn't chasing parts. I think it was all the same otherwise. Edit: the 242 is now in the '05 6spd KJ. Either driveshaft works. I used the auto driveshaft...
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    Front hub with ABS on non-ABS Libby

    I dont know about a KJ, but on a Ford Superduty the ABS sensor port can be used for greasing.
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    TRI LINK

    I can check the thickness when i get home in about a week. I want to say 3/8" but it might be 1/2". The bolt spacing and diameter can be measured on any KJ. Bolts are little longer is all.
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    Front hub with ABS on non-ABS Libby

    No plugged hole on mine.... factory, cheap jobber, or timken. Our '05 is a factory non-ABS. Rather pleased with that actually. If the sensor reaches into the bearing, I wouldnt want an empty hole to lose grease, or let water/dirt in.
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    Full Time light after transfer case swap.

    I did your swap too and didnt realize they was a fulltime light until I drove a factory one years later. I wondered if the lamp is simply missing from the dash cluster. I havent checked yet.

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