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    Power Steering Pressure Hose

    Found out after buying a new hose for $50.00 that I had a ruptured "O" ring at the fitting in the Power steering Pump. I could have just replaced the .10 cent "O" ring, but I'm going replace the hose anyway since it is almost 10 years old. I've attached a sketch I made of what the fitting...
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    Power Steering Pressure Hose

    Rockauto.com has the hose for $50.00. According to my repair manual PDF, it is pretty easy. You disconnect the hose from the pump, then disconnect the bracket behind the driver's side headlamp assembly, then disconnect it from the gear. I'm guessing that there will be a lot of fluid lost, so...
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    Power Steering Pressure Hose

    My Jeep just developed a leak in the pressure hose. It leaks from the fitting that screws into the bottom of the power steering pump. Does anyone know if there is an O ring or something in there that can be replaced, or do I need to shell out 50 bucks and buy a whole new pressure hose? The...
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    Post Your KJ Summer Photos!

    Originally from Garden City, KS. Thats the only reason I know about monument rocks (between scott city and oakley on US 83).
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    Post Your KJ Summer Photos!

    My libby at monument rocks, middle of nowhere, Kansas. I photoshoped the jeep logo in there just for fun.
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    HOW TO: Stop your tailgate from rattling (with a welder!)

    I actually got the idea from the show Trucks! They ran a brake line inside the frame rail and used the spray foam to keep the brake line from moving around and rubbing against anything. Also, I would think that as long as the area is dry when you apply the foam, it would actually seal moisture out.
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    HOW TO: Stop your tailgate from rattling (with a welder!)

    I know its been a while since anyone posted on this thread, but I'm new and saw this and figured I would throw in my solution to the problem. I hated the constant rattle as I drove down the highway. I can handle a rattle when I go over bumps or am off road....its a jeep, come'on. the constant...
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