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  1. u2slow

    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.
  3. u2slow

    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.
  4. u2slow

    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.
  5. u2slow

    Rear upper control arm source?

    Mine is from JBA, but the pics @KJowner posted up is a direct copy imho.
  6. u2slow

    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.
  7. u2slow

    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.
  8. u2slow

    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?)
  9. u2slow

    Lube for rear differential/axle?

    Pinion bearings (For me anyway)
  10. u2slow

    Lube for rear differential/axle?

    Thicker lube protects better where high heat is generated. Without the high heat, it adds resistance, and may not flow as well. I have been into the KJ's rear end for 3 times in 318k (km), and each time it's the pinion bearings going south. The 2nd time I changed all the others too - just...
  11. u2slow

    2005 Liberty 3.7 overheating

    That's most definitely an auto trans 'feature' - they make heat. Our manual trans '05 engine temp comes up to 12:00 position and is unwavering , even after long hours plugging around offroad in the mountains.
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    European KJ question

    The Mercedes NSG370 came out for '05. I've never seen one behind a diesel - which may be a north american thing.
  13. u2slow

    Kj 3.7 radiator

    I bought an Autoshack rad from Amazon in April 2023 and it's been fine.
  14. u2slow

    Rear upper control arm source?

    As cheap as the jobber arms are, I have no issue changing it as needed. I'm on my first replacement since original - now 318,000km and a spare new one on my shelf. Note: if you are lifted, there is a definite tendency to tear bushings due to the angle. I changed them once (in the factory arm)...
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    Thinking About Manual Swap on My 3.7 KJ – Need Opinions

    I hadn't driven an auto one until my work put me in a rental unit a few times. Ugh! Our 2005 manual (6spd) lets you keep the engine in the powerband - just pick the gear for the speed you are going. The 3 selections for the auto just don't cut it.
  16. u2slow

    lifting back to stock height.

    The 96-02 4runner rear coils. Have to cut a little bit off the top pigtail to get them to seat. I'd say about 2" of lift.... got rid of the rear Teraflex spacers that way.
  17. u2slow

    Radio Speakers Kinda Meh

    He said Duratracs. I run them too.
  18. u2slow

    Radio Speakers Kinda Meh

    Last time a changed front speakers on anything (95 f350, 20 years ago), I found some MB Quart components. Mids were direct fit in the door, and surface mount the little tweeters in the corner of the dash/windshield. A performance (louder) exhaust knocks down tire noise too!
  19. u2slow

    Brakes locking up on 2009 Jeep Liberty 4x4

    Disclaimer: I have no ABS or "hill start" experience with the Liberty, so I don't know what that system is capable of. From what you've described, there may be something besides the brake pedal that can apply the brakes.
  20. u2slow

    Brakes locking up on 2009 Jeep Liberty 4x4

    Sounds like something haywire with the booster.

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