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    Asking those who have done their own paint job at home

    I did the same with a 71 Mustang years ago. It looked OK from a distance but the Maaco painter failed to get the low areas properly and you could see some gray primer through the paint if you got down on your hands and knees. Results probably depend on the skill and attitude of the guy doing the...
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    2004 KJ 4x4 OME/Bilstein Lift

    You might get lucky but when I did the same my front spring on the passenger side would hit the stock UCA under certain circumstances (backing out my driveway at full steering lock was one. It would happen multiple times on a rough 4x4 trail too). I ended up installing some RRO UCAs which fixed...
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    4x4 shifting issue

    I'm guessing the difference is that you have the Command Trac 4wd system (231 transfer case?) without part time 4wd and I have the Selec Trac 4wd system (242 transfer case?) with part time 4wd and the bushings are different.
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    4x4 shifting issue

    I was assuming your problem was at the transfer case but it sounds like it's at the other end of the cable at the shifter? Is that correct?
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    4x4 shifting issue

    Hopefully you got it working, at least temporarily. The stealership will likely want $40 to $50 for a $2 piece of plastic if you buy a new bushing from them. If you can wait a week or 2 Fleabay has aftermarket ones that are probably just as good and a lot cheaper...
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    Engine swap

    My apologies if my post came across as a criticism - wasn't meant that way. I don't think you did anything wrong or made a bad decision - seems you just got really unlucky, twice, which totally *****. And I see that Tristar remans their engines in the US, not south of the border. I guess the...
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    Front end Qs re new KJ

    The KK clevis seems to be available here for $43.55 ea + shipping: https://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/p/jeep__Liberty/CLEVIS-Front-Cast/13722698/52125312AB.html However, I've bought some stuff off these sites before and turned out after purchasing it wasn't in stock so who knows. Looks like...
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    4x4 shifting issue

    I'm going off memory but if you locate the transfer case at the output of the transmission I believe the linkage is in the gap between the input from the transmission and where it turns back towards the front differential so it's in a bit of a tight spot. If you have a transfer case skid plate...
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    Front end Qs re new KJ

    I doubt anyone would make an aftermarket version but they do appear to be available new OEM at online Mopar stores, like this one. https://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/p/Jeep_2003_Liberty37L-Power-Tech-V6-AT-4X4SPORT/CLEVIS-Front-Mounting--Right-or-Left--Shock/13731122/52088748AC.html I consider...
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    Front end Qs re new KJ

    That would be the clevis. I see they're still available new some places ($222 ea!!!) but I'd just get a used pair from somewhere west of the rust belt. I do see a rust belt pair on ebay for $115 and they look to be in good shape.
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    Front end Qs re new KJ

    My OME spring, Bilstein strut, RRO upper A-arm, locknut lift rides like a Cadillac compared to stock - parts were just over $1000 3 or 4 years ago. Might seem like a lot but oh so worth it. Look for Tommudd's parts list. You can borrow a spring compressor from Autozone or O'Reilly (I do it with...
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    Engine swap

    Looks like we were typing at the same time - well said, lfhoward! I looked at Jasper engines but they were beyond my budget.
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    Engine swap

    There are reputable engine builders out there who will send you a good engine and stand behind their product. I agree you need to do the math (will my vehicle be worth at least the salvage value + what I'm putting into it?) and if it doesn't add up it's probably best to have the thing hauled...
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    2005 Liberty Sport Parasitic Draw Issue

    Make sure you pull your ignition key out when it's exactly at the "off" position. The ignition switches on these can wear out, allowing you to pull the key out in positions other than "off" and it will leave those circuits on. If that does turn out to be the problem you'll just need a new...
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    Toe Alignment Keeps Going Out

    I had the same issue and fought it like you did. I finally replaced the steering rack which solved the problem. I kinda wish I had pulled the old steering rack apart to figure out what the issue was but it went in the scrap dumpster before that occurred to me. I assume it was jumping a tooth on...
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