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BugginKJ2 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:03 am **Posts:** 68

Chrysler Care and all the dealerships here in Toledo really need to close the doors and start all over. 3rd crossover pipe cracked in the same spot(second pipe came shipped cracked directly to their grubby paws), cross threaded ox sensor, torn underbody insulation and cut ox sensors to name a few of the issue's Iv'e had with wonderful ASE "techs" employed at these wonderful dealerships. Before some smart ars pipes up, the engine mounts are good.
Took it down and repaired it myself instead of waiting 6 months for Chrysler like if we Care to get back with me :shock:

Soooooo what state do we need to travel to in order to get quality warranty work done??? Ohhhhhhh wait, warranty is up, never mind, they're done tearing my Jeep up now :ROTFL:

Now just to wait for the hardware store to open for some grade 8 bolts :banghead:

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:07 am

BugginKJ2 wrote:

Byyyyyy the way………..where is Daryl???????

Don't know, he used to call me at least once a week ,
He used to come and see me on a regular basis
Hart used to come see me
Lots did and then bam,.............all gone
:ROTFL:

BugginKJ2 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:03 am **Posts:** 68

awwwwwwwww group hug :jester:

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2015 1:40 pm

BugginKJ2 wrote:

awwwwwwwww group hug :jester:

BUT,...............but...................

Larry may come and see me next Saturday or Sunday

:banghead:

err I mean :pepper:

yeah thats what I meant :wink:

BugginKJ2 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:03 am **Posts:** 68

Larry no likey me, he never come see me :roll:

I have no numbers any more, which may be a good thing :ROTFL:

More tinkering with old Buggin today, :SOMBRERO:

I really like no more suspension noise and no check engine light, well………….for now :-)r

John3:17 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:10 pm

tommudd wrote:

BugginKJ2 wrote:

awwwwwwwww group hug :jester:

BUT,...............but...................

Larry may come and see me next Saturday or Sunday

:banghead:

err I mean :pepper:

yeah thats what I meant :wink:

Oh crap ! Gotta get there before Larry!

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:07 pm

John3:17 wrote:

tommudd wrote:

BugginKJ2 wrote:

awwwwwwwww group hug :jester:

BUT,...............but...................

Larry may come and see me next Saturday or Sunday

:banghead:

err I mean :pepper:

yeah thats what I meant :wink:

Oh crap ! Gotta get there before Larry!

Yes you do, no way I want him seeing what we have in store for yours next
Would literally blow his mind
Mac just keeps walking past that box shaking his head saying" so John wants this on his for sure?" Don't you want it first? :ROTFL:

KJWildman · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:56 pm

Yep, looks like next Saturday I'll be down. Am I just picking it up, or are you helping me swap it there and keeping the stock one that comes off?

'02 KJ, sbf 352 stroker V8, custom lift, 33's, custom flat fenders
'04 KJ, 4" FOX coilovers, 33's and stuff
'91 XJ, 4.0, 4" I.R.O. Long arm, 33's, bumpers, lights, winch and stuff
'05 WK limited, loaded, stock, my DD

John3:17 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:41 am

tommudd wrote:

John3:17 wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Oh crap ! Gotta get there before Larry!

Yes you do, no way I want him seeing what we have in store for yours next
Would literally blow his mind
Mac just keeps walking past that box shaking his head saying" so John wants this on his for sure?" Don't you want it first? :ROTFL:

Yep! Gotta get there before Larry! He'll start diggin change out of his pockets and start callin banks if he see's it!

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:22 am

KJWildman wrote:

Yep, looks like next Saturday I'll be down. Am I just picking it up, or are you helping me swap it there and keeping the stock one that comes off?

'02 KJ, sbf 352 stroker V8, custom lift, 33's, custom flat fenders
'04 KJ, 4" FOX coilovers, 33's and stuff
'91 XJ, 4.0, 4" I.R.O. Long arm, 33's, bumpers, lights, winch and stuff
'05 WK limited, loaded, stock, my DD

Dang try and run a legit business and people still want you do work for free :banghead:

Ted15 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:49 am

It's been awhile since I've posted, I've been busy lately. Dealer rebuilt my rear axle now it's finally good. Had to replace both front axles and lower ball joints, also replaced the passenger side differential seal. Battery failed on the first frosty morning so I had to search for a good one. Couldn't find an Odyssey and I won't buy anything mass by Johnson Controls (Optima and Interstate) I found an AGM marine deep cycle starting battery that has 99.9% lead plates. Seems to be pretty good and has a five year replacement warranty

. (Not pro rated)
Now, I'm ready to go wheeling, finally. There are a few things I need to do to finish like a rear bumper with tire and fuel can carriers but for the most part, she's done.
I highly advise that anyone who lifts their liberty to replace the factory lower ball joints while it's apart. The factory ones have nylon shims between the ball and sockets and they attract that nasty brine from the winter roads.

xhizzous · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:24 pm

I need to replace ball joints on my 05. They have needed replaced since I bought it a few months ago. I imagine they have not been replaced before and the jeep has a 3 in Lift.

My dad said they have an 05 or 06 at pull apart I was thinking of buying the whole knuckle that the wheel bearing is mounted to and the ball joint is pressed into and replacing both before I even take whats on the jeep off.
If I do that I think everything should just bolt up and I can lessen the downtime. yea or nay ?

Ted15 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:28 pm

The ball joint is pressed into the lower control arms and the factory ones are garbage. You can get the Moog problem solvers from summit racing for about forty bucks a piece. Stick with the Mopar wheel bearing, they seek to be made pretty well.

BugginKJ2 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:03 am **Posts:** 68

Really????
I only ran across 1 KJ that was in need of lowers, so far. Not that I've worked on a ton but a handful since I got my place…..
My factory lower ball joints are doing great! No play, nice and tight, still going strong. The uppers on the other hand have already been through 3 sets, good thing for lifetime guarantee and yes they are Moog kept greased and cleaned very well not to mention the JBA upper arms :shock:

Ted15 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:27 pm

Maybe the older ones are made better. Mine had plastic shims between the ball and socket instead of metal to metal with grease.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:40 am

Ted15 wrote:

It's been awhile since I've posted, I've been busy lately. Dealer rebuilt my rear axle now it's finally good. Had to replace both front axles and lower ball joints, also replaced the passenger side differential seal. Battery failed on the first frosty morning so I had to search for a good one. Couldn't find an Odyssey and I won't buy anything mass by Johnson Controls (Optima and Interstate) I found an AGM marine deep cycle starting battery that has 99.9% lead plates. Seems to be pretty good and has a five year replacement warranty

. (Not pro rated)
Now, I'm ready to go wheeling, finally. There are a few things I need to do to finish like a rear bumper with tire and fuel can carriers but for the most part, she's done.
I highly advise that anyone who lifts their liberty to replace the factory lower ball joints while it's apart. The factory ones have nylon shims between the ball and sockets and they attract that nasty brine from the winter roads.

Sounds like you've been busy for sure
Glad you got all of the bugs worked out of that thing finally

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:41 am

xhizzous wrote:

I need to replace ball joints on my 05. They have needed replaced since I bought it a few months ago. I imagine they have not been replaced before and the jeep has a 3 in Lift.

My dad said they have an 05 or 06 at pull apart I was thinking of buying the whole knuckle that the wheel bearing is mounted to and the ball joint is pressed into and replacing both before I even take whats on the jeep off.
If I do that I think everything should just bolt up and I can lessen the downtime. yea or nay ?

It would work for sure

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:44 am

BugginKJ2 wrote:

Really????
I only ran across 1 KJ that was in need of lowers, so far. Not that I've worked on a ton but a handful since I got my place…..
My factory lower ball joints are doing great! No play, nice and tight, still going strong. The uppers on the other hand have already been through 3 sets, good thing for lifetime guarantee and yes they are Moog kept greased and cleaned very well not to mention the JBA upper arms :shock:

My stock lowers were replaced around 90,000 miles, and now at 218,000 still going strong
Uppers in the JBA arms are maybe going on 75-80,000. still same ball joints, replaced the arms( with new ball joints in them ) once since the first set was early production run
Come to think about it one of those ball joints ended up on Daryls ( you know the guy who never calls anymore) :goink:

BugginKJ2 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:03 am **Posts:** 68

81,000 on my lowers, still stout…….knocking on wood :SOMBRERO:

3rd set of uppers since the lift at roughly 20,000 with JBA upper arms. It must be all them shopping carts doing it to mine :shock:

However it looks great sitting next to the Hummer at the mall :ROTFL:

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:23 pm

BugginKJ2 wrote:

81,000 on my lowers, still stout…….knocking on wood :SOMBRERO:

3rd set of uppers since the lift at roughly 20,000 with JBA upper arms. It must be all them shopping carts doing it to mine :shock:

However it looks great sitting next to the Hummer at the mall :ROTFL:

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