Recent content by desertkj

Thanks for the reply LibertyTC. I had a bad feeling that I probably should and probably will to be on the safe side. Cheaper than a new Jeep I guess haha

Thanks! Ordering them online and having an offroad shop here in town install them.

It's come time to replace the Rancho RS5000s on my Jeep that are beyond shot. I've always had a bit of a brand preference towards Bilstein and would love to use those if possible. However, it's been awhile since I've done work with the KJ and quite a bit has changed. I came across these...

I'm also curious as to what could be causing this. I've had this on my 2002 intermittently for 6 months.

Yep. Mine was built in October 2001.

2002, Limited, 3.7L, 140K miles. Radiator Routine brake service Rear Passenger Window Regulator Driver Seat Seatbelt Latch Oil Pressure Sensor Driver Sunvisor Clip Upper Control Arm Replacement Currently sporadically showing "Airbag" Fault Indicator Tailgate Rattle (not repaired, due to body...

Are you running it in 2wd or 4wd? And have you had a differential service anytime in the recent past? Much like why cruise control isn't recommended in heavy rain, it sounds to me like possibly a tire is slightly losing traction, the cruise control feels that the vehicle is slowing, and adds power.

Roof basket. The only thing hood vents belong on is a 1940's Buick.

I discovered the actual culprit. The piece of plastic trim under the dash had come loose and a receipt with the date that it stopped working had gotten in there and must have been interfering with it somehow. Just a heads up to people to take a look before paying the $800 Jeep dealerships claim...

Thanks guys. That looks like a good setup Blake and tjkj. I might look into that and see what it would run me for the front.

Very cool. That hovercraft is awesome.

I've been looking through some of the older articles on here about the Powerslot brakes. I think most people on here have discs all the way around. How would ceramic pads/Powerslot rotors work with drums on the back? Would the brake bias be completely off? I keep having issues with the brakes...

I prefer the clean 100% cotton towel method. I hate how microfibers feel like they are moving the water around.

Mine is at 140k right now. Very strict on service schedule. So far, we've replaced radiator, inner tie rods, window regulator, oil sensor and seatbelt latch. It currently has a mysterious random "check airbag light" and decided to break a blend door in the dash. It's served well up until this...

I couldn't find a decent pic of it on my own KJ, but here's where I used it on my friend's SRT8. I'll never go back to the other stuff. I have also used it on two collector vehicles which were auctioned, because of the low shine. It does last for quite some time (about 2-3 weeks in dry weather).