What did you do to your WK today!? [Archive]

AJeepZJ

09-11-2011, 04:49 AM

Did a little tailgating this weekend with some buddies. My WK served as the vehicle of choice. (for it's obvious sexiness).

I don't know how, but I managed to get 6 people inside of it. There are are 18 folks there. Several outside the camera, and 2 of them are sitting in my cargo space.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/09/photobucket45311315700833034-1.jpg
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Matt

09-11-2011, 06:40 AM

You just gave me a new "mod" idea.... roof mounted spare mounted chair...

AJeepZJ

09-11-2011, 10:25 AM

You just gave me a new "mod" idea.... roof mounted spare mounted chair...

lol, nice.

ItsMeKO3

09-24-2011, 10:04 AM

I installed my JBA strut spacers in the front to level the front out with the back. Also installed my chrome turn signal bulbs. I'm pretty happy with both.

Before
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After
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After
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AJeepZJ

09-25-2011, 05:48 AM

This chrome signal bulb - what color does it burn? It looks a lot more appropriate with the other head light mod you did. Nice job

ItsMeKO3

09-25-2011, 07:08 AM

It burns amber when lit. I'll try to get a pic of it lit today. Looks 10x IMO.

valpacer

09-25-2011, 02:41 PM

Replaced Front Driveshaft, and then booked it in to the stealership for all new front diff isolation bushes, apparently they are meant to have rubber in there??:eek:

Dave

CmmdrDan

09-25-2011, 02:42 PM

I need to do mine. I need to call and ask how much. Im sure they are no good. Were you able to see them from underneath?

valpacer

09-25-2011, 08:31 PM

Yeah with all the plates off you can see them. Little mirror Helps. Unfortunately only 1 i think is a bolt on, the others are press in, so its a diff out scenario.

Dave

Budasac

09-29-2011, 06:49 PM

I need to do my diff bushings as well. From what I understand you can do them without pulling the diff out. Just removing the driveshaft and letting the diff hang. When I finally do it I'll report back.

In keeping with the thread: I threw a Rola Rack on today that I picked up used.

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=950&d=1317347344

Sal-XK

09-29-2011, 06:51 PM

Nice rack :)

ItsMeKO3

09-29-2011, 07:14 PM

Rack looks good. Where is your bull bar mounted? Tow hook mounts? I've been looking at different options for the front end. Just don't know how it would look on mine because its not lifted. I don't like it when the bar hangs way low.

Budasac

09-29-2011, 08:12 PM

Nice rack :)

lol. Thanks.

Rack looks good. Where is your bull bar mounted? Tow hook mounts? I've been looking at different options for the front end. Just don't know how it would look on mine because its not lifted. I don't like it when the bar hangs way low.

No, it's not mounted to the tow hook points but, you can't have the bull bar and the tow hooks. And with the hardware that it came with it hung way low (slightly below the plastic air dam.) I had to cut most of the old mounting brackets off to get it where it is now. But as soon as I can get my hands on some .25" steel I plan on making a front receiver similar to the 4xGuard model with mounting points for the bull bar that will raise it up a little more and allow me to remove that little skid to expose a shackle in the receiver for recovery.

ItsMeKO3

09-29-2011, 08:27 PM

No, it's not mounted to the tow hook points but, you can't have the bull bar and the tow hooks. And with the hardware that it came with it hung way low (slightly below the plastic air dam.) I had to cut most of the old mounting brackets off to get it where it is now. But as soon as I can get my hands on some .25" steel I plan on making a front receiver similar to the 4xGuard model with mounting points for the bull bar that will raise it up a little more and allow me to remove that little skid to expose a shackle in the receiver for recovery.

I gotcha. Thats what I really want is the Matrix base with the top hoop, but can't swing the $500 price tag right now.

EvilJager

10-06-2011, 11:51 AM

Reconnected my disconnects that have been off since .... not sure

JonJon

10-06-2011, 01:04 PM

I haven't been able to say this in a while without my wife hitting me, but Nice Rack!!!

EvilJager

10-08-2011, 05:09 PM

Nothing to the wk but installed superchips on my dads jk

EvilJager

10-17-2011, 11:14 AM

Lost my wk the other day :(

Holaday07 4.7

10-17-2011, 11:16 AM

Lost my wk the other day :(

**** what happened?

EvilJager

10-17-2011, 11:18 AM

I duno its not at my house anymore. It sux

Holaday07 4.7

10-17-2011, 11:54 AM

I duno its not at my house anymore. It sux

Damn did someone steal it?

EvilJager

10-17-2011, 11:57 AM

Who knows

Holaday07 4.7

10-17-2011, 11:58 AM

Who knows

Wow thats F'ed up.

EvilJager

10-17-2011, 12:00 PM

Lol i know where its at... my jeep is taking a vacation haha if that makes sence

Matt

10-19-2011, 03:11 AM

Marlin.....

EvilJager

10-19-2011, 03:34 AM

Now how is a jeep going to fish??? Lol

Matt

10-19-2011, 04:42 AM

... not very well based on the hydrolocked thread!

EvilJager

10-19-2011, 06:11 AM

What?
You have a fb page?

Matt

10-19-2011, 06:28 AM

Just making a joke that our vehicles don't do very good with water (ie fishing).

I don't have FB. Well.... I do, but its mainly a "family" page to share pictures of my kids with the rest of my relatives .

EvilJager

10-19-2011, 06:42 AM

Lol yea i fig it out after i posted... so your to good to be our fb friends huh. I was going to tell you to join the wk & xk group on fb

Matt

10-19-2011, 06:46 AM

Isn't this site kind of like FB??? I guess I never thought about posting about my Jeep stuff on fb since I do all of my communicating, picture posting, etc through the forum...

:)

criket

10-23-2011, 06:18 AM

Put on my Monroe load levelers yesterday. It rides great and did lift the back up a little.

Matt

10-23-2011, 06:30 AM

lol i love the trend i started with those load levelers. They were like a hidden treasure :) (i knew about them from years ago, but never saw a good use until i needed to fix the rear sag in my XK)

criket

10-23-2011, 06:36 AM

lol i love the trend i started with those load levelers. They were like a hidden treasure :) (i knew about them from years ago, but never saw a good use until i needed to fix the rear sag in my XK)

Yea man thanks for the great find!!!

I know Sal used some extra washers when he installed his. The XK must be diffferent form the WK because there was no way in hell I was getting all the orginal washers back in there much less add 3 more.

Matt

10-23-2011, 06:38 AM

If you installed the OEM replacement shocks, you don't use extra washers. Those are just for the F150 version which are longer than the OEM shocks; the washers are because the F150 top mount is different than our WK/XKs so we need to use washer to account for the extra width.

criket

10-23-2011, 06:44 AM

criket

10-29-2011, 11:08 AM

Installed my rear hitch. I used carriage bolts so I can still fit my 265/70/17 spare in the stock location :P

ItsMeKO3

10-29-2011, 02:03 PM

Tinted my Hellas

Before
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After
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ItsMeKO3

10-30-2011, 05:09 PM

And I washed it today since it wasn't freezing cold all day :)

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/10/DSC01910-1.jpg

sean112280

10-30-2011, 08:09 PM

I like how the lights came out. how hard was it to mount them in there?

ItsMeKO3

10-30-2011, 08:34 PM

Not hard at all. Picked up some angle iron and hardware from Lowes. Cut it down to the the size I wanted, drilled a few holes and mounted it to the radiator support bar. Then I mounted the lights to that.

sean112280

10-30-2011, 08:35 PM

did you get some pics of the mounting?

ItsMeKO3

10-30-2011, 08:48 PM

I didn't get any great pics of just the mounts but I've got a couple from the other day when I was tinting the lights that show how they're mounted.

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The angle brackets were actually one 4 foot piece with pre-drilled holes. I cut them down to that size and bolted them onto the support. Then bolted the lights onto the bracket.

pjmjr508

11-02-2011, 05:04 PM

great work

EvilJager

11-07-2011, 05:53 PM

Ordered my 4xg diff guard today

ItsMeKO3

11-10-2011, 04:03 PM

Added a WK sticker to my rear window.

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XK N00b

11-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Went out and test drove one today, a 2008 SRT8. There's something wickedly fun about a vehicle that size that can launch itself forward so quickly and so effortlessly. It's just not right, in a evilly sick awesome sort of way :cool: However, the loos of the third row and more importantly the loss of the off road capability removes this from acceptable replacement list for the Commander. Maybe when the wife's Audi needs replaced. I had her drive the SRT as well and I'm sure a seed has been planted in the back of her mind. :)

pjmjr508

11-14-2011, 03:12 PM

XK N00b

11-14-2011, 03:36 PM

I haven't driven the Trailblazer. The SRT Cherokee has the bucket seats that wrap around your sides just slightly more than your buckets in the xk, not enough to make it uncomfortable or awkward, but enough to make you feel secure in them. The ride is a little lower than your stock xk/wk would be and it has sport suspension, so it's a bit stiffer and rougher than a 4wd model, though not enough to deter a purchase. It drove very tame when I was reserved with it, it would work as a daily driver. The thrill though when you open up that 6.1L Hemi, it FORCES you to giggle like a little kid. The exhaust is nice and quiet when driven like a normal car just enough rumble that you know it's there and not be a distraction though when you get WFO, it resonates through the cab with authority. I really liked the SRT but I'm an off road kinda guy so my search for a commander continues but I will be pressuring the wife into an SRT when her Audi is due to be replaced :) Her former father-in-law has a 03 Roush Racing Edition F-150 Stepside, it's probably hanging around the same rung as a Lightning and I would put the SRT Jeep a notch above the Roush. The interior finish was even with what you'd find in a limited, with SRT logos stiched into the seat backs and on the gauges, tastefully done up.

Holaday07 4.7

11-14-2011, 03:40 PM

Hmmm Now that I think of it I need to replace the Wife's G35x, haven't driven a SRT Jeep, I think I will have to try it out now. I have driven the Trailblazer SS, is it anything like that?

favorite part about the SRT is jsut cruising the highway at 60 mph, and bam your going 130. Corners like a car half its size and sounds mean as hell. I could never dd one, wayyyyy to many speeding tickets.

pjmjr508

11-14-2011, 04:12 PM

I have an Overland XK so I am guessing that the SRT would have the same appointments that the Overland package, so I am good with.
Its good to hear that it is lower than the XK when stock, that's one of the biggest issues my wife has with mine, to tall.
Just did a search & there is only one that is within 100 miles from my place for 33k on an 07 with 33k miles. Will have to look, but 33k is little over the top for me for a 4 yro car; might have to look at the S8's or 535xi.

AJeepZJ

11-17-2011, 06:44 AM

Hmmm Now that I think of it I need to replace the Wife's G35x, haven't driven a SRT Jeep, I think I will have to try it out now. I have driven the Trailblazer SS, is it anything like that?

If you drove and enjoyed the SS, then you WILL enjoy the SRT8. It's simply better. SS has a sorry 4-speed tranny. It's awful, it's slower, and it really doesn't look all that impressive. The SRT8 is faster, 5 speed tranny makes is smoother, interior is better, looks and sounds like a power house and ranks among the worlds fastest SUV's (among BMW and Mercedes).

EvilJager

11-17-2011, 12:30 PM

Test fit a 35" tire amd it was a success!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/20111117_100934_951-1.jpg
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pjmjr508

11-17-2011, 12:36 PM

looking good!!!!!!!!!!!

Holaday07 4.7

11-17-2011, 01:25 PM

You taken it offroad yet?

Sal-XK

11-17-2011, 02:18 PM

I think there is still room...... 37's!!!!! :)

Holaday07 4.7

11-17-2011, 03:23 PM

The IROC comes in a 36 inch too...

EvilJager

11-17-2011, 03:55 PM

Not takin off road yet but i am sundat for some light wheeling but is usually flexy.
sal 37 would fit but rub bad wheeling :(

Sal-XK

11-17-2011, 04:18 PM

I said 37" I meant 40" LMAO just kidding man. If you can get 35" in there and not rub off road I think that would be good. But keep in mind if 35" tires will fit 5 minuets with a torch and 37" will fit :p kidding again... or am I

EvilJager

11-17-2011, 05:21 PM

Lol i just need a bigger hammer!

Holaday07 4.7

11-17-2011, 05:44 PM

Lol i just need a bigger hammer!

And duct tape, lol

Budasac

11-19-2011, 09:45 PM

Added some LED underlighting to the WK. Rigged it up so I could turn it on with the remote as well as with a switch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClzKr7CTjxg&feature=player_detailpage

EvilJager

11-20-2011, 05:55 PM

Dude how did u do it like thay?

pjmjr508

11-21-2011, 07:10 AM

Looking great

Budasac

11-21-2011, 03:07 PM

Dude how did u do it like thay?

I'm not tellin. I'm the only one. lol (don't want Kenny to find out how to do it)

J/K I made up a wiring diagram. I'll post it later when I get home from practice. (It's in Omelet's LED thread on JF if you want to look now.)

I have the option of on-off-auto(courtesy light). It looks pretty sweet when it lights up across a parking lot as you approach.:p

AJeepZJ

11-27-2011, 11:13 AM

Bought a yellow chain and master lock for the tire on the cargo rack. Also painted my rear d-shackle, and bought some letters from Autozone - painted them to match the tires - stuck'm on the back of the Jeep - It's very clean... I like the presentation.

Here's a pic

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/photobucket10861322417358236-1.jpg

Sal-XK

11-27-2011, 11:17 AM

Nice bro looks good. Must be something in the air I'm out messing with my Jeep too :)

AJeepZJ

11-27-2011, 11:23 AM

Yeah - I had 35 bucks to toss around - So I thought to myself - How can 35 dollars cause the most damage - Here are the results... :D I want to get the letters 'WK' put on the side of the vehicle where the 'Trail Rated' Badge would normally be... but on the passenger side. I expect to do that tomorrow, because I'm already home and it will cost me more money to start and drive the vehicle than it would to actually buy those two letters, lol.

Sal-XK

11-27-2011, 11:28 AM

I hear ya man today is the first day I had the opportunity to get out and mess with the Jeep. Once the upstairs is finished things will get back to normal.

AJeepZJ

11-27-2011, 11:38 AM

So as far as the nerf bars and other various modifications for the Jeeps - How does the 1st or 2nd weekend of January sound... Same deal, I'll bring the beer - but this time let me cover your dinner please, lol.

Sal-XK

11-27-2011, 12:28 PM

Well you can bring the beer bro :D We'll talk about dinner, things are just crazy right now but I'm hoping to have free time earlier then that.

AJeepZJ

11-27-2011, 12:54 PM

Well - I don't think I'll be free before then, lmao. two weeks before christmas, and the week after christmas - My schedule is LOCKED.

Sal-XK

11-27-2011, 01:26 PM

Well - I don't think I'll be free before then, lmao. two weeks before christmas, and the week after christmas - My schedule is LOCKED.

Ok well, we'll work something out.

AJeepZJ

11-29-2011, 07:05 PM

Didn't do to much extra for WK... I really just started loading weight back into it. My tools, tow straps, jumper cables, cargo straps, fuel tank.. everything - but I did do some tampering with the ZJ today. I re-installed the front sway bar, in preparation for replacing the ball-joints on the sway bar links, also did some tuning in the engine, cleaned the brakes and rotors, and also did a little bit more trimming as I had some rubbing at full lock on driver side. This will improve the ride quality for whomever may buy it. It occurred to me today as I parked next to my ZJ (as I ALWAYS do with my Jeeps) that I would really miss my ZJ more than my XJ if it sells. I guess because I single-handedly chose my ZJ. Of all the choices I could have gone with - I chose this one. Although i could USE the extra pocket change but no longer NEED to sell it, my vision has kind of changed for my two Jeeps - I've decided It that if it is not sold by Christmas I will just hold onto it. It will serve as my secondary/backup DD and tow rig. I'm focusing all of my investment power back into the WK. Nothing dazzles people like my WK does around these parts, lol.

Sal-XK

11-29-2011, 07:14 PM

Sell the ZJ and with all the money just dump it in parts on the WK

AJeepZJ

11-29-2011, 07:46 PM

Sell the ZJ and with all the money just dump it in parts on the WK

If it sells I plan to! :)

AJeepZJ

12-01-2011, 06:31 AM

Bought new Links with ball joints, bought ANOTHER (more expensive Serp Belt) - Cause of the squeal was due to the fact that Your not supposed to spray belt conditioner at all, on a belt - Why the hell do stores sell that crap. Anyway. The ZJ is substantially more road worthy. Drives like a wet dream. (unfortunately less offroad worthy with connected sway bar) and...

The ZJ is SOLD!

Holaday07 4.7

12-01-2011, 11:26 AM

Sal-XK

12-01-2011, 06:17 PM

The ZJ is SOLD!

That's cool bro so what goodies are coming for the WK?

CmmdrDan

12-01-2011, 06:32 PM

I know I know!!!

criket

12-01-2011, 08:31 PM

Hauled an 8' step ladder home....INSIDE the jeep!!!!!!!! And yes, the hatch did close, LOL

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/100_0848-1.jpg

AJeepZJ

12-02-2011, 05:55 AM

I know I know!!!

lol - I forgot I told you dan - The rest of you will find out when It's installed, and I don't tease like Chris and Dan, lol. Sal might find out sooner too because I'll show up to his doorstep with puppy eyes and heavy boxes.

CmmdrDan

12-02-2011, 06:03 AM

A.j. you sent me the dang order conformation. Then you mentioned it on face book..you had a good bday if you frogt!

AJeepZJ

12-02-2011, 08:37 AM

A.j. you sent me the dang order conformation. Then you mentioned it on face book..you had a good bday if you frogt!

It's all still a little fuzzy, lol.

BonesWK

12-02-2011, 09:00 AM

How did I miss the "leak" on FB..

Congrats on the sell, and the new goodies for the WK! I need to find something to sell to buy goodies for my WK haha

AJeepZJ

12-02-2011, 09:17 AM

How did I miss the "leak" on FB..

Congrats on the sell, and the new goodies for the WK! I need to find something to sell to buy goodies for my WK haha

Probably because I posted it on FinleyOffroad - Where i update the status of all my Jeep related events... Well... there and here. UltimateJeep has insider knowledge o.O

valpacer

12-03-2011, 01:38 AM

Worked 72.5 hrs in last 6 days, started work 4am Thurs and worked thru till Friday 6pm (picked up the rear bar at lunch time), got the old plastic crap off by 8pm, had the main bar mounted by midnight, slept till 6am and had the arm and tyre on by mid morning.

Time for a lie down :cool:.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/P1030116-1.jpg

Dave

AJeepZJ

12-03-2011, 06:00 AM

Yeah go ahead and take some rest! You deserve it. The vehicle is only as capable as it's driver! Your Jeep looks fantastic

ItsMeKO3

12-04-2011, 04:03 PM

Finally got my xmas lights straightened out

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/DSC02029-1.jpg

EvilJager

12-05-2011, 02:40 PM

Took my intake all apart cleaned it out cleaned the tb too. Thay was fun!

AJeepZJ

12-06-2011, 01:48 PM

Got my tail light guards and when ahead and installed them. My 4xGuard toys should be here tomorrow (according to my tracking). So lots of stuff to look forward to! Here's a pic.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/20111206_121515_221-1.jpg

Sal-XK

12-06-2011, 02:36 PM

Looking good BRO!!!

EvilJager

12-07-2011, 08:58 AM

Polished the ole headlights today! Look alot better
Then i decided to change the oil :( bad idea. The superlift skid covers the drain plug so i got the plug loose and put a funnel as i pulled the plug out. The funnel filled up to fast and oul was everywhere!

So now im pissed so tomorrow ill do my 5 tire rotation and change my rear shocks out

Holaday07 4.7

12-07-2011, 12:49 PM

ahhaha that is awesome! Sorry to hear that I mean, lol

Matt

12-07-2011, 04:27 PM

LMAO! Similar thing happened when I changed my t-case fluid a few weeks back.... except the problem was that I dropped the drain plug into the funnel. (at least that was only 2 quarts on my garage floor though, instead of 7 that the hemi holds!

EvilJager

12-07-2011, 04:30 PM

Yea my garage and driveway is a big oil slick now lol i need to get thar thing you showed me

BonesWK

12-08-2011, 06:47 AM

Bought a few "upkeep" items with some sold PTO money.

New Front Bilstien Struts
New AFE Air Filter
New front end links

EvilJager

12-08-2011, 12:23 PM

Changed the rear shocks, rotated the tires, hung some lights on the roof. Now im painting my rima again. I dont know why i change them so much

AJeepZJ

12-09-2011, 03:42 PM

4xG Front Matrix... Complete. It actually wasn't that complicated at all - I found the instructions to be satisfactory. A few clarifications could be done in one spot but otherwise - It only took me 1.5 hours to do - What took me the most time was running back and fourth finding out that I didn't have all the hardware because I didn't have factory tow hooks - That was a bit pain. Oh and East Carolina Jeep is awful. (they know absolutely nothing). I started a pretty detailed and intricate write up but by the time I got halfway I realized how easy it was to actually install - the first 3 steps wasn't bad at all.

Pic Below!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/AJ4xG-1.jpg

criket

12-09-2011, 07:34 PM

Looking good AJ!!!!

Omelet

12-09-2011, 11:28 PM

Nice AJ! You should paint the center Khaki like I did to match. It makes it look like it belongs a little more.

So are you ever going to swap out those headlamps? :D

AJeepZJ

12-10-2011, 05:00 AM

Yeah, I wanted to swap the headlights while I was putting on the matrix but my oem's were all the way up stairs roughly 400 meters up hill then takran rlrvator and then dig them from under my bed.... I will have to take the matrix off yo put them back on.... Only thing ill probably do is disconnect my halo's and led's again as I got tired of them.... Again... Nathn do you know the specific paint brand and color you used to match?

Omelet

12-10-2011, 09:25 AM

AJeepZJ

12-10-2011, 09:52 AM

Yep, Paint code PJC here:

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spray_paint_matched.aspx

Their clear is some good stuff too! You know while you are at it you should open up your headlamps and paint them to match :D

Thats a really REALLY good idea - Should I paint the OEM's or aftermarkets? I'll probably order these some time late next week - But I like this idea a lot. How do you open up the stock headlight units - is it true you have to put them in the oven to warm them up for a little bit - Or can you really just pop them open with a flathead?

Omelet

12-10-2011, 10:01 AM

I say paint the OEM ones and them put them back on the Jeep. To open them you DO have to heat them up.

AJeepZJ

12-10-2011, 10:25 AM

For how long and at what temperature - if you know? I'll probably do a write-up on it.

\I still have to do the write-up for the 4xG Matrix - But it will fully complete that on Tuesday though - I need to backtrack on something to clarify something. Then I'll submit it for you guys to review and make suggestions to make sure it's thorough.

Omelet

12-10-2011, 11:03 AM

Bake it at around 220 for 12-15 minutes at a time. It will take a few cycles of baking it and prying it open until they are fully open. Just take your time and don't rush it! There a several write-ups for this across the many Jeep forums that I won't both making one.

AJeepZJ

12-10-2011, 12:18 PM

Alright - sounds good. We'll try this some time next week.

EvilJager

12-12-2011, 05:43 PM

Eliminated the rear pucks and put lonker coils in.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/20111212_183904_12-1.jpg

criket

12-18-2011, 02:38 PM

Washed it.

BonesWK

12-23-2011, 02:15 PM

Bought some goodies from Kolak (JF Vendor) earlier in the month. UPS ground has been delayed so I finally got the items today. About 2 weeks from order to them being at my house.

Today I put in the new air filter for my afe. Nothing too special.

Can you spot the one thats 4 years old?? Yes that one used to be blue.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/IMAG0084-1.jpg
Installed
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/IMAG0085-1.jpg

Now I have these to get on! end links and front struts! Probably will be a couple weeks, on these.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/IMAG0086-1.jpg

pjmjr508

12-26-2011, 09:12 AM

Well i finally fixed my passenger side mirror "shake".... that was driving me nuts yesterday since I had the XK packed to the brim with my kids xmas presents, so i was paying more attention to my side mirrors since my rearview was out of commission.

About to head out to pick up some CB antenna mounting stuff so I can get my XK wired now :cool:

Morning Matt, think you put this in the wrong place, shouldn't it be put in What did you do to your XK today, instead of WK?

Just had to give you mess on it.

Matt

12-26-2011, 10:12 AM

Damnit... i didn't even read the whole title of the thread before i posted.

... lol edit in progress!

EvilJager

01-01-2012, 06:25 PM

Changed the diff oil today

Adondo

01-01-2012, 10:11 PM

Today, we did our tenth annual New Year day trip. (There will be a photo post shortly)

Yesterday, I added a switch in the back to turn on the backup lights and upper rear floods. I just open the door to reach the new switch, which is on top of the driver's side trim, by the cup holder. There's been a few times I need the back end lights turned on, other than putting on the brake, shifting into reverse, and hoping she doesn't roll.

valpacer

01-01-2012, 10:21 PM

Thought id busted the front diff, but just blew the LH CV joint. Not bad considering she just cliked over 100,000km yesterday, and they are the original joints :cool:

Fun driving home at 40kph in low range though.

Dave

valpacer

01-02-2012, 02:14 AM

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/20120102_184152_515-1.jpg

Holaday07 4.7

01-02-2012, 07:04 AM

^^^Nice

criket

01-02-2012, 12:16 PM

Awesome valpacer! I hope you get it running again soon!

I ordered some OME suspension stuff for my WK.

BonesWK

01-03-2012, 11:04 AM

had a local exhaust place weld on a flowmaster knockoff muffler - sounds deep and awesome.

mounted my rola roof rack - pics to follow.

New struts and end links to go on this thursday.

pjmjr508

01-03-2012, 12:10 PM

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/20120102_184152_515-1.jpg

I've done that, it sux but when it happened I was having one heck of a ride & from watching your videos I can bet you were too. Did you replace with a stronger version or leave with a stock one?

07JeepXK

01-03-2012, 12:12 PM

Do they make a CV thats stronger then OEM?

Sal-XK

01-03-2012, 12:28 PM

I've seen some called HD but not sure if there actually stronge then the OEM ones.

Holaday07 4.7

01-03-2012, 01:05 PM

Do they make a CV thats stronger then OEM?

Heard of guys using Porsche Cayene CV Shafts for IFS Rangers and other rigs. Not sure what you would hve to do to make them fit though

EvilJager

01-04-2012, 01:50 PM

Replaced the wheel speed sensor. No more codes! Its glorious!!!
Also lifted the front up in effort to level it out. But think i need to left a little more.

EvilJager

01-04-2012, 08:02 PM

Just scored a free transmission fluid change and 4 rectangular off road lights + install. Glad i kept some old sr20det parts!

valpacer

01-05-2012, 04:08 AM

I've done that, it sux but when it happened I was having one heck of a ride & from watching your videos I can bet you were too. Did you replace with a stronger version or leave with a stock one?

Havent replaced it yet, still chasing information from Paramount performance and rcv performance that do custom CV's. Paramount do the 1000hp ones for the SRT8's. Cant complain about the factory ones though, theyve been through a lot.

Dave

BonesWK

01-10-2012, 10:48 AM

got my new bilstien struts and new end links installed yesterday. God what a difference it makes. drives so great now and no noises!

Had the shop do it, good thing cause there was a seized bolt they had to drill out to install the strut.

now im running OME on the rear, and bilstiens up front haah

Sal-XK

01-10-2012, 04:15 PM

AJeepZJ

01-12-2012, 05:19 PM

Installed a few toys on the Jeep today. I ordered 4xGuard Belly, Front Suspension, and Differential Guard last week - Whats funny is my apartment complex will hold my shipments in their office - very kind of them. I got my Jeep, drove to the office - picked up my packages and drove to straight to the parking lot to install everything. I had 2 hours to do so, because I had class, lol. Summary pics below... They aren't all the pics aren't all that great - I'll snap some scenic ones tomorrow.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/DSC04000-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/DSC03993-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/DSC03987-1.jpg

Sal-XK

01-12-2012, 06:55 PM

Need a review on that diff guard.

EvilJager

01-12-2012, 06:57 PM

Need a review on that diff guard.
its a nice 10 min job. Looks good works good... ill test it out good this weekend and get some scrarches on mine for ya

Matt

01-12-2012, 06:59 PM

its a nice 10 min job. Looks good works good... ill test it out good this weekend and get some scrarches on mine for ya

Try one of the blue trails backwards?

EvilJager

01-12-2012, 07:01 PM

Haha thats actually what i was thinking. Didnt want to get judged for saying it tho haha

AJeepZJ

01-12-2012, 07:03 PM

Need a review on that diff guard.

Yeah - I think Nathan has some damage to his 4xGuard Diff Guard that shows had it not been there he probably would have jacked up his diff cover a lot. But yeah - I was expecting the worst. I was expecting fluid to leak from one of the bolts, or the cover just pop off and all my fluid drain and then have to spent 50-60 bucks buying diff fluid to pump it back in. But it literally took 10 minutes to install... Was very smooth. Actually the time it took to install all 3 of my latest 4xG skids is about the same amount of time it took to isntal just the 4xG Matrix.

Matt

01-12-2012, 07:09 PM

Haha thats actually what i was thinking. Didnt want to get judged for saying it tho haha

Would be the best WK wheeling vid ever!

AJeepZJ

01-13-2012, 05:25 PM

Took some better pics of the installed skids from yesterday. They can be found in the build thread and also my jeeps facebook page, lmao. I also got the Jeep detailed today including the engine bay. And it turned out AMAZING. The only people who might really be able to appreciate it are the people who have seen how filthy my engine bay is (Sal, Chris, Danny) But it was filthy... Here is a pic of my engine bay spotless.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/DSC04038-1.jpg

criket

01-13-2012, 05:49 PM

Dang AJ! That is clean!!!! Gonna call you grease lightning.

I got this in the mail today, woohoo.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/100_0931-1.jpg

Sal-XK

01-13-2012, 06:38 PM

Holy crap that got clean man! Did they steam clean it?

AJeepZJ

01-13-2012, 06:47 PM

Nice Cricket!!!!! OMG... slap those babies in as quickly as possible because I wanna see how much difference there will be between the front and rear, lol... I just want the rear to sit up .5" higher... lmao - thats ALL I WANT!!! AHHHHHH!!!!

Sal - I'm not sure what they did... but as soon as he popped the hood and opened it up... the guy laughed at me so hard because apparently I "had a grin that put the grinch to shame."

I'm just get'n her ready for wheeling season - that's all guys, haha!

Budasac

01-22-2012, 06:17 AM

Figured I'd post this here in case anyone is interested. I finished my custom brush guard. Not perfect, but looks pretty professional. It'll do for now. Once it gets warmer I may make another one. The lights are my old KC 130w floods and a new set of 5" KC 100w fogs on top.

Sal-XK

01-22-2012, 08:13 AM

pjmjr508

01-24-2012, 06:27 AM

Looks great.
Is it hooked up to where the Tow Hooks connect up at?

Budasac

01-24-2012, 07:47 AM

From the pics it looks good man!

Looks great.
Is it hooked up to where the Tow Hooks connect up at?

Thanks guys! I bolted it to the brackets from my Westin bullbar for now. (it was cold out.) When it warms up I have some 1/4" steel that I'm gonna use to make some recovery points. Then I'll weld a a bracket onto that for the bar. Should be very solid then. It's stiff now and would probably hold my weight, but I wouldn't jump up and down on it as it's only bolted to the crossmember in the front. Poor design by Westin. A few more inches of steel and they could have grabbed onto the bolts for the factory tow hooks.

EvilJager

02-01-2012, 05:14 PM

Did some test painting on my spare. This will be the new set up most likely. New one on The right
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/20120201_133330_37-1.jpg

Sal-XK

02-01-2012, 05:36 PM

I think I like it!

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EvilJager

02-01-2012, 05:47 PM

I think you think you lile it too

jantrit

02-01-2012, 05:49 PM

New floor matts!

Sal-XK

02-01-2012, 05:57 PM

New floor matts!
Hey bro your goes in the what did you do to your XK today thread. I mess that up myself all time to LOL

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LWM

02-04-2012, 08:50 PM

Wasn't my WK but we did install ASFIR skid plates on Omelet's WK yesterday and installed the first set of Steel Armadillo Super Sliders on his WK today.

Sal-XK

02-04-2012, 09:09 PM

Pics? Why make us ask LOL

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LWM

02-04-2012, 09:20 PM

Pics? Why make us ask LOL

I told Omelet that I would let him post photos first, If he is unable to post some up tomorrow I will do so.

Omelet

02-04-2012, 09:45 PM

Just got home! Where should I post them? Here is one for now:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/cc32f713-1.jpg

LWM

02-05-2012, 08:21 AM

Just got home! Where should I post them?

Post them in the Steel Armadillo Super Slider thread and/or exterior mods thread.

Omelet

02-05-2012, 10:52 AM

Ya I found it last night right after posting here :D

jantrit

02-05-2012, 04:53 PM

Hey bro your goes in the what did you do to your XK today thread. I mess that up myself all time to LOL

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I was looking in the other thread and wondering where my post went :-P

naidib04

02-06-2012, 06:15 PM

Was driving around today and got noticed by a sweet LJ Unlimited. Got a thumbs up and then got a PM on here from that guy saying he found me by the theultimatejeep.com sticker I have. Free advertisement is always nice

Sal-XK

02-06-2012, 07:13 PM

That's cool!

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pjmjr508

02-07-2012, 08:58 AM

Nice

naidib04

02-07-2012, 03:41 PM

ordered the SC flashpaq 3875 and a prefilter for my CAI today

criket

02-11-2012, 07:24 PM

Ordered this. $82 shipped! Booyah!

http://www.solidaxle.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=156&idcategory=7

AJeepZJ

02-11-2012, 07:53 PM

Actually, that cover does look pretty sic....

Holaday07 4.7

02-11-2012, 08:22 PM

Ordered this. $82 shipped! Booyah!

http://www.solidaxle.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=156&idcategory=7

Thanks man saw this and got one for every axle on all my Jeeps

Omelet

02-11-2012, 11:59 PM

I had to go into work today, but I snapped some fun pics!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/5f4b362c-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/3daac3ed-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/d213d92c-1.jpg

criket

02-12-2012, 06:53 AM

Actually, that cover does look pretty sic....

Yea I thought the same thing. Plus, you can't beat that price!

criket

02-14-2012, 10:05 AM

WHy is that on my post?????

I didn't write that! HAHA.

07JeepXK

02-14-2012, 12:05 PM

It looks like AJ accidently edited your post

Sal-XK

02-14-2012, 12:35 PM

It looks like AJ accidently edited your post

I've done that before but always caught it. LOL

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criket

02-14-2012, 01:08 PM

It's all good, It's actually pretty funny, LOL.

What do they call it on Facebook when someone logs onto your name and post dumb stuff??? Facebook rape I think. Well, it looks like I've been Ultimately Jeep raped, LMAO!!!!

AJeepZJ

02-14-2012, 03:24 PM

Yea I thought the same thing. Plus, you can't beat that price!

LMAO!! OOPS!! Fixed it.

My original response... I have to admit i'm a little irritated at how that cover costs 1/2 the price my 4xG diff guard did. But I try not to look to hard into that. The last time I thought that hard, I ended up buying a ZJ and saying screw the WK. It's cool though, I've got what I want from them. I have a new favorite aftermarket company now, lol.

EvilJager

02-16-2012, 02:20 PM

Replaced the fan clutch and waterpump today.
+ have alot of maintenance to do next week :(

Sal-XK

02-16-2012, 02:36 PM

Replaced the fan clutch and waterpump today.
+ have alot of maintenance to do next week :(

sweet! now get to work

EvilJager

02-16-2012, 02:44 PM

AJeepZJ

02-17-2012, 10:47 AM

Waiting on some parts to come in so i was just going to do the rest next Thursday.

Pvc valve
Trans service
Trans cooler line
Bumper
Power wire
new antenna
Cv boots
Tie rod boots
take mechanical fan off if i can get a new switch for the electric fan to come on sooner. (Free up some hp) if i can get it to work ill do a write up on it

Nice.

Since I was one mod off from completing my performance overhaul - I went ahead and finally pulled the trigger on a K&N CAI for the WK. Will be here tomorrow, as always, I'll post the pics and such tomorrow after install.

EvilJager

02-17-2012, 10:50 AM

Make sure you get the neoprene cover

AJeepZJ

02-17-2012, 10:52 AM

Make sure you get the neoprene cover

I got whatever it came with, lol.

EvilJager

02-17-2012, 10:55 AM

Lol they are a extra. $30 or so... keeps the water out. Might be good fir your md visit ;)

AJeepZJ

02-17-2012, 12:19 PM

Got a part number for it? I can't find it. I'm also thinking of installing of buying a prefilter for it trips when I go to Uwharrie... Try to avoid that infamous Uwharrie Dust!

Sal-XK

02-17-2012, 12:24 PM

Got a part number for it? I can't find it. I'm also thinking of installing of buying a prefilter for it trips when I go to Uwharrie... Try to avoid that infamous Uwharrie Dust!

Good luck that dust can't be avoided LOL

AJeepZJ

02-17-2012, 12:33 PM

Good luck that dust can't be avoided LOL

well not 'avoid' it. But protect the air coming into the engine. Otherwise, I'll basically have to take this K&N out lol, and return to stock before I go to Uwharrie.

DetroitMarauder

02-17-2012, 12:35 PM

Got a part number for it? I can't find it. I'm also thinking of installing of buying a prefilter for it trips when I go to Uwharrie... Try to avoid that infamous Uwharrie Dust!

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=K%26N+RF-1048+Air+Filter+Wrap&x=0&y=0

AJeepZJ

02-17-2012, 01:12 PM

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=K%26N+RF-1048+Air+Filter+Wrap&x=0&y=0

nice - gonna toss this in the build thread list so I don't forget it. So where exactly does this wrap around, and how does it work exactly? Does this also work to prevent dust from getting in the intake?

DetroitMarauder

02-17-2012, 01:23 PM

nice - gonna toss this in the build thread list so I don't forget it. So where exactly does this wrap around, and how does it work exactly? Does this also work to prevent dust from getting in the intake?

They go over the big cone filter. They keep moisture and dust from the filter and from getting into the intake. My birthday is coming up and this is what I'm telling my little sister I want. I'm going with the blue.

AJeepZJ

02-17-2012, 02:45 PM

They go over the big cone filter. They keep moisture and dust from the filter and from getting into the intake. My birthday is coming up and this is what I'm telling my little sister I want. I'm going with the blue.

Im sure you already know what color i wanna get, lol.

CmmdrDan

02-17-2012, 04:32 PM

Tuned baby! TUNED!!!

criket

02-17-2012, 04:33 PM

Tuned baby! TUNED!!!

Woohoo! Show dem new mpg numbers!

BonesWK

02-20-2012, 06:17 AM

nothing too crazy - reppin the hood now.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/IMAG0100-1.jpg

AJeepZJ

02-20-2012, 09:04 AM

Nothing more exciting than the feeling you get when a big brown box is waiting for you. I ordered another toy to hold me over until I can get around to the sliders... They came, later than I expected which is fine.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/DSC04183-1.jpg

AJeepZJ

02-20-2012, 05:30 PM

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=K%26N+RF-1048+Air+Filter+Wrap&x=0&y=0

Lol they are a extra. $30 or so... keeps the water out. Might be good fir your md visit ;)

I ended up ordering this part because yeah.... the filter literally has nothing to prevent water and/or dust from getting to it from below. The more I thought about this, the more it made me cringe at just the thought of water getting into it. It'll be here tomorrow.

cprokopf

02-21-2012, 04:19 PM

I didn't actually do this today but I'm just now posting pics from a few days ago. I added clevis mounts and 3/4" d-rings to the front of my Jeep. I saw this idea ona Jeep from the UK and I loved it. It's a different look than most.

pjmjr508

02-21-2012, 08:03 PM

Looks good

cprokopf

02-22-2012, 09:58 AM

Now I just need to order a 4X Guard skid and remove my front air dam.

AJeepZJ

02-22-2012, 02:43 PM

Changed my oil... out with the old... in with the new
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/02/DSC04192-1.jpg

lekmedm

02-27-2012, 11:36 AM

cprokopf

02-27-2012, 02:43 PM

I need to post some better pics. I have a 2" lift with 265/65/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers so the d-rings look pretty mean.

EvilJager

03-07-2012, 02:24 PM

Installed
leg fog light bulbs
Rigid dually on my bumper
Stinger on my bumper
37" tires

criket

03-07-2012, 07:05 PM

Installed
leg fog light bulbs
Rigid dually on my bumper
Stinger on my bumper
37" tires

I guess I'll just have to imagine what it looks like.....lol j/k kidding man. I can't wait to see the pics.

BonesWK

03-08-2012, 06:26 AM

I guess I'll just have to imagine what it looks like.....lol j/k kidding man. I can't wait to see the pics.

You on facebook dude? He has them posted all over the place on there (picture whore lol)

Looks great.

Chris - You ever think about trying to be in a magazine or sponsored (officially). I mean a WK on 37" has never been done, and im sure sponsors or mags would want to be all over it.

07JeepXK

03-08-2012, 06:28 AM

Or just look in his garage thread!

EvilJager

03-08-2012, 06:33 AM

You on facebook dude? He has them posted all over the place on there (picture whore lol)

Looks great.

Chris - You ever think about trying to be in a magazine or sponsored (officially). I mean a WK on 37" has never been done, and im sure sponsors or mags would want to be all over it.

Dude its a dream of mine to be on the cover! And i def would like some official sponsors! I dont know how to get in mags tho

EvilJager

03-08-2012, 06:33 AM

Or just look in his garage thread!
Yep its in there now... but it was on my fb group first lol

criket

03-08-2012, 06:37 AM

Sorry guys, I'm not on FB anymore, kicked the habit about 2 years ago, lol.

Getting a sponser would be sweet!!!! Send them the photos with your address and phone number and nothing else. I'm sure they'll call you.

EvilJager

03-08-2012, 06:40 AM

You think so? Where should i try

AJeepZJ

03-08-2012, 07:37 AM

I agree.... Try 4wheel Parts.

EvilJager

03-08-2012, 07:39 AM

I agree.... Try 4wheel Parts.
Yes sir!

BonesWK

03-08-2012, 07:42 AM

You think so? Where should i try

Off-Road Tire Companies (Goodyear, BFG, Cooper, Interco etc.)
Warn
JBA/4xguard
Shock Companies
Off-Road Wheel Companies (Black Rock, Mickey Thompson etc.)
Quadratec, others like it

I would stick with almost universal stuff, because the WK market is so small.

I think Tire/wheel companies would jump all over your rig personally. Who wouldn't want THEIR 37" tire on the biggest WK to date.

Sal-XK

03-08-2012, 03:39 PM

Submitting photos would be a good start. I would send one in an email to some of the editors.

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EvilJager

03-08-2012, 07:46 PM

E.mailed around 5 places today. We will see what happens... if nothing hopefully ill get noticed at a show

Matt

03-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Hope you told them there's a chance for photo ops April 1st :)

BonesWK

03-09-2012, 07:06 AM

E.mailed around 5 places today. We will see what happens... if nothing hopefully ill get noticed at a show

keep us posted brotha

EvilJager

03-09-2012, 07:31 AM

Nothing yet. They all saif allow 48 hrs to respond

EvilJager

03-10-2012, 07:52 PM

Finally hooked up my cb from when i moved it in its new location. I also hooked up the rigids lights in there too

criket

03-24-2012, 03:00 PM

Ripped out my carpet. See build thread for details.

Budasac

03-27-2012, 04:33 PM

Nothing yet. They all saif allow 48 hrs to respond

Did you ever hear back from anyone??

BonesWK

03-29-2012, 11:10 AM

LWM

03-29-2012, 11:25 AM

Yesterday I sent off my headphones to Knappster to trade for his OEM engine skid!

Question - Do yall think it would be worth painting this thing since its been used on the trail, or the heck with it. Its going under the jeep anyways. What would yall do?

I would paint it just because. A can will cost you $5.00 and then it will look like you bought a new one :) (dents included)

BonesWK

03-29-2012, 11:54 AM

I would paint it just because. A can will cost you $5.00 and then it will look like you bought a new one :) (manliness included)
Fixed it for ya :)

Yeah I was thinking that as well.

Matt

03-29-2012, 12:10 PM

I would paint it.... then when you look under there You can take credit for the new scratches!

Omelet

03-29-2012, 08:01 PM

I would paint it to keep rust to a minimal. But that comes from the guy who cleans and paints all scratches and trail damage after every outing :D

AJeepZJ

03-30-2012, 06:03 AM

I would paint it.... then when you look under there You can take credit for the new scratches!

Reputation points awarded! :D

Matt

03-30-2012, 06:14 AM

Hahahahaha thanks!

BonesWK

03-30-2012, 09:12 AM

ok, dumb question. Any special paint you think I need, or just the normal flat black rattle can?

Matt

03-30-2012, 10:05 AM

Some black rattlecan has always worked for me... I usually get rustoleum enamel.

Omelet

03-31-2012, 07:49 PM

Well it is all stripped out!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/03/021db926-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/03/fe13f65f-1.jpg

For the most part everything is torn down. Tomorrow I will build it all back up SL style! It will be slow going because I plan to do a little preservation at the same time, not to mention I am meticulous and like to take my time and make everything perfect :) I knocked out the little bit of cutting after dinner so I wasn't waking up the neighbors first thing in the morning.

criket

04-01-2012, 06:00 AM

Wow wish you the best with no problems as you go. That oil pan does look funny, lol.

Looks like you are in prime position to SAS it.

Omelet

04-01-2012, 09:28 AM

Thanks Bud! You see I only say I am doing the SL but secretly I have a D60 sitting in the garage prepped and ready to go :D

Oh if only that were true! May be some day. For now I am still enjoying IFS.

Matt

04-02-2012, 06:14 PM

<------ that dude, yeah... he's super jealous.

07JeepXK

04-02-2012, 09:12 PM

Just installed some new gears in the back of my friends 05 WK. Now just need to replace his steering rack and install his new front differential. His Jeep is going to be sick!

AJeepZJ

04-03-2012, 05:38 AM

Did you actually get in the 3.73 gears or did you just go with the 3.55?

07JeepXK

04-03-2012, 06:45 AM

Did you actually get in the 3.73 gears or did you just go with the 3.55?

Installed Motive Gear 3.73's in the rear end. The back lash ended up perfect and the install went very smooth. Got a front differential out of a 05 4.7 Liter WK with 75,000 miles on it. His jeep has 80,000 so it worked out perfect. Installed new axle seals, pinion seal and new bushings in the differential cause they were all shot. The steering rack he ordered will be in today so everything should be done tonight hopefully. In the next few weeks/months QT II will be replacing the QT I and JBA headers will get installed. He has a 4 inch BDS lift w/AEV Module (Rustys rear LCA's/BDS rear UCA's) running 33x12.5R18 Toyo MT's. He also has a Flowmaster muffler and K&N CAI.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMAG0239-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMAG0237-1.jpg

New 3.73's all set up and ready to go.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMAG0241-1.jpg

AJeepZJ

04-03-2012, 07:06 AM

Sal-XK

04-03-2012, 07:25 AM

Sounds like that's going to be a killer Jeep!

Matt

04-03-2012, 07:28 AM

Very cool. Can't wait to see that thing!

criket

04-03-2012, 11:50 AM

So you installed 3.73's on a QT1 jeep and no codes were thrown? Or did you just clear them out?

I have 3.73 gears in my garage waiting to be installed but am afraid of the codes.

Sal-XK

04-03-2012, 12:00 PM

So you installed 3.73's on a QT1 jeep and no codes were thrown? Or did you just clear them out?

I have 3.73 gears in my garage waiting to be installed but am afraid of the codes.

He doesn't have it on the road yet.

07JeepXK

04-03-2012, 12:12 PM

wow.... I hope you keep track of all the required parts, lmao. Sal and I are intending on doing the same mod for my WK later this year. If you could eventually get it all into a 'HOW-TO' that would be killer. The more detail the better!

Yeah the garage is a mess right now... but its easy to tell the new parts from old parts :D Do you want a "how to" for the gear swap or QT II swap?

Sounds like that's going to be a killer Jeep!

Thats what were hoping. But unfortunately it still has a 3.7 liter. But between the CAI, Headers and 3.73 gears (along with the option of 4 low) he should be good to go.

Very cool. Can't wait to see that thing!

So you installed 3.73's on a QT1 jeep and no codes were thrown? Or did you just clear them out?

I have 3.73 gears in my garage waiting to be installed but am afraid of the codes.

Yeah 3.73's have been installed in the rear of a QT I jeep thats soon to be a QT II 3.7 liter. No codes as we arent totally done with the front end. Not worried about and issues with the computer/trans...we got that all figured out.

He doesn't have it on the road yet.

Correct. It should be done tonight though. It has however had the 4 inch BDS lift installed for the past 2 years with 33x12.5's. This picture was taken two summers ago after the lift was installed.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/0507001208a-1.jpg

This is the same WK that has the pinch weld modification done to it. It was pushed back approx. 2 inches

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/03/0429001754-1.jpg

Sal-XK

04-03-2012, 12:47 PM

Do you want a "how to" for the gear swap or QT II swap?

Yes please! although the 3:55's would be fine if were swapping and the 3:73's work with little to no issues I would guarantee AJ would want those :)

AJeepZJ

04-03-2012, 01:06 PM

Yeah the garage is a mess right now... but its easy to tell the new parts from old parts :D Do you want a "how to" for the gear swap or QT II swap?

Thats what were hoping. But unfortunately it still has a 3.7 liter. But between the CAI, Headers and 3.73 gears (along with the option of 4 low) he should be good to go.

Yes, BOTH :D

And I agree with you, while I am shy of the 33x12.5 - This past weekend, we obviously wheeled our Jeeps. Being one of but a VERY few of 3.7L's with 285's or larger, I found that my performance made the 3.7L more capable of handling these tires while wheeling. Like It honestly felt no different than when I wheeled my 4.0HO with the 33X12.5's.

07JeepXK

04-03-2012, 01:34 PM

Yes, BOTH :D

And I agree with you, while I am shy of the 33x12.5 - This past weekend, we obviously wheeled our Jeeps. Being one of but a VERY few of 3.7L's with 285's or larger, I found that my performance made the 3.7L more capable of handling these tires while wheeling. Like It honestly felt no different than when I wheeled my 4.0HO with the 33X12.5's.

You dont have any trouble with hill climbs and getting the tires to spin? When we were at RC coming out of Lake Christy, my buddy couldnt make it up any of the hill climbs because he just didnt have enough power (or gears) to get the tires spinning. Same thing when he tried pulling out my brother when he got stuck in his ZR2.

Sal-XK

04-03-2012, 01:45 PM

When it's dry AJ has issues with hills so does Toby they over heat the trans and have to stop and sometimes if they don't have momentum they can't make the hill. I think the mud helped them with allowing them to spin putting them further in the power band. Either one of those gears would help but the QT2 is the key part.

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AJeepZJ

04-03-2012, 01:52 PM

Yeah, the mud probably helped. But also, Sal, I was wheeling with the ESP entirely functional, this was always killing torque and momentum. Also, last summer my fans would refuse to come on to keep engine and tranny at low temps. Programmer resolved that. It's not a perfect set-up, but its a working one. I would not dream of trying towing someone out, lol - not the way im loaded.

But, of course gears and xcase swap will definitely Improve things A LOT.