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Dexron and transmission delay
You can't diagnose any issues with the transmission internals until you get the Mercon out and AT+4 in since we don't know what issues the Mercon is causing. I'm perplexed at why you haven't done that yet - you could be doing permanent damage by driving it with the Mercon. As an example, Mercon...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Power steering issue
New or reman racks are fairly cheap but the labor to replace one is definitely not. Sounds like you're at that point though - hope that fixes the issue.- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Power steering issue
First thing I would do is trace the hoses and just make sure nothing is kinked or twisted (I know the mechanic already did that but worth double checking). If everything looks good I think I would either remove and check the hoses for a restriction or just replace the hoses if they weren't...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Drum brake adjuster troubles
I think I finally figured this out: I pulled both drums off for inspection. I verified that the shoes are in the correct position (the front one has a smaller friction plate area). My backing plates are not grooved. My right side adjuster lever seems to be contacting the star wheel properly...- Shankster
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Dexron and transmission delay
Hopefully it's just the new diff breaking in? Since you probably want to change the fluid after break in (1000 miles??) you'll be able to look things over when you have the diff cover off. Maybe get some gear marking compound and check that the pattern on the ring gear is good? If not you can...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Dexron and transmission delay
The drain/fill, drain/fill, drain/fill approach will be tedious and expensive, but not nearly as expensive as replacing your transmission again - you really need to get the fluid ordered and just do it before it's too late. A cheap fluid pump attached to a long piece of tubing inserted into the...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Dexron and transmission delay
That really ***** Kevin. I think you still need to prioritize getting the Mercon out of there and the transmission filled with AT+4. Hopefully you're not still driving it with the Mercon in there? The transfer case seems like a less urgent issue. Good used transfer cases for the Liberty are...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Ball jointed sway bar links
Here's another idea. Based on my measurements off my Liberty (2.5" lift) the stock end links from a 05-22 Tacoma 4wd should fit. The studs are M12 - same as the Liberty, and the center to center distance on the studs for the Tacoma are supposedly 6.5". The orientation of the studs (90 degrees...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Catalytic Converter Replacement
I've gone with Canadian generic no-name cats off ebay on a couple of cars (Subaru Outback and Ford Escape) with mixed results. They were not legal for California, New York and New Jersey but were really cheap (around $100 shipped from Canada to me in Colorado). If I wanted 50 US state certified...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Rocky road outfitters budget lift
I believe this is what Celticlady used...- Shankster
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Rocky road outfitters budget lift
Agree with lfhoward. I wouldn't waste money on aftermarket unless you confirm they cause issues / contact with other parts. That said, I've toyed with the idea of replacing mine with something adjustable and with rod ends (ball joints) that would allow the swaybar to move unhindered without...- Shankster
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Rear bump stop extension
It's actual standard regulation hockey pucks folks use.- Shankster
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Drum brake adjuster troubles
Thanks DadOSix, good input, I'll check that out when I'm able to get in there.- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Drum brake adjuster troubles
Strange, I thought I posted re the difference in adjuster levers earlier but apparently didn't hit the submit button. Anyway, digging in my parts bin, I found an original adjuster (that works properly except for the notch worn where it touches the star wheel) along with one of the aftermarket...- Shankster
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Drum brake adjuster troubles
I searched and searched for adjuster levers with a similar profile to what was originally on there and couldn't find anything. Cherokee adjusters for the 10" drums (only on Police, USPS etc vehicles) do look very similar but the hole at the end where it goes over the stud is oriented differently...- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Drum brake adjuster troubles
Thanks for the reply. I think you're right - the friction material on one of the shoes is smaller / shorter than the other. I kinda doubt that's my problem but when I get things pulled apart I'll definitely check that and see if I got it wrong.- Shankster
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Drum brake adjuster troubles
I've been having issues with the self adjusters on my drum brakes since I bought the vehicle in 2021. I believe I've changed out the self adjuster hardware on both sides 2x and the self adjustment still doesn't work reliably. I believe I used Carlson self adjuster kits each time. When I first...- Shankster
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Wheel size
Do you have a lift? If so for best looks / stance I would go with a 245/65R18. At 30.5" overall diameter you'd get occasional minor fender liner rubbing. If you can't stand any rubbing 245/60R18 would work and in my opinion would look better than the 225s. I'd search for images of Liberties with...- Shankster
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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Rocky road outfitters budget lift
Interesting. I'm guessing on my 2021 UCAs they stuffed some cheap Chinese bushings in there instead of the Mopar ones. Cutting corners perhaps but more likely supply chain issues after covid.- Shankster
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Rear bump stop extension
Seems strange RRO wouldn't address the bumpstop issue in the design of the spacer - would be so easy to make that solid instead of hollow like it is. I think welding a plate on top of the spacer would probably work fine (if it's cast iron that might be a challenge). Another idea might be to fill...- Shankster
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