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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    Just a quick update on this and for those interested in doing this project… I did find a tool on Amazon as well as the correct size Riv-Nuts for significantly cheaper. Tool: https://a.co/d/1RWIU78 Rivnuts: https://a.co/d/flXhxMc I bought the tool as I thought the longer handles would provide...
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    Passenger Side (right side) Axle doesn't seem to be in all the way

    Yes, there is a snap ring on the inner axle shaft. It appeared to have seated correctly, but I'm going to remove it, and put it back in the original one to confirm they're both the same. Thanks!
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    Passenger Side (right side) Axle doesn't seem to be in all the way

    Thanks for the reply. So...I did take the new axle out, and took a picture side by side with the old one. The new one is a tiny bit shorter overall. But, I wasn't sure if that was because the original one has 188,000 miles on it, and is definteily worn and stretched out. I did reach out to the...
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    Passenger Side (right side) Axle doesn't seem to be in all the way

    Hi all. I'd made the rather rash decision to replace everything on the front end of my new to me '06 Liberty while I was installing my lift kit. I figured it would be smarter to do it all at once, and not have to go back and replace something in 6 months or whatever. So, in addition to the new...
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    Technically, it was yesterday, but I finished installing the 2" BDS lift springs, shocks, and new bump stops in the rear. Starting the front end this weekend.
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    I like the idea of thread tap. I agree that it may or may not help, but certainly won’t hurt! I did find a couple different rivnuts online with the hex shape shaft. Unfortunately, the hex dimension wasn’t included in the item description. Hopefully one of these will be the correct “diameter”. I...
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    Thanks again. Ouch, just looked up the original Mopar part you referenced. Dang, they're $8.82 a piece! Now I know what you mean. I'll focus on the generic search.
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    I didn’t grab the gas tank skid plate from the donor Liberty yet but am seriously considering it. The Pick Your Part lot has the KJ jacked up/supported by the gas tank skid plate, which makes it impossible to remove as they don’t allow jacks in the yard. Do you recall if the gas tank skid plate...
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    Thanks for the input on this. I hadn't considered the long bolt method. That is a great idea and could definitely work for some of these mounting points. I did look into that AVK Nutsert tool and it is priced very reasonable, so I'll probably grab that. Do you recall what size (nutsert) you...
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    THANK YOU! That is exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate it.
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    Can you mount factory skid plates on a Liberty that didn't come with them?

    Hello, I recently bought a 2006 Liberty as a weekend toy. While at a junkyard, I was lucky enough to find a 2005 with factory tow hooks, skid plates, roof mounted light bar, and tow bar. I grabbed everything I could carry. While removing the plates, I noticed that there appear to be screw in...
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    I'd like to introduce myself, and my "new to me" 06 Liberty

    Hello, so happy to find this group. I am the proud new owner of an '06 Liberty. It is in nice shape, and no rust. As far as I can tell it started out life in Texas and made it to me in Central Florida. It is a Sport, 4x4, 3.7, auto. I've already taken it out on a shakedown off roading adventure...
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