I will post a full review later. Got the HOT tune and the shudder is awful. My TC hates me. But except for the shudder...so far I like it. Will report back later with some miles on it...

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

You still under warranty? If so, go complain to the stealership and get yourself a European TC

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2006 Jeep Liberty CRD, Limited
GDE Eco Tune, GDE TCM Tune, Bauer 203* Tstat, Amsoil EaA 201 Filter, Clean MAP, Samco CAC Hoses, Magnaflow Muffler #12226.
New Mopar Fuel Filter, K&N Filterminder, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve
225/75R16 Hankook Dynapros

Yeah, it will put out some nasty scary shudder

I put in Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Eliminator, and have not had a problem since. Go for the warranty TC if you can, and you actually want the stealer to touch a wrench to you vehicle

That sounds scarier then the shudder.

I wont let them touch my Jeeps.

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Funny story... when I first got everything hooked back up, the Jeep wouldn't start. I thought, "OH NO...THEY'VE KILLED MY ECU!". I was scared to death. Turns out that for the first time ever, I just had some air in my fuel lines. So I primed away and thankfully it fired up. Sheww...

No warranty for me. I'm at 76,000.

The shudder is real bad. So will the TC eventually die completely, or is it just that you have to live with the annoyance?

Good things I've noticed so far:
Throttle response is much better and much smoother and much more linear.
According to EVIC (debateable accuracy, I know) I am getting 5-6 MPG more now.
NO check engine light!
Ability to coast to red lights is increased.
At 32 degrees cabin heat is still warm.

Bad things I've noticed so far:
Engine is quieter.
Shudder (not GDE's fault).
Not the increase in "seat of the pants" feel that I expected.
Possible that EVIC is useless now (not confirmed yet).

The drastically increased shudder proves that there is more power. I haven't noticed increase in smoke. Overall driveability of the Jeep is increased and it's more fun behind the wheel now. If my fuel economy is truly increased, and my low fuel light still comes on at an appropriate time, I think I will be happy with the HOT tune. Torque converters are not all that expensive.

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

"Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Eliminator" it is only about $10.00, "Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Eliminator", and it works!!

The shudder will kill the TC or once again: "Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Eliminator" It works!!

http://www.lubegard.com/SearchByCategor ... dder+Fixx#

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Agreed, but the damage it may do to the transmission could be if you drive it to destruction.

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Liberty,

You may be able to buy a Mopar 7/100 ESP rom the online ESP seller. This will drop a $1000 plus dealer bill or the TC and install to $100. When the next big ailure occurs, you'll be really happy to have the ESP.

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP

I would not drive it around in the torquey power bands, until you get it fixed. You can always put the metal down when it shudders for a down shift.

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Yeah but how much does the ESP cost?

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2005 Stone White KJ Limited CRD 4x4
Off-Road Pkg
Trac-Lok
Emu 790s/948s
Skyjacker H7088s rear/Bilsteins front
15x7 Black Rock Lobos/31x10.50 Firestones
GDE HOT Tune + TCM Tune
Euro TC
CB radio
Thrush Turbo muffler
AEM DryFlow filter

Do you simply add that Dr. tranny shudder fix to the trans?

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2006 KJ CRD Ltd - Suncoast, GDE Eco, EGR Delete, After market T-Stat, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back
2005 KJ CRD Sport-Suncoast, Transco, GDE Hot-GDE Trans, EGR Delete, Skid Row skids, V6 airbox, 2.5" Turbo back, After market S-Stat
1987 Suzuki LWB Samurai -diesel powered, custom 4 link coil suspension 38.5 SX Swampers

That is all I had to do Joe. Hard to believe miracle in a can actually worked? Shudder is the symptom that causes the failure, you stop the shudder and prevent the failure.

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

I had to add two tubes and it reduced it a bit but did not get rid of it. As full throttle you will not get the shudder...it will be at speeds 50-65 or so when you are cruising and hit a hill or accelerate slowly (or towing of course). Try to limit the shudder so you don't contaminate your tranny with "bits" of material.

Check my sig for "Drag Times" with HOT TUNE...stock is about 17.2...I am lifted with slightly taller tires and some armor.

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2006 CRD Sport
Mods: GDE Hot Tune w/ 364#@2000rpm/Air Box /3" Str8 Exhaust/ASFIR Alum Skids/245-75R-16 Cooper STT PRO/OME LIFT w/Clevis & 4 Spring Isos/AirTabs/Rigid 10" S2 LED/4xGuard Ctr Matrix Bumper
Drag Strip:Reac=.1078_60ft=2.224_1/8=10.39@64.8mph_1/4+16.46@80.8mph