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790's and ARB Bumper
Synthetic rope probably saves you 20lbs over the front axles but the ARB bumper adds 70lbs. Hard to say what will be the right combination for you. To get the "right" height you will have to experiment. I went through 3 different EMU springs and a couple varieties of spacers before I found a...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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New member 2006 KJ
I've also replaced nearly every single accessory on my KJ... it's kinda like a labor of love. I just tell people "hey, it's a Jeep - easy to work on because they KNEW you would have to!" I also installed the shift kit (45rfe trans), firmed up the shifting a bit, but not significantly (i didn't...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2007 lift recommendation help
I would recommend the "soft" EMU rears. Even those are significantly beefer than stock in every dimension: coil diameter, spring diameter, and overall height. It's like a factor of 1.5x. You'll get something like 2.25" lift with the soft ones.- mercdudecbr600
- Post #15
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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790's and ARB Bumper
Answer, yes. You CANNOT get 3" lift with just springs, it's not physically possible due to the length of the strut/shock. You will have to add spacers, etc. to get that lift. With a winch (steel wire?) and ARB, I would be surprised if you get a full 2" with the 790s.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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02/03 KJ Exhaust Y Pipe
Hi All. My 02 KJ's front Y pipe is looking a little shabby, but mostly my rear cat is protruding at a odd angle down at the center of the chassis (which I attribute to being lifted). I'd absolutely love a new magnaflow system but they don't offer a CARB approved version for 2002 (different...- mercdudecbr600
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New member 2006 KJ
Someone took really good care of that KJ. Good find. The KJ and to some degree the KK are (IMO) some of the last true (non-wrangler) 4wds. Comparables like the Nissan Xterra and and Toyota FJ are also gone. But I like the KJ for its size and mechanical simplicity and overall ease of...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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MOOG k80767 won't go in my 06 2wd is it possible the salvage spindle is different?
Okay, I JUST went through this. The issue is that these MOOG LBJ are "knurled" (splined) as opposed to smooth like the OEM. That means the MOOGs are about 0.5MM wider in diameter in the friction fit than OEM. This is intended for sloppy/old knuckles. If yours are in good shape then you are...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Replace fuel pump
Oh, I like that. I always dread having to drop fuel tanks for fuel pumps. Seems absolutely ridiculous that anyone wouldn't put a hatch in place. That's some GM BS. :)- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Replacing rack and pinion bushings w/o removing it
During a regear operation with the front diff out, I plan to do this job too. Let us know how it goes!- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2003 jeep liberty 45rfe transmission TCM swap to a 545rfe???
https://www.jeepkj.com/threads/flash-a-45rfe-to-a-545rfe-anyone-done-it.49244/- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2003 jeep liberty 45rfe transmission TCM swap to a 545rfe???
It should be as simple as replacing the TCM, but at this point I’m not convinced it works for a 3.7 kj.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2003 jeep liberty 45rfe transmission TCM swap to a 545rfe???
Resurrection of this thread for a hot minute because gaining an extra gear when you have a 02-04 KJ + 4.10 gears (seemed) like a decent strategy to upgrade the KJ. Onto the swap. I put in a 2002 WJ GC TCM PN# 56041905AD (the one every says works on the GC forums) into my 45rfe equipped KJ - I...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Engines & PCMs, Trans & TCMs: Exact part number matching is mandatory
02-04 liberties have a TCM not a BCM. I know because I have a 2002 and have swapped TCMs with other 45rfe equipped vehicles.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Electronics
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What did you do to your jeep today?
I would suggest rancho shocks in lieu of the bilstein or emus. Cheap, work great, lifetime warranty, fit without issue. Contrary to this forum, the folks over on the other jeep forums love ranchos and I agree!- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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2007 lift recommendation help
Having a warn steel wire winch on my KJ as well, I can tell you anything less than OME CRD springs will sag. The OME springs are something like $300.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Wtb f/r 4.10 gear set
Disregard. Found a front diff off ebay and going with aftermarket on the rear.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Wanted To Buy
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05 Jeep Liberty Part Out
Hi there, I'm interested in grabbing some of the weather stripping and door seals from your rig, if still available. Send me a PM or reply here. Thanks.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: For Sale Forum
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4.10 Re-gearing - 2025
For stock (best option), try ebay. There are a few auto wreckers out there that list 4.10 gears out of 2.4KJ. BUT, make sure you get the VIN and check it for yourself - don't trust them without the VIN. Even then, physically check the r/p when you get it. Learned this the hard way.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Can I get an alignment before rear control arm replacement?
If you're doing the rear control arms, I would highly recommend the adjustable ones with welded sway bar link. That way you can make some minor adjustments to toe. And that can affect the trust angle.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
