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What does Trail Rated add to a 2006 Sport?
Cool. So trail-rated means 4x4!- u2slow
- Post #7
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What does Trail Rated add to a 2006 Sport?
I thought the badge appeared on ALL of them, but I haven't seen a 2wd to verify.- u2slow
- Post #5
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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4.10 Re-gearing - 2025
As long as you stay in 2wd, it won't matter what the ratios are. I had the diff out for a whole summer, and had a 2wd-only KJ for the duration.- u2slow
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Shock Recommendations
I'm not familiar with your choice in shocks. Shocks shouldn't make any rattling noises, providing the bolt fits the eye, and there's no lateral gap between eyelet and mount.- u2slow
- Post #6
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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4.10 Re-gearing - 2025
Consider saving the shop a step and take the front diff out yourself. If they are unfamiliar with the KJ, the loose part on the bench will show it's a fairly simple unit.- u2slow
- Post #8
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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How rare or desirable are the 5-speeds?
Maybe 5-10% of them were manual back when we were shopping for 02-07 KJs in 2012. Seems like anything with a manual trans is more desirable in the used market. If there's no odd noises and shifts all the gears, usually good life left; vs an auto, where they often just quit.- u2slow
- Post #3
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What brand clutch kit to use?
Yes pilot bearing. Get the version with the whole outer 'puck' included. It's easier to install without damage. I went with an AMS automotive clutch the first time, and M-pact the second. The original nor AMS ever wore out. I had transmission problems and it just seemed foolish to re&re without...- u2slow
- Post #3
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Shock Recommendations
Washers are easy to add if the shock eye is narrow.- u2slow
- Post #4
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Newbie Libby Owner…REALLY need alot of help pls
You may want to check the practicality and cost of swapping that AC clutch. I ended up buying the whole compressor - it was cheaper than the clutch alone.- u2slow
- Post #17
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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4.10 gear finally Installed
Having a spare diff is ideal. You can also take the front diff our for several weeks/months and be 2wd-only in the meantime. BTDT.- u2slow
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Newbie Libby Owner…REALLY need alot of help pls
Imho, nothing has changed. "Counterfeit" is just trendy to say now. I lost faith in the aftermarket parts world some 30 years ago. There's 40 brands marketing maybe 5 mfr's parts (or similar horrible ratio). Pricing is all over the place. Warranty often means paying more for the same low...- u2slow
- Post #12
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Newbie Libby Owner…REALLY need alot of help pls
Everything in the jobber parts market is a copy of OEM. Why 'counterfeit' is a such a concern for many, I don't know. I buy some of the cheapest parts. It's rare that I get a disappointing lifespan.- u2slow
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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chasing the elusive front end clunk
My bushes look like that. They don't clunk. Still originals.- u2slow
- Post #16
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Need help selling a NSG370
I bought my own spare trans. Anyone that has one of these should have a spare. The guts are worth plenty. Price the shifter tower, and the selector/fork/rail assembly.- u2slow
- Post #7
- Forum: Introductions
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Need help selling a NSG370
Is it the TJ or KJ bellhousing pattern? Our 4wd KJ (3.7L) has the NSG370.- u2slow
- Post #5
- Forum: Introductions
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Front differential help
How did the diff-pumpkin support brackets fail in order for the pinion to rotate upward? Were they missing?- u2slow
- Post #8
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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lifting back to stock height.
"Level" for a KJ is an opinion. The wheel arches are a different height front vs rear. I'm using 4runner coils in the rear (with a slight trim) and load assist shocks (look like coilovers) to firm it up.- u2slow
- Post #25
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Exhaust Manifold to Downpipe Gasket? 2005 Liberty Sport 3.7
It's been a year since I had mine apart. I don't remember. It was uneventful. I think it's just a flared pipe onto a chamfered outlet on the manifold.- u2slow
- Post #4
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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New Jop, what should I do to it next?
Pry bar. Could move the inboard end of the axle shaft up/down.- u2slow
- Post #14
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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New Jop, what should I do to it next?
The right axle shaft is known to hop up and down as the bearing and spline wear out. Mine did that.- u2slow
- Post #11
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
