Core XK's Garage

[Core XK]

I love going through this forums old threads and reading up on peoples adventures/problems/suggestions.....work is slow and I've spent the past 2 hours doing so....

I have a problem!....

[Core XK]

So I get paid 3x in October so I'll be doing X-mas shopping for the family then, and the fiance layed on me that she will give me a $400 gift card to 4xGuard.com :)

DECISIONS DECISIONS!!

[Matt]

Sweet! I get to spend more of your money!!! :)

[Core XK]

Sweet! I get to spend more of your money!!! :)

lol Pretty much...my mom will also grab me the Black 4x front guard so that takes care of that!

I am thinking SLIDERS!!!!!

[Matt]

That sounds like an excellent plan. :)

[Core XK]

Or gift card for SA sliders and do what usmc did!!

[Matt]

You know I like that option better for a lot of reasons.

[Core XK]

You know I like that option better for a lot of reasons.

The more I look at the SA I like them a lot better. I think I'll get them unpainted with the side plate/logo. It will be $569.00 so they will only cost 169.00 out of pocket, and we can paint them black!???

[Matt]

We can paint them whatever color your heart desires!

[Core XK]

lol I think SA sliders and 4x Front Guard sounds like a good x-mas....

I then have a college refund to splurge with in January!

[Matt]

After all those skids you're pretty much set.... some better backspaced wheels should follow, then after that maybe ill have some OME springs for ya. ;)

[Core XK]

After all those skids you're pretty much set.... some better backspaced wheels should follow, then after that maybe ill have some OME springs for ya. ;)

I'll just wait for your wheels :)

[Matt]

If everything goes according to plan... hopefully not a long wait! Which reminds me, hopefully that Photoshop gets done today. :)

[Core XK]

If everything goes according to plan... hopefully not a long wait! Which reminds me, hopefully that Photoshop gets done today. :)

Yeah well you know if you get a SL I'll probably be following not too far behind :)

[Core XK]

Just used my $60.00 GoodYear Rebate card to purchase the Suspension Skid. $58.00 total....Perfecto!

[Matt]

Getting to work!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Hahahahaha!!!!!

[Matt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=40RNQ5fRpGw

:)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

this is to funny tell me that paint wont come off!!! hahahaha

[Matt]

No way man thats some good enamel on there! Wait till you see it in October. :)

[07JeepXK]

That's awesome! And I knew before Corey did. Priceless

[Matt]

Finally sat down..... some pics from today!

Yes, we trimmed his tank so his driveshaft won't get caught:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/20120908113956-1.jpg

Also installed the t-case skid:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/20120907185137-1.jpg


.... busy day at Matts!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/20120908162841-1.jpg

And last, but NOT least..... Corey finally got to plastidip something!! lol

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/20120908162823-1.jpg

[Core XK]

When I said I will rock those purple heart skids I was not lying; Matt got me good as I had no clue lol

Was an awesome day with both jeeps and families ;)

[Core XK]

I was telling Matt today....I can't wait until a shop lifts my XK up......

[Matt]

A good sense of humor goes a long way! I love the part in the video where you say "im gonna rock these" hahaha.

Dude i never got any "after" pics with those plastic guards removed. It definitely looked good!

[Core XK]

A good sense of humor goes a long way! I love the part in the video where you say "im gonna rock these" hahaha.

Dude i never got any "after" pics with those plastic guards removed. It definitely looked good!

lol It looks good until you get far enough and see the pink gas tank skid LOL

[Matt]

lol It looks good until you get far enough and see the pink gas tank skid LOL

.... and THEN it looks AAaaaaaaamazzing!

[Core XK]

lmao

I am pondering on what to Plasti-Dip next (besides my wheels)

[Matt]

Anything but the skids...

[Core XK]

Never.

[Chapman89]

Holy Crap! HAHA! Those skids got the royal treatment!

[Core XK]

Holy Crap! HAHA! Those skids got the royal treatment!

lmao you can say that!

I may have to plasti-dip the one side of it because you can see the hot pink right away LOL I don't mind it underneath though

[07JeepXK]

Haha just wait until Rausch creek. We will get some pics of you flexing showing off your purple hearts!!

[Matt]

Keep in mind, there's a belly guard en route to my house.... he'll have more than some purple hearts to show off by the time im done with it!

[Core XK]

Keep in mind, there's a belly guard en route to my house.... he'll have more than some purple hearts to show off by the time im done with it!

lol Ichanged my mind! maybe the belly should be left alone .....you can see that without even bending down! :( it will mess up my silver/black look matt!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Haha just wait until Rausch creek. We will get some pics of you flexing showing off your purple hearts!!

HAHAHA!!! This is cracking me up and yes you can see that belly guard clear as day from the side, if its pink it will definitely stick out!! RC is going to be a balst

[Core XK]

lmao it will be hilarious when I flex or coming up a climb and seeing the skids LOL I just dont want to see it everytime I go to my XK lol

Matt....I showed my fiance the youtube video and her expression was priceless "OMG DOES THAT COME OFF!?"

Let's keep the belly and suspension as is please lol.....!!

[hoaxci5]

You are only allowed to paint over the pink and purple after you have beat the skids hard enough to have to remove them to pound them back in place...

[Core XK]

You are only allowed to paint over the pink and purple after you have beat the skids hard enough to have to remove them to pound them back in place...

haha!

[Matt]

Lol that's Awesome. Now we can post it on Facebook??? :)

Ill think of something good for the belly skid! ;)

[Core XK]

Lmao please dont! Or ill plasti dip it haha

[Core XK]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/178-0088114-1135232?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=jeep+commander+taillight#/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ajeep+commander+tail+l ight&keywords=jeep+commander+tail+light&ie=UTF8&qid=1347213300

Looks like I have to buy a replacement passenger side taillight!

[07JeepXK]

What happened to your tail light?

Dont worry, the Black trails I take you on at Rausch Creek will take the pink paint and hearts right off of those skids!

[Matt]

Your fiance take a golf club to the tail light lol?

[Core XK]

lol....Nah its been cracked since I bought the XK and more water is getting in; for $53.00 it's not a big deal. Plus, I want to smoke the taillights one of these days anyway :)

[Core XK]

What happened to your tail light?

Dont worry, the Black trails I take you on at Rausch Creek will take the pink paint and hearts right off of those skids!

lmao I like them on the gas tank/tcase but if he does it to the belly I will paint over it LOL I don't trust that MATT

[Matt]

Aaahhh good times. :)

[Core XK]

Aaahhh good times. :)

Agreed. Just remember I have a license to carry ;)

[07JeepXK]

Agreed. Just remember I have a license to carry ;)

Haha Matt just asked me the other day if you had a CCW Permit.

[Core XK]

Lmao he mentioned it.....too funny

[hoaxci5]

Can't carry at his house those, damn state lines :p

[Matt]

Good point!!!

Hey corey, where's some pictures with the plastic panels removed??

[Core XK]

Good point!!!

Hey corey, where's some pictures with the plastic panels removed??

I took some...I'll have to post them now I forgot :P

[Matt]

You sure they didn't miraculously disappear?

[Core XK]

You sure they didn't miraculously disappear?

lol Camera died so im charging it. I am going to put grip tape on the inside to cover the holes. Also, I am going to plasti-dip another section of the trim...i'll show you what I mean when I post the pics :)

[Core XK]

Anyone know a good place to get grip tape? Home Depot did not have any :mad:

EDIT: I meant Non-Skid Tape lol

[Matt]

Order some from mcmaster.... along with some fender rivets ;)

Tape = 7781T12
Rivets = 90219A340

mcmaster.com

[Core XK]

Order some from mcmaster.... along with some fender rivets ;)

Tape = 7781T12
Rivets = 90219A340

mcmaster.com

Nice! ordered :) thanks

[Matt]

UPS-clause came today :cool:

[Core XK]

UPS-clause came today :cool:

Nice :) did both come?

I did some more work to the pinch weld and side moldings with some plasti-dip. I will post pics once the grip tape goes on...it looks much better.

You can keep the pack of rivets since I only need 4. We can throw em on the 29th :P

[Matt]

Both came.

Next wheeling trip your CB handle is going to be "plasti-dip"

[Core XK]

lol I love this stuff.....I messed up a little and just peeled it off right away :)

[Core XK]

oh matt....I think I will put those red things on the shocks. I am going to do a suttle red accent with the XK. When I get new struts/UCA they will be red :P

I like how you did it with the blue and AJ did it with yellow, looks good.

[Matt]

How about light red....errr....pink?

[Core XK]

you know I WILL plasti-dip the hell out of thoe skids......KEEP IT UP

[Matt]

lol no you wont..... you cANT WAIT to get a flexed out shot with your "one of a kind" skids

[Core XK]

lmao

[Core XK]

$449 for new JBA UCA's lol wow didn't know they were that much $$$$

[06JeepXKHEMI]

$449 for new JBA UCA's lol wow didn't know they were that much $$$$

HAHAA you covered all the "affordable" mods, it all gets more and more expensive bro, trust me!!!

[Matt]

In Corey's defense.... he did EVERY "affordable" mod in a matter of 2 months; lol thats a lot of JBA control arms worth of mods!

[07JeepXK]

$449 for new JBA UCA's lol wow didn't know they were that much $$$$

But they are a very needed mod. I love mine and the new XK will get them also

[Core XK]

haha it does seem to get more expensive! how important is replacing the factory UCA's? don't they rub because of lift? is this why?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea and so did I, plus the OME HD lift!!! I feel his pain

[Matt]

haha it does seem to get more expensive! how important is replacing the factory UCA's? don't they rub because of lift? is this why?

You stock UCA's will need to be replaced in the near future due to wear. Once they're gone, get the JBA UCA's so you're not replacing them every year.


Yea and so did I, plus the OME HD lift!!! I feel his pain

True!

[Core XK]

Well I'll have the money for either the rear locker or new UCA's in January. Suggestions? :P

[Matt]

Do the locker. Then when you "need" the UCAs a few months later your fiance can't give you crap.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Locker...

Then Matt will convince you to get UCAs 2 weeks later. Accept it now it will be easier when time comes

[Core XK]

Locker...

Then Matt will convince you to get UCAs 2 weeks later. Accept it now it will be easier when time comes

You make a very good point.

[Matt]

I'm flattered you guys know me so well :cool:

[06JeepXKHEMI]

You should just give Matt one of your credit cards, you make the payments and as soon as you've paid it off, let him know so he can order parts maxing it out again

[Core XK]

After the purple hearts I am not so sure about this Matt character we keep discussing.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

After the purple hearts I am not so sure about this Matt character we keep discussing.

I would have to defend Matt here, thats one you for thinking you werent going to get messed with.. I would NEVER send any parts to Adam or Matt!!!

[Core XK]

lmao nah it gives me excuses to go down there and hang out!

[Matt]

Thank you Andrew. Corey definitely asked for it :p

[Core XK]

I stopped thinking about getting a new tattoo or buying a new gun......all I want is more and more stuff for the XK to be more comfortable and capable at RC........WHAT HAVE YOU GUYS DONE TO ME!

[07JeepXK]

I would have to defend Matt here, thats one you for thinking you werent going to get messed with.. I would NEVER send any parts to Adam or Matt!!!

I would have never thought about doing something like that. Plus I know you would have been pissed!

[Matt]

For the record, I had 3 cans of black paint ready to rock if it wasn't well received lol

[Core XK]

I would have never thought about doing something like that. Plus I know you would have been pissed!

I don't get mad easily over stuff like this lol I thought it was hilarious that he actually did it. Eventually my OCD will click into full gear and I will paint them black but NOT before I get some flexing shots of the pink skids ;p

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I would have never thought about doing something like that. Plus I know you would have been pissed!

Yea I wouldnt have taken it so well!!! ?But still Id never open myself to be messed with like that!! hahaha

[Matt]

Yea I wouldnt have taken it so well!!! ?But still Id never open myself to be messed with like that!! hahaha

I would've painted them Steelers colors for you. ;)

[Core XK]

I would've painted them Steelers colors for you. ;)

hahahah

[Core XK]

Yea I wouldnt have taken it so well!!! ?But still Id never open myself to be messed with like that!! hahaha

lol I do ask for it sometiems :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I would've painted them Steelers colors for you. ;)

Now thats not a bad idea!!! I may just have to do that!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

You have me thinking.. Itd be pretty cool to put the STEELERS red blue and yellow stars on the steel skid plates..

[Core XK]

you have me thinking.. Itd be pretty cool to put the steelers red blue and yellow stars on the steel skid plates..

do it!

[Matt]

I'm a visionary. :)

[Core XK]

I'm a visionary. :)

If that's what you want to call it.


p.s. Get your own garage thread :D

[06JeepXKHEMI]

If that's what you want to call it.


p.s. Get your own garage thread :D

In a way its his garage thread to..

[Core XK]

In a way its his garage thread to..

lmao why do I keep setting myself up for this?

EDIT: btw Andrew...I think it would be a good idea for you to bring your own roll of toilet paper to RC; considering what you did to the porta-potty last time

[06JeepXKHEMI]

hahaha Im just a wise a$$ hahaha

[Matt]

In a way its his garage thread to..

Yes!!!!!

[Core XK]

I think the XK is pulling to the left....

[07JeepXK]

Get some JBA UCA's and an alignment!!!

[Core XK]

Get some JBA UCA's and an alignment!!!

LOL

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I think the XK is pulling to the left....

Mine is to, havent aligned it since the OME went in.. Tires are not cupping or anything so Ill wait til I go in for Oil change. Looks like its actually helping my tires since they were cupped from the last owner, Ive also ran a little less air pressure (33lbs) which is helping..

[Core XK]

Mine is to, havent aligned it since the OME went in.. Tires are not cupping or anything so Ill wait til I go in for Oil change. Looks like its actually helping my tires since they were cupped from the last owner, Ive also ran a little less air pressure (33lbs) which is helping..

Yeah my tires are not cupping. Wish I could swing the UCA's lol

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea I can swing them but I dont need them yet mine are ok, I have bigger plans, like headers and custom tune which are more important to me right now. UCA's will be in 6 mths, a bday present to myself

[Matt]

Unboxed your bellyguard today.... wow I forgot how nice and clean a new one of those look!

[Core XK]

haha it won't be nice much longer thats for sure!

McMaster stuff came today. Going to finish the pinch weld stuff tomorrow and I'll throw some pics up. We can throw the rivets on the 29th and you can keep the rest for when I/You need them.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

haha it won't be nice much longer thats for sure!

McMaster stuff came today. Going to finish the pinch weld stuff tomorrow and I'll throw some pics up. We can throw the rivets on the 29th and you can keep the rest for when I/You need them.

Def post pics, Im trying to take my rockers off to, found some dark green non slip tape Ill be getting, what size tape did you get

[Core XK]

Def post pics, Im trying to take my rockers off to, found some dark green non slip tape Ill be getting, what size tape did you get

2"

[Core XK]

2" may be too thick as I just looked at it. Ill let you know.

[Core XK]

2" may be too thick as I just looked at it. Ill let you know.

Andrew, 2" is the perfect size to cover those holes. It looks much better now. I'll try to throw pictures up today if I get home early.

I plasti-dip'd the pinch weld and about 5-6 inches of each side to make them look like rock rails :P

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ok cool.. So you platidip'd the doors as well??

[Core XK]

No I didnt do the doors just side molds

[07JeepXK]

Pictures????

[Core XK]

Pictures????

I took some I just need to upload them tonight. PATIENTS ADAM PATIENTS

[Core XK]

So here are a few pictures of the stuff I did after removing the stock rock guards. I hated them and I like the look without them (until sliders of course). I think all of this would look better on the darker XK's but what can ya do :P

You can see the holes in the pinch weld in these pictures but I since covered them and plasti-dip'd so it looks better.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1316-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1315-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1314-1.jpg

Front

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1312-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN13111-1.jpg

Rear

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1317-1.jpg

[1USMC]

That looks sharp !!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

so this is the 2" tape? I like the look, on mine Ill be painting everything from tape down to protect it from the elements like salt/rocks etc..

[Core XK]

That looks sharp !!

Thanks!! I can deal with this until I get sliders

[Core XK]

so this is the 2" tape? I like the look, on mine Ill be painting everything from tape down to protect it from the elements like salt/rocks etc..

Yeah its 2" Grip Tape. My molds/pinch weld already has scrapes and chips so they look even more like sliders LOL

[Matt]

Good job man! that definitely looks good

[Core XK]

Thanks man, I'm digging the added clearance and more offroad look :) I am hating stock XK's more and more! lol

[Core XK]

Sunday's list at Matt's Garage :p


Airaid 310-970 M.I.T. Modular Intake Tube
CENTRIC Front Rotors
WAGNER QC1181 Front Brake Pads

I think this will be the shortest work time yet!

[Matt]

+ 4xg belly guard
+ suspension skid
+ try to adjust toe on Jacobs xj

...... good list!!

[Core XK]

Sounds like fun. I have (2) six packs of Magichat leftover!

[hoaxci5]

+ try to adjust toe on Jacobs xj


I'll repay with lots of beer one day :)

[Matt]

I'll repay with lots of beer one day :)

I'll come and help you brew it once you have your setup done at the new house!

[Core XK]

http://www.jeepcommander.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18589

Really wish I had the $$ to fork out for this 88 Grand Wagoneer!!!

[07JeepXK]

My friends dad is selling a mint condition Grand Wagoneer for $1500. It has a newer jasper 5.9liter motor front and rear Dana 44. It's not lifted but in great condition. We were just talking about it tonight when I was at his house working on the XK

[Core XK]

Thats a good deal too lol

I think once the wedding and house are done I am definitely going to go on a hunt for a trail rig as the XK will almost be payed off by then...

[Core XK]

We were just talking about it tonight when I was at his house working on the XK

When are you spilling the beans on what your doing?!

[Core XK]

Someone did this to their XK on the other forum. It is Plasti-Dip so its removable. I think I like it.....

Thoughts?

1587

1588

[Matt]

Do the center of the front bumper too

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Someone did this to their XK on the other forum. It is Plasti-Dip so its removable. I think I like it.....

Thoughts?

1587

1588

Then you could join the local civic club!!! hahaha Not a fan at all, its one thing to do bumpers flares and lower sides to protect from scratches off road but this definitely gets a com'on maaaaan!!!!

[Matt]

Corey's a plasti-dip crack addict. He puts it on his eggs for breakfast.

[Core XK]

Then you could join the local civic club!!! hahaha Not a fan at all, its one thing to do bumpers flares and lower sides to protect from scratches off road but this definitely gets a com'on maaaaan!!!!

LOL!! I just want to plasti-dip something else ..........

I am doing my gas cap tomorrow for fun :)

[Core XK]

Corey's a plasti-dip crack addict. He puts it on his eggs for breakfast.

haha

[Core XK]

Rotors,Pads, and Intake have shipped so it looks like were good to go for Sunday.

[Matt]

My UPS man is going to HATE me over the next few days! Add 9 wheels and 5 tires to that lol (I ordered wheels for Tims TJ too)

[Core XK]

My UPS man is going to HATE me over the next few days! Add 9 wheels and 5 tires to that lol (I ordered wheels for Tims TJ too)

lmao wow that is a big order!

[07JeepXK]

When are you spilling the beans on what your doing?!

The plans might be changing a little due to the cost of a new steering rack that will be getting ordered today.

[Core XK]

The plans might be changing a little due to the cost of a new steering rack that will be getting ordered today.

How much do they run you? (for future reference)

[07JeepXK]

$675

[Core XK]

$675

Ouch you werent lying....:(

[Core XK]

So what else are you doing to the XK? :rolleyes:

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I know I know!!!

[Core XK]

I know I know!!!

:mad:

[07JeepXK]

So what else are you doing to the XK? :rolleyes:


I know I know!!!

Haha

[Core XK]

(I ordered wheels for Tims TJ too)

lol I didn't know Tim had a TJ?? wheels for both!!!!? :p

[Matt]

Yeah. He prefers to wheel the WK!

[Core XK]

Go WK/XK :)!

[lekmedm]

Then you could join the local civic club!!! hahaha Not a fan at all, its one thing to do bumpers flares and lower sides to protect from scratches off road but this definitely gets a com'on maaaaan!!!!

To each his own. I like the look and am considering something similar. The look reminds me of the old Land Rovers in the Camel Trophy events of old. In fact, I might go with a "Camel Trophy yellow" on my hood.



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[Core XK]

To each his own. I like the look and am considering something similar. The look reminds me of the old Land Rovers in the Camel Trophy events of old. In fact, I might go with a "Camel Trophy yellow" on my hood.



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I don't hate it thats for sure but I will debate it for awhile :)

[Core XK]

Conditioned my seats again today and I plasti-dip'd my gas cap lol :p

[Core XK]

Matt,

The Intake Tube may or may not be there tomorrow (Amazon has it estimated for tomorrow to wednesday) but thats an easy mod we can do at the truck show LOL

[Core XK]

Will be putting on brand new 1.5" spidetraxx spacers soon (Thanks Tristan) and painting the stock wheels black. I will post pictures of the wheels as I will be doing them next Friday and not sure when I will be putting spacers on but I am excited for no more rub and a wider stance!

[cabledog25]

Your welcome man, and let me guess your plasti-dipping your wheels?

[Core XK]

Your welcome man, and let me guess your plasti-dipping your wheels?

LOL of course!!

[cabledog25]

LOL of course!!

LOL you are a plasti-dip freak!

[Core XK]

So I have done a few cosmedic mods that I like a lot so far...

Plasti-Dip'd the wheels today (I havn't removed the dip from the lug nuts yet)

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1319-1.jpg


Dip'd the Gas Cap as well

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1320-1.jpg


Added a Hemi badge where it should have been!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1318-1.jpg

And another badge to be "different" from other XKs lol as well as a Recovery Hook

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/09/DSCN1321-1.jpg

[cabledog25]

Looking good man!

[07JeepXK]

Love the wheels

[Core XK]

Thanks guys, the Plasti-Dip turned out great and I can just touch it up as I go; It will hold up until I can swing a set of new wheels which is down on the mod list :P

[pjmjr508]

Looking Good

[Core XK]

Looking Good

Thanks man

[Matt]

Looking good man!

Lol you should plastidip the Goodyear letters red! Hahaha

[Core XK]

Haha im not sure what ill do with red accents (if at all)

[Core XK]

Does anyone know where/if I can get matte black lug nuts?

I have not taken the plasti dip off my lug nuts yet and I love the completely black look

[cabledog25]

amazon has a full set of 20 for about 45 bucks!

[Core XK]

I'll have to look, thanks bro

[cabledog25]

I'll have to look, thanks bro

your welcome, i spend alot of time on there looking at anything and everything LOL

[Core XK]

I can't seem to find them on Amazon :O

[cabledog25]

I think these are them.

http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-71683NBC-System-Chrome/dp/B00280CTEA/ref=au_pf_ss_4?ie=UTF8&Make=Jeep%7C42&Model=Commander%7C2817&Year=2007%7C2007&carId=001&n=15684181&s=automotive

[Core XK]

These look good but I wish I could find a "matte/flat black" but if not these are better then chrome :)

Thanks for the link

[07JeepXK]

Does anyone know where/if I can get matte black lug nuts?

I have not taken the plasti dip off my lug nuts yet and I love the completely black look

I got mine right from mcGard. There are only two locations in the U.S. and one is on my street! It cost me $100 for a set of 16 lugs and 4 locking lugs identical to the oem in matte black.

[Matt]

RED

http://www.amazon.com/Spline-Drive-Small-Diameter-Acorn/dp/B008PFV4IY/ref=sr_1_19?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1349043945&sr=1-19&keywords=1%2F2%22+acorn+set

[Core XK]

I got mine right from mcGard. There are only two locations in the U.S. and one is on my street! It cost me $100 for a set of 16 lugs and 4 locking lugs identical to the oem in matte black.

DAMN! $100 for lug nuts lol

[Core XK]

RED

http://www.amazon.com/Spline-Drive-Small-Diameter-Acorn/dp/B008PFV4IY/ref=sr_1_19?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1349043945&sr=1-19&keywords=1%2F2%22+acorn+set

I think I decided against the red accents (for now) I am going to paint the red valve switch on the shocks dark grey or black. I may buy the black lugs for $40 even though their not matte black it will still keep it all black.

I am excited to see how the dip on the lugs holds up when I put your dewalt drill to them LOL (I have a spare can for touch ups)

[cabledog25]

I think I decided against the red accents (for now) I am going to paint the red valve switch on the shocks dark grey or black. I may buy the black lugs for $40 even though their not matte black it will still keep it all black.

I am excited to see how the dip on the lugs holds up when I put your dewalt drill to them LOL (I have a spare can for touch ups)

come on everybody does red or blue accents be unique do a color that you dont see everyday.

[Core XK]

lol I like the black on silver more then adding any color accents. I am going back and forth on ordering those lugs....can't decide. I wish the plasti-dip didnt peel off when taking lugs off because I LOVE the way the wheel looks ALL matte black and no other colors lol

[cabledog25]

LOL well keep a can handy whenever you have to take the lugs off then! Problem solved LOL

[Core XK]

LOL well keep a can handy whenever you have to take the lugs off then! Problem solved LOL

This is very true hahaha

p.s. I always keep an extra can now

[cabledog25]

LOL and your right the black with the silver does look good hence the reason i got my wheels. and good idea with the extra can.

[Matt]

Purple.....

[Core XK]

Purple.....

No.

Btw I meant to tell you that I seen like 4 different trucks with the wheels you had on your GMC...

[Matt]

Yeah those BMF wheels got really popular after I got them.

Agree that silver/black looks awesome. This is my 2nd black/white vehicle so I kind of feel like I'm stuck in "pleasantville" and need some color in my life lol.

[Core XK]

Lol I hear ya man

[Core XK]

Airaid Intake Tube is going in this weekend along with some wings, eagles game, and hanging out with some great people! :P

Wheel spacers will go on soon. I decided I will buy the black lug nuts to have a little contrast of black as well as not having to worry about peeling. Plasti-Dip is holding up well with (2) car washes; I do need to respray the lip as I missed a few spots due to the tire angle but no big deal!

[cabledog25]

have the spacer came in yet?

[Core XK]

have the spacer came in yet?

I am not sure I'll have to check with Matt lol

[cabledog25]

alright man, they should be there by now. and my lift and tires will be put on in about a week! im excited and dont get to see it for about another 5 months LOL

[Core XK]

haha yeah its gonna look totally different!

[cabledog25]

Haha yeah but its going to look nice!

[Matt]

I got those spacers.... they look great on my friends WK!!

[Core XK]

I got those spacers.... they look great on my friends WK!!

Hilarious!

[cabledog25]

I got those spacers.... they look great on my friends WK!!

LOL

[Core XK]

And Tristan, I told my fiance I wouldn't buy the spacers until end of the month so I am hiding them at Matt's :)

[cabledog25]

And Tristan, I told my fiance I wouldn't buy the spacers until end of the month so I am hiding them at Matt's :)

LOL okay!

[07JeepXK]

What spacers are you guys talking about

[cabledog25]

Corey's wheel spacers.

[07JeepXK]

Ahhh those things are over rated.. Lol

[Core XK]

Ahhh those things are over rated.. Lol

lmao $120 is much better then the $650-750 I'd spend on the wheels I want lol

[Core XK]

So Adam are we still doing QTII vs QDII (Please remember I am not as crazy as you) :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Adams not QTII anymore

[07JeepXK]

So Adam are we still doing QTII vs QDII (Please remember I am not as crazy as you) :)


Hell yea.



Adams not QTII anymore


Well technically I still am QT II. Just locked rear end.

[Matt]

Lets call QTIII....or QDI since he has 1 locker instead of "II"

[Core XK]

:( I feel so lonely

[Matt]

Why? You have a Hemi :cool:

[07JeepXK]

I like QD I. So will I be QD II when I install a front ELSD?

[Matt]

Can't really call it QDII since its still different.... we'll just call it QD+ (Since QD was WJ's that las f/r LS's and QDII was WK/XK)

[07JeepXK]

Either way, Its still SICK!!! I love being locked in the rear.

[Core XK]

Why? You have a Hemi :cool:

Yeah I love the hemi for many reasons. For the amount I wheel I may just use thr money for sliders and save for the SL. I think id rather have the SL over the locker.

[07JeepXK]

I'd rather have the locker first over the lift. Without traction you can't do nothing. Then the superlift!

[Matt]

I disagree. The QTII system provides plenty of "traction". I'd take the QTII + superlift + bigger tires over a standard lifted XK with QTII + locker. Our clearance is pitiful. Even at Rausch creek QTI will take you through ANY trail that we have the clearance to make it through (with proper skids/protection anyways). Regardless of which 4x4 system we're running you can't get to that next level without the superlift.

[hoaxci5]

plus a superlift gets you street/mall cred!

[Matt]

plus a superlift gets you street/mall cred!

fo sho

[stites-xk]

I love my modified superlift!!

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[07JeepXK]

I disagree. The QTII system provides plenty of "traction". I'd take the QTII + superlift + bigger tires over a standard lifted XK with QTII + locker. Our clearance is pitiful. Even at Rausch creek QTI will take you through ANY trail that we have the clearance to make it through (with proper skids/protection anyways). Regardless of which 4x4 system we're running you can't get to that next level without the superlift.

Well I kind of have to disagree with you about the QT I. Jay with the 4 inch lifted WK came to Rausch Creek with me when I blew the transfer case and he couldn't do half the trails I did especially when it came to hill climbs. And I was only running 265's at the time and he was running 33x12.50's. he was banging the front crossmember off everything and getting hung up all the time on stuff I drove right over. When it came to the hill climb his WK was way under powered and also couldnt get the traction needed due to not having 4 low. I used to wheel there with my buddy's 6 inch lifted FJ on 35s and I made it down every black trail he did with my minimal ground clearance. The traction of a QT II isn't bad but at the same time destroys the drive train when it applies the brake to a spinning wheel. Since you guys really aren't going to do any crazy trails there he would benefit from the locker over the extra 2 inches of lift.

[07JeepXK]

And I love wheeling with huge lifted trucks on 36+ inch tires with crazy ground clearance that get buried because they have open differentials front and rear. Again traction is a key element in wheeling. Not sure why were even talking about this. Lol superlift isn't even available and ill make a bet it won't be available for a long time!

[Matt]

I've done every trail there my XK is capable of going through without the additional approach/departure angles and belly clearance the superlift provides and not a single one of them would "require" the rear locker with the QTII system.

I guess it depends on how bad you're willing to smash your undercarriage and possibly body panels against stuff. I get the feeling that Corey is a bit like me and doesn't want to beat the crap out of our vehicles to get it through something.

I dont know how Jay's vehicle was setup but driver ability also plays a huge role. My buddy with his 3.7L QTI WK has made it up some serious stuff (one climb where even you swore he couldn't get up IIRC)

Truck for truck, i'd put a superlifted 5.7L QTII w/33s over a 2" lifted 5.7L QTII w/32s & rear locker any day of the week, especially at Rausch.

[Matt]

because they have open differentials front and rear. Again traction is a key element in wheeling. Not sure why were even talking about this

So now all of the sudden that you have a lunchbox locker in the rear you're comparing the QTII system to a basic drivetrain with open diffs?

Case in point Tim (3.7L QTI) WALKED up a climb that a TJ with 35s struggled to make it up because of his open diffs.

You weren't there for this trip... but this guy was blushing at a few places and i believe ordered a locker within the next day or so after the trip lol

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[07JeepXK]

I've done every trail there my XK is capable of going through without the additional approach/departure angles and belly clearance the superlift provides and not a single one of them would "require" the rear locker with the QTII system.

I guess it depends on how bad you're willing to smash your undercarriage and possibly body panels against stuff. I get the feeling that Corey is a bit like me and doesn't want to beat the crap out of our vehicles to get it through something.

I dont know how Jay's vehicle was setup but driver ability also plays a huge role. My buddy with his 3.7L QTI WK has made it up some serious stuff (one climb where even you swore he couldn't get up IIRC)

Truck for truck, i'd put a superlifted 5.7L QTII w/33s over a 2" lifted 5.7L QTII w/32s & rear locker any day of the week, especially at Rausch.

Well I guess I can agree with you about the last statement but the 4 inch Superlift isnt available and I will bet that it wont be available for awhile. Members waited 5+ months for it to arrive and ended up having to cancel the order. So with that in mind, why not spend the money to add a rear locker and save the beating on the drive train. Applying the brakes to a wheel that has all the power going to it totally beats on the internals of the differential/transfer case of a QT II. You dont have this problem because you have one of the most superior 4wd sustems on the market that uses ELSD's.

Jay has a 4 inch lift running 33x12.5's. He has been wheeling all his life just like us. What I was referring to was the fact that his crossmember hangs a lot lower then an XK/WK running an OME lift which was getting hung up on rocks on blue trails that we would drive right over.



So now all of the sudden that you have a lunchbox locker in the rear you're comparing the QTII system to a basic drivetrain with open diffs?

Case in point Tim (3.7L QTI) WALKED up a climb that a TJ with 35s struggled to make it up because of his open diffs.

You weren't there for this trip... but this guy was blushing at a few places and i believe ordered a locker within the next day or so after the trip lol

I wasnt comparing the QT II system to a vehicle that has open differentials. We both know the QT II will beat open differentials hands down. Remember the wrangler I had to tow up the hill climb at Rausch Creek that had open diffs. And I did that with a bad transfer case. I used the statement of big lifted trucks with huge tires and open differentials to show that lift isnt everything. You also need traction at the same time. I know the QT II system works well off road but after wheeling last week with the rear locked its so much more capable and not as harsh on the drive train. Ask Sal about the noise our front end makes when the brakes are applied to a wheel that loses traction. Its not good!

[Matt]

Of course lift isn't everything.... lol anytime a WK or XK goes offroad we prove that fact :cool:

My point was you made it sound like Corey would be so much better off with the noslip over the superlift, which I didn't agree with..... and it sounds like I misinterpreted you because you said you agree with me lol. And like you said, if the superlift isn't available then yes, of course I agree id get the locker for exactly the reasons you mentioned. But I don't think Corey is going to make that type of purchase for quite some time; so hopefully im installing two superlifts and not 1 locker next year.... :D

[07JeepXK]

Of course lift isn't everything.... lol anytime a WK or XK goes offroad we prove that fact :cool:

My point was you made it sound like Corey would be so much better off with the noslip over the superlift, which I didn't agree with..... and it sounds like I misinterpreted you because you said you agree with me lol. And like you said, if the superlift isn't available then yes, of course I agree id get the locker for exactly the reasons you mentioned. But I don't think Corey is going to make that type of purchase for quite some time; so hopefully im installing two superlifts and not 1 locker next year.... :D

Haha. Sometimes when I post it doesnt come out exactly how I wanted it to and can easily get misinterpreted. I think we were agreeing with each other the whole time but I just wrote what I meant wrong.

[Matt]

LMAO you were 2 posts away from me setting up a Adam Vs Sal offroad challenge! Figured the only way to see how much that locker helped ya was to pit you against another QTII owner who's as crazy as yourself! haha :p

....wait a second.... thats still a good idea..... SAAALLLLLLL!

[Core XK]

I'm back! and I am glad to see the debate on my garage thread. GET THE **** OUT OF MY GARAGE........kidding.

I am constantly learning from you guys and the price difference of the SL to the locker is pretty significant (especially since the SL is having so many issues of being ordered/delivered) I am not sure what route I will go after sliders. I will be FULL armored in January RC trip with sliders and front guard; so after that I need to think hard if I want the locker or keep saving cash for the SL.

And yes Matt is right, I will never beat my XK to get through any trail. I am excited for the challenge of the blues but I will never push the XK too far.

[07JeepXK]

LMAO you were 2 posts away from me setting up a Adam Vs Sal offroad challenge! Figured the only way to see how much that locker helped ya was to pit you against another QTII owner who's as crazy as yourself! haha :p

....wait a second.... thats still a good idea..... SAAALLLLLLL!

I think with a good transfer case my jeep would have the edge over Sal's. I have mud tires and rear locker.

[Matt]

I think with a good transfer case my jeep would have the edge over Sal's. I have mud tires and rear locker.

Yeah.... but he's "Sal". The dude will find a way lol

[07JeepXK]

It wouldn't be fair anyways cause I would be locked up front too with a QD II diff

[Sal-XK]

LMAO you were 2 posts away from me setting up a Adam Vs Sal offroad challenge! Figured the only way to see how much that locker helped ya was to pit you against another QTII owner who's as crazy as yourself! haha :p

....wait a second.... thats still a good idea..... SAAALLLLLLL!

Did some one call my name? LOL

[07JeepXK]

I think so!!

[Matt]

Lol I was wondering if you'd see the Sal-signal I had pointed at the sky!

[Sal-XK]

Lol I was wondering if you'd see the Sal-signal I had pointed at the sky!

I've been running pretty hard bro. I pretty much shut down for 10hrs and start right back up which after some sleep and hygiene I don't have time for much else. I keep popping in as much as I can.

[Core XK]

Tomorrow list at Matt's garage before some football...

Spacers
Intake
Hitch mod (possibly?)

[Matt]

I've been running pretty hard bro. I pretty much shut down for 10hrs and start right back up which after some sleep and hygiene I don't have time for much else. I keep popping in as much as I can.

I hear ya man. Hey if you're ever up my way and have time to hook up for dinner you got my number!

[Sal-XK]

I hear ya man. Hey if you're ever up my way and have time to hook up for dinner you got my number!

I will do that! I should start at read where is sal? Like where is Waldo LOL then I can invited to dinner all over the country maybe hahahahah

[Matt]

I will do that! I should start at read where is sal? Like where is Waldo LOL then I can invited to dinner all over the country maybe hahahahah

Lol I was kinda thinking something similar!

[Matt]

A few more mods on Corey's XK are complete.. :cool:

[Core XK]

Here are some recent pictures.

I ended up grabbing a spare DuraTrac. It is only rubbing a little on (1) bolt so I'll have to trim that but no rush. Removed the plasti-dip from the lug nuts and I may keep it chrome or buy black lugs not sure yet. Wheel Spacers are on and it is definitely a different! and no more rub! (Thanks Tristan)

Other then that it was a fun Sunday w/ Matt and his family and some great food + beers!


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[Matt]

NOW that's finally a sweet looking XK!

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[pjmjr508]

Looking good

[Core XK]

Thanks guys...I think the 4x front guard, sliders, and rola roof basket will really give that extra pop :) I will hopefully have all of these by next summer

[Matt]

I'll keep my eye out for used roof racks. Might be able to snag a rola up for $100

[Core XK]

Thanks ;)

[stites-xk]

Looks great! Keep it up!

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[cabledog25]

Looks good man, and your welcome!

[07JeepXK]

Your XK would look nice with an American Rebel Rear diff cover!

[Core XK]

Your XK would look nice with an American Rebel Rear diff cover!

agreed