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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
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- 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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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
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- 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
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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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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
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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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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
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
I picked up 2 gallons of Zerex G-05 yesterday. I feel like taking on this flushing task is really daunting, but I think that is just because I have very little experience working with cooling systems. I just have to tell myself this is an opportunity to learn! Good thing I don't really need to...- WheelNut
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
Hey guys, thanks for all the replies so far! I drained the system by pulling the lower rad hose this evening. The draincock drain only dribbled, so I guess it is clogged up. I took the upper rad hose off to have a look and the inside of the radiator looks like it has been flushed with orange...- WheelNut
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
The coolant was orange. When I bought it I had the shop across the street do a drain and fill and they used Prestone orange (Dexcool OAT). I bought some more of this Prestone to refill after I install the new thermostat and bleeder screw. I just picked those two parts up from the dealer a few...- WheelNut
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There's not really a KJ replacement
In my mind one of the closer replacements for the KJ is actually the KL. Now I know the mechanics are VERY different, but the target market is similar and I would think that the KL with Trailhawk package is pretty good offroad. The KL is larger, but its not HUGE like most vehicles being sold in...- WheelNut
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
Thanks, I'm hoping to have this thing running great soon! Can't wait to drive it on some rocks :D It has 240,000km (150,000mi). The body is really in pretty decent shape. One big dent in the rocker panel and some minor rust on the bottoms of the doors. A bit of rust on the rear upper control...- WheelNut
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
Thanks so much Liberty-TC! That is a great collection of tips. Sorry, I should have posted the year! 2002 I do have the owner's manual, the '02 FSM, and the '03 parts list (couldn't find '02 parts guide). I have not yet changed the thermostat or lower rad hose yet. I'll order those up today. My...- WheelNut
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Very little heat- Diagnosing the source of the problem?
Hi guys, First post here! I recently bought a $1000 KJ as my first 4x4 and she's a bit rough around the edges! I was looking for a nice XJ, but of course finding a 2-door manual that isn't wrecked is impossible and the KJ was definitely in my budget. Also, who doesn't like a project?! Oh, and I...- WheelNut
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