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02-19-2012, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
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Hey Fellas,
Time to get some work done to my wifes WJ. Im going to be gone for awhile and want to have her Jeep squared away before I leave.
Plans are:
-Fluids all the way around (trans,TC,diffs)
-Brakes & Rotors
-Hub assemblys (wheel bearings are bad)
-Shocks (Going with Bilstein)
-CAI (Thinking aFe Stage 2 but havent decided 100%)
-Fuel Filter
-Spark plugs,wires,cap,rotor (standard tune up)
-Undercoat
The main concern I have is putting in the wrong fluids. I know for the trans to put in ATF+4, however I was thinking Amsoil but when reading on WJjeeps it states to only use Mopar, obviously thats what Chrysler is going to recommend. Same goes with the TC and diffs, I would like to go with a higher quality fluid but Im skeptical going with a synthetic, and also what viscositys to go with.
I had planned to go talk to a dealership but I already know how that conversation will go.
Any help and opinions is greatly appreciated.
The Jeep has 105,000 miles on her.
2003, 4.7L, quadradrive
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03 WJ Limited, 4.7L, Quadra-drive, Firestone Destination A/T (245/65/17), Run Valvoline Max Life 10W-30, More to come
"Dont tread on me is what it says and I'll take that to my grave..."
~RIP 87 YJ~
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02-19-2012, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: South park, pa
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If you have used conventional oil for 105k then I wouldn't switch to synthetic now it might cause oil leaks.
As far as the trans and diffs I use royal purple atf-4 and 75/140 in both diffs with a little mopar friction modifier. I hear alot of people like the red line fluids and I would use as well if someone in Pittsburgh sold it.
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04 Jeep wj Limited 4.7 <> 6.5" Iron Rock long arms front & Adjustable lowers on rear <> Bilstein 5100's <> 285/70r17 Goodyear Duratracs <> M/T black classic lock wheels <> Addco swaybars <> Superchips 3875 <> Magnaflow Stainless exhaust <> 2 Kicker comp 12's <> Kenwood head unit.
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02-19-2012, 06:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chatsworth, GA
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Well you don't need plug wires, wjs have coil packs
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1999 Bright Platinum Metallic Laredo WJ 4.0 (SOLD)
2001 Silver Stone Metallic Laredo WJ 4.0- 242, D30/D35, BB, Trimmed Bumper, and 265/75/16 Buckshot M/T's, Plastidipped Emblems and Grille, Obsidian Audio 15's in a 7 cubic ft ported box tuned to 30Hz, Audiopipe 15001d, Audiopipe 1002, 1/0 gauge wiring.
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02-19-2012, 07:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
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@jeep04
Thanks for the info. Ill stick with conventional fluids due to the mileage. Ill just pick up some Valvoline or something and not worry about putting in the "best" fluids.
@Gazaway
Thanks for that update. I havent even noticed the lack of plug wires under the hood. Ill have to look into these coil packs so I dont say something so stupid again.
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03 WJ Limited, 4.7L, Quadra-drive, Firestone Destination A/T (245/65/17), Run Valvoline Max Life 10W-30, More to come
"Dont tread on me is what it says and I'll take that to my grave..."
~RIP 87 YJ~
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02-19-2012, 09:12 PM
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Chicken in a Turkey Suit
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Redmond, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazookie
-Fluids all the way around (trans,TC,diffs)
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Trans: any ATF+4 will work fine. The formula is dictated by Chrysler, they have to make it correctly to be licensed to call it ATF+4.
Transfer Case: use Mopar NV245/247/249 fluid ONLY. Mopar part 05016796AC.
Differentials - use 75W140 gear oil, 2.5 oz Mopar Friction Modifier front, 4.0 oz rear. The only two gear oils that work right out of the bottle are Redline 75W140 and Amsoil Severe Gear 75W140. Everything else needs the friction modifier added. I run the Redline, it works great. You'll need a total of 4 quarts for both diffs.
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02-20-2012, 06:24 AM
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2000 Laredo V8
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Coil packs are sexy for the most part...they work or don't. Spark plugs...not that's something that can use a change. Use the factory champions for predictable results. Exotics are not known to behave the best in the 4.7.
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2000 Laredo 4.7L Selec-Trac. 161K miles, Leather, 245 tires, tow package, crappy CD changer, full size spare, roof cross-rails & sunroof.
Changes & fixes: Rear Addco sway bar & greasble bushings, upgraded headlights, upgraded tail lights, new hood struts (replaced 2X), new rear hatchglass struts, new radiator (replaced 3X), new oil pressure sending unit (replaced 2X), 2 new speed sensors, 2 new door lock actuators, new ignition key cylinder, chrome front tow hooks, Mobil 1 Synthetic 5/30, Purolator Pure One oil filter, EBC slotted & dimpled rotors, EBC Greenstuff pads, new front shocks (replaced 3X), new rear shocks (replaced 2X),
new IRO steering stabilizer, new timing chain cover, new water pump, thermostat, new thermostat housing, new high pressure power steering hose, Michelin-X radials, new sunroof assembly, new single-piece lug nuts, new exhaust manifold studs & gasket on driver's side. Jeepforum.com sticker, Visit cobaltboatsforum.com when you can!
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02-20-2012, 08:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
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@billzcat1
Thanks for the info. That was exactly what I was looking for.
I appreciate the help.
@Double E
Thanks, Ill just go with some standard plugs and call it good.
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03 WJ Limited, 4.7L, Quadra-drive, Firestone Destination A/T (245/65/17), Run Valvoline Max Life 10W-30, More to come
"Dont tread on me is what it says and I'll take that to my grave..."
~RIP 87 YJ~
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