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    Rear suspension or axle clunk when getting on or off the gas.

    I prefer the overall manufacturing and ride quality of Bilsteins or KYB on all my vehicles (Jeep, Toyota and Dodge Ram) and am willing to spend the cake to get them over Monroe or Rancho … That said, ANY new shock will be a definite improvement over old worn shocks.
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    Deeke's upper control arms?

    @StueyD and others..thanks for posting about your install issues with these cheap Deekes UCAs. That kind of detailed feedback is ALSO what makes this forum so great. That said, of course the JBA uca's do not have ANY of these fitment problems that MIGHT be solved by eliminating washers, or...
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    Rear upper control arm wont go in all the way

    I did the same, a jack under the rear end and a slight rotation and it slipped right in. Kind of just like … oops wife just walked in ;)
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    Deeke's upper control arms?

    + = thumbs up @duderz7 You know you're on a really good forum when the second post in a thread nails it. ;)
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    I put one on Giddyup when I got her for the drain plug and extra capacity…any additional cooling would be a bonus. That said, it is a sturdy, nicely cast and also well machined piece of aluminum. IIRC uses a nice O-ring to seal as well, though IMO there was no reason to spend extra $ for the...
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    Overheated now this!

    Sorry to say that it sure looks like that residue in oil is the result of either a blown head gasket or cracked head to me. Either can happen from over heating. :(
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    Turns out that both Valvomax and Fumoto sell their easy oil drain valves for the KJ CRD with a 3/8" pipe thread for the oil pan. When held right up against the OEM drain plug, the 3/8" pipe thread was damn close to the bastard M16.4-1.33, with the exception of being tapered. That being the...
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    Today I managed to strip the threads of the oil pan while replacing the drain plug for a 10k oil change. I wish that I could blame some grease monkey at the dealership, but turns out that I AM the grease monkey. :mad: I did some reading on LostJeeps in order to determine the bastard Italian...
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    Rear Upper Control Arm (Boomerang)

    I see that they also offer it with a rubber bushing as an option… Any idea if it will work with a stock height KJ ?
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    In order to finish off the in tank LP install, I drilled a hole in the unibody, behind the drivers seat and under the carpet, for the new lift pump ground connection. I scraped the paint back but also used a couple of small "star" lock washers to better lock the wire unto the bare metal. Hooked...
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    Bulb keeps burning out and breaking, anyone know why?

    You need to check the ground connections for the tail light on that side and make sure its solid. Bad grounds can cause all sorts of problems, including voltage surges that can burn out filaments.
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    Yesterday I pressure washed Giddyups underside to prevent as much dirt as possible from falling into my eyes as I dropped her fuel tank in order to install the new Lift Pump. I also used a swivel ratchet adapter with an extension and impact driver to loosen the tank straps, so I did NOT have to...
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    While there are advantages and disadvantages to either type of fan depending on vehicle use (ie towing vs commuter or highway vs city), it is important to note that by the time you can get electric fans to push as much air as a mechanical/clutch/belt driven fan you are talking about a whole...
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    Bert is in my driveway...won't start...

    Or simply "bad" out of the box if it was bought as a reman from a "name your favorite" discount auto parts store. Did the kiddos save the reciept??
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    Shock Recommendations

    KYB or Bilstein shocks and struts are some of the best in quality, ride and longevity for stock applications.
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    Newbie Libby Owner…REALLY need alot of help pls

    What you are describing as "jobber aftermarket" parts is VERY different then what I am describing as "counterfeit" parts. Aftermarket parts are designed by wholesale or brand manufacturing companies. While these companies have an interest in obtaining greater market share by making and selling...
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    Newbie Libby Owner…REALLY need alot of help pls

    You are correct to be wary … counterfeit parts are definitely becoming more and more of a problem with both eBay and Amazon … that is one of the main reasons I suggested buying through Rockauto … all of their participating wholesalers are legitimate parts distributors.
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    Newbie Libby Owner…REALLY need alot of help pls

    I suggest using rockauto.com … their user interface for parts is accurate and easy to use and usually offers many options and price points for most all parts that you might need to fit and fix your KJ.
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    I would think that finding the leak will be easier after I install the lift pump and the line is under pressure??
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    THREE times today I used the 11mm wrench that I just started keeping in Giddyup's saddlebags to purge the air out of her fuel filter cartridge so that I could keep her from bucking and falling flat n her face. The first time was out of unfortunate necessity after a quick pit stop in the morning...

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