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Death Wobble Prevention – A Simple and Effective Suspension Inspection

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video January 6, 2020February 13, 2021No Comments

Front ends shakes, wobbles, shimmies and the dreaded Death Wobble. These have been going on since steering was invented and has worsened with the incorporation of coil spring suspensions. Prevention is the key to any well maintained Jeep. Preventive Maintenance and Routine Inspections and not of just the Stereo Equipment. We used a Floor Jack, …

Do It Yourself – Simple Step by Step Instructions on How to Remove and Replace The Oil Filter / Cooler Assembly on your 2012 and Newer Jeep Wrangler using common tools

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video December 12, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

Parts Recommended:Upper and Lower Intake Gaskets – MS97204Oil Filter/Cooler Housing – 68105583AE Tools Required: 8mm Socket 10mm Socket Ratchet 3” and 6” extensions Body Clip Tool T20 Torx T30 Torx E8 (External) Torx Small flat tip screwdriver Standard Pliers Wide Tape to cover intake ports Brake Cleaner or similar, to clean intake and oil filter/cooler …

Do It Yourself how to Install a 3.5 inch Suspension Lift Kit on a 2007 – 2018 Jeep Wrangler

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video December 5, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

Tools Needed: 10mm Wrench, 14 mm Wrench, 16mm Wrench, 18mm Wrench, 18mm Socket, 19mm Wrench, 19mm Deep Well Socket, 7/8″ Wrench, 13/16″ Socket, 21mm Wrench, 21mm Socket, 7/16″ Wrench, 9/16″ Wrench, 9/16″ Socket, 33mm Socket, Jack, (4) 6 ton Jack Stands, (2) 3 ton Jack stands, 13/32″ Drill bit, Drill, Pitman Arm Puller, PB Blaster, …

How to Do It fabricate your own Starter Heat Shielding

by Kurt EadesLearn November 26, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

I had to fabricate a heat shield because mine on my JKU was missing. I had to replace the starter because of heat damage, it is about ¾” from a catalytic converter. This is the heat barrier which has adhesive on the back and what I used to protect the metal I used for the …

Iron Rock Off-road Control Arm Adjustment Jeep Wrangler JKU

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video November 25, 2019November 25, 2019No Comments

This is specifically for Iron Rock Offroad Adjustable Control Arms – After installation and testing has occured, it is time to adjust for better performance. This process is similar for most adjustable control arms, clamping nuts and bolts may differ but the procedure is the same.

How to Remove and Replace on a Driver Side Exhaust Manifold on a Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU (3.8L Motor)

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video November 25, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

Left Side (Driver Side) Exhaust Manifold Replacement on a Jeep Wrangler JK or JKU (3.8L Motor) Applies to 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler (JK/JKU) Exhaust Manifold Replacement Mopar PN: 4666024AD Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement FelPro PN: MS 96908 Tools Recommended: 10″ Vise Grips 3/8″ Drive – Inch lb Torque Wrench 3/8″ Drive Ratchet 3/8″ Drive 14″ extension …

Do It Yourself – How to Remove and Replace the Water Pump on a Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU 3.8L Motor

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video November 25, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

This procedure applies to 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler (JK/JKU) with a 3.8l V-6 Motor Parts Used:Water Pump Replacement Mopar PN: 4666044BB.0Water Pump Gasket Replacement Mopar PN: 4666068AA Tools Recommended: Wire Brush Gasket Scraper Small Pry Bar 3/8″ Drive – Inch lb Torque Wrench 3/8″ Drive Ratchet 3/8″ Drive Breaker Bar 3/8″ Drive 10mm Socket 3/8″ Drive …

Do It Yourself – How to Remove and Replace a Hub Bearing on a 2007 – 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video November 25, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

This is the removal and replacement of a 2009 JKU Passenger side Hub Bearing. This video starts after you have already raised the Jeep and supported it properly with jack stands and removed the tire. This procedure should work for many other years and models of Jeep. 1987-2018. There will be slight variations in the …

Do It Yourself Video – Simple How to on Relocation of your Fuel Evaporator Canister on a 2007 – 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK or Unlimited

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video November 25, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

This is a How To video on “one” procedure for relocating your evap canister on a 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler JKU. This solves the issue of bolts sticking thru the bottom of the back trunk area of the Jeep. I used flat headed beveled shoulder bolts with hex head with a lock nut and a flat …

Do It Yourself – How to Replace a Starter on your Jeep Wrangler JK or Unlimited

by Kurt EadesLearn, Video November 19, 2019February 13, 2021No Comments

Procedures on how to remove and replace your starter on a 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU, This procedure is very similar on all Jeep Wrangler Models and early Model Jeeps Tools 3/8″ Ratchet 3/8″ 13mm socket 3/8″ 15mm socket 3/8″ 16mm socket 3/8″ 6″ Long extension 3/8″ Universal Swivel adapter Parts Used: CarQuest Starter …