What did you do to your jeep today?

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David13

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Drove 135 miles to the junkyard because the computer showed they had a car like mine. And I wanted the hood. I got the hood, even the same color, but not the same paint. Mine had new (looking) metal flake (factory) and this is just a cheap color repaint.

But from a distance it'll be fine, maybe for a while, anyway.

Got gas. 22.25 mpg. Not bad for a 13 year old lumber wagon.

I been driving the car to work, with no hood. Closer to 40 mpg that way, tho' I do enjoy driving the Jeep. 22 miles each way, 44 a day for 5 days. It adds up.

I'd like to get going on the Jeep transmission fluid and filter, but instead I'm going to work on getting the hood on the car and lined up and otherwise into good shape. I'm not much on body work. But it's not rocket science, you just do it. Some guys get it done so perfectly it's ridiculous, other guys always get a best so so. So so is good enough for a 17 year old car with 142k miles. But with 60k easy yet to go.
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Changed the u-joints because of a vibration during acceleration only. Based on the shape the crosses are in, I am sure I resolved the problem. (Knock on wood since I have not test driven it yet.)

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Replaced the front diff seals, removed the needle bearing on the passenger side and ditched the moog end links for Napa brand.
Unreal that this whole time my constant clunking was that bearing. The replacement intermediate shaft had no wear on it nor did the surface where it rides on the bearing (finger nail test)
Installed the new crown shaft anyways. I did notice the part of the shaft from the clip to the end is longer on the new one. Both crown brands.
Rides like it should have 3 years ago
 

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The Mopar hose for the PCV valve arrived tonight. I’ll have a go at installing it tomorrow. Here’s what it looks like, with the part number.

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That’s my 35 mm axle nut socket there on the right. Close enough for the 34 mm PCV valve I think.

Recieved my hose in the mail today. Exact same part #. Will put it on either tonight or later this week.
 

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This was yesterday, but close enough! I bought a new to me 2005 Liberty! Silver, very minimal options list, nearly new tires, zero accidents, new AC pump and lines, smooth suspension and driveline. Runs like a dream! Fix list is VERY short. It seems like it was really well cared for. I sure wish I could have found one in a different colour than silver, but getting something mechanically sound is better than something in the right colour.

Photo beside my E36 when I picked it up :) The hood deflector has been removed. You guys think I should paint the grey plastic flares with rocker guard paint?
 

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Installed my used rock lizard bumper and my homemade tire carrier.
I used Rustoleum Charcoal Gray spray paint, it was by far the closest to matching the gray fender flairs. (I have tried 5 different colors and brands)
https://www.rustoleum.com/en/produc...namel-spray?ls=7784830&lc=Gloss Charcoal Gray

Took it for a drive, and no more driveshaft vibrations either.

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Man do I ever miss my rear Rock Lizard bumper, should of never sold it
Had the dual swingouts and everything
 
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Had time to get the PCV hose on the 07. By far easiest swap/install of a part I've ever done on this vehicle. Not even a 5 minute swap.

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This should be a great thread that we can keep going. That way we can all keep up with the small day to day tinkering and give some ideas to those looking to do something! Pics are strongly encouraged!!! (Cheers)
Hello from 07 Liberty. I was just purchased used after a stay in Florida. Man those beach rides were fun. Now I'm freezing in Minneapolis but taken care of and garaged. My question...
Why are my old bones rattling on every crack in the road except while turning? Thanx
 

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Hello from 07 Liberty. I was just purchased used after a stay in Florida. Man those beach rides were fun. Now I'm freezing in Minneapolis but taken care of and garaged. My question...
Why are my old bones rattling on every crack in the road except while turning? Thanx
You've likely got stock suspension, which basically means no suspension. You'll want to fit ome (not oem) springs and shocks or bilstein shocks. Do some reading and searching on this site and you'll find your parts list.
 

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Hello from 07 Liberty. I was just purchased used after a stay in Florida. Man those beach rides were fun. Now I'm freezing in Minneapolis but taken care of and garaged. My question...
Why are my old bones rattling on every crack in the road except while turning? Thanx
Check the lower ball joints first thing, if bad replace with Moog greaseable ones,
they will creak when ready to fall apart
Next thing is you sway bar bushings, they will squeak when bad or if its cold out and worn
Then stock suspension is junk with 5 miles on them
I've had them with less than 70,000 miles and setting almost two inches lower than new stock height and will cause some strange groans
 

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Finally flushed the heater core. Changed plugs and coils. Flushed the whole coolant system to get the stop leak out and changed thermostat. I am now almost 100% sure my heat/cool blend door actuator needs replaced. Heater works great on 1 and 2. A/C works great on all 4 speeds but either all cold or all hot. No in the middle
 

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Drove the Jeep without a key and SKIM bypassed :p

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So far I OCDed the inside wasn't much just a couple things that were bugging me , Cleaned windows, shined tires , Peanutbuttered fenders then ran out of stuff to do :(
 

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