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Remove stripped Torx from EGR
Do you have room to hammer your torx bit driver on the stripped screw? If so, you can try using a piece of tin foil. Fold it so you have two or three layers of tin foil thickness. Place the tin foil over the torx screw and hammer the torx bit in. Hopefully the torx bit will bite enough to...- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KK General Discussion
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KK Lift in 2025
I am surprised you found OME Struts and Rear Shocks. When I recently did our KK's lift in Dec. 2024 OME shocks and struts were unavailable. So I went with Bilstein's instead. So far so good. I have a question, why are you adding top spacers? Are trying to get a little extra lift in the...- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Bert is in my driveway...won't start...
Just a thought. Try starting it with the gear selector in Neutral. If it starts then there may be a safety switch at the shifter that needs adjustment. The key should only crank over the starter if the shifter is in Park or Neutral. Worth a try. Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Hands free use
I think it’s more than the just the radio. You may also need a steering wheel with audio control buttons and a microphone to have hands free with factory radio. I installed an Alpine head unit with a back up camera in my daughter’s 2009 KK. She now enjoys hands free, a USB port to charge her...- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KK General Discussion
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Quackers Noted!
I know! And the note was written by the driver of a Silver Liberty too!! Maybe the driver of the Silver Liberty was out of ducks and left a note instead? My daughter has received 4 ducks so far, and has placed the note with the ducks on her dash! Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KK General Discussion
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Quackers Noted!
Last night my daughter and I drove her 2009 KK ,AKA Quackers, to her dance lessons. She drives and I sit shotgun since she is not 16 years old yet. I took Quackers around the corner to a sports bar and grill for a beer and to watch a game. Her lesson is 1-1/2 hours long! Can you blame me...- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KK General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
Cool! Can you remove a bushing from an old shock and swap the new bushing out? Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
Could be weight distribution, rear spring condition, etc. Also check lug nuts for tightness. Ya never know! Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
If you still have the old shocks compare the diameter of the upper and lower mounting bushings to the new shocks and make sure they are the same. If not you may need to install a bushing sleeve. Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
Ok Make sure the rear spring is sitting on its perch and that the rubber spring isolator is in the correct position . Have someone rock the Jeep back and forth while you are under the Jeep. Maybe you’ll hear the noise and see the problem. Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
Did it make the thud sound before the rear shocks were replaced?- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Right rear shock making a strange noise
Check the rear shock mounting bolts and make sure they are tight and torqued to spec! Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2008 3.7L Questions Jeep Newbie Daughter's truck down.....!
Since the the problems arised during the cold snap, I would suspect the wrong oil grade is in the engine and not 5W-20 as specified and therefore doesn’t have the cold temperature flow properties of 5W-20 oil. If the oil thickened up perhaps it could not flow properly to the hydraulic lifters...- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KK General Discussion
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Hard brake pedal and hard to stop
Wow! Glad you found that! Hec- Hec In Omaha
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- Forum: KK General Discussion
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Hard brake pedal and hard to stop
If the hard brake lines look good focus on the rubber flex lines. They aren't designed to be collapsed or kinked. If they are kinked on the inside this would restrict flow causing a hard brake pedal and a caliper that is slow to release. You can verify flow by bleeding the brakes. good luck...- Hec In Omaha
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