What did you do to your XK today!?

[Sal-XK]

For the heat one line is feed and one is return correct? So I could just join the two hoses and move them out of the way.


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[Matt]

Yeah... then make sure you run the heat for a while to bleed the air out. I'd cap off the other ends too.

[Sal-XK]

Yeah... then make sure you run the heat for a while to bleed the air out. I'd cap off the other ends too.

Ok I have hose clamps can't find a coupler might have to run to the store. Do you think there is a lot of fluid back in the rear lines?


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[Matt]

Probably a quart or two in the rear lines and heater core.

[Matt]

Here's what you need:
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/1391-Rear-Heater-AC-Delete....?

[Sal-XK]

That didn't answer my question LOL


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[Matt]

That didn't answer my question LOL


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The post before it did :p

[Sal-XK]

Not much fluid comes out at all. All I did was cut the two hoses and joined them back together and pulled them up into the engine bay


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[Matt]

You clear the A/C lines oK?

[Sal-XK]

It did pretty much but I might look at getting them removed as well. I'm test driving right now and seem to be running about 2-4 degrees hotter then before. What the normal operating temp? Just want to make sure I have no air and no kinks in the hose I missed.


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[Matt]

Trans temp? 170-180ish

[Sal-XK]

Engine coolant temp I can't monitor the trans yet :( I was idling for about 5 minuets after running 60MPH for a bit and was up to 215 sitting and about 205 running at 60MPH. I have it idling now to see how hot it gets.


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[Matt]

Run the heat at full blast for a while to work out any air pockets that formed when you cut those lines. You may have to let it sit and cool for a while, then run it with the heat on again in the morning to purge the rest of the system.

[Sal-XK]

Ok cool the fan kicked on at 218 I think it was and cooled me down to 206 it's about 71 outside right now.


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[Lt_JWS]

@ Sal, i've some some 1/4" spacers if you need some, i'll send them to you for just shipping ;)

[Sal-XK]

@ Sal, i've some some 1/4" spacers if you need some, i'll send them to you for just shipping ;)

Im good thanks man. I need to make these fit on just the 2" lift trying to keep my center of gravity as low as possible and I think the fronts are about good. I'll stuff the rears tomorrow and start on those next.

I also got my track bar installed today. I can't adjust it while it's on the jeep :( its still 1/4" off so I have to take it back off tomorrow make it longer and put it back on.

[criket]

^Can't you just undo the end with the adjustment, spin it out to whatever you need and put it back on? (with the jeep on jack stands of course)

Edit: maybe not. I haven't installed one yet so who am I to speak, lol.

[Sal-XK]

^Can't you just undo the end with the adjustment, spin it out to whatever you need and put it back on? (with the jeep on jack stands of course)

Edit: maybe not. I haven't installed one yet so who am I to speak, lol.

Not really the size wrench needed to tighten this thing I would never get it in the space available.

[DetroitMarauder]

I also got my track bar installed today. I can't adjust it while it's on the jeep :( its still 1/4" off so I have to take it back off tomorrow make it longer and put it back on.

I got mine in today. How do you know where to set it? Are there increment markings on it?

[Sal-XK]

I got mine in today. How do you know where to set it? Are there increment markings on it?

No I just guessed and made it longer. To get the driver side bolt out I had to jack the jeep up by the frame rail in back a little bit so the spring wood open up but you need to take the passenger bolt out first. You'll see what I mean when your down there. Just measure how it's off and make it that much longer then the stock one. You'll need to jack one side up a little to get the holes to line up once you do that as well.


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[07JeepXK]

^Can't you just undo the end with the adjustment, spin it out to whatever you need and put it back on? (with the jeep on jack stands of course)

Edit: maybe not. I haven't installed one yet so who am I to speak, lol.


Thats exactly what I did last weekend. I just took out the passenger side bolt, adjusted it and tightened it back down with a huge wrench.



Not really the size wrench needed to tighten this thing I would never get it in the space available.


I had to take my angle grinder and cut the wrench in half. Perfect fit!




No I just guessed and made it longer. To get the driver side bolt out I had to jack the jeep up by the frame rail in back a little bit so the spring wood open up but you need to take the passenger bolt out first. You'll see what I mean when your down there. Just measure how it's off and make it that much longer then the stock one. You'll need to jack one side up a little to get the holes to line up once you do that as well.


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If its off a 1/2 inch to the drivers side (just throwing a number out there) you want to adjust the track bar out 1/4 inch (half the distance its off to center the axle).

[Matt]

But remember, the bar is the hypotenuse of the triangle. So 1/2" may only move the axle 1/4" over.

When I do mine I plan on measuring the actual triangle. Then some freshman geometry will tell me how far to adjust it.... hopefully get it right the first time! (Ill probably measure the height leg with gas tank almost empty and again after I fill up to give me an idea how much that will matter, quantitatively )

[Matt]

.... or am I overthinking it (I do that often) and the angle is so shallow that 1/4" is almost 1/4"? Though I'd probably still go a bit further to account for a shallow angle and to keep the driveshaft a bit further away from the gas tank skid.... I'd rather it be 1/8" off towards the passenger side than drivers side.

[Sal-XK]

Exactly if I'm going to be off I want it off in the other direction to keep the shaft as far from the tank as possible.


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[Sal-XK]

I had to take my angle grinder and cut the wrench in half. Perfect fit!


Hahahah custom tool love it!


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[07JeepXK]

But remember, the bar is the hypotenuse of the triangle. So 1/2" may only move the axle 1/4" over.

When I do mine I plan on measuring the actual triangle. Then some freshman geometry will tell me how far to adjust it.... hopefully get it right the first time! (Ill probably measure the height leg with gas tank almost empty and again after I fill up to give me an idea how much that will matter, quantitatively )


.... or am I overthinking it (I do that often) and the angle is so shallow that 1/4" is almost 1/4"? Though I'd probably still go a bit further to account for a shallow angle and to keep the driveshaft a bit further away from the gas tank skid.... I'd rather it be 1/8" off towards the passenger side than drivers side.

You might be correct, but I think you are overthinking it. I dont think your ever going to get it perfectly centered unless thats something they can do during alignment. I just eyed it up and got it as close as I could. No more axle hanging out farther on the drivers side!

[lekmedm]

.... or am I overthinking it (I do that often)....


Yes, you are overthinking this. Just get yourself the Superlift and stop worrying about all that other stuff. With all the money you spend on making corrections, a budget lift will run out like the federal budget! How many trillions are we in debt these days? Eh, oh well.

So calculate:

budget lift
corrected UCA
track bars
OME springs?
coil overs?
ball joints
whatever other goodies

= how much...?

Most here are drooling over getting a Superlift, including me. It's designed to solve geometry issues. Just pull the trigger.

Now, I know that some other aftermarket parts are beefier, etc., so you might want to get them anyway, but IMHO, starting off with the budget lifts and dumping all the extra money on top of that is kind of a waste.

Just my 0.02.

[07JeepXK]

Unless you want a low center of gravity with huge tires like Sal and I.....lol

[Matt]

To keep it short, the SL is anything but a complete kit IMO. I weighed the options and went with OME for the time being. The extra money I spent isn't wasted since all the parts I installed thus far would he used in conjunction with SL to improve their kit.

[lekmedm]

OK. I'm by far no expert. I just know that often enough it's easy to start off small due to budget when you know you'll really end up going big in the end anyway. That's not just for building up Jeeps either.

Eh, what's important is that you're enjoying the XK!

[Matt]

Lol this is my 5th or 6th vehicle (lost count) that I'm lifting.... trust me I know. Pretty sure I re-lifted my first vehicle about 8 times lmao!

If the XK had more "true" suspension lift options, I'd probably have one right now. The SL hasn't impressed me enough to pull the trigger. I'm hoping that the popularity of the WK and XK continues to rise (which it clearly has) in the offroading market and that new/better kits are produced. Even SL has improved their design in the past year, I believe in part due to 4xg's push.... so I think the trend is going in the right direction.

[Sal-XK]

Like stated I want the smallest lift on huge tires to keep my center of gravity as low as possible. I personally don't want the SL myself if I'm going that far I'll just get a SFA :)


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[Lt_JWS]

Its been a busy night.... new struts, new strut mounts, new rough country lift, new 1" hub and wheel centric spacers(front only for now).... started at 4:45, just finished @ 8:45! Oh and did the alignment, my upper control arm bushings have some play might have to mess with that soon....

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[Sal-XK]

WoW you did have a busy night!

[Matt]

No he didnt..... no pics, so technically he did nothing because it never happened ;)

[Lt_JWS]

No he didnt..... no pics, so technically he did nothing because it never happened ;)

only pic i have.....

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[ScorpionCrawler]

Install BDS lift from 07JeepXK.
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My measurement at the fender shows it went up about 3.5"
I'm assuming thats because of the new front struts.

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I think the first instruction needs to be: 1. if installing the lift on your XK in the gargage, make sure you can get out after it is installed.

No it didn't happen but CLOSE.....

[ScorpionCrawler]

After I got done with the lift.
I loaded up for the morning.}
Sal, take a look at the strut Kayak carrier I made a few years ago.
I can get 3 up top 1 more goes right down the middle but my wife doesn;t want to go in the morning.
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[Sal-XK]

Looks good man! I've questioned my ability to get out of the garage a few times myself man LOL


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[07JeepXK]

Your XK looks great! Glad I can help out. Just make sure you get a front end alignment now so you dont mess up your tires. Also once the suspension settles, the front may go down a hair. I dont remember getting 3.5 inches of lift out of the front.

[Matt]

My RC measured around 3.5" immediately after i installed it. In a day or two it settled to the 2-2.5" range.

[DetroitMarauder]

Installed my Monroe shocks today. The ride on these is far superior to the junk RR shocks I had on there. Also installed the Rusty's track bar. The install wasn't to bad. Luckily my buddy that helps me has a race car with an adjustable track bar.

[lekmedm]

I finally took off my winter wheels and put my Revos back on.

[stites-xk]

Not today but yesterday i replaced my drivers side exhaust manifold and two broken studs.

[lekmedm]

Not today but yesterday i replaced my drivers side exhaust manifold and two broken studs.

Which engine do you have? How difficult was it to do?

[The_War_Wagon]

Well, it's my day off, so I'm about to go out and do the first HAND wash of the new year, and put on the spring coat o' wax! :cool:

[stites-xk]

i have the 4.7 v8. it was a little hard there's just no room. My suggestion is to remove the tire, fender flare and the inside wheel plastic peace. then remove any thing under the hood. For example driver side remove the battery and its tray then remove that hole fuse box just like you would if you were doing a lift. Then after that its still a really tight fit. Oh make sure you have a super long extension to undo the exhaust were it connects to the manifold.

[LWM]

Today was a busy day for the Commander... Started by going over to Stone Soup and picking up three sets of WK sliders, then dropped them off at my warehouse.

Went home and removed the GetLost4x4 front bumper so I can start on The Steel Armadillo front bumper. It will be done before Moab!

[pjmjr508]

any updated Pic of how its going to look yet?

[LWM]

any updated Pic of how its going to look yet?

No photos yet, going to cut the cross bar out today and bolt on the support base and maybe a winch...

[CmmdrDan]

Went and got her dirty!

[Matt]

Pics!!

[Holaday07 4.7]

Pics!!

They are on FB looked like a blast

[Matt]

All of us aren't on FB. Is Facebook replacing the forum or something?

[BonesWK]

All of us aren't on FB. Is Facebook replacing the forum or something?

I dont think so, but its way easier to share media from your phone to facebook. The only thing with the Facebook XK/WK group, is its a mix of JF, JG and TUJ members, so its lacking the "close knit" group feel from this forum.

This forum is tough to view on your phone unless you buy the tapatalk app which I probably wont buy.

Just my .02 - back to XK stuff!

[Matt]

fwiw, I have tapatalk and actually prefer to use dolphin browser for viewing this forum. I tried it with tapatalk for a few weeks but keep coming back to the browser....

If I want to post photos from my phone I use photobucket. Using the long-press on the home key (android OS) I can switch between photobucket and the browser directly... so I copy the image link from the pbucket app, long-press home key, enter browser and paste.

[Matt]

..... I think tapatalk lets you upload photos directly from your phone. I'm gonna try

[Matt]

Hmmmm, this may give me a reason to use tapatalk more.... avoid PB for posting pics...

[CmmdrDan]

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[CmmdrDan]

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[CmmdrDan]

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[Sal-XK]

All of us aren't on FB. Is Facebook replacing the forum or something?

I don't see FB replacing the forum at all. FB has it's uses but can never replace the forum. Were just setup perfectly for media and how to threads the only thing we can't do is chat instantly like you cab on FB.


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[DetroitMarauder]

I belong to another forum, non-Jeep related, that looks just like this and it has a chat room. It may be as simple as activating it?

[Matt]

I don't see FB replacing the forum at all. FB has it's uses but can never replace the forum. Were just setup perfectly for media and how to threads the only thing we can't do is chat instantly like you cab on FB.


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Most forums do have a chat room feature. If you guys are interested in that I'm sure Jon could add that to his list for future updates (I know its a vbulletin feature)

[LWM]

Made a mock-up bumper:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/03/FrontBumperDay118-1.jpg

[criket]

Looks good man. Can't wait to see it finished :)

[DetroitMarauder]

Installed the powerwire today. Didn't drive it yet though. Think I should disconnect the negative battery?

[Sal-XK]

Shouldn't need to for that.


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[07JeepXK]

My XK was involved in a little accident yesterday while parked in my driveway. My mom went to leave my house and backed right into it. I even reminded her when she was leaving that my Jeep was behind her car and be careful not to hit it as she was backing out. Well lets just say she put her car in reverse and backed right into it. She was parked in the middle of my driveway all the way up by the garage door. The Jeep was parked about 10-12 ft behind her and off the the left side of the driveway with more than enough room to get by on the right. The XK really didnt receive any damage, just a scuff on the front bumper. The rear end of her brand new leased Subaru Legacy is all messed up.

[The_War_Wagon]

My XK was involved in a little accident yesterday while parked in my driveway...The XK really didnt receive any damage, just a scuff on the front bumper. The rear end of her brand new leased Subaru Legacy is all messed up.

Heh, heh, heh... ComMANder 1 - Lesbaru - 0 :D

[07JeepXK]

I just placed the order for a new front drive shaft and all three bushings that hold the front differential in. The one bushing that bolts to the front of the diff cover with the bracket was expensive! Parts will be in tomorrow and most likely i'll install them tomorrow night! If not for sure on Saturday. While I'm at it i'll fix the issue im having with the rear drive shaft hitting the gas tank shid plate when the rear is flexed out.

[Lt_JWS]

got my 1" spacers installed and check everything out for Saturday!

sits perfect now IMO,
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[Sal-XK]

got my 1" spacers installed and check everything out for Saturday!

Heck ya! :D

[Lt_JWS]

Got my transfer case fluid changed with some purdy new amsoil....

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Installed the center/main part of the 4xguard belly skid, if you can see from the pics its had a rough life and i don't have time to put it in a press to get it straight enough to get the side cover to fit.... If you can see from the second pic the exhaust is acually lower than the skid :eek:

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Atleast the transmission is protected.....

Trying to decided if i want to take it off and beat it back into shape for 2 hours or just leave it be.....

[criket]

Sweet dude!!! Now you are almost ready to slam it on a rock!!!! Or a bunch of rocks!

[Lt_JWS]

well the 4xguard is strong but a 20ton press is stronger.....

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Now i think im ready.....

[Carn75]

Looks good man. I can't wait to order mine.

[07JeepXK]

Just installed my new front drive shaft and all three front differential bushings. The one bushings on the top of the differential had no rubber left holding it together. It was shot....




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[Matt]

Just found a leaky trans cooler line while i was under my jeep debating whether to disconnect the front this weekend or not :(

About 1/2 quart low

[Matt]

Looks like i need part number 55116875AE. Might as well do the filter as well.

[Carn75]

I drove mine to the doc's and then back home....man I hate being outta work and not being able to,or having anything to do.

[Matt]

I wish i had some free time... id get you in the pines for a little trail ride.

Order those skids yet? :cool:

[Carn75]

I wish i had some free time... id get you in the pines for a little trail ride.

Order those skids yet? :cool:

My free time sucks right now Matt. About 2 days after we did my lift I hurt my shoulder. I've been out of work since! My doc thinks I tore the rotator cuff...so I had an MRI earlier this week,now monday I'll find out the results.

[XK N00b]

Added my Team IFS Sticker, updated music in the MyGig. Drove around town in this 89 degree sunshine with top open and all the windows down :cool:

[Lt_JWS]

Beat the S*** out of it! but it was a blast! Also only hit two trees, no real damage and it got me a free shirt ;) Uwharrie was a slimy, muddy mess! I will say this QDII for the WIN!!!!

[XK N00b]

Took mine out to Sedona today and conquered the Broken Arrow trail. Pics and a video of Devil's Staircase tomorrow. I'm beat

[Holaday07 4.7]

Took mine out to Sedona today and conquered the Broken Arrow trail. Pics and a video of Devil's Staircase tomorrow. I'm beat

Wheres the pics?!

[CmmdrDan]

Parked it at the dealers service department..

[Matt]

For. ....

[Sal-XK]

For. ....

He might have some stuck lifters, he has a pretty bad tic going on.

[CmmdrDan]

Horrible tick!

[07JeepXK]

He might have some stuck lifters, he has a pretty bad tic going on.


Horrible tick!

My XK has had the tick for about two years now. It only does it when I first start it up in the morning after sitting all night and you can hear it coming from under the passenger side valve cover. Once the engine is warm it goes away. Its non exhistant in the summer too. Who knows going to drive it till it blows. Have used mobil 1 synthetic since the very first oil change and now have 102,000 miles and change the oil every 3,000.
Let me guess, you have a 4.7 liter?

[CmmdrDan]

3.7l tick would be hot or cold. So I figured use the last f the extended warranty..

[Chapman89]

Got a great deal on a hardly used AEM Brute Force cold air intake for my Hemi. My buddy traded in his Hemi XK and let me swap pieces before he turned it in. I really wish I did this a long time ago! It's sad to think I'm selling this thing.

I'll be sure to let it go after the XK sells for a great price to pass along the deal! I might get to enjoy this piece for a whopping 5k miles.

[CmmdrDan]

Called the dealer. Cyl 6 lifter and rocker arm took a dodo. Extended warranty are paying for that one but he said to them all for an extra 180. Warranty deduct able is 100 bucks so my total is 280.

[Erk469]

Added a fire ext. and a mag light

[AJeepZJ]

Nice... no recovery/emergency kit is complete without one.

[07JeepXK]

Just ordered my HD UCA's from RRO and also new LCA's and coil isolators from Rock Auto!

[Sal-XK]

Just ordered my HD UCA's from RRO and also new LCA's and coil isolators from Rock Auto!

Man you been busy.


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[07JeepXK]

Yeah...just trying to get my XK ready for some new tires! I'll let you guys know what I think about the RRO UCA's once I get them installed. Im hoping they fix my alignment issues.

[Holaday07 4.7]

Yeah...just trying to get my XK ready for some new tires! I'll let you guys know what I think about the RRO UCA's once I get them installed. Im hoping they fix my alignment issues.

Damn, I am glad all my stuff is holding up. almost 20k on the lift and the rubi take offs. No issues with allignment.

[07JeepXK]

Damn, I am glad all my stuff is holding up. almost 20k on the lift and the rubi take offs. No issues with allignment.

Well I have been lifted for over 3 1/2 years now with 102,000 miles on the odometer and bought the XK brand new. For a 2 year period I didn't have the speedo calibrated so I probably have more like 110,000 actual miles. Not only that but my XK is more than likely in the top 5 XK's on the forum that see the most off road on a monthly basis. The only issue with the alignment is when I have it done they say they cant get it dead on and thats why my front tires cup on the outside.

[Matt]

Oh shnap Holaday... he just made you his huckleberry!
(Setting you guys up for the 2013 East Cost Off-road Showdown. Lol)

[07JeepXK]

Oh shnap Holaday... he just made you his huckleberry!
(Setting you guys up for the 2013 East Cost Off-road Showdown. Lol)

Haha you guys are something else.

[GeeEssFore]

I got bored and plasidip my hood. I didnt take a finish pic but I pinstriped around it with gloss black also.

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[Lt_JWS]

I got bored and plasidip my hood. I didnt take a finish pic but I pinstriped around it with gloss black also.

If i didn't have a black jeep i'd be all over that......

[Matt]

Normally im not a fan.... but in this case i kind of like it. I think it would look a bit better with a more "offroad" oriented set of wheels/tires, but nonetheless it looks pretty good

[Sal-XK]

I like it!


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[07JeepXK]

I canceled my order for the RRO HD UCA's and ordered Jeepin By AL HD UCA's with overnight shipping. See post #21

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/1745-Rocky-Road-Upper-Control-Arms/page3

[Matt]

Hmmm... off to see that post!

[Sal-XK]

Took the front left side apart to replace the ball joint what a PITA the tool don't work all the way with our LCA design and stuff the replacement ball joint is then to long to get back in by like 1/16" dremmel cured that. I popped the cv out not on purpose :( never messed with them before so I was not happy. I got the ball joint and cv back in now just need to reassemble the rest and see what I messed up. I added some grease to the cv because wrestling it back in my hands were covered in grease messed with it for about an hour before I realized cutting the bottom of the bolt solved all my problems.

This were I sit now taking a break and having a beer
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I have a lot of cleaning before I continue it looks like I was rolling around in grease and it's on everything. Here is a link to the thread I used as a guide
http://www.jeepcommander.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16216&highlight=Lower+ball+joint


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[XK N00b]

Wheres the pics?!

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Sorry for the delay Holaday, I did post on facebook though

[XK N00b]

Took mine out for a bath, and to the dealer for the oil change and multi-point inspection. I wanted to get the inspection because the dealer I bought from was scum. They found right front strut is bad and leaking (I know this from installing the lift), I'll end up swapping out for the Bilstein's. What part number are those? They also found that the front diff mount is totally worn out. $240 for the mount and $800 in labor which means I'll be spending a Saturday on my back under the Jeep soon. Is this available anywhere besides the stealer? While at the stealer I was complimented on the Jeep and how they never see modified Commanders, then I asked about a 4" lift. This dealer uses Terraflex, but I was unaware Terraflex made a lift for the WK/XK platform. Also turns out Mopar does too, Part number P5155384. It's in their catalog at this link:
http://www.mopar.com/assets/pdf/catalog/mopar_performance_parts_catalog.pdf
Lifetime warranty and if they install, shouldn't affect the Jeep's warranty. Oh, I also bought a set of floormats from the stealer :cool:

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Sexy, isn't she?

[07JeepXK]

$240 for the front differential bushings/mount???? Did they say which one is bad or all three of them? Two of the bushings are identical and cost a little over $20 a piece from the dealer. The third bushing/front differential mount cost a little over $100. Only the top bushing on my XK was really bad and that was the $20 bushing. A lot of people have been replacing those lately. save your self the money and do it yourself. I'll warn you know having just done mine two weeks ago that its a PITA. Make sure you have all the proper tools and something to press in/out the new bushings.

BTW that XK is SEXY! I dont know how you keep it looking mint especially if you take it off road.

[Holaday07 4.7]

**** I didnt see em on FB my bad man.

We have a similar settup, and damn is it sexy.

[07JeepXK]

Need I say more?!?!?!


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[AJeepZJ]

Those black arms.... Those LCA's? And from where?

[07JeepXK]

Those black arms.... Those LCA's? And from where?

Yes, they are OEM replacement Lower Control Arms from Rock Auto. All the bushings on mine were shot as well as the ball joints.

[XK N00b]

I was going to wait until the plate was actually ON the Jeep, but I got this today and thought it was funny :D

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[Matt]

Lmao that's great!!!

[cmdr jim]

Yes, they are OEM replacement Lower Control Arms from Rock Auto. All the bushings on mine were shot as well as the ball joints.

How many miles?

[07JeepXK]

How many miles?

I bought my XK brand new and the odometer now reads 103,000 miles. However I didnt have the speedometer calibrated for the first two years of being lifted with bigger tires so its probablly closer to 108,000. It has been lifted over 3 1/2 years and has seen a lot of off roading.

[Matt]

Pretty sure my LCA bushings are on their way out...

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[07JeepXK]

Matt, thats exactly how mine looked. But my lower ball joints are shot and popping on both sides. Also the LCA strut fork bushing is destroyed.

[Matt]

Mine's not making any noise yet... but i have a feeling i'll be following in your footsteps in the near future (hopefully not too "near)

[07JeepXK]

Rock Auto is the place to go for the LCA's. They have two different brands, I went with the more expensive of the two.

[cmdr jim]

That's good to know, 100,000 mile parts. I like your upper control arms, JBA? Let us know what you think after you get them in and drive is some.

[07JeepXK]

That's good to know, 100,000 mile parts. I like your upper control arms, JBA? Let us know what you think after you get them in and drive is some.

Yeah they are JBA (Jeepin by AL). Originally ordered the Rocky Road Outfitter HD UCA's but had a bad experience with them this week. You can read about that here...

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/1745-Rocky-Road-Upper-Control-Arms/page3?highlight=rocky+road

[Lt_JWS]

ran some Seafoam though the intake...... no bugs alive for miles, payback bugs... payback....

also picked up a new EGR valve from mopar to install tomorrow, doesn't look fun.

[07JeepXK]

ran some Seafoam though the intake...... no bugs alive for miles, payback bugs... payback....

also picked up a new EGR valve from mopar to install tomorrow, doesn't look fun.

The EGR valve is an easy install. Just make sure you have a big enough wrench to get the old one out and new one in. It's pretty tight in there so I'd recommend cutting the wrench in half and using the open end.

[07JeepXK]

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[The_War_Wagon]

Picked up a Flowmaster Super 44 for it yesterday! That, and a new serpentine belt, gets installed Monday! :cool:

[DetroitMarauder]

Picked up a Flowmaster Super 44 for it yesterday! That, and a new serpentine belt, gets installed Monday! :cool:

Awesome muffler, I love mine. Yours will probably sound better with the V8 too. Did you get the offroad one? It's wrapped in 14 gauge diamond plate if you're going to wheel.

[Sal-XK]

I ordered the passenger lower ball joint so by next weekend the with the new UCA's coming ( thanks Matt) the front end should be all good I hope LOL. Matt I only got hit with the small wooden spoon LMAO :D


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[Matt]

lol i'm picturing a massive wooden spoon that she'd beat you over the head with!

[Lt_JWS]

changed the oil, rotated the tires, changed the MAP sensor, installed a new belt and tensioner.... so far so good i can't believe how quiet the motor is now, tomorrow morning will be the true test ;)

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[07JeepXK]

changed the oil, rotated the tires, changed the MAP sensor, installed a new belt and tensioner.... so far so good i can't believe how quiet the motor is now, tomorrow morning will be the true test ;)

Is that the oil recommended for the 2006 4.7 Liter motor? My 2007 takes 5w20...

[Sal-XK]

lol i'm picturing a massive wooden spoon that she'd beat you over the head with!

HAHAHAH I have a slight bump on my head but it was worth it.


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[Gulf550]

I have 06, 4.7L and says to use 5w30

[Lt_JWS]

Is that the oil recommended for the 2006 4.7 Liter motor? My 2007 takes 5w20...


I have 06, 4.7L and says to use 5w30

Its an 06 thing ;)

[Sal-XK]

Oh boy!!

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[07JeepXK]

I take it HD UCA's aren't in your future?

[Sal-XK]

Nope not really. I'm not spending the money for all that stuff and a lift for $6K+ just to have a decent 4+" lift ya know. If I find myself needing it I'd rather sink the money into a SFA. :)


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[07JeepXK]

I hear you. My XK has been a money pit lately. On a good note I'm ordering my tires tomorrow or Monday!

[DetroitMarauder]

Got the new tires. No pics yet. It was raining when I got home and the wife and i went out for the night. ill get some up tomorrow.

[07JeepXK]

Oh boy!!

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Sal. Do you know what brand UCA's those are? I noticed today when I was in the garage messing around with my old parts that your new UCA's look different than my old oem UCA's. Maybe its just the picture, but it almost looks as if they are not angled like the oem arms. If your XK wasnt lifted, it wouldnt be an issue. But since you are I think you might have an issue with getting it aligned. It it just me or do they not look angled like mine?

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[Sal-XK]

There from doorman Matt sent them to me. They do have an angle on them you can't see in my pics I'll have to snap a pic here in a sec.


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[Sal-XK]

Not sure what angle I'm looking at the part the ball joint sits in has a angle to it see if these help.

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[07JeepXK]

OK your good to go. The first pictures you posted almost looked as it wasnt angled where the ball joint is pressed in. Sorry about that.

[Sal-XK]

OK your good to go. The first pictures you posted almost looked as it wasnt angled where the ball joint is pressed in. Sorry about that.

No worries that's what we're here for :) Friday the XK will go in the garage and get torn down. Can we repack the wheel bearings or do we have to replace them?


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[07JeepXK]

The front wheel bearings are a bearing/hub assembly and just need to be replaced once bad. They are not like typical bearings that you can just re grease. They arent cheap either. This is just my opinion, but I wont use any other brand except OEM from the dealer or Timken. I feel all the other brands are garbage and wont last long on a lifted vehicle with wheel spacers and larger tires.

[Sal-XK]

The front wheel bearings are a bearing/hub assembly and just need to be replaced once bad. They are not like typical bearings that you can just re grease. They arent cheap either. This is just my opinion, but I wont use any other brand except OEM from the dealer or Timken. I feel all the other brands are garbage and wont last long on a lifted vehicle with wheel spacers and larger tires.

There $150 + on rock auto the dealer would be double I'm guessing. Mine aren't bad just figured with things apart I would service as much as I can ya know.


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[07JeepXK]

I bought my rear Timken wheel bearings from rock auto. You are correct about the dealer. They are almost double that price.

[Sal-XK]

I bought my rear Timken wheel bearings from rock auto. You are correct about the dealer. They are almost double that price.

Are they not holding up?


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[07JeepXK]

Timkens are one of the best wheel bearings you can buy. I've only had them installed a few months but I know ill have no issues with them what so ever.

[HueyPilotVN]

Recoated the bed liner on my bumpers and fender flares. I was wondering how it would cover over the textures surface. I just used a good paint brush and carefully cut the edges. It covered and recreated the same texture as before. Very easy way to touch up and does not require any taping or masking.

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[Sal-XK]

I love the easy touch it great isn't it!


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[Omelet]

Took mine out for a bath, and to the dealer for the oil change and multi-point inspection. I wanted to get the inspection because the dealer I bought from was scum. They found right front strut is bad and leaking (I know this from installing the lift), I'll end up swapping out for the Bilstein's. What part number are those? They also found that the front diff mount is totally worn out. $240 for the mount and $800 in labor which means I'll be spending a Saturday on my back under the Jeep soon. Is this available anywhere besides the stealer? While at the stealer I was complimented on the Jeep and how they never see modified Commanders, then I asked about a 4" lift. This dealer uses Terraflex, but I was unaware Terraflex made a lift for the WK/XK platform. Also turns out Mopar does too, Part number P5155384. It's in their catalog at this link:
http://www.mopar.com/assets/pdf/catalog/mopar_performance_parts_catalog.pdf
Lifetime warranty and if they install, shouldn't affect the Jeep's warranty. Oh, I also bought a set of floormats from the stealer :cool:
Sexy, isn't she?

The 4" lift in the Mopar catalog is the SuperLift. It is like many other products in their catalog, they slap a Mopar sticker on it, call it theirs, and sell it for more than the manufacturer does. The Terraflex kit is just a 2" BB, basically what you already have.


Sal did you know you can disable the Tapatalk signature "Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD" in the settings? :D

[Sal-XK]

Sal did you know you can disable the Tapatalk signature "Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD" in the settings? :D

No I never looked by now that I know it bugs you I like it :p

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[Omelet]

Haha you would!!!

[The_War_Wagon]

Oh noes! My Commander turned 70k! :eek:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/70000K-1.jpg

I hope to post some audio/video tomorrow, of the new Flowmaster, and it's 31 flavors of awesome loudness I'm sure I'll regret eventually! :o

[AJeepZJ]

Ive had my exhaust for about 2 months now... I still love it. Im not sure how it soumded to everyone else when I was wheeling with them, but I enjoy it.

[The_War_Wagon]

Well, here we go! A few videos with running commentary on my new muffler. Enjoy! :p

Click image to watch... I think... :eek:


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[Sal-XK]

LOL to funny. The sound actually ain't bad I though the in cab would be louder. I never got one because I don't want a exhaust drone headache LOL but that sounded ok


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[AJeepZJ]

I never got one because I don't want a exhaust drone headache LOL but that sounded ok


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You know you wanna do it!

[pjmjr508]

war wagon that was cool love the comments while taping lol

[The_War_Wagon]

It does seem a little quieter in the video, than it actually does in the truck. Around 2,000 rpm, you do get the all-over subwoofer sort of effect - especially with the windows down. With the stereo wide-open, windows up, and a/c on, it's NOT as noticeable. :p

Don't know how long this muffler will last - especially since I barely put 7k miles a year on a car (I walk to work - I keep the Jeep parked at my office!) - but I'm DEFINITELY leaning towards a 50-series for the NEXT replacement! :o

If you haven't replaced your factory muffler, it weighs 50lbs if it weighs an OUNCE! :eek: I've NEVER seen a passenger/non-commericial vehicle muffler THAT big, and I've owned a FULL-SIZED Bronco & Ramcharger, too!!! :eek:

[pjmjr508]

It does seem a little quieter in the video, than it actually does in the truck. Around 2,000 rpm, you do get the all-over subwoofer sort of effect - especially with the windows down. With the stereo wide-open, windows up, and a/c on, it's NOT as noticeable. :p

Don't know how long this muffler will last - especially since I barely put 7k miles a year on a car (I walk to work - I keep the Jeep parked at my office!) - but I'm DEFINITELY leaning towards a 50-series for the NEXT replacement! :o

If you haven't replaced your factory muffler, it weighs 50lbs if it weighs an OUNCE! :eek: I've NEVER seen a passenger/non-commericial vehicle muffler THAT big, and I've owned a FULL-SIZED Bronco & Ramcharger, too!!! :eek:




I know what you mean about the old being big as heck, when I replaced mine I replaced with 50 Series Big Block - Three Chamber Mufflers & really enjoy it. The only time I really hear it in the XK is when I step on it (which I do all the time hence the 11 mpg if I am lucky lol)

[07JeepXK]

Pulled the gas tank out today. I cut the gas tank skid plate so the drive shaft doesnt hit it anymore when the rear end is flexed out and installed a new rear upper control arm above gas tank. The tank needs to be dropped to get to the front bolt so I figured it was a perfect time to replace it. Ill replace the other three rear control arms in the near future.



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[07JeepXK]

Gas tank skid plate mod was a success. I got a late call last night to recover a lifted Cherokee who was burried out on the gas lines. It was very muddy back there with several crazy off camber hill climbs on the way out. The rear drive shaft no longer comes in contact with the skid plate!

[The_War_Wagon]

Gas tank skid plate mod was a success. I got a late call last night to recover a lifted Cherokee who was burried out on the gas lines. It was very muddy back there with several crazy off camber hill climbs on the way out. The rear drive shaft no longer comes in contact with the skid plate!

Good deal! Just saw Jim Cantore on The Weather Channel in Orchard Park a few minutes ago - you gonna snow-wheel it today? :rolleyes:

[07JeepXK]

Good deal! Just saw Jim Cantore on The Weather Channel in Orchard Park a few minutes ago - you gonna snow-wheel it today? :rolleyes:

Thats the plan!....well depending on how much snow we actually get. Weather here is crazy.. We have had several days in the 80's recently, now snow???

[Sal-XK]

Got my alignment done today my camber adjustment is maxed out now and the bolts on the passenger side for the LCA are rounded now as well not sure if I did that wheeling or the last tech did it but oh well. I had to turn down the bass boat as well :( we meet at the DMV and the guy had no paper work for the trailer at all. So we talked to a investigator who explained the issue and problem of getting a title to the trailer and that was enough for me. I told the dude to call me if he ever gets a title.

[Lt_JWS]

wasn't today but i made my own parking.... going forward was no trouble but backing out of it i had to turn of traction control because i only had 2 or 3 wheels on the ground since the ditch was deeper than it looked ;)

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also got some stickers....

[The_War_Wagon]

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That much lift, and you're still running THESE? Goodyear Silent Armor 245/75R17

It's a great looking rig, but your tires look BIGGER than that!

[Matt]

245/75/17 are basically the same diameter as 265/70/17. (.14" difference in nominal height)

....that's why I'm currently running them. The width of the 265 would cause significant rubbing issues due to my wheel specs... so with the 245s I get the same diameter in a thinner tire that's therefore easier to fit.

[Sal-XK]

I made mine shine :D 4 step process it was in pretty bad shape but it looks better now.

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[07JeepXK]

You sure you take that thing off road? lol

[Sal-XK]

You sure you take that thing off road? lol

I should of took a before pic it was bad running your hand down the paint was like reading brail LOL I washed it (still getting mud out) two passes with rubbing compound then I waxed it and washed it again. I was to tired to get to the inside (have mud there to) and touch up the bumper paint.

[AJeepZJ]

I have NEVER seen ur XK look that shiny..... WOW

[Sal-XK]

I have NEVER seen ur XK look that shiny..... WOW

Ya I know it's been way to long I should of done it last summer.

[LWM]

I n an attempt to build a better Jeep family we are now posting in a shared thread: http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php/1841-What-did-you-do-to-your-Ultimate-Jeep-today-2012