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  1. Shankster

    That Sweet Sweet Smell

    You might try replacing the cap on your coolant reservoir tank. I bought an aftermarket one and it either didn't seal properly or the release pressure was too low so it caused my coolant to boil and I would loose coolant without any apparent leaks. Replacing it with Mopar one solved the problem...
  2. Shankster

    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    I guess if you can thread the bolt in with your fingers you should be good to go - if not then go find the tap.
  3. Shankster

    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    The critical thing will be the hex size - I'd get under your Jeep and measure the holes and make sure whatever nutsert / rivnut you buy matches that. Then you can find the matching bolts. Hopefully you can find galvanized or zinc plated carbon steel - I apparently was only able to find bare...
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    I think I found some generic ones since I didn't want to take out a 2nd mortgage for the Mopar part. It's possible the factory ones fit snugger though but I remember thinking the ones I got were a decent fit.
  5. Shankster

    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    Rivnut size I wrote down is M10x1.5x17mm and p/n 06506644AA. You might double check that though.
  6. Shankster

    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    Gas tank skid does not require rivnuts. Bolts right up to existing mounting points. I'd grab that gas tank skid if you can - well worth having.
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    OME VS Bilstein

    I can't speak to the OME shocks but my Bilsteins with the OME springs dramatically improved the ride over stock. A really good compromise between handling and cushy ride. Work great off road too. My rear Bilsteins are 24-185240 by the way - for a Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 so not sure what the...
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    On some locations you also have the option of just drilling a hole up through the top of whatever member you're attaching to and installing a long bolt with a nut. I did that where I could and nutserts on the others. I made the mistake of not buying the tool and tried to make my own with a nut...
  9. Shankster

    lockers

    Yep, I'll do it myself. Since I just installed my rear LSD 8k miles ago I don't plan on messing with the pinion again so hopefully quick and easy. I think the biggest challenge will be mounting and wiring the switch.
  10. Shankster

    Front LCA bushings replacement

    I decided that replacement control arms were inexpensive enough that it wasn't worth messing with pressing the bushings in and out. If you plan on having a shop doing the press work I'd call and ask for pricing first. I had a shop press bearings in and out of a Subaru knuckle once and it cost...
  11. Shankster

    Breather lines

    I believe both diffs and transmission have breathers. My rear diff's was dry rotted so just replaced it with some hose from Autozone. I think rather than extend that one you should just replace it - it's pretty short anyway. I don't recall exactly where the front diff and transmission breathers...
  12. Shankster

    lockers

    Hope you're on the mend Chris. I remember seeing an Australian video review of what I suspect is the same locker (different branding) and the gal said that it was the same design as the older Eaton. I don't remember exactly but she said she liked this design better because it was more robust...
  13. Shankster

    lockers

    My Alibaba e-locker for my rear diff arrived today - almost 6 weeks so delivery was just as promised. It all looks good but since the locker is wrapped in that delicate brown oily paper to prevent rust I decided not to unwrap it completely yet (I have another project going right now so this one...
  14. Shankster

    So, what coolant to use on 2002 - 2009 KJ Jeep Liberty's and Sports

    Another vote for the Zerex G05. It's formulated for the metallurgy in these engines (Prestone is not) and is a lot cheaper than the Mopar stuff. Last time I bought Zerex G05 NAPA had it on sale and it was cheaper than at Walmart.
  15. Shankster

    Seized upper control arm bolt. Attempt to remove it myself, or admit defeat and take it to a garage?

    "Where there's a will there's a way". As others have said, it might be painful and take an hour or 2 but you'll get it. The tip of the blade hitting the back of the pocket on every stroke at first will suck but you should be able to adjust your technique to minimize that. Maybe look for blades...
  16. Shankster

    Remove front diff without removing control arms?

    Sorry, I misunderstood - thought you wanted to insert the bolt and have 2 or 3 threads showing where it protruded out of the control arm. Makes perfect sense now.
  17. Shankster

    Oil Leaking Behind Filter

    Here is a 3rd vote for the oil pressure sender. I would replace it rather than trying to tighten it (they are fragile and can break off). It takes a big deep socket to get it on and off (I think 27mm or 1-1/16"). You can't get a wrench in there. It may be hard to get to - I did mine with the...
  18. Shankster

    Remove front diff without removing control arms?

    Yes, that's exactly what I did - saves a whole bunch of time and you end up with those bolts oriented the way Jeep should have done it in the first place. Don't go too short on that bolt - 3 or 4 threads doesn't sound like enough to me. Whenever I try to get a bolt "exactly" the right length it...
  19. Shankster

    lockers

    I don't remember. If that bearing comes apart easily (again I don't remember) you could just hold the inner part in your left hand and die grinder in right. If it's one that stays together just go with the flow and let it spin - the die grinder will spin way faster anyway and should ensure you...
  20. Shankster

    lockers

    I used a die grinder. A Dremel might work too. I'd wait till you have your LSD before diving in. Just keep taking a little off till they slip onto the LSD. Run the die grinder around and around inside the bore of the bearings.

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