What did you do to your jeep today?

[tommudd]

Thank you tommudd I just picked up a Endurance Remanufactured Rack & Pinion 64296, power steering hoses, moog bushing kit and caliper rebuild kit for the Manual 07 KJ under $50 and wanted to make sure it will fit

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Must have bought this from someone that didn't need it any longer
Good deal is it only lasts a year
Did you read the reviews on this ?

 

[Noclutch]

Must have bought this from someone that didn't need it any longer
Good deal is it only lasts a year
Did you read the reviews on this ?

Yes I’m always searching the online market for great deals on parts. This particular deal I found on OfferUp, guy had 06 Liberty and ordered parts to fix her up but the head gasket blew on the 3.7 before he got the chance too. I just looked up reviews and found none so far but I did see that Autozone is asking $259.99 for rack and pinion plus they give you back $80 if you bring core which brings part down to $179.99. For that retail price I’m hoping the rack and pinion last well over 3-5 years. Plus the other goodies I got for the KJ just make the deal more sweeter.

 

[tommudd]

I'm always looking as well , have a whole garage and basement full of just KJ parts
I looked up the reviews as well and well good luck on it, like I said if it only lasts a year you got your moneys worth
I saw that Autozone sells this brand , maybe the reason I have never heard of them

 

[Noclutch]

Where did you find the reviews and I can’t wait to get it installed I’m going to be doing the labor when this NY weather gets warmer, I’ll most likely be searching for tips on the process here and while I’m at I’ll be replacing the the power steering pump and hoses since it’s been leaking all over itself and the whining is getting louder. Already replaced the power steering pump and pressure hoses on the 03 KJ but this is the first time I’m doing a rack and pinion in general.

 

[Noclutch]

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Was in need of driver side mirror and housing so I ordered this used OEM one with the Auto Dim and heated mirror option. Everything works great and housing is in good condition

 

[Johnny O]

Been researching winches all day. Has been an adventure as I knew nothing about them when I started. Still know nothing Also signed up for a welding course at the local community college.
The liberator bumper shall be mine! <Supervillain Laugh>

 

[tommudd]

Welding courses are a good thing to do

 

[Johnny O]

Welding courses are a good thing to do

Yep. Been 25 years. I’m badly out of practice.

 

[sota]

Been researching winches all day. Has been an adventure as I knew nothing about them when I started. Still know nothing Also signed up for a welding course at the local community college.
The liberator bumper shall be mine! <Supervillain Laugh>

I wanna see more on this when you work on it. I'm intrigued.

 

[tommudd]

Been researching winches all day. Has been an adventure as I knew nothing about them when I started. Still know nothing Also signed up for a welding course at the local community college.
The liberator bumper shall be mine! <Supervillain Laugh>

There are good winches, high priced winches
cheap winches , depends on budget etc
Have seen a Harbor freight break down on its very first pull , but have also seen a Warn break down while reeling the new cable on so, .....both up in smoke
and if you look closely most are made at the same plant in China

 

[CherokeeLiberty]

I started it up for the first time this week. She was plugged in all night and popped right off.

 

[Johnny O]

There are good winches, high priced winches
cheap winches , depends on budget etc
Have seen a Harbor freight break down on its very first pull , but have also seen a Warn break down while reeling the new cable on so, .....both up in smoke
and if you look closely most are made at the same plant in China

This was the suspicion I had. My web crawling today supported it. If you’ve seen it, than I’m sold that expensive doesn’t mean good!
However I read a bit that warn at least has decent customer service

 

[sota]

if you have the budget: Warn
if you don't: Harbor Freight Apex 12k with synthetic line ($600). get the extended warranty if you really want.

 

[tommudd]

Yes Warn pretty much stands behind their products and they still have parts for the old winches that we ran back in the 70s ( M8274 ) still have it LOL
But no matter always get the synthetic line, there is a lot of weight difference
I had a smittybilt for a while ( 1/3 payment on a lift install ) , brand new with synthetic line, worked well but was never a fan of their products

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[klc]

I hope the weather Thursday will be good enough that I can install these.

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[Johnny O]

Yes Warn pretty much stands behind their products and they still have parts for the old winches that we ran back in the 70s ( M8274 ) still have it LOL
But no matter always get the synthetic line, there is a lot of weight difference
I had a smittybilt for a while ( 1/3 payment on a lift install ) , brand new with synthetic line, worked well but was never a fan of their products

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The last three on my license plate is WRN. Must be an omen

 

[tommudd]

I hope the weather Thursday will be good enough that I can install these.

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Send them back and get NGK coppers unless you want issues with misfire, stumbling etc
Iridiums do not work out , install the correct ones

Sorry, blunt and to the point is all I know

 

[klc]

Send them back and get NGK coppers unless you want issues with misfire, stumbling etc
Iridiums do not work out , install the correct ones

Sorry, blunt and to the point is all I know

Okay, I thought I was supposed to use the other kind.

 

[sota]

chryslers like their coppers.
NGK or champion, depending on the year. pretty much nothing they make likes fancy plugs.

 

[klc]

chryslers like their coppers.
NGK or champion, depending on the year. pretty much nothing they make likes fancy plugs.

Beginning to wonder if anything likes those fancy plugs.