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    "frozen" caliper bolts

    Took them apart, re-greased the pins, also found two loose retainer clips on the driver's side. After reassembly, no squeal!
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    "frozen" caliper bolts

    They were installed brand new two weeks ago, so no, there's really no visible wear pattern at all so far.
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    "frozen" caliper bolts

    And now my brakes squeal like a stuck pig. Do I need more grease inside them?
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    "frozen" caliper bolts

    So I replaced the pins on both sides, the stuck ones and unstuck ones. Not much seemed to change. When I put in the new pins and bushings (greased) into the caliper bracket and pushed them in/out a few times, the one side still had almost no movement while the other sprung back beautifully...
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    "frozen" caliper bolts

    I changed the front rotors and pads today, as the Liberty had picked up quite the shudder when braking firmly to hard. I noticed the upper caliper guide pins on both the driver's and passenger's side were frozen in the "closed" position (pressed in towards the rotor). The bottom pins had good...
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    Are my tires too small?

    "It's not how big they are, it's how you use them"...or something to that effect.
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    Changed drive belt, belt tensioner assembly, and put in a new PCV valve.
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    Rotor..please recommend!

    I've had the Raybestos "professional grade" rotors for 3 years now, no problems.
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    04-05 KJ rear Control Arms Recall Coming...

    Good to know. Mine was a PA sale, now living in MD. I won't lie, I enjoy getting parts fixed through recalls, assuming I haven't already done it myself. Free replacement parts, can't beat that.
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    Need to replace rear brake

    Definitely not drilled rotors. You can buy slotted if you want, but there's no real need. You're not racing the Libby (I hope), so the extra heat dissipation seems wasted. Go with ceramic pads.
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    Humming in Full time?

    It's probably humming because it doesn't know the words :happy175: Sorry, couldn't resist.
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    Engine oil analysis results

    I've had my oil analysis done twice, once when I purchased it at 32k and again at 75k. I notice that yours has the same readout as mine: normal readings for everything but high for sodium. Did the written comments shed any light on that?
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    Help!!! Dealer wants $675 to repair Jeep

    Looks like rockauto.com has the part for around $150-175 before shipping. I don't know about the labor involved, but maybe you could supply the part yourself and save some money there.
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    Small Oil Leak

    Leaking crankshaft seal I had the EXACT same issue, finally took it to the dealer for analysis and fix. $300 later, problem fixed. Unfortunately it's really labor intensive and not likely something you can do yourself.
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    Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - Brake Caliper

    can order a "new" one It won't be covered under powertrain warranty. Depending on how quickly you need it fixed, you can order a remanufactured one from Rockauto.com for anywhere between $75-100+ Part of that is a core charge, which you would get refunded once you shipped them the old one.
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    High sodium in oil sample

    No, never thought of that, plus didn't want to spend $29 to test new oil. The brand was Valvoline full synthetic 5w-30. I HAVE been driving through a lot of road salt, so it is possible I sucked some in through the air intake.
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    High sodium in oil sample

    I sent a sample of engine oil to Blackstone labs for analysis at my last oil change (80k miles). The sample came back with higher than normal sodium. Some quick research seems to indicate coolant in the oil as a potential source. The only issue is that they also tested the oil for coolant and...
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    Sway bar bushings

    I found these on Rockauto, thinking of getting them (@ $8.63/pair, why not?) http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2419604
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    Replacing U-joint(s)?

    I checked the "How-to" board and couldn't find this one listed. I'm considering replacing my U-joint(s). The parentheses are present because my Haynes manual says the front U-joint can't/shouldn't be replaced, any comment? Also, when replacing the rear U-joint, which type/grade of grease...
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    4 Wheel Drive Question

    tjkj explained the different conditions in which you can/should use them. In case you want further info, here's a little: Part-time: Your front and rear diffs are locked, that is, the left and right tires must rotate at the same speed. ANY turning means the inner tire rotates more slowly...

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