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  1. u2slow

    Controversia Lubrication fluids for Giddyup …. Need advice … PLEASE and Thank you !!!

    Have used basic bulk 80w90 in both ends of the jeep the since 2012. Edit: and I don't use any friction modifier with the trac-lok.
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    KJ tank skid plate

    Blacky's has been a good Jeep resource on the island. http://www.blackys.com/
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    8.25 Axle swap - differences between auto/standard

    I would use rather get the conversion joint than disturb the yoke. If I was disturbing the yoke (or changing pinion seal) I would order a crush-sleeve eliminator in advance. Otherwise, the success of retorquing a used crush sleeve on used bearings is definitely not guaranteed. Our manual V6 KJ...
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    04 KJ Trac-Lok rear diff problem

    You need the big hex tool to slide down the axle tube to adjust the carrier bearings for backlash and pre-load. I made mine with a big nut welded to each end of a length of 1/2" rigid pipe.
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    2003 Lockers

    It did not ever do that in 2wd for me.
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    lockers

    I believe '05 is a mid-year change on the bolts for the 8-1/4". If you get a r&p with 3/8" bolt holes, they it will work with a carrier that has 3/8" holes. Some r&P's have both sets of holes.
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    2003 Lockers

    The No-slip is silent. It has some synchros that the other lunchboxes don't have. Edit: Torsen types don't lock up. I have two buddy's that abandoned them for that reason. One was the OEM dodge ram type ('06) and the other was a Ford Motorsport one.
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    2003 Lockers

    No-slip is a lunchbox style, truly drop in. Spider gears out, locker goes in. A full carrier replacement like @duderz7 requires proper shimming to get the backlash right.
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    front end clunk, over speed bump - low speed

    The CV axle clunk is checked with a prybar. How far up can you lever the inboard CV?
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    2003 Lockers

    The powertrax no-slip is another candidate front or rear. I had it in the front for a few years - I liked it, her not so much.
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    front end clunk, over speed bump - low speed

    I had a clunk like that.... It was the CV axle banging around in the housing on the passenger side. New CV, intermediate shaft, and bearing/seal was the fix.
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    04 KJ Trac-Lok rear diff problem

    It's to alleviate tightness, noise, and excessive tire scrubbing... which is common on new units. I've left the modifier out of my limited-slip axles for 20+ years (all used units) no problems; just good traction. Except - when the unit itself is inadequate for the tires, power, and payload...
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    04 KJ Trac-Lok rear diff problem

    I disagree. I see it as break-in juice for a new unit. If a diff needs it's, it's tells you by its behaviour on a test drive.
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    04 KJ Trac-Lok rear diff problem

    Somebody may have overdone it with the friction modifier additive. Try flushing all the oil out (brake-kleen, etc) and reload with basic gear oil. See if you get any grip back. Fwiw, I haven't put modifier in our KJ in 13 years. Several gear-oil changes later. Grips just as well as when we got it.
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    New Brake Rotors and PAD's all around

    Semi-metallics bite good, but are notorious for dust (blackening the wheels). Nature of the beast. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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    Rear upper control arm source?

    Mine is from JBA, but the pics @KJowner posted up is a direct copy imho.
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    New Brake Rotors and PAD's all around

    I just buy cheap pads. Rust and seizing pin sliders take their toll before pads get used up Same front rotors for the last 100k miles.
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    Delete the balance shaft on the Liberty 3.7 engine

    I wouldn't try it. It's not hard to find good used shortblock. It the heads that cook off usually.
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    Lifted CV Axles

    I am at about 3" lift and have not had any issues with the CV axles. It's is a gas V6 model though, and I dropped the engine cradle about 3/4". I thought the CRDs axles were slightly different lengths for engine clearance. (Diff mounted further offset?)
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    Lube for rear differential/axle?

    Pinion bearings (For me anyway)

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