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  1. u2slow

    To paint, or not to paint (my wheels)

    I sprayed ours a darker colour several years ago. Time to do it again. I think it's Duplicolour graphite metallic that I used.
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    Detroit Lockers with Selectrac

    In a clutch-disc style, axles are no more 'linked' than an open diff. The clutches add resistance. Limited grip is more accurate than limited slip. This is why they act exactly like an open diff once the friction material is spent or glazed over. I can't really comment on the Torsen behaviour...
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    Detroit Lockers with Selectrac

    There is no 'link' as you describe. It is still functionally an open diff, but with frictional drag from the clutches. When power is applied, the friction is stronger because the side gears are pushed outboard a few thou compressing the packs harder. That frictional drag (sometimes called...
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    Best practice for buying parts?

    I'm rarely annoyed. All parts get used up. It's about maximizing the time or miles for the $ spent. Hasn't been the case for me. Qualities are too random, and the parts stores are gouging. That's why start at the cheapest. Once it's used up, I re-evaluate if a better one is required.
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    Best practice for buying parts?

    I found short life on rockauto's cheapest unit bearings also. At $60 it didn't much matter. The real hard work of un-seizing bolts had now been done. I chose Timken next. They are lasting well. At this point I have no need to pay even more for SKF or Mopar.
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    Best practice for buying parts?

    I don't need 'authentic' anything. The essence of all jobber parts is a cheaper copy of the original. I buy parts off amazon regularly.
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    Best practice for buying parts?

    Suppose you had the extra money for the premium part and it still cacks-out early. Then where you at? That's right - out the time and money! I've played the DIY auto repair game for some 35 years now. Best thing I ever did was change/compress my work-life to free up more DIY time.
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    OEM Replacement Exhaust

    The stock pipe is a nice 2.5" mandrel bent piece, that necks down to 2.25" at the muffler. I'm onto my second used tailpipe because the jobber Walker piece was a terrible crinkle-bent thing. I'm running a cheapo stainless muffler from rockauto. That's after rusting through a welded chamber...
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    Best practice for buying parts?

    As anyone should do. Note that mfr's can be wrong also. Parts listing data is a soup made by jobber-parts mfr's, so many of the same errors persist across many retailers. Don't shoot the messenger.
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    Best practice for buying parts?

    I order most everything online direct to my door. The local auto prats store want anywhere from 1.5-3x the price. I largely find parts quality to be a wash. Mostly the same jobber junk in different boxes at varied prices. Once in a while you have to do a job again. Guess what - now you're...
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    KJ Liberty tire size upgrade

    245/75R16 has proven to be the practical maximum for me also.
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    Detroit Lockers with Selectrac

    Torque input to a locker engages it (via the front driveshaft). That is my experience. I have had powertrax Lockrights and no-slip in several vehicles now.
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    What are my locker options currently for an 03 with SelecTrac?

    I ran a powertrax no-slip in the front for some time. In 2wd it's like it's not there. When in 4wd, your throttle is the locker's 'on' switch. Every gear shift, (manual trans) unlocks and re-locks the locker, with a splash of torque-steer. This can be unnerving at first, but you do get used it...
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    Axles

    29 spline for the chrysler 8.25" in our KJs. Try www.car-part.com too (a used parts search engine).
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    Replacing rack and pinion bushings w/o removing it

    I changed those rack bushings pretty easy. Maybe 30 mins? Was a while ago, so I'm fuzzy on the details, but I do know the two rack bolts are the only thing I undid. Bushings slid in/out with my fingers only.
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    New springs, sad traction

    Get the traction aid. I would consider a lockright or no-slip for easier install. I have softer coils (4runner application) which I had to bolster with load-assist (coilover) shocks to take the sway out of it. So I don't feel like you can have it both ways.
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    Manual Transmission NSG370 (Not So Good)

    I put a junkyard one in at the beginning and got about 100,000km out of it. I saved the original, and rebuilt it with a rockauto bearing/seal kit. About 50,000km on that now. FWIW, the Wrangler uses the same 6spd, but with a different bellhousing (half the trans case). So any shop that...
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    2007 lift recommendation help

    Rear springs are the same gas diesel. I am using 4runner coils ('98ish?) instead, for some lift. For compressing struts, and made up some wooden cribbing and chanced it on my 30ton press. Might not be everyone's cup of tea - proceed at your own risk.
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    manuals

    I found my 2005's FSM (a CD) on eBay for a modest price.
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    European KJ question

    Actually, Chrysler rolled out 6 speeds as the default/only manual trans in 2005 for all rwd-primary models. (Ram, Dakota, Wrangler, Liberty) 2005 was also the last year for the gas 4-cyl in the KJ.

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