Core XK's Garage

[hoaxci5]

conductive grease? I dunno :p

[thance]

JBA for the win! I've had mine installed over two years now and not a single issue.


RRO uses Liberty bushings. ... technically a downgrade from stock. That alone is reason for me not to spend good $$$ on them and pay a few bucks more for JBA (I gave Corey a sweet deal and he's not planning on beating them up offroad as much as me).

In addition I found RROs quality control to be sub-par. My first set of control arm bushings separated on me in less than a year and resulted in metal on metal grinding. They "hand picked" a replacement set to send me (after many emails back and forth) and although "better", they were not made to proper oem arm width like JBA. See more here: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/upper-control-arms-jba-rro-2011945


And Jacob beat me to it, dielectric grease is not conductive.

You guys aren't being very helpful...... you were suppose leave me with some way of justifying to myself that I could save 25% with RRO and still be getting a good product...... I've got nothing to work with here.

I'm very disappointed in both of you!

[Matt]

Add to that the fact that JBA recent spent a lot of time optimizing their arms to work even better with the OME lift, preventing the knuckle from hitting the strut at full extension and still maintaining alignment. ....

This is one area where I believe the money for JBAs product is well spent. ... and im not one of those JBA phanatics who think everything they sell is the best thing since sliced bread.

Lol you're welcome :p

[Core XK]

Oh Matt is a professional at spending money that isnt his ;)

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[Matt]

Im pretty good at spending my own too :p

[Core XK]

That is true

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[Core XK]

Matt, when you get a chance could you let me know what fluids and where to buy them for changes were going to do?

Also, you mine as well link me the brakes, E-Brake line, and bump stump parts I didnt order last time lol....

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[Matt]

Will do man. Gonna have to remind me...busy weekends this and next and ill be working 2-3 hours OT every day next week

[Core XK]

No problem and no rush. Ill remind you. Did your cell phone number change?

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[Core XK]

So the check engine lights on again but the 'check gascap' warning is off. I am guessing its an evap leak? How serious is this? Can I put it off until next week?

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[07JeepXK]

If the engine is running fine it shouldn't hurt anything until you get it fixed next week

[Core XK]

Yeah I mean I dont notice anything different. He cleared the codes a few days ago but it came back so I figure it has to he an evap leak. With work I cant get my buddy to find the leak until next week.

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[Core XK]

My 2010 Owner's Manual says to change the spark plugs at 30k so I will order them as well. It also says to check Trans/Diff fluids and Oil Filter.

Champion 570 RE14MCC4 Nickel Spark Plug. http://www.sparkplugs.com/product.aspx?zpid=8534

[Core XK]

My buddy thinks it is a small evap or gas leak from the line leading to the engine. He 'smoked' it or whatever to find it. Do you guys think this will be covered under the 36k mile warranty? I am only at 33k. I am afraid it won't with everything I've done to the XK? Thoughts?

He will fix it but rather me get it fixed for free....

[Matt]

Where exactly does he think the leak is? Towards the engine bay?

[07JeepXK]

The dealer "should" fix it under warranty if that's something covered under the warranty. Lifting your XK and putting on bigger tires was not the cause of the issue your currently having. However if you take it in I'm sure they will want to take care of the recall which will result in you losing 4 low

[Matt]

The dealer "should" fix it under warranty if that's something covered under the warranty. Lifting your XK and putting on bigger tires was not the cause of the issue your currently having. However if you take it in I'm sure they will want to take care of the recall which will result in you losing 4 low

If the leak is on the lines near the gas tank they can "blame" it on non-dealer install of the gas tank skid (though i know we didn't damage the lines, it is an 'out' for warranty since the tank as R&R'd).

[Core XK]

Well last time I took it in they didnt do the recall nor did I mention it. Matt, im not exactlty sure where he thought it was but I can ask. He cleared codes again so ill wait for the check engine to come back on and maybe have my dealer just let me know ......

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[Matt]

If the evap leak is up near the engine compartment, it should be covered under warranty. If it's on the gas tank it may be worth trying, but the pink paint and purple hearts may make them ask questions..... lol in that case you can get a new line and we'll toss the lines on one day here.

[Core XK]

Okay lol ill see what happens. I may have to jack it up and paint those skids.

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[Matt]

Dont you dare touch those skids!

[Core XK]

Dont you dare touch those skids!

Lmao I may have to now.

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[Core XK]

So now my Check Engine light randomly went off? lol Will it go off even with an EVAP leak or something wrong? I was going to take it in tomorrow to my buddy but now the light just went off....ideas?

[Matt]

After so many restarts without condition to set the DTC it will turn off.

[lekmedm]

Fixed! Have a beer.

[Core XK]

We smoked the XK and it was just leaking directly from the gas cap. Replaced gas cap again, and the leaking is gone. We will see if this was the true source.

It was my day off today and I was really bored. I attached a screen shot of the MS Excel worksheet I made for the Jeep's future mods.....lol



2265

[Matt]

no no no NO NO NONO!!NO!!NO!!

You're breaking the #1 RULE OF "MODS"... NEVER EVER ADD THEM UP!!!

[07JeepXK]

^ what he said!

[Core XK]

Lmao

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[lekmedm]

no no no NO NO NONO!!NO!!NO!!

You're breaking the #1 RULE OF "MODS"... NEVER EVER ADD THEM UP!!!

Bwahahaha..... :D

[Core XK]

So we all know I had the small issue with the gascap leak. However, I just had the XK inspected. To sum it all up there were a lot of problems. I decided to cut my losses and traded it in on a 2011 Dodge Charger SRT8. I have to say this nearly 500hp is insane and neck jerking. I will post pics soon.

Id still love to do ridealongs at RC and beers at Matts if im still welcome..

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[Matt]

Dude you're a day late.

Edit: lol make that two days.... im having a rough week!

[Core XK]

Huh?

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[Core XK]

Heres a quick cell phone pic from the dealers lot. The previous owner did a few things to it. I paid the dealer to do a complete detail including the engine!



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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Not tricking anyone in this crowd buddy!!! Let see some documentation then Ill believe it..

[Matt]

Here's how I know you're lying:
1) no room for your dog
2) no room for a car seat

Here's how I prove you're lying
http://www.shophemi.com/t-426-HEMI-Dodge-Charger-SRT8-Autobahn-Burner.aspx

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Get'em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lekmedm]

Burned by Matt!!! LMAO!!!

[Core XK]

Damnit I really tried ;(

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[07JeepXK]

If you would have traded in your XK without offering it to me first I would drive to your place and flatten the tires on your new vehicle!

[Matt]

Damnit I really tried ;(

You still have some learn'n to do grasshopper. lol

[Core XK]

lmao @ Adam.

Yes, a lot of learning. There has been times with my new commute to work I have thought of trading it in....I just don't think I could pull the trigger lol.....I still love the thing....and the looks I get everyday driving it lol (Makes me want 33's REALLY bad)

[Core XK]

Check engine and check gas cap are back on as of this morning........

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[Core XK]

My surprise Groomsmen Cake at our wedding. She is an awesome wife!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2014/06/amy6yvej-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2014/06/2a8u6a7u-1.jpg

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[Matt]

Dude, no lie that was the BEST txt message I ever got! Awesome wife!

[07JeepXK]

^ x2...

That cake is sick btw.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Hahah that is great man!!!

[Core XK]

So its time to do some maintenance. Matt, when you get time could you please post the links or part number for rear brakes/pads and spark plugs?

I suppose we could change fluids? Do you think we should do just transmission or diff fluid too? I have 38k miles.

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[Core XK]

Here you go Matt..

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2014/07/7usyneqy-1.jpg

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[Core XK]

Pretty fun rental. Especially since its free. XK is in the dealer having the EVAP wires replaced.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2014/08/zahu7u2e-1.jpg

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[Core XK]

Just a quick update. Hope everyone's summer is going well.


The EVAP nightmare has come to an end. It has been 2 weeks and no more issues. Dealer got on the phone with Chrysler and kept the XK for 2 days. Did not charge me anything and gave me a free rental.

Anyway, I just recently got a nice promotion working in Center City Philadelphia so no more driving the XK to work! I will only be driving it 3 miles to and from the train station every day lol.

Next on the list is ordering some maintenance items (To Matt's house of course), and then sliders/front guard later this year or early next year. Other then that, just 275/70s will be the next big ticket item. Even with the promotion, I have to move slow because we are starting to house hunt in NJ so a lot of "Play" items are going to slow down. I'd prefer a home! lol

[lekmedm]

It may be poor timing, but there's an SA slider group buy happening right now. $630 shipped.

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[Core XK]

It may be poor timing, but there's an SA slider group buy happening right now. $630 shipped.

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Lol yeah poor timing.

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[XKLover]

It may be poor timing, but there's an SA slider group buy happening right now. $630 shipped.

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Grrrrrrrrrr...would love to get them at that price, but the wife would divorce me for sure!

[Matt]

win-win??

[lekmedm]

win-win??


LMAO!!!

[XKLover]

win-win?? ummmmmmm no:)

[Core XK]

Diff and trans fluid ordered. Rear breaks ordered. Just need to order spark plugs. Cant seem to find them online.

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[pjmjr508]

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-RE14MCC4-570-Copper-Spark/dp/B000UOGREO

[Matt]

Rear brakes delivered. ..

[Core XK]

Rear brakes delivered. ..

Sweet!

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[Core XK]

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-RE14MCC4-570-Copper-Spark/dp/B000UOGREO

Thanks man. I found them elsewhere aa well. Still have to order them.

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[Core XK]

Went into a 7 ft clearance Parking Garage and hit so many signs lol......I thought it was funny.

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[lekmedm]

Eh...? My parking garage at work has a 6'9" warning sign, and I barely touch that with my crossbars. I clear everything inside easily.

Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.

[Core XK]

Eh...? My parking garage at work has a 6'9" warning sign, and I barely touch that with my crossbars. I clear everything inside easily.

Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.

I have a roof rack on.

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[Matt]

And a modified OME

[Core XK]

And a modified OME

And that lol

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[Core XK]

Wow. It has been awhile since I have posted. How the hell is everyone? I updated the first page of my garage thread. I have done quite a few mods since my last updated. I will be posting some new pictures towards the end of July when Matt and I do some bumper cutting and put on a 4xG Matrix w/ Stinger and LED lights.

[LeadFoot]

Don't forget to post those photos, I'm interested in how things have turned out.

[Core XK]

Will do! I will post before and after pictures.

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[JustinS]

Where the heck are those pictures!

[Core XK]

https://vimeo.com/199084605https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2017/01/007bac36325feaa0ebd6c8ae29c2e55c-1.jpg


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