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  1. rocknrun

    Help! KJ Overheating

    I'm actually sitting on the side of the road while typing this; KJ started overheating, I'm letting it cool down so I can hopefully limp on home (not far away). Hoses are fine, serpentine belt is fine, no noise from the water pump (is there such a thing as a silent water pump failure?). Had the...
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    Mopar Roof Basket VS Rola

    Anyone have any experience with the Mopar roof basket for KJ Sport? I just bought a used Rola basket for $65 (will need to be painted) that was on CL, picking it up tomorrow. Today I had a guy respond to an ad I had placed and he has a Mopar basket for $75, sent me pics, looks really nice. I've...
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    Thule MOAB Roof Basket-$225 Columbia,SC

    Found this on CL....sounds like a pretty good deal for a like new Thule. Thought about it for myself but I've picked up a used Rola for a good price and am going to need new tires soon so I guess that's where my bucks will be going. http://columbia.craigslist.org/pts/2489179770.html
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    Bang When Coming Out Of 4WD

    Had to use 4WD hi today; shifted back into 2wd, drove about 200 feet before it shifted back into 2wd and when it did there was a fairly loud bang in the front end. Any thoughts? 2004 KJ, auto transmission.
  5. rocknrun

    My 04 KJ

    Bought a used 04 KJ Sport Rocky Mountain Edition, 89,000 miles in very good condition. Mods I've done so far: Kirk Class III Rear Hitch Cargo Shelf Grill Screen Mod Rear Recovery Hook On Hitch Installed Yaesu FT-1802 2 Meter Ham Radio Comet Antenna Mounted On Right Rear Door For Yaesu...
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    Changed Spark Plugs-MPG Dropped

    A couple of weeks ago I changed the spark plugs in my recently acquired 04 KJ, which has 89,000 miles on it. The plugs I pulled out were NGK spark plugs and in bad shape; the center electrodes were really worn down, barely sticking out from the ceramic. Put in Autolite Double Platinums and was...
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    Ham Radio Install

    Installed my 2 meter amateur (ham) transceiver in the KJ. Mounted it as many have on the passenger side of the console. Not too many mounting options in the KJ unless you have a rig with a remote head. Ran 10 ga wire from the rig directly to the battery. Left the fuse in the Yaesu harness...
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    Jeep KJ Cargo Organizer $50 On CL In NC

    Craigslist, in Gastonia, NC (near Charlotte) http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/2441526770.html
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    02-04 Chilton's Liberty Repair Manual

    EBAY Buy it now price is $1.01 plus $3.99 shipping. They have 2 left right now. I ordered one, arrived quickly and appeared to be brand new. http://cgi.ebay.com/Jeep-Liberty-2002-2004-Chiltons-Total-Car-Care-Repai-/390318339122?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5ae0c93432
  10. rocknrun

    1 Man Hitch Installation Without A Jack

    Quick tip for a one man hitch installation.....installed a class III hitch (Curt) on my 04 KJ today; didn't have a trans jack or floor jack and no help. Ran a narrow cargo strap through the center hole of the driver's side of the hitch then up through the bolt hole and out another hole in the...
  11. rocknrun

    My Bargain XM Install

    Just installed an XM Sat receiver in my Liberty at a bargain price. New in the box Jensen XM from ebay-$10 with free shipping Bracketron MVM-35-05 mount-$13.45 (clearance item and used an online discount code MOUNT) Overall pretty happy with this deal!
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    New KJ Owner From NC

    Bought a 2004 KJ Sport with the Rocky Mtn package this week. 3rd Jeep for me; had a CJ7 back in the mid to late 80's, put 230,000 miles on a 2000 XJ in just a few years (I average about 800 miles a week). Parked the XJ and later sold it and drove a Buick Rainier for about 3 years. Glad to be...
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