What did you do to your Ultimate Jeep today - 2012

[Matt]

Post em up!

[Sal-XK]

I washed mine it was covered in yellow guts from helping AJ move. The new paint I put cleaned right up no problems much happier with this stuff over the rustolem bed liner spray.

[ScorpionCrawler]

took a picture just couldn't believe it.

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I was just sitting in the sun and this was just after starting her up. It was really only 83.

[07JeepXK]

wow...i thought my XK had a lot of miles on it!

[ScorpionCrawler]

wow...i thought my XK had a lot of miles on it!

Yeah it does. I'm pretty amazed that it really still drives and runs like day 1.
My F150 I took to 258,000 and the Blazer before that was 238,000.
But I do have that new to me used trans.
AC wasn't keepin up today, I have to throw my guages on that tonight.
The lift is working out, I have a little squeak in the back, I'm going to put new rubbers on the springs this weekend.
Thanks again bro....

[The_War_Wagon]

Gassed her up with Premium at Sam's Club for $3.97 a gal. I just wanted in on pg. 1. ;)

[LWM]

Worked on the new hidden winch bumper

[AJeepZJ]

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So you guys know I slapped on some MOABs. I took a 130 (round trip) mile drive all highway today, and this is my mileage. I'm up almost 2mpgs :)

[LWM]

Gave the beast a wax job, only took me three hours!

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[Matt]

lol thanks for the sneak peak!!

Washed mine today as well.... no wax though

[Sal-XK]

They clean up perty! Walking back to my XK today I stared at like a blonde with big.... Well you get the idea LOL

[TrialByFire]

Finished replacing lower ball joints, upper ball joints and bushings I started last Sunday. Now maybe I can get it aligned!
I also replaced the passenger CV (again) because the current one was very stiff and probably contributing to my poor gas mileage.

[Matt]

Washed her up.... printed out some pictures and leaving soon for the englishtown car show

[07JeepXK]

Last night I tore apart the rear end again. My mission was to install 1 inch bump stop spacers. After some crazy articulation testing during the process I ended up installing the 2 inch spacers. I think the rear end is good to go now. With the HD OME coils the rear end doesn't stuff the tires into the fender flares like it did when I had the spacer lift on. I'm thinking it has something to do with the higher spring rate coils. 7 more days until groves grog mud bog and I think I might go creek wheeling again today. I found out late last night that a bunch of the local guys are heading down there this afternoon.

[IamJEEP]

I did not do squat, just drove it.........for crying out loud, it's a Jeep! Lol.........

[valpacer]

Relocated the light bar to the front (removed the rack yesterday, not going to run one for now), couple of brackets off the radiator support panel that come through the grille.

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Also installed the other of the singles (one each side at the rear), used the factory bolt and notched the side rail cover out to sit around it.

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Rears are currently wired to the switch panel in the front, just have to put in a second feed from the reverse lights. Eventually!

Dave

[AJeepZJ]

I miss the roof rack and light set up. Is there no way you can carry a document with you signed off by the locals that says you are within regulations??

[valpacer]

I wish. You have the land of the free, i'm in the land of do what your goddamn told! In my state you cant even engineer a modified lift - engine changes etc are all ok as per regs, but tyres and lift are set. Having said that I can engineer the new diff mounts and locations, just not the height or tyre size. Means if i at least get pulled over by the police it will look like im doing the right thing and just wear the fines for the tyres.

I may put a different rack up, but a slimmer one.

The powdercoat on the rack had all gone chalky, and there are a couple of decent rust holes in the main frame, so it wasnt just for looks. Now its off the truck, it wont sit on the ground flat either, so the twist in the body (whatever little there is) has been enough to twist the rack. For what i paid it was actually pretty disappointing. Was the first one in Queensland though - never be the first its the one they experimented on!

[DetroitMarauder]

I realized I never put up pics of my new tires. I actually went with the Hankook Dynapro ATMs. The wheels are from a 05 Grand Cherokee that I painted. I used a coat of self etching primer, two coats flat black, and 3 coats of satin clear coat. I'm really happy at how they turned out.

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[criket]

I put my carpet back in. Way easier this time around.

[Sal-XK]

I realized I never put up pics of my new tires. I actually went with the Hankook Dynapro ATMs. The wheels are from a 05 Grand Cherokee that I painted. I used a coat of self etching primer, two coats flat black, and 3 coats of satin clear coat. I'm really happy at how they turned out.

Sweet job man they look good!

[07JeepXK]

Saturday night I articulated the rear to see how close everything is with the 2 inch bump stop spacers installed. The top of the tire tucks right into the fender well (It looks like its touching in the picture but its no where near). The front of the rear fender flare has about 2mm of clearance before the tire rubs and the tire just touches the rear part of the flare.


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Last night I got to test out the new meats!


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[Matt]

Wowzers!

Me+you+Sal @ RC ASAP....

[07JeepXK]

Wowzers!

Me+you+Sal @ RC ASAP....

Haha. What are your plans for the weekend of 8-10 June? Were going to make a special trip there for mine and my brothers birthdays!

[Matt]

I was actually thinking of getting my dad to come for a fathers day ride on the 17th.... there were a few other people interested and it was going to be all greens to keep it simple for them, but I have a feeling they're all going to bail.

[07JeepXK]

Let me know. I'm definitely going next month. Mostly blues and I wanna tackle that hill climb i blew my t-case on last time i went.

[Matt]

Would the 17th work for you guys? If we plan on being there the same day then it wont matter if they bail on me or not, ill be going regardless. :)

[07JeepXK]

I'll talk to my little bother and see what he says. Anytime works for me since I can put in leave whenever. His birthday is the 8th though and I know he wanted to go that weekend. I think he took off already too.

[Matt]

I see. Let me know what he says and we'll figure it out from there. :)

[07JeepXK]

Last night I reinstalled my 4xguard belly skid. Its been off for a while now because I was to lazy to bolt it back on. Im ready for the mud bog Saturday!

[Matt]

Reinstalled all of my skids (had them off for my trans work) and then trimmed the gas tank skid so my driveshaft stops hitting it:

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[Lt_JWS]

this was last weekend... ah well....

took the third row out and covered a piece of plywood for a level surface, had to move a "big" mini fridge....
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[AJeepZJ]

Like a great THINKER, I sat in a camping chair for about 1.5 hrs today thinking of ways to further the progress on my Jeep. I walked around clockwise a few times, then counter clockwise. Sometimes I would stop, scratch my head, and rub chin then keep walking. Then I'd sit down, and think further. Then I'd get up look underneath and lay underneath, lol. It was a good morning.


Oh, and I also cleaned, sanded, and impact marks on my Sliders. Today was fun.

[pjmjr508]

Removed the roofrack & dropped it off at a welding shop to have it welded into 1 sold piece verse the 3 separate pieces held together with screws. The reason why for this is water gets in & rusts from the inside out & leaves rust stains all over the XK when the water leaks out. also the welding shop will be fabing a spare tire mount in the rack. Had the Xk washed. Flushed the engine, Changed the oil W/M1 Full Syn. Cleaned the CAI filter. removed all the skid plates (exception of fuel tank skid) to pound back out & paint. Drain & filled T-Case & Rear Diff. Used Mopar NV245 Fluid for T-Case. M1 75-140 W Friction Mod additive for rear diff. Did not change the front diff fluid because it appears to look like it has a leak, the cv on the pass side appears to be wet. Having the shop look at it, its covered under my Extended Warranty 0 deductible. Grounded the TB using a 12g wire. Added a fuel additive to clean out the fuel lines. cleaned out the TB butterfly area (currently set off check engine light). removed the battery pos & neg for about 20 to 30 min today & it did not turn off the check eng light. I also removed the gas cap & re attached it as well. I will see if it still on tomorrow after some time for the XK to sit. if still an issue will use the flashpaq to see if it will reset it. Tomorrow after the wife is taken care of I might be able to install the unistrut bars I had & painted so when I get the rack back it will have lower profile.

[Matt]

That's one hell of a list! Why don't you use the flashpack to see what the engine light is on for? Might be something simple like you forgot to plug the IAT sensor back in after cleaning the intake....

[pjmjr508]

That's one hell of a list! Why don't you use the flashpack to see what the engine light is on for? Might be something simple like you forgot to plug the IAT sensor back in after cleaning the intake....

LOL the weather has been great here lately plus I am on 2 week vacation decided to get a bunch done. The light went off today while driving, I had forgot to plug in the sensor that was in the CAI tube.

Whats left is to do from that list is drop the XK off to have the front diff looked at. Clean up pound out the skids & paint where needed. They earned the price I paid for them will post pics this week.
It will be probably a week or so before I get the roof rack back as well.

Most of the remainder on the list will be completed this week.

I will say I think grounding the TB plate does help the throttle response at least for the Hemi's.

[LWM]

Yesterday we drove it to Moab.... Today is a whole new story :)

[valpacer]

Jealous Much!

[madrock]

I made a roof top light bar from unistrut, wired up some Rigid Dually's, and installed my Contura rocker switches with my Saguaro4x switch panel.

[LWM]

Wheeled 7 Mile Rim at The Ultimate Jeep Summit in Moab!

[Sal-XK]

Wheeled 7 Mile Rim at The Ultimate Jeep Summit in Moab!


I made a roof top light bar from unistrut, wired up some Rigid Dually's, and installed my Contura rocker switches with my Saguaro4x switch panel.

Ok kids! Once again without pics it didn't happen :p

[madrock]

The pics aren't greatest, but I took them in my garage with the door shut. The inside lights are the spot pattern and the outside lights are the flood pattern.

I plan on adding fogs and backup lights soon.

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[DetroitMarauder]

I installed a new touchscreen radio. It's a Clarion VX401.

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[pjmjr508]

Nice

[06JeepXKHEMI]

What didnt I have done to the XK today.. All 16 plugs, diff fluid, trans fluid, coolant flush, rear brakes and oil change.. Also did front diff bushing including top isolator and bracket- Tmrw will be wash, clay bar, polish, wax, leather clean and condition, shampoo.. Will post pics when she's done

[DetroitMarauder]

Oil change, wash, wax, and rain-x the windows.

[stites-xk]

Changed the front diff bushings all 3 of them and painted my skid plates tomorrow will be the inner tie rods

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[LWM]

Yesterday I drove home from Moab :(

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Today was long and hot but she came out great!! Washed, clay bared, waxedx2 coats, leather cleaned and conditioned, engine bay cleaned, door panels door jams rocker panels scrubbed cleaned.. 5 hrs, burnt red back and shoulders and one sexy XK!!!!
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Now its time to take her out for a night in the town!!

[Sal-XK]

Today was long and hot but she came out great!! Washed, clay bared, waxedx2 coats, leather cleaned and conditioned, engine bay cleaned, door panels door jams rocker panels scrubbed cleaned.. 5 hrs, burnt red back and shoulders and one sexy XK!!!!
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Now its time to take her out for a night in the town!!

Wow it almost to clean :p

[06JeepXKHEMI]

never to clean for me, but cant wait to get her dirty!!!

[cmdr jim]

I upgraded my XK 3.7L V6 QT1 to manually selectable QT2 :)

[07JeepXK]

Installed a new electric fan, electric fan wiring harness, hi and low fan relays, coolant temp sensor, thermostat and new coolant. Also rotated the MT/R's.

[Matt]

May be taking off the matrix this weekend. ..

[Sal-XK]

Finally drove mine and filled it up while I was at it :D

[DetroitMarauder]

Did a little painting. It went from this:

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To this:

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I just have to put the spare back under there.

[wmjacobsjr]

Did a little painting. It went from this:

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To this:

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I just have to put the spare back under there.
Looks good man. Did you use regular paint or something else?

[pjmjr508]

Drove my wife to the hospital @ 1130 pm friday night so she can give birth to our baby daughter.
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Born 1:41am PST 5/19/12 (Which happens to be my fathers birthday as well) 6 lbs 13 oz 20".


This is the reason I missed MOAB

[Matt]

Best reason to miss MOAB ever!

And her smile in that first picture is priceless... better hand that one out as wallet pictures for the family!

[stites-xk]

Congratulations man!

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[Sal-XK]

Congrats again bro!

[pjmjr508]

I did complete replacing the roof rails on Friday afternoon.
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Once I get the roof rack back form the welding shop I will put that back up there as well.

[Matt]

Looks great man! Gonna have to post that in the roof rack thread.

[DetroitMarauder]

Looks good man. Did you use regular paint or something else?

I used Rustoleum flat black. I'm pretty happy at how it turned out.

[DetroitMarauder]

Drove my wife to the hospital @ 1130 pm friday night so she can give birth to our baby daughter.
Born 1:41am PST 5/19/12 (Which happens to be my fathers birthday as well) 6 lbs 13 oz 20".

This is the reason I missed MOAB

Congrats!!!!

[madrock]

I did complete replacing the roof rails on Friday afternoon.
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Where do you get the metal tube from?

[criket]

Drove my wife to the hospital @ 1130 pm friday night so she can give birth to our baby daughter.

Born 1:41am PST 5/19/12 (Which happens to be my fathers birthday as well) 6 lbs 13 oz 20".


This is the reason I missed MOAB

Awesome! Congrats man!!!!!!!

[LWM]

Drove my wife to the hospital @ 1130 pm friday night so she can give birth to our baby daughter.

Born 1:41am PST 5/19/12 (Which happens to be my fathers birthday as well) 6 lbs 13 oz 20".

This is the reason I missed MOAB

You were missed but this is GREAT news, congratulations.

[BonesWK]

Drove my wife to the hospital @ 1130 pm friday night so she can give birth to our baby daughter.
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Born 1:41am PST 5/19/12 (Which happens to be my fathers birthday as well) 6 lbs 13 oz 20".


This is the reason I missed MOAB

Awesome man! Were expecting our first in August.

[AJeepZJ]

Did a little painting. It went from this:

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To this:

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I just have to put the spare back under there.

That looks excellent - I imagine you sanded it down some before painting.



Also - congrats, Ryan.

[DetroitMarauder]

That looks excellent - I imagine you sanded it down some before painting.

Thanks. I used a wire brush first then a little lite sand paper then the paint. With the lift and larger tires I could see it and it bugged me.

[Matt]

Loaded up the bikes for tomorrow.

[pjmjr508]

Where do you get the metal tube from?
Sorry for the delay
The one on the left was bought @ Ace Hardware, its a spacer. The one on the right is a 1/2 water pipe that was cut to fit. All of the hardware (except unistruts) was bought at Ace Hardware.

Thanks again all. I had forgot what it was like to have a newborn around again lol.

Congrats BonesWK

[CT-riverrat]

Threw on some new front pads and rotors. While I have run into rotors being rusted on to the hub, I didn't realize the wheels could do the same to the rotors. When I went to swap my tires front to back, the rears were actually stuck onto the rotors. Thank God for power blaster and a five pound sledge hammer. ( I was prepared for the front rotors). :) Might be a good idea to coat them in anti-seize, I did before re-installing them. I'm really glad I didn't find this out on a busy highway, on a dark night.

[07JeepXK]

Threw on some new front pads and rotors. While I have run into rotors being rusted on to the hub, I didn't realize the wheels could do the same to the rotors. When I went to swap my tires front to back, the rears were actually stuck onto the rotors. Thank God for power blaster and a five pound sledge hammer. ( I was prepared for the front rotors). :) Might be a good idea to coat them in anti-seize, I did before re-installing them. I'm really glad I didn't find this out on a busy highway, on a dark night.

Once you get all 5 lug nuts off, just give the top of the tire a GOOD kick. It will come right off everytime.

[madrock]

I got some new 245/70/17 Hankook DynaPro ATM's put on my stock XK, and I Plasti-Dipped my wheels yesterday. Discount Tire had a $100 rebate going this weekend, so I got new tires sooner then I was expecting.

I originally had 245/75/17 but I was worried about hitting that pesky UCA bolt.

[CT-riverrat]

After brakes ans sway bar end links. I took the XK to the movies Old skool!
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[criket]

After brakes ans sway bar end links. I took the XK to the movies Old skool!
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AHh man friggin sweet!!!!!!!!!!

I miss the drive in movies. There was one I use to go to in high school and I believe it's still there. So what movies did ya watch?

[CT-riverrat]

We saw Avengers, by the time dark shadows was going to start, It was about 11PM and we called it a night. Still, it was a lot of fun. Most states still have drive in movie theaters, Just google drive in movies with your state. I'm betting you'll find one within an hour drive. (unless your really out in the sticks somewhere).

[LWM]

Took off the drivers side fender and put the old style back on too match the new bumper up too.

[BonesWK]

mines in the shop getting a new front right hub assembly.

My magnetic rig that the speed sensor reads off of is corroded and damaged, causing all the traction conrol lights to go off, and making driving not so much fun.

It must have gotten water/mud in there and screwed the whole thing up. another reason I stay away from mud and water when I can

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Tire rotation, alignment, throttle body, upper intake and fuel system cleaning.. OH! and bought k&n intake, be here next week, will post pics upon completion!

[Holaday07 4.7]

Carted around the whole family all weekend. Ren Fair, backroads, and a nice trip to the lost creek river (not much water left).

[Lt_JWS]

oh no over 100k...

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[TrialByFire]

Replaced my drivers-side tie rod I broke at the end of the WCUJS in Moab.

[Matt]

Took down some tree's today and had a few full trailer loads to take to my buddies...

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[07JeepXK]

Changed the oil, installed a new serpentine belt and mechanical fan. This one has plastic blades. The one I had before was metal.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Drove to Atlantic City this weekend.. XK ran like a champ, 13.3 mpgs, everything was going smoothly.. Stayed at Trump plaza for bachelor party weekend, parked her in Valet Friday.. Saturday AM, get a call from Valet, she was broken into:mad::( they tried breaking drivers window but it wouldnt break so they broke drivers side rear door window, incuding 1/4 glass, stole my gps and a couple smaller items.. The glass they broke went over interior and scratched some of the rear leather as well. Heres a pic of some of the damage.. Weekend was a blast except that, OH and my room got broken into.. Trump plaza was a dump, staff sucked, rooms sucks, valet obviously sucked.. They will be paying for damages to car, items stolen and I will be trying to get my 1000$$ I spent on rooms..
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[Matt]

Damn that sucks!
My wife and I used to go to AC for anniversaries (haven't been since the kids though) and stay at the Trop. But we usually take her car.

[07JeepXK]

That sucks. I'd love to catch someone in the act breaking into my Commander. The would never walk again!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea needless to say I was pissed!!! Im OCD when it comes to my cars.. Ive worked hard to get where Im at financially and its really disappointing when there are people out there that have nothing better to do but ruin what other worked so hard for.. More importantly, I fell more in love with my XK thru this last journey. Sucks someone had to try and ruin it, but atleast she's repairable, never left me stranded just a little lighter in my pockets with the cost of gas!!!!!

[Sal-XK]

I guess I know where not to stay!

[Adondo]

I have some new LED lights coming for the taillights and backups. The taillights are 42 LED and the BU's are 68 LED. Both are not 1990's technology garbage, they're Cree SMD type, so they should be searing bright. The BU's are white, and I went ultra-red for the taillights so there's no light loss. (Converting white into red thru the lens cuts too much) They should be here in today's mail. My dashboard also says PERFORM SERVICE so it's time to put in new Mobile 1. Maybe tonight if I get time. I won a Femco valve in the 2009 Jeep Summit in Colorado, and it does make oil changes really easy. (and not messy)

By the way, I used a utility knife to hack out about half of that stupid plastic inner fender well. NO MORE TIRE RUB!! Even after some semi-hard wheeling Memorial Day on Wahluke Slope, silence is golden! :D Had I known that silly plastic crap was all it was while we were down in Moab, I'd have done it then. All the way through Fins and Things, RRRRRRRRRIP!!! as the edge got caught in the tread. :mad:

[Sal-XK]

Took mine to the lake :D

[Omelet]

Ok it wasn't today, but Sat a few local WKs came down to join me in some excellent wheeling!

John (Black WK), Greg (Silver WK), and Yours Truely (Khaki WK)

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Greg made the vid, Enjoy!!!


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[Matt]

^^^ drool

Showing that pic to ALL my WK friends...

[Omelet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

Today I sat in it to watch a little Act of Valor in the back seat! Sure did sound good :D

[Omelet]

Oh and since you enjoyed that pic so much, how about this one!

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Or

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[Matt]

Lol I can do without Charlie's Angels in the pic!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

So after all the bs I had happen to my XK over the weekend I was surprised to have received my k&n yesterday.. Will be going in as soon as she gets back from the dealership for repairs to windows.. Also found out some interesting facts on our XKs windows, especially front door windows. The punks that broke into the Jeep tried to break the front drivers window but it wouldnt break, they tried 6 different spots including bottom corner but nothing happened but a crack. Come to find out because of the amount of surface area and size of window, they have to be as thick and resilient as the windshield, which is why it never shattered just cracked forcing them to go to back windows. Pretty interesting..
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[hoaxci5]

Tomorrow I get to drive it for the first time in about 2 months.

[LWM]

Tomorrow I get to drive it for the first time in about 2 months.

Washed it and put gas in it today, plus a little surprise!

[hoaxci5]

I like surprises!

[Adondo]

I forgot to actually LOOK at the back of the Jeep when I ordered the LED's. There's FOUR lights back there! (duh) Back to eBay for another pair of 42 SMD LED "bulbs" and I threw in a couple of courtesy light replacements this time as well. Might as well blast white light onto the floorboards.

The 68 LED backup "bulbs" make the original bulbs look like birthday candles. They look really cool behind the lens too. (when unlit)

The pair I played with last night look great in those bullet lens, and the 'star' shape on the end of LED's can be directly seen and look very cool. I put the original bulbs back for now 'til the second pair shows up. They are better in every way compared to the bulb filaments. Walking from side to side, the LED's show up much better than the bulbs. (I had a bulb in the lower, and an LED in the upper for testing)

Also, it needs load resistors because the Jeep can't deal with no bulb filament load, so I have four 6 ohm 50 watt resistors on the way too. Remove one upper bulb, and the brake lights and third light on top all light up. Turn signals, and the LED won't light up, while the front bulb is rapidly bink-bink-binking away. :mad: (The running lights seem to work okay)

The upper pair is brake lights, the lower pair are turn signals. Of course, all four light up for running lights.

These are similar to what I have:
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[Sal-XK]

Took the XK to the lake again today grabbed a couple of pics this time.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAGE_A872372230F44FA4BC1F6F6D22127139JP-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAGE_04F0303B833942B490F6DFF4BE4E7BDBJP-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

Looks like fun

[Adondo]

What's the boat? (I have a 12' Port-a-bote) I assume yours goes on your roof rack?

[Sal-XK]

What's the boat? (I have a 12' Port-a-bote) I assume yours goes on your roof rack?

It's a 12' ascend FST

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/100_6005JPG-1.jpg

It's to heavy or I'm to lazy to put it on top LOL I just shove it in the back. It sticks out just a tad
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAGE_6C4BF43F250E4AE6B8C25A197B918718JP-1.jpg

[stites-xk]

It's to heavy or I'm to lazy to put it on top LOL I just shove it in the back. It sticks out just a tad
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAGE_6C4BF43F250E4AE6B8C25A197B918718JP-1.jpg
LOL that's awesome glad i'm not the only one that does that.

[Sal-XK]

LOL that's awesome glad i'm not the only one that does that.

LOL thats a lot work to try and get that yak on the roof! Maybe I'll build something or just buy a trailer.

[Matt]

Picked up a 150qt cooler on sale at cosco.... getting ready for my OBX trip!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120607163041-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120607163139-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120607163225-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120607163248-1.jpg


Also was going to attach my shovel (seen in the pics) to the roof rack but some thunderstorms started rolling through. So figured i'd post up some pics and drink a Guinness while its raining :D

[ScorpionCrawler]

Cute kid..that was a fun age.
Are all the empties in the yellow garbage can from today?

[Matt]

Cute kid..that was a fun age.
Are all the empties in the yellow garbage can from today?

Thanks. That is a fun age.... and my daughter turns 1 on the 30th!

That's 2 weeks and a final exams worth of empties lol.

[ScorpionCrawler]

OH.... I thought they came out of that monster cooler.
And by the pics order I thought the carrier was just to carry the orange ball.

I wonder what your son was thinking with his hands behind his back looking back at the ball on the carrier.

Ready for the beach dad... let's roll!!

[Matt]

lol nope, just sizing everything up. For instance the cooler is so big i had to reverse the direction of the bolts holding the rack together so they're facing outwards now.

My son was bout to get all his other sports equipment to put on the rack before i plopped the cooler down hahaha

[Adondo]

Love that giant cooler.

I had to go outside and check... I thought MY Commander was STOLEN!! If you put lights on your rack, they'll be twins! ;)

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMG_2988-1.jpg

[hoaxci5]

https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

and purchased the trans tune app from superchips

[criket]

Matt, where did you get those yellow trash cans at? Did you buy them somewhere?

[Matt]

Matt, where did you get those yellow trash cans at? Did you buy them somewhere?

The yellow cans are actually for recycling and the township gives them to homeowners. My trash can is the blue thing at the curb in the last pic.

[Matt]

Adondo, how are your lights held on the bumper? I just took off my 9" rallye 4000s and want to put something back on before OBX..

[criket]

The yellow cans are actually for recycling and the township gives them to homeowners. My trash can is the blue thing at the curb in the last pic.

Oh ok cool. At my work, we use the exact same cans.

[Adondo]

Adondo, how are your lights held on the bumper? I just took off my 9" rallye 4000s and want to put something back on before OBX..

I built a bracket with back-to-back pieces of aluminum angle, and backed them up under the bumper with plate pieces.

Somewhere, there's better photos posted. I think the front lights were part of a photo hosting website that died and took 800 of my photos with it. :mad:

Maybe you can see what I did from this:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/C360_20111228203658-1.jpg

[Sal-XK]

Packed up and loaded the XK down good.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAGE_F5854F61D6EE415BA330241752F5DB30JP-1.jpg

[ScorpionCrawler]

Packed up and loaded the XK down good.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAGE_F5854F61D6EE415BA330241752F5DB30JP-1.jpg

FYI
Your missing the YAK

[07JeepXK]

holy stickers batman!

[Matt]

I love his license plate

[Sal-XK]

I wish I could of took the yak and you can never have to many stickers and I like my plates to :D Hahah I need a trailer i think.


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[Omelet]

Finally picked up a set of Staun Tyre Deflators! I have waisted way too much time all these years using a pen, key, knife, stick, or whatever I had at the time. I don't know what took me so long :D

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/c309e40f-1.jpg

[stites-xk]

Not today but yesterday i put OME sprigs and struts along with some JBA UCA'S on my xk minus a coil because i have the superlift

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Installed the k&n on friday before my next trip. Sound is amazing whats even better I got 14.9 mpgs on the highway a 1.5mpg improvement!!! Very happy with install, sounds and results. Will post pic and video shortly..

[Sal-XK]

Been driving mine weighed down threw the mountains since Friday. It's a beast on the hills :D
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/a693799146e864e0-1.jpg


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[mrnavy2]

Today I did the passenger side sunroof hose as a preventive maintenance. So now both sides are done. Are there only 2 hoses or 4 hoses. Steve

[Matt]

Just those two... you should be good to go now

[Lt_JWS]

installed new upper control arms and front sway bar links..... what a pain..

https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/265/20120611191151791.jpg/)

I have an elusive clunk that i can't seem to find, its alittle better now but it still does it :(

[stites-xk]

installed new upper control arms and front sway bar links..... what a pain..

https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/265/20120611191151791.jpg/)

I have an elusive clunk that i can't seem to find, its alittle better now but it still does it :(

Nice. Did you check your steering rack or tie rods

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[Lt_JWS]

new rack and tie rod less than 15K ago ;) It only does it when parking... let say im turning into a tight parking spot and i have to cut the wheels pretty hard and when i stop i staighten up the wheels then i get a pop/clunk.... It not nearly as bad now, the upper control arm bushings were worn out.

[Matt]

How do the LCA bushings look?

[Lt_JWS]

How do the LCA bushings look?

Not to bad, no movement in anything that i can feel.

[Matt]

There's so much stress in the LCA you're not going to be able to shake anything even if the bushings are bad. Are the bushings visually in good shape or are they starting to compress/crack?

[BonesWK]

Just bought a Smittlybilt rear shackle mount for my rig from amazon! 27 bucks cant beat it. Its all about cheap mods these days with a baby on the way

[criket]

Just bought a Smittlybilt rear shackle mount for my rig from amazon! 27 bucks cant beat it. Its all about cheap mods these days with a baby on the way

It only gets worse dude.....


but it's def worth it!

[pjmjr508]

It only gets worse dude.....


but it's def worth it!


AGREED x2

[FrankXK9]

Painted rims today

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/kf1iz5-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/35317nr-1.jpg

Also took brothers doors off...

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/2hyf3h3-1.jpg

[Omelet]

Yesterday I finished modifying my Gobi rack and bolted on my new 42" LED bar from Tough Light.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/d3ab67e4-1.jpg


Today I finished wiring it and lit her up!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/b3aada37-1.jpg

[Matt]

reattached my trans line..... in the work parking lot with my khakis on lol

[LWM]

Yesterday I finished modifying my Gobi rack and bolted on my new 42" LED bar from Tough Light.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/d3ab67e4-1.jpg


Today I finished wiring it and lit her up!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/b3aada37-1.jpg

I gotta get me one of those!

[Matt]

Same here! Id like to have the one on my roof rack...

[Adondo]

No kidding on those LED bars. I first saw one at a Jeep rally in Naches Pass. There was a hundred people there, and it got dark on the events, so a guy parked and turned his on. It was like something from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." It was so bright in fact, that he aimed it up into the trees to get the photon blast off the stage area. The spill-over light was more than enough.

I finally got around to installing a CB in my XK. Now, I can talk to someone on the next trail run. :) I installed this one:
https://www.cobra.com/detail/75-wx-st-compact-remote-mount-cb-radio-with-soundtracker-and-noaa-weather.cfm

There just isn't room for anything else in there. I used a Maxrad antenna on a fender mount, and put it opposite the AM/FM antenna.

[1USMC]

Yesterday I finished modifying my Gobi rack and bolted on my new 42" LED bar from Tough Light.




Sweet light bar ! I have a small 10" led one I'm looking forward to putting on my roof rack, if I ever get it receive it ( its been on back order for over 5 months now). Nice photo also...

[pjmjr508]

I finally got around to installing a CB in my XK. Now, I can talk to someone on the next trail run. :) I installed this one:
https://www.cobra.com/detail/75-wx-st-compact-remote-mount-cb-radio-with-soundtracker-and-noaa-weather.cfm


I have the same cb & love it.

[LWM]

I finally got around to installing a CB in my XK. Now, I can talk to someone on the next trail run. :) I installed this one:
https://www.cobra.com/detail/75-wx-st-compact-remote-mount-cb-radio-with-soundtracker-and-noaa-weather.cfm

That is the same one I use too!

[1USMC]

That is the same one I use too!

^^^^^^ Ditto ^^^^^^

[Omelet]

Thanks guys! This thing is wicked and I got it at a killer deal. There is a group buy on JeepGarage for anyone interested:

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=42943


I have more pics on page for of that thread as well.

[valpacer]

Drove it around every chance to get some mileage on the new springs to settle them. Now just waiting for the new rear shocks, 14" travel (830mm ext 475mm compressed) remote cannister etc.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/DSC_0166-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/DSC_0161-1.jpg

Final height -

Front 660mm (26")
Rear 680mm (27") hub to fender

Also finished the new rack last week and got the light bar on the roof! Not the nice new ones that Omelet and Greg etc are running though :-(.

[BonesWK]

That thing is a beast! Looking great man

[Matt]

Wow... I love it!

[stites-xk]

Nice bro. Where did you get the new rear springs?

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[Pixelcodex]

That is no contest the best looking WK, and looks well used too! (evidenced by that "scratch" on the fender/door) Everything done on it looks like it belongs. Love the low profile rack. I remember following your build thread on it, have to read the rest. I will PM you some questions, specially as it pertains to the CRD engine.

[07JeepXK]

That is no contest the best looking WK, and looks well used too! (evidenced by that "scratch" on the fender/door) Everything done on it looks like it belongs. Love the low profile rack. I remember following your build thread on it, have to read the rest. I will PM you some questions, specially as it pertains to the CRD engine.

I agree its a nice looking WK, however I think its a 3 way tie between valpacer, Eviljager and Omelet. All three of them have bada$$ WK's!!!

[Pixelcodex]

I agree its a nice looking WK, however I think its a 3 way tie between valpacer, Eviljager and Omelet. All three of them have bada$$ WK's!!!

Ok, let's say the best WH. I'll admit, I really like Omelet's too and follow his thread. But I read elsewhere Eviljager's is no more, he sold it. :-(

[Matt]

Yeah JBA bought Chris's WK.

[07JeepXK]

Ok, let's say the best WH. I'll admit, I really like Omelet's too and follow his thread. But I read elsewhere Eviljager's is no more, he sold it. :-(

Ok I'll agree its the best WH. So Omelets and Eviljagers are tied. Even though Eviljagers WK got sold to JBA it doesnt matter cause it was still BA!!! Just like phunkeydudes XK on the other forum.

[Omelet]

WOW guys thanks! There are some awesome WKs out there, but I am honored you think so highly of mine.

[valpacer]

Nice bro. Where did you get the new rear springs?

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Hey Mate, they are custom ones made locally here. At the King springs factory to be precise!

[valpacer]

That thing is a beast! Looking great man


Wow... I love it!

Thanks everyone, but as Omelet says, there are lots of nice Jeeps out there! Besides, we are all members of the Ultimate Jeep Club anyway ;)

Hopefully I can keep coming up with more mods to keep you all watching!

Dave

[valpacer]

That is no contest the best looking WK, and looks well used too! (evidenced by that "scratch" on the fender/door) Everything done on it looks like it belongs. Love the low profile rack. I remember following your build thread on it, have to read the rest. I will PM you some questions, specially as it pertains to the CRD engine.

Thanks Mate, got your PM's on JF, hope the info helps!

If only that was the ONLY 'scratch', I even found the roof dented again when making the new rack :eek:

[valpacer]

I agree its a nice looking WK, however I think its a 3 way tie between valpacer, Eviljager and Omelet. All three of them have bada$$ WK's!!!

You have me in very highly esteemed company there 07! I think the Ex Jager WK will be very different soon, all the Saguaro bits are coming off.

I think we have to break down the 3 Jeeps you listed

Most dinted and scratched - Mine
Most mods and attention to detail - Omelet
Most tyre. Ever. - Evil Jager

Haha!

[Matt]

All I can say is.... with all the great jeeps on this site I feel like im slacking. I need to find a way to get a 4" lift on there!

[BonesWK]

All I can say is.... with all the great jeeps on this site I feel like im slacking. I need to find a way to get a 4" lift on there!

me too bro... I need a raise!

[07JeepXK]

Im not so bent on a 4 inch lift anymore. Especially after seeing how much more ground clearance I have under the front suspension over my buddy thats running the 4 inch. And since Im running 33s also I have the same amount of clearance under the rear axle as him. He only has me by and inch under the belly. If I can get this tube fender project going ill have more then enough room to go with 34's next time around.

Oh and I replaced a stuck rear brake caliper last night on the XK. Next up, painting the rear axle and and everything else rusted under the rear and installing my new shocks.

[LWM]

Took my Super Sliders off so the new welder can reverse engineer them and get started on the new batch.

[Omelet]

Im not so bent on a 4 inch lift anymore. Especially after seeing how much more ground clearance I have under the front suspension over my buddy thats running the 4 inch. And since Im running 33s also I have the same amount of clearance under the rear axle as him. He only has me by and inch under the belly. If I can get this tube fender project going ill have more then enough room to go with 34's next time around.

I used to be under the same mind set (trying to convince myself I didn't need the SL because I couldn't afford it). But in reality by adding the SL I gained 3" of down travel (which is a huge improvement especially for us) and by adding the extra inch I didn't loose much clearance under the front diff and was able to easily clear 35s. I was content before running the OME and 295s but down travel was limited and even though my clearance was fine I was constantly lifting tires. And as everyone knows keeping tires on the ground is key. I don't get why guys put the SL on and only run 285s?

[stites-xk]

I used to be under the same mind set (trying to convince myself I didn't need the SL because I couldn't afford it). But in reality by adding the SL I gained 3" of down travel (which is a huge improvement especially for us) and by adding the extra inch I didn't loose much clearance under the front diff and was able to easily clear 35s. I was content before running the OME and 295s but down travel was limited and even though my clearance was fine I was constantly lifting tires. And as everyone knows keeping tires on the ground is key. I don't get why guys put the SL on and only run 285s?

What i came to find out that most guys run the 285's on the superlift because they dont want to do all the extra mods (like pinch welds). Plus if you don't do the mods the 285's fit perfect at full flex and when your completely stuffed. However, i well be going to a 305 when my 285's are dead. Do the WK's have more tire clearance then the XK's?

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[Omelet]

They seem to. You XK guys seem to have a more difficult time clearing tires than the WKs do.

[Matt]

I used to be under the same mind set (trying to convince myself I didn't need the SL because I couldn't afford it). But in reality by adding the SL I gained 3" of down travel (which is a huge improvement especially for us) and by adding the extra inch I didn't loose much clearance under the front diff and was able to easily clear 35s. I was content before running the OME and 295s but down travel was limited and even though my clearance was fine I was constantly lifting tires.

Exactly. I want some travel back!

[07JeepXK]

I would love having more travel up front but would definitely need tube fenders so I could run a minimum of 35s up front with a superlift to gain some of the ground clearance back that you lose with the drop down brackets. We will see what happens. Gears would be needed for s daily driver on 35s

[valpacer]

I was always hoping to do a SL, and now im even happier I did. I have been able to retain the front travel , greatly extend the rear travel and have the belly clearance and departure of a shorty. I think the only thing that would be better would be keeping a 2.5" lift and doing a LRA tank relocate and cutting the guards for a LCOG 35" tyre type of rig. Which is i think where you are heading 07JeepXK, which will be awesome if you can pull it off!!

Went for my first real wheel last night (not hard though, still waiting on rear shocks) and even without any rear droop at all, and the front swat bar on the new abilities were amazing! I had a couple of hairy moments due to the rear, but the only truck that outdrove me was a brute on 35's. Both JKU's on 35's got bellied up where i walked through! And tracks that used to require some right pedal for me to use I can now crawl at under 5kph.

And thanks again Nathan and 07JeepWK for the info on the pinchweld area, the BFH has given the 35's room to breathe!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Gave the XK a much needed bath and installed decal on rear window. Looks good but damn Im ready to go wheelin!!!!
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[Sal-XK]

Gave the XK a much needed bath and installed decal on rear window. Looks good but damn Im ready to go wheelin!!!!

Dont you hate that I washed mine the other day then I wanted to go fishing and got it all dirty again LOL

[LWM]

O jump started a dead battery.... Gotta get out more!

[TrialByFire]

Pulled the front skids in prep for an oil change and swap out of the rack and pinion unit. Noticed that my rear diff mount bushing is completly shot. Since its mounted on a SL drop bracket, it should be an easy replacemet.

[Omelet]

That is one nice thing about the drop brackets. Makes getting to those bolts a little easier now! When is the rack swap happening?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Dont you hate that I washed mine the other day then I wanted to go fishing and got it all dirty again LOL
Any other car Ive owned yes, but its almost like I wash it to get it dirty all over again!! Childish I know but hey we all have our inner child show sometimes!!!

[TrialByFire]

When is the rack swap happening?

I haven't decided yet whether to get a new ($675) or rebuilt ($280) but I need to decide soon as I leave for Cali on July 21! I waiting for resolution on the AEV wheel issue also because I don't want to replace the R&P unit then bend the tie-rods again.

[07JeepXK]

I haven't decided yet whether to get a new ($675) or rebuilt ($280) but I need to decide soon as I leave for Cali on July 21! I waiting for resolution on the AEV wheel issue also because I don't want to replace the R&P unit then bend the tie-rods again.


Just be sure you get the correct rack. I've heard that the rebuilt WK racks dont work on the XK's. And the problem with that is most places dont know what the rebuilt rack originally came out of. So make sure it definiately came out of an XK.

[Omelet]

I went with a new OEM rack when mine was swapped, but that's only because I was getting a deal. Where in Cali are you headed?!

[valpacer]

Finally got the Jeep dirty again!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/7435316254_4f8bbd98e9_k-1.jpg

[07JeepXK]

Did you get stuck???

[valpacer]

Yessir!

Had to winch off a KK to get out, i think i gave it a wheelbase extension :-)

The ditch was deeper than the Jeep, as was the track on the left hand side of the Jeep where it is in the pic. Had to try and go far left, then cross over and pop out on the ridge. Almost made it!

More pics here

http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n2/valpacer/Jeep%20WH%20WK%20Grand%20Cherokee/GHM%20Jun12/

[07JeepXK]

That's awesome!! It's nice seeing others wheel there Jeep like I do!

[Sal-XK]

That's awesome!! It's nice seeing others wheel there Jeep like I do!

Ya he always wheels his jeep pretty hard! Always a treat when he posts his pics and videos.

[ItsMeKO3]

Picked up a set of Spidertrax 1.5" spacers. Finally got some time to put them on today.

Before
https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

After
https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

Now I just need to try to save some money for new tires and a lift!

[valpacer]

That's awesome!! It's nice seeing others wheel there Jeep like I do!

Thanks Mate, the Jeep takes a bit of a beating, but always comes through!


Ya he always wheels his jeep pretty hard! Always a treat when he posts his pics and videos.

Thanks Sal! We have a run in 2 weeks with nothing but IFS trucks, so we have 5 WH and 2 XH so far (with some KJ and KK) and that run i will have vids of!

[pjmjr508]

I added 2 Stickers & will post up soon. I also replaced the battery with a Yellow Top Optima. I like it so far.

[lekmedm]

I relocated my driving lights to some tubing clamps for lights. They were mounted directly to the Mopar Grille Guard at first:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/03/P3112369-1.jpg


Now with clamps:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120627_185050-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120627_185034-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/20120627_185026-1.jpg

I just need some time some evening to aim the lamps now.

[1USMC]

Ok , not really what I did to my Commander, but more like what I did with her.

Only been home a few days from work and she has taken me to one brush fire ( nothing like the ones out west, thank goodness!) One major multi-vehicle accident, one trailer and one house fire.

I have had some great photo opportunities over the last year, like when a brush (fire) truck stalled and needed a jump while surrounded by fire. The Commander had no problem getting off road and jumping starting the truck. Unfortunately.. when the vehicle is in use on scene I'm really to busy to take photos !!!

Someone took these for her after I had move my vehicle to help block the road.. yes the Police Dept's job, note one on the side of the street.

Yes.. people where driving over our hoses !!


https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAG0427-1.jpg



https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/IMAG0428-1.jpg

[AJeepZJ]

I don't think i've ever posted in here. In the last couple weeks I've gotten stuck in a drainage ditch filled with gravel, sand and mud. Jeep was basically laying on its side. Slid up and down on that side to get out, I did eventually get out. Next morning I noticed a lot of bedliner was removed from the sliders AND were starting to rust. So I sanded those down and prepped them and repainted those... good as new. Couple days later I bought a Hi-Lift jack from 4wheelparts-Raleigh. Quite a bit of dirt was on my K&N Dry charger, so I washed that as well as well as the Jeep. I took off all of my tires and brought them all to 38psi, then I removed the years of small pebbles that have caked up behind my dust shield and went ahead and did a tire rotation as well. Tightened my 4xG Matrix, and touched up the 4xG belly. Checked the integrity of my engine oil, diff fluid, and xcase fluid. Waxed the top portion of the roof and greased my Monroe LL's.

[1USMC]

After over a 2 1/2 month delay getting my JBA Front Disconnects from Jeapin by Al and then a couple more months for me to have the time... I finally installed my front discos today... also had to go for a short off road drive after that !!!

[FrankXK9]

painted my rims, and put flags on the doors
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[Sal-XK]

Looks good man!

[pjmjr508]

I like that. Is that a Ghosted Flag

[FrankXK9]

Looks good man!

Thanks


I like that. Is that a Ghosted Flag

It's a matte black decal have it on both sides backwards on passenger side...

which lift do you guys recommend i want the super lift since i have stock tires, but not up for doing the install is 2.25 the largest out there?

[07JeepXK]

Yesterday I took off the rear bumper and trailer hitch. Sanded everything down and rust converted/painted the entire rear end to include axle. Also installed new OME rear shocks and bed lined the center section on the rear bumper. I'll post pics later in garage thread.

[1USMC]

painted my rims, and put flags on the doors


I like your flags also... and nice job on the rims !!!

[FrankXK9]

Thanks and Thanks, for anyone interested in the flag and some other decals military based/others heres the site http://condition1industries.com/

[pjmjr508]

Thanks and Thanks, for anyone interested in the flag and some other decals military based/others heres the site http://condition1industries.com/

great site, I like a lot of what I see thx.

[Lt_JWS]

updated the PCM with the latest calibrations from Chrysler, very easy with a J2534 Snap-On pass thru pro II and a netbook ;)

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[Sal-XK]

I lost a wheel flare :( and found it at the car wash :D

[07JeepXK]

I lost a wheel flare :( and found it at the car wash :D

One of the rear ones I assume?

[Sal-XK]

One of the rear ones I assume?

No right front the clip that snaps to the bumper broke so the brushes must of caught it. I'll have to get some new ones of make my own fasteners. The beach makes such a mess and it being 112 degrees outside I didn't want to wash it myself and didn't want the sea spray baking in either so I put it thew the wash.

[TrialByFire]

Replaced another bent tie rod and two bad mounting bushings on the front axle. We were able to disconnect the drive shaft (aka propeller) and unbolt the LCA on the passenger side, then rotate the diff enough to replace them both without removing the axle. It was less than a two-hour job--including pressing the old bushing out. The rear bushing/isolator (near the drive shaft) was totally destroyed, and the front bushing was cracked all the way around (this one was pricy!). Now, I'm off to get a car wash then put the armor back on.

[Sal-XK]

I just watched it in the driveway taking 50mph winds and nickel size hail slam into it for the last half hour :(

[The_War_Wagon]

Decided to try the Superchips tow tune for a change (programmed yesterday), given the hilly nature of the Pittsburgh 'burbs. Running 89 - 93 octane, it seems a bit peppier, and holds gear a bit longer before upshifting, which has gotta be better than leaving it in 4th all the time! :o More details, mileage update, etc., to follow.

[Lt_JWS]

Fixed the "elusive" front end clunk finally, it was the drivers front lower control bolt on the front had worked itself loose enough to slide ever so often and just now saw the scuffs from the bolt moving!

[The_War_Wagon]

Replaced the factory battery yesterday... oy... Didn't realize nobody sells the ONE and ONLY one style of battery that fits these things, for LESS than $160!!! :eek: Was gonna get mine at Autozone - I had a $25 frequent flyer discount coming on my next purchase over $100, and that was gonna get me down to $141 on the battery. Called up a church member though, who's an Asst. Mgr. at the local Monro Muffler, to see if he knew any better deals. He got me out the door with a new one, for right at $136! So I saved $30 at least!

Oh - and I touched up the rear lower quarter panels - right by the doors, in front of the wheels - with some Chrysler silver paint! They were looking a little rough and blasted after 5 years, and the paint matched nicely! :cool:

[07JeepXK]

Replaced the factory battery yesterday... oy... Didn't realize nobody sells the ONE and ONLY one style of battery that fits these things, for LESS than $160!!! :eek: Was gonna get mine at Autozone - I had a $25 frequent flyer discount coming on my next purchase over $100, and that was gonna get me down to $141 on the battery. Called up a church member though, who's an Asst. Mgr. at the local Monro Muffler, to see if he knew any better deals. He got me out the door with a new one, for right at $136! So I saved $30 at least!

Oh - and I touched up the rear lower quarter panels - right by the doors, in front of the wheels - with some Chrysler silver paint! They were looking a little rough and blasted after 5 years, and the paint matched nicely! :cool:


I just got an oem mopar replacement from the dealer last week. List price was $160 but got it for $113 + tax. I love military discount!

[Matt]

Bosch makes the properly sized battery. I put that in last year.

Edit: came to $147 after tax.
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?p=8042

[DetroitMarauder]

Finally got the sport utility bars installed I bought from Jon a long time ago. I had to buy the tamper proof hex key and I rattle can bed lined them. They make my XK look even taller.

[07JeepXK]

Sold it.....

[Matt]

really really really???

[Core XK]

really really really???

whhaat Hemi QD2?!

[1USMC]

Sold it.....



What is your definition of " IT " ?

[Sal-XK]

Have your eye on a new one yet?

[07JeepXK]

whhaat Hemi QD2?!


What is your definition of " IT " ?

My brother is giving me cash for the XK. I Will be looking for a HEMI QD II XK this week. It will be a bigger better build then my 4.7 liter.

[Core XK]

My brother is giving me cash for the XK. I Will be looking for a HEMI QD II XK this week. It will be a bigger better build then my 4.7 liter.

SWEET! I am going to browse the net and look with you lol......

EDIT: But now I will be the only QTII :(....

[07JeepXK]

Have your eye on a new one yet?

I found a beautiful 2006 Hemi limited at a dealer right down the road from me. I don't think I want it though cause its got 84,000 miles and a year older than mine. I want one a few years newer

[Sal-XK]

My brother is giving me cash for the XK. I Will be looking for a HEMI QD II XK this week. It will be a bigger better build then my 4.7 liter.

Being able to start all over knowing what we know now would be a huge advantage.

[Core XK]

I found a beautiful 2006 Hemi limited at a dealer right down the road from me. I don't think I want it though cause its got 84,000 miles and a year older than mine. I want one a few years newer

I would definitely try to get a 2010 but you will pay more for sure.

[LWM]

I think Bill has a 2010 with HEMI for sale.

[LWM]

I went to the beach yesterday with my family here in Oregon, my sister drove her WK!

[Matt]

I think Bill has a 2010 with HEMI for sale.

I think i've reminded him of that about 20 times last week at RC. Bill already did all of the "pre owned vetting" work too.

[07JeepXK]

Being able to start all over knowing what we know now would be a huge advantage.

Exactly. When the new XK gets modded it will be done the right way the first time!!

[Core XK]

I think i've reminded him of that about 20 times last week at RC. Bill already did all of the "pre owned vetting" work too.

Is his QDll or QTll? in 2010 it was an option opposed to previous years I believe

[Matt]

Pretty sure QDII.... but now you have me 2nd guessing

[Core XK]

Pretty sure QDII.... but now you have me 2nd guessing

yeah I just know adam is set on QDII with hopefully a HEMI

[07JeepXK]

Being able to start all over knowing what we know now would be a huge advantage.

I don't think I would want a 4.7 with QD II. I need the power of the hemi to push 34's

[Sal-XK]

I don't think I would want a 4.7 with QD II. I need the power of the hemi to push 34's

Ya if I sold my XK it would have to be for one with all the bells and whistles.

[07JeepXK]

Yup... And that's what I'm getting. I'm sick of QT II

[Core XK]

Yup... And that's what I'm getting. I'm sick of QT II

If I did as much wheelin' as you i'd probably think the same lol for my moderate wheeling the QTll HEMI seems to be just fine with a little patience :p

[Matt]

If I did as much wheelin' as you i'd probably think the same lol for my moderate wheeling the QTll HEMI seems to be just fine with a little patience :p

We'll eventually put a locker in yours anyways and you'll be good too :p

[Core XK]

We'll eventually put a locker in yours anyways and you'll be good too :p

haha

[TrialByFire]

Broke another CV. Passenger side. Got a little too rambunctious going up a sand dune near the house.

[Matt]

$2k for those rcv's aren't sounding so bad after watching you bust all these. ..

[Sal-XK]

$2k for those rcv's aren't sounding so bad after watching you bust all these. ..

YuuuP! $2k seems like a small price with the amount your busting LOL or just save up for the SFA :D

[Matt]

I'm still getting the SL first! But if I start busting CVs.....

[stites-xk]

Once i put a locker in the rear change out my front with a QDII im getting a set!

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[Matt]

Locker in the rear is 85%.... can almost do without the locker in the front which is 15% traction and 95% CV axle buster. :p

[TrialByFire]

YuuuP! $2k seems like a small price with the amount your busting LOL or just save up for the SFA :D

$2K means I can buy 30 replacements at $65 each before I save any money. This was my 5th.
I would rather save up for that SFA swap!

[Matt]

I agree, the cost is high. But then again if I snapped my CV on just 5 consecutive trips, by the 5th time I'd be fed up enough doing trail side repairs AND wouldn't want to worry about breaking one every time I wheel..... there's some value there that goes way beyond the $65 CV joint cost.

..... I'm looking forward to seeing how Dave's diff /driveshaft etc handle his new beefed up axles. We have some hardcore guys here, its great!

[pjmjr508]

Mine was picked up today to get a complete detail. In & out Eng bay & undercarriage. The works including claybar & buff & polish. Once that is done I can put the roofrack back on to get ready for my wheelin trip @ tsf @ the end of the month.