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Megalos · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:10 am

Why is it that once you take a vehicle into a shop, things suddenly start to go wrong with it?

Anyone tell me what this is called and if it's something I can fix myself or should I just take it back into a shop? I'm referring to the cubical block in the center of the pick. The nut was tight but I gave it another 1/6th turn.

Megalos · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:12 am

While I was under there I noticed this for the first time...is it a wheely bar?

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

The block is your brake line where it goes into the caliper and Ed I must say I am surprised you just found your balls :shock:

KJWildman · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:21 pm

It's called a banjo fitting, the bolt has a hole drilled thru the end and then there's a hole at 90 deg that allows the brake fluid thru to the brake cylinder. The other thing is your KJ's balls like Hart said! :-)r

A lot of people just castrate them and take it off! :shock:

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:25 pm

[quote="Megalos"]Why is it that once you take a vehicle into a shop, things suddenly start to go wrong with it?

Anyone tell me what this is called and if it's something I can fix myself or should I just take it back into a shop? I'm referring to the cubical block in the center of the pick. The nut was tight but I gave it another 1/6th turn.
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I would take it back really, if it was loose enough there could be a couple of things going on
one you could of gotten some air into the brake lines
two they may or may not of damaged the small washer that is underneath of that block if they completely removed it
plus they should of noticed that or be made aware of it
You could watch it and make sure it doen't leak anymore though

The other picture is a vibration dampner for the rear
Most people remove them and have no issues at all, mines been neutered for quite a while with no ill effects
They are very heavy though so if you ever remove them be careful
Jayme cracked one of her fingers when he dropped on her hand :shock:

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:36 pm

Ted15 wrote:

Root beer? Never heard of that but it is pretty sweet. What spices do you put with it? Sounds interesting, I might just have to give it a try.

I bottle of A&W root beer,
some small amounts of salt,pepper,garlic, Curry powder, fresh ginger/carrots (both grated real fine), cinnamon
Wanted to add a touch of extra flavor so just a little of each
Then some Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce added after it was done and shredded
(Didn't feel like mixing up my own special blend last night :wink:

)
So some of the above, baked sweet potatoes, some greens and I'm good for the afternoon
time for a nap now :lol:

Next time I think I will cook the juices down for some au juis to soak the bread in a while then throw it in the pan to "toast" it a little bit before making a sandwich

Megalos · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:43 pm

How awkward ... I've always thought of cars like boats...in the feminine (that means girls, Hart). Who knew she was a he!

I did find the term banjo bolt...eventually. I tightened it down, topped off the break fluid, cleaned the area around the fitting and will keep a close eye on it.

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

I would for sure call them up and find out if they bled the brakes or had the brake line off for whatever reason. It looks as if they bled the brakes and forgot to clean up their mess. Trying to figure out why they would of opened up the brake line or had to of bled the brakes when working on the rear end :dizzy:

Also Ed, make sure you don't "top off" your master cyclinder, there is a "max fill" line to fill it to. The brake fluids needs room to expand. Just a heads up :JEEPIN:

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

Megalos wrote:

How awkward ... I've always thought of cars like boats...in the feminine (that means girls, Hart). Who knew she was a he!

I'll get banned if I explain to ya why boats are always named after women :shock:

And second of all I think I figured out why your JEEP is givin ya fits! Ya keep callin it a car and thought it was a girl :banghead:

Time to go have a beer with your JEEP and let it know ya love it like a BROTHER! Make sure ya set your beer down on it several times so it knows ya fully love it and trust it. Now go spend some quality bonding time with your brother and mend that broken fence! :jester:

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:03 pm

mmmm so his is male?
Mine even with those little things hanging down was always female.
Knew she was from when we first met! :wink:

Marlon_JBT · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:50 am

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:13 am

Almost time to trade that one in Marlon!!
I used to be like you, would have 100,000 miles on one in 2 to 2.5 years and be trading again then I started running them up into the 200,000 mile range and now, who knows
By the way I think Chris is about 198,000 on his 03 now

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

Hey I am almost at 50,000 :shock:

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:14 am

Ted15 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:32 am

I should be turning 20,000 in a couple weeks :JEEPIN:

Marlon_JBT · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:54 am

tommudd wrote:

Almost time to trade that one in Marlon!!
I used to be like you, would have 100,000 miles on one in 2 to 2.5 years and be trading again then I started running them up into the 200,000 mile range and now, who knows
By the way I think Chris is about 198,000 on his 03 now

The goal is to put at least twice the amount of miles as the one I got rid of. So far I'm doing great. :goink:

27x2=54 (56k)
56x2=112

So I can't get rid of this one until 112k. :lol:

However it likely will not happen.

And why will it likely not happen?

$$

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/567504-post43561.html - See for explanation of why I'm still driving my KK in the first place.

It is the *only* reason.

Otherwise it would have been gone last week, yes even after all that hard work we all did... (I'm an idiot.)

I loved my '04. Should have never gotten rid of it. I dumped it only because someone that I hated touched the steering wheel and sat in my driver's seat. Yes I've finally admitted the reason why. My '10 KK Renegade is a direct replacement for it. I love it even more, but that new 3.6L was the only thing that attracted me to the JK to be completely honest. When I left the dealership, I said "Even if the payment didn't skyrocket, this would be the dumbest trade or lease turn in ever. Why should I get rid of you, when I have no reason to?"

PS: I never actually wanted the WK.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:26 pm

So whats everyones opinion on the 2012 Dodge Challegers
anyone drive one yet
lusting after the Rallye RedLine Edition
in black of course
yeah yeah its only a 6 popper but at over 300 horse it will be enough to get down the road and still get almost 30 MPGs when I get done with it

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

Sexy for sure, but it needs a Hemi to complete it :twisted:

Megalos · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:51 pm

It looks sharp but how does it actually drive. I love how styling has evolved to bring back muscle car looks with todays technology and performance.

I'll be at a dealership Wednesday morning for the rear arm recall...I'm going to check the leg room on lots of new models.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:21 pm

You're getting new rear LCAs ??
Maybe I should try?

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