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    Front axle bush size smaller than the axle

    I'm replacing the left & right front axle bushes on my 2005 2.8crd Liberty & have run into a parts issue, The right side bush/bearing is the correct size as supplied by jeep but the Left side the bush ID is 1mm larger than the right as it has a larger axle. Standard bush 5066056AA Axle Shaft...
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    Transmission system overheating

    Only if you believe in myths & fairytales
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    11v Glow plugs?

    They definitely aren't the easiest to change, I had 2 ceramic tips missing when I pulled mine out, not sure what happened to the tips but they weren't in the cylinder's? ( checked with a borescope, no damage could be seen ) very strange.
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    11v Glow plugs?

    I fitted 5volt Bosch Part No: 0 250 402 003 / 0250402003 to my 7 volt system, jeep starts instantly, they have been infor 2 years now & still working well
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    Grinding Noise with caravan

    Check the rear diff A arm, when the bushes (1) wear in the arm, the arm will rub on the body when loaded up causing a grinding sound, could possibly be the centre A arm ball joint (2) has failed as well causing the noise, it happen to mine, noise went away when I repaired the A Arm.
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    Stuck in 4wd

    If you've driven it on hard surface the driveline will bind up & you wont be able to take it out of 4wd, try jacking one wheel off the ground to take the pressure off the driveline & see if that works
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    Coolant water in 3rd chamber in coolant tank

    Radiator cap could be faulty & not holding pressure, you cant tell by looking at it you need to pressure test it
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    Winch mount on stock bumper.

    Maybe not but the mounts are similar, fitted an ARB & winch last month. I cant see a problem with removing the crossmember & replacing it with the winch mount as the mount will actually strengthen the front up, Ive modified quiet a few jeeps, removing crossmembers & replacing them with winch...
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    Winch mount on stock bumper.

    I cant see a problem, looks very well mounted, similar to the ARB winch bar mounting system
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    Winch mount on stock bumper.

    This mob has CAD drawings for a winch mount & skid plate, looks good, but have only seen photos: https://cad4x4.com/product/jeep-cherokee-kj-winch-plate-with-skid-plate/
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    Viscous fan clutch

    If your fan has been damaged & is out of balance it can cause the fan clutch to fail
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    Ground Clearance?

    Springs & shocks normally wont effect the ground clearance unless they are totally sagged in the front as the lowest part on the jeep is the rear diff housing, only way to raise that is with larger diameter tyres.
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    Airing Down for Off Road

    With 245/75/16 tyres I run 24 psi touring on stoney roads to stop impact fractures & **** outs caused by the tyre not being able to conform to the sharp stones when driving over them, on the beach I'll start at 15 psi & if needed will drop pressures as required, drove across the Simpson Desert...
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    Want to install usable rooftop rails, easily done? Best place to order the rails? Thanks

    Forget about the standard flimsy KJ roof rails that are only designed for smooth blacktop & break very easily. I fitted fitted a set of Rhino Rack RTV1480mm Roof rack rails, these things strengthen the roof & allow you to fit all types of racks & baskets to them, there are other brands out...
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    Tow Bar Question..

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