High mileage club
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I don't really consider anything under 200K high mileage, but I'll be there soon enough.
2005 Renegade - 141,*** and it still runs great. Lots of off road use and abuse and light hauling. I don't drive it on any interstates, as we have none, so 55 - 60 is really the max speed we usually travel.
This is the "I fixed it in the driveway, while laying on rocks" list.
Front driveshaft CV's
All 4 O2 sensors
Rear driveshaft U-joints
Transmission lines (still in progress lol. Also rerouting radiator>cooler)
Spark plugs
Both front rotors, hubs and calipers
All tie rod ends
Radiator
Both rear rotors and calipers
Differential seals
Rear glass switch
Blower resistor
I think that's it, for now. Really, it's all just normal wear and tear. I don't baby this vehicle, and it does everything I want it to. Never left me stranded either. This is important when you head down random trails on a whim.
Suspension is ready to punch out, and it idles kind of choppy. I am waiting on the suspension, so I can have it lifted. I'll probably have the dealer run diagnostics for the rough idle.
All in all, my biggest issues are with the brakes and the suspension. Seems like those are the weak areas of the vehicle. The brakes are really cheap to me, and I won't even get into the parking brake. The suspension is nothing spectacular. I honestly prefer the front suspension from my old XJ (not when worn out though!).
2005 Renegade - 141,*** and it still runs great. Lots of off road use and abuse and light hauling. I don't drive it on any interstates, as we have none, so 55 - 60 is really the max speed we usually travel.
This is the "I fixed it in the driveway, while laying on rocks" list.
Front driveshaft CV's
All 4 O2 sensors
Rear driveshaft U-joints
Transmission lines (still in progress lol. Also rerouting radiator>cooler)
Spark plugs
Both front rotors, hubs and calipers
All tie rod ends
Radiator
Both rear rotors and calipers
Differential seals
Rear glass switch
Blower resistor
I think that's it, for now. Really, it's all just normal wear and tear. I don't baby this vehicle, and it does everything I want it to. Never left me stranded either. This is important when you head down random trails on a whim.
Suspension is ready to punch out, and it idles kind of choppy. I am waiting on the suspension, so I can have it lifted. I'll probably have the dealer run diagnostics for the rough idle.
All in all, my biggest issues are with the brakes and the suspension. Seems like those are the weak areas of the vehicle. The brakes are really cheap to me, and I won't even get into the parking brake. The suspension is nothing spectacular. I honestly prefer the front suspension from my old XJ (not when worn out though!).
renegade 04
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If it idles like crap, you need to clean the throttle body. When a throttle body does not get cleaned you get a bad carbon build up and the throttle plate does not close all the way. While you are in there you should check the PVC system for cracks and to see if the pcv valve is working as it should.
Bruceb
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Just hit 275k this week!
Makebeleaf
New Member
Over 400,000kms on 2004 Liberty. Rusty, muffler wrapped up with wire, gas tank patched. Engine still good and drives great but just bought a 2003 Liberty with 50,000kms on it. Putting it to rest soon.
GunnerSchenck
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3/4 of these posts are under 200k.. isn't this a high mileage thread???
04 Liberty Sport 18.9mph 184,000 nothing major in the past year since I bought it, I replaced shaft ujoints/cvjoints and sound deadened the doors, roof, and soon the floor, cut cabin noise in half on highway.
I will say the door seals are starting to really suck (way too expensive to replace as well) , contemplating on using latex tubing in the seals to stout them back up, I used weather stripping and it worked but the adhesive back didn't last long. I'm also converting over to HID once I figure out my last issues with the projectors I'm buying.
I will say the door seals are starting to really suck (way too expensive to replace as well) , contemplating on using latex tubing in the seals to stout them back up, I used weather stripping and it worked but the adhesive back didn't last long. I'm also converting over to HID once I figure out my last issues with the projectors I'm buying.
Johniebravo
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2002 3.7L V6 (obvi), 198,021 Miles, new ****** with 40K on it, alternator, radiator, fuel pump,radiator fan, injectors, and fuel rail. Currently showing Engine Codes, P0352, P0455,P0442,P0302, and P0202. I put new injectors in it several months ago but even with that and the other parts associated with it thes codes wont go away... I may need a new ECU... which could very easily cost me a G.... SO we will see how long I keep this little guy.. I love the KJ, it handles really well on and off road! The ****** I put in had 40,000 on it, and only cost me 300$ on Craigslist! I bought the jeep for 1100 needing all of this work, and after doing it all I got her running again... I just need to get this damn ECU issue looked at..
Em96
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2006 3.7 Liberty Sport 198,910miles
She only has rust under the plastic covers on the bottom of the doors. Since I got her with 186,00miles I have replaced driver side ujoint, got all new tires, fixed the power steering rack , new power steering pump, coated the underside in fluid film, regular oil changes ( something the first owner lagged in) , new windshield, new muffler and exhaust, fixed the scratches in the body, new engine emissions sensor, currently adding spot lights and super bright reverse lights. All most to the 200xxx mark.
She only has rust under the plastic covers on the bottom of the doors. Since I got her with 186,00miles I have replaced driver side ujoint, got all new tires, fixed the power steering rack , new power steering pump, coated the underside in fluid film, regular oil changes ( something the first owner lagged in) , new windshield, new muffler and exhaust, fixed the scratches in the body, new engine emissions sensor, currently adding spot lights and super bright reverse lights. All most to the 200xxx mark.
GunnerSchenck
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Drivers side ujoint??
Well hopefully all the new maintainence keeps her going well beyond the 200k mark!
Well hopefully all the new maintainence keeps her going well beyond the 200k mark!
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MTN GTO
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High mileage?!?
Haven't logged in for a long while....210,00 miles on my '02 liberty. Engine died @ 147K, got a "low mileage" replacement. Replaced rack @ PS pump, new suspension (coil springs, bushings, ball joints) ,radiator. Gibson cat-back exhaust, performance chip. It still runs pretty strong,having a manual trans helps. With the suspension rebuilt, it really handles the road well.
Haven't logged in for a long while....210,00 miles on my '02 liberty. Engine died @ 147K, got a "low mileage" replacement. Replaced rack @ PS pump, new suspension (coil springs, bushings, ball joints) ,radiator. Gibson cat-back exhaust, performance chip. It still runs pretty strong,having a manual trans helps. With the suspension rebuilt, it really handles the road well.
GunnerSchenck
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03 3.7l sport has 212,597 miles. Original engine, original transmission (42RLE). Might be easier to say what hasn't been replaced lol but here goes
Replaced PS pump twice, high pressure and return lines
3 water pumps, radiator hoses twice, radiator twice (1st was junk, and cracked when I drove over a tree
), 1 thermostat, bleeder screw broke and replaced
AC compressor (going bad again), blower motor resistor
Valve cover gaskets replaced, oil filler tube gasket replaced, whole pcv system replaced, crankcase ventilation hoses all replaced
Wire looms in engine bay all needed reloaded
Ignition coils, IAC and TPS
Muffler, tailpipe, and back cat, 1 o2 sensor
U joints twice, lca bushings, 3 lower ball joints, 2 upper ball joints, front bearings twice, rear bearings once ( bad again, waiting in garage for install), all wheel speed sensors replaced, as well as the connectors for them
Each caliper has locked up, front brake hoses, fluid changed regularly, all rotors twice, both sets lathed twice.
All window regulators (LF twice), drivers door lock actuator, hood and rear glass struts, rear wiper motor and locking mechanism, gas cap.
Front bumper changed twice, front flares twice, rear bumper once, headlights, fog lights twice, right side mirror, 2 windshields.
Rockers redone and undercarriage redone, rusting around rear glass and third brake light
Other than that, regular maintenance, oil change every 3k, pads 20-30k usually, just replaced with duralast golds by warranty, axle fluid every 15k, ****** fluid changed 3 times,
7 lovely sets of tires
Original struts/shocks...that ride like hell lol
Replaced PS pump twice, high pressure and return lines
3 water pumps, radiator hoses twice, radiator twice (1st was junk, and cracked when I drove over a tree
), 1 thermostat, bleeder screw broke and replacedAC compressor (going bad again), blower motor resistor
Valve cover gaskets replaced, oil filler tube gasket replaced, whole pcv system replaced, crankcase ventilation hoses all replaced
Wire looms in engine bay all needed reloaded
Ignition coils, IAC and TPS
Muffler, tailpipe, and back cat, 1 o2 sensor
U joints twice, lca bushings, 3 lower ball joints, 2 upper ball joints, front bearings twice, rear bearings once ( bad again, waiting in garage for install), all wheel speed sensors replaced, as well as the connectors for them
Each caliper has locked up, front brake hoses, fluid changed regularly, all rotors twice, both sets lathed twice.
All window regulators (LF twice), drivers door lock actuator, hood and rear glass struts, rear wiper motor and locking mechanism, gas cap.
Front bumper changed twice, front flares twice, rear bumper once, headlights, fog lights twice, right side mirror, 2 windshields.
Rockers redone and undercarriage redone, rusting around rear glass and third brake light
Other than that, regular maintenance, oil change every 3k, pads 20-30k usually, just replaced with duralast golds by warranty, axle fluid every 15k, ****** fluid changed 3 times,
7 lovely sets of tires
Original struts/shocks...that ride like hell lol
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Beetlemn73
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327K on 06 CRD. Head gasket done at 290K. 2 timing belt changes with water pump. Fix leak in ****** cooking line under radiator .Orig Torque converter. Changed solenoid block, but problem was low fluid. P0740 code. Did front CV axles and seals. Need replacement transfer case. Transfer case chain is making noise for abt 10K. Didn't notice until Windows down. A/C clutch not engaging. This weekend project. Many other mods. Side note: When head was off, original cylinder honing still visible.
profdlp
Fired
Has anyone been keeping score here? We should post a Top Ten and give the rest of us something to shoot for. :waytogo:
Be hard to keep track since mileage keeps going up on most everyones
some who posted a few months back may have 12-15,000 more on now.
profdlp
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If we started a list, anyone who was still active could update their total any time they wished. If they sell the Jeep and are in the Top 10 at the time we could move them to a Hall of Fame list or something.
uss2defiant
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do it! and make it a sticky.
oh and pictures too?
oh and pictures too?
2002 3.7 155,000
Transfer Case (dealership lube bay didn't torque drain plug to spec when the changed fluid)
Spark plugs
radiator (prev. owner said they did it, not sure if its the truth!)
Alternator
Rear upper control arm ball joint & bracket that said ball joint sits in
its in the shop as i type this getting:
new (used) rear diff due to worn posi-track gear because previous owner never changed fluids, like NEVER.
waterpump
rear upper control arm
Transfer Case (dealership lube bay didn't torque drain plug to spec when the changed fluid)
Spark plugs
radiator (prev. owner said they did it, not sure if its the truth!)
Alternator
Rear upper control arm ball joint & bracket that said ball joint sits in
its in the shop as i type this getting:
new (used) rear diff due to worn posi-track gear because previous owner never changed fluids, like NEVER.
waterpump
rear upper control arm
