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    What strut/shock provides the longest travel?

    The RSX 17505 are decent. It is what I have in my KJ. The OMEs do ride better, but cost more. There rear RSX 17004 are alright, but they are not valved for the KJ so the ride is OK. The OME shocks I had rode much better in the rear. I'd spend the extra few dollars and at least get the rear...
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    What strut/shock provides the longest travel?

    The Rancho RSX17004 or the new OME N132L shocks for the rear. The front there isn't too much you can do. The OME struts in the front are probably your best bet. You can always do a bit of a clevis lift to get it to droop a little further. FYI, Rusty use the OME struts in the front for...
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    stuck accelerator??

    Yeah, I did that one time when I was wearing my big boots. Just need to be careful.
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    An $800 Day at the Dealer

    Doesn't sounds bad for the dealer. I private shop would probably be cheaper and do a better job. Most people stay away from the dealer for all but warranty work, because of their high labor rates and propensity to replace parts that are still functioning. My suggestion is to take it else...
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    Tried Out 4-LO Today ----- Ugly Sounds !

    If it's still running fine, then I doubt it. I've seen them abused quite a bit and they just keep on ticking.
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    Tried Out 4-LO Today ----- Ugly Sounds !

    Try depressing the clutch, shift into 4 low, then shift into 4th gear before letting up on the clutch. It will be much smoother. 4-lo is suppose to feel like a tractor.
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    Tried Out 4-LO Today ----- Ugly Sounds !

    Sounds normal. You will get some grinding if you didn't shift right. The jumping and jolting is normal, and especially prominent with a manual because direct link with the engine. It feels alot more jerky/jumpy because of the gear reduction. When you shift into 4-low it is about the...
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    RRO 2.125 Combo Kit Question

    I've installed the extra upper spring isolator is probably about 5 KJs and not one single problem. Plus I know of about 2 other people that use it also without problems. Just go to the dealer and ask for an extra set of upper spring isolators. You need two of them (one for each side) and they...
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    Finally! SOME SNOW!!!!

    I know what you mean. Looks like about 1/4-1/2" to me also, unless more came latter on.
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    Skid plates!

    The tranny skid will work for an 03 with just drilling an extra hold in the skid. You also might need to take a sledge and beat on one of the skid plate ribs a bit so it doesn't contact the exhaust. I just installed one an 02 the other day. The t-case skid is the same. Just need to drill...
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    Comparing Trail-Rated Liberty w/ Trail-Rated Patriot

    Combination of a lot of things. Little bit of extra weight, sits up a bit higher thus great air drag, more drive train losses by send power through another set of gears and t-case, maybe larger tires, HD cooling etc.
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    4HI JERKING WHEN TURMING WHEEL

    Tires, just hopping/scuffing along the ground probably. 4-Hi will do that on drive pavement, because it locks the front and rear driveshaft. That is what gives you good traction in the slipery stuff. Just once you get on to dry pavement shift it back into 2wd. I doubt you hurt anything...
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    Powertrax Locker Questions

    A locker will help you from getting stuck, but you will slide around more. It all depends on how much snow you typically see. If you live in a place that typically gets no more than 6" of snow fall in one instance, then you are probably better leaving it open. With 6" and less of snow...
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    Comparing Trail-Rated Liberty w/ Trail-Rated Patriot

    The Patriot sounds like it would be enough for some logging roads, mild off road type stuff. Of course the Liberty can be lifted 2.5-3" with some 32" and a locker. That will allow you tackle just about any trail out there. However, if you just need some basic capability for old forest...
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    Should I be concerned (replaced valves/locks at 10k)

    I wonder how much of it has to do with being a rental return. I've seen the way people drive rentals. It's not a pretty sight, I'm surprised some even last long enough until they are returned. Plus regular maintenance is not always followed on some rentals either, even if they say they have...
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    Who let's their vehicle warm up first thing in the a.m?

    If it is below zero F then maybe 15-30 seconds, but that is it. It probably doesnt even need it. In the summer just start and go. As long as the oil pressure comes up and is flowing, then it doesnt matter. That only takes about 1-3 seconds in most cases. There was actually an article...
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    Which Ranchos?

    Rancho 5000s are very stiff. I had them on my old XJ and they where on my CJ when I bought it. I didn't like them at all. The RSX ride better, but not great, especially since the RSX17004 are not valved for the KJ. The OME shocks ride the best and only about 10 more than the RSXs. If I...
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    Rustys lift kit

    They will work but you will need to do a little trimming http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15643
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    Rustys lift kit

    It don't come with any directions, but you really don't need them. It's pretty straight forward thought. Here is the post to directions to a similar kit if you just want to look. http://boulderbars.com/images/kj_products/frankenlift/FRANKENLIFT_4Wheel_Drive_and_Sport_Utility_Article.pdf...
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    Anyone with rocker rails?

    A little bit, but that was a long time ago. They tuck up about 1/2" higher than the standard BBs.

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