Core XK's Garage

[Core XK]

Figured I would start a garage thread to show everyone my progress as well as see the changes for myself.

CURRENT MODS:

Modified OME HD Lift (Front: OME HD Springs & Struts + JBA Spacer. Rear: OME HD Springs, Rough Country Spacer = Overall 3" of lift)
RRO UCA's
315/70/17 Wrangler DuraTracs
17x9 Pro Comp Series 51 Wheels
Deleted front pinch weld behind wheel wall. Completed w/ modified wheel wall.
4xG Diff. Guard
4xG Belly Guard
4xG Front Guard
4xG Matrix w/ Stinger
SA Rock Sliders
Mopar OEM Steel Skids
Rancho RS9000XL Adjustable Valve Series Shock
Straight Pipe Exhaust (Removed Muffler)
(2) Rigid Industries 100W Off-Road LED Lights
(1) 240 W Rigid Industries LED Light Bar (Mounted on roof)
K&N Drop In Filter
Front Bumper Mod (Cut)
Airaid MIT Intake Tube
SuperChips Flashpaq Tuner
Train Horn

COSMETIC MODS:

Aries Taillight Guards
Jeep Weathertec Rain Guards
Custom Dash Storage
20% Tints
White LED Interior Lights
Rola Roof Rack (Extended and dropped down w/ spacers)
6000k HID Headlights
High Performance Halogen Fog Lights
High Performance Halogen High Beams
Smoked taillights and turn signals
Jeep Commander Slush Matts
14" Off-Road Antenna

[Matt]

Wait until you see the before/after pics this weekend.... i'll gladly take the blame for making that happen :cool:

[Core XK]

Wait until you see the before/after pics this weekend.... i'll gladly take the blame for making that happen :cool:

Yeah lol I will take a picture of the lift and tires. Tires get installed on Tuesday at 1pm!!!!

Bolts have been sprayed every day almost :P

[stites-xk]

Waiting for pics. Can't wait to see it lifted!

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[Matt]

lol we'll throw my wheels/tires on it after the lifts installed for some "prelims"...... (and to use as leverage for having your fiance order you new wheels for Christmas or something hahaha)

[LWM]

Nice looking rig, now add some steel! :)

[Core XK]

lol we'll throw my wheels/tires on it after the lifts installed for some "prelims"...... (and to use as leverage for having your fiance order you new wheels for Christmas or something hahaha)

haha

[Core XK]

Nice looking rig, now add some steel! :)

That is next on the list! I am waiting for your new Front/Belly Guard. It may be an X-mas present :P

[Core XK]

New mod: Cobra HHROADTRIP 40-Channel CB Radio

Anyone know if Flowmaster 50 is on Amazon that fits the 5.7L

[Matt]

.... I thought they did when I was just pricing out the 50 series

[Core XK]

.... I thought they did when I was just pricing out the 50 series



Amhed on JC.com installed the Flowmaster 50 SUV 52556 type, 2.5" on his 5.7L

http://www.amazon.com/Flowmaster-52556-Super-50-Muffler/dp/B000CNN192/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Make=Jeep%7C42&Model=Commander%7C2817&Year=2010%7C2010&carId=002&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive

Says it won't fit my Jeep on Amazon but that's because it is an aftermarket right? LOL

[07JeepXK]

Amhed on JC.com installed the Flowmaster 50 SUV 52556 type, 2.5" on his 5.7L

http://www.amazon.com/Flowmaster-52556-Super-50-Muffler/dp/B000CNN192/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Make=Jeep%7C42&Model=Commander%7C2817&Year=2010%7C2010&carId=002&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive

Says it won't fit my Jeep on Amazon but that's because it is an aftermarket right? LOL


That will work. The muffler needs to be offset inlet center outlet in 2.5 inch. Thats what amazon lists for that 50 series muffler. Maybe it says it wont fit your Jeep because flowmaster mufflers are about a foot shorter than the oem so when its installed you need a foot section of straight pipe prior to the muffler. Im running the 50 series SUV muffler on my XK. It hard to tell in this picture but this shows the straight pipe in front of the muffler.

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[Matt]

Why 2.5"? They make 3" I/O

[Core XK]

Why 2.5"? They make 3" I/O

Isn't smaller less noise? I am not looking for a real obnoxious noise but I definitely dig the sound these flowmasters bring

[07JeepXK]

Why 2.5"? They make 3" I/O

Well 2.5 is the oem exhaust diameter. If you got a 3 inch it wouldnt just weld right in. You would have to do 3 inch exhaust off the rear of the muffler and have some sort or piece prior to the muffler changing it from 2.5 to 3 inch. They make 3 inch cat back exhaust that bolts right to the oem flange if your looking for 3 inch. But like I said if you just want to cut out the oem muffler and weld in a flowmaster you want 2.5 inch

[Core XK]

http://www.amazon.com/Flowmaster-53057-Super-50-Muffler/dp/B000CNHDVO/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1343307232&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=Flowmaster+50+SU

[Core XK]

Well 2.5 is the oem exhaust diameter. If you got a 3 inch it wouldnt just weld right in. You would have to do 3 inch exhaust off the rear of the muffler and have some sort or piece prior to the muffler changing it from 2.5 to 3 inch. They make 3 inch cat back exhaust that bolts right to the oem flange if your looking for 3 inch. But like I said if you just want to cut out the oem muffler and weld in a flowmaster you want 2.5 inch

Thanks man, and your talking about for the 5.7L Hemi right?

[Matt]

For some reason I thought the 5.7L is 3", not 2.5". Will have to double check.....

[Core XK]

For some reason I thought the 5.7L is 3", not 2.5". Will have to double check.....

Well It will only be $21.63 for the flowmaster and CB radio so I will wait to order until I or we find out exactly which Flowmaster to order lol

[Matt]

I based it off the Flowmaster application guide:
2005 WK 5.7L 50-series PN 9530560
3" offset in / 3" center out

..... figured they didn't change the exhaust system in following years.

Also all ram truck 5.7L applications in our model years have 3" I/O specs.

Guess there's nothing left to do but get out the tape measure! Lol

[Core XK]

I based it off the Flowmaster application guide:
2005 WK 5.7L 50-series PN 9530560
3" offset in / 3" center out

..... figured they didn't change the exhaust system in following years.

Also all ram truck 5.7L applications in our model years have 3" I/O specs.

Guess there's nothing left to do but get out the tape measure! Lol

I am pretty sure your right because I measured it before and I don't think it was 2.5. However, Ahmed on JC.com had the 2.5" installed lol

[07JeepXK]

Thanks man, and your talking about for the 5.7L Hemi right?


For some reason I thought the 5.7L is 3", not 2.5". Will have to double check.....

5.7/4.7 doesnt make a difference. They are both 2.5 inch

[Core XK]

5.7/4.7 doesnt make a difference. They are both 2.5 inch

Okay thank you! it just seemed small for the Hemi that's the only reason I was questioning the 2.5

I assume a shop would only charge maybe $50-60 for install? I am only paying $20 bucks for it anyway

[07JeepXK]

My friend just bought a 2006 Hemi XK and installed MBRP 3 inch Cat back exhaust. His oem exhaust was 2.5 inch, the same as my 4.7 Liter. The reason it looks like slightly larger than 2.5 inch is because your measuring the O.D. of the exhaust but it goes by inner diameter where the exhaust flows.

Unless they changed the diameter for the newer XK's. Wouldn't make sense to me.



http://www.jeepcommander.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1667

[Core XK]

Thanks for all of the info man. I ordered the 2.5 I/O today. I can't wait to have it installed!

[Matt]

Awesome, can't wait to hear it cause i've been debating what muffler to have ready for my "backup" after i tear open the stock one on a rock!

[Core XK]

Awesome, can't wait to hear it cause i've been debating what muffler to have ready for my "backup" after i tear open the stock one on a rock!

lol hopefully that won't happen (or maybe it will so you have an excuse to get a new one?!)

I should have it on by RC weekend :P I have to find a decent shop around here to weld it on for me

[BonesWK]

High fives for the Phillies sticker.

[Matt]

Its not really an "if".... more of a "when" it happens. The stock muffler is huge and hangs down pretty low lol

[07JeepXK]

Its not really an "if".... more of a "when" it happens. The stock muffler is huge and hangs down pretty low lol

Last night I rotated the tires on the XK and crawled underneith to check everything out for tomorrow's off road trip. I noticed a nice size dent in my flowmaster muffler. If i still had the oem muffler im pretty sure it would have been destroyed. I love the flowmasters because they are very thick and act like a skid plate!

[Matt]

Case in point!

[Core XK]

Awesome, this gets me more excited to put it on. Maybe later on I would like to get a black exhaust tip to make it look "pretty" :P bad idea?

[Matt]

I bash my stock exhaust tip on rocks.... its slowly being cut away to remove damage (restrictions). So ummmm, I wouldn't spend any money on an exhaust tip. OR maybe that's a good idea.... cut back the stock tip and get a longer replacement, then remove the new tip for offroading, reinstall when done offroading.

[Core XK]

I bash my stock exhaust tip on rocks.... its slowly being cut away to remove damage (restrictions). So ummmm, I wouldn't spend any money on an exhaust tip. OR maybe that's a good idea.... cut back the stock tip and get a longer replacement, then remove the new tip for offroading, reinstall when done offroading.

That was my idea originally. Have a shop trim the stock pipe/tip and I will purchase a bolt on exhaust tip and remove when offroading. I will do this in the future I think. With the awesome sound that will come from the flowmaster It'd be nice to have a nice tip :P

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Just my opinion I havent seen an exhaust tip that looks good with the XK, I love the hidden tail pipe.. Plus the tip you buy will get pitted and rusted from the winters, I think you will like the discreet look from the exhaust and looks from people when they hear the HEMI WOT!!!

[Core XK]

Just my opinion I havent seen an exhaust tip that looks good with the XK, I love the hidden tail pipe.. Plus the tip you buy will get pitted and rusted from the winters, I think you will like the discreet look from the exhaust and looks from people when they hear the HEMI WOT!!!

I did see one XK w/ a really nice looking tip and it was polished stainless steal to prevent rust. However, it was on a 4.7L and I am not sure if is made for the 5.7L.

I can't wait to start it up for the first time after the Flowmaster :) I am on the hunt to find a good shop near me to install it.

[Core XK]

According to UPS tracking my Flowmaster and K&N Air Filter should arrive Monday or Tuesday. My buddy who does all of my tuning will be putting it on (I forgot he welds :P)

Lift, Tires, Filter, and Muffler all within 5 days! my fiancee is super excited........:rolleyes:

[Matt]

You forgot about the CB!

[Core XK]

You forgot about the CB!

Doh! CB too.....after the lift I'd prefer you to test drive? you know what to listen for above me? :O!

[Matt]

Oh yeah we'll definitely take it for a spin.

[Core XK]

Sounds good.

[LWM]

I had to cut my Gibson exhaust tip off too. No way you can wheel and have a tip installed.

[Core XK]

I had to cut my Gibson exhaust tip off too. No way you can wheel and have a tip installed.

Well I do intend to keep wheeling so the tip may be more hassle then its worth.

[Matt]

This time tomorrow!!

[1USMC]

....... trim the stock pipe/tip and I will purchase a bolt on exhaust tip and remove when offroading....

Mmmm.. something I've started to consider now myself.

I have also tried two SS tips and both turned dark after a while. I have also wondered what it would look like to cut out an upside-down "U" in the bumper, so the tip could then be flush with the bottom of the bumper.

[Matt]

Had a great time ripping Corey's suspension out today... minus the killer heat/humidity!

[Core XK]

Had a great time ripping Corey's suspension out today... minus the killer heat/humidity!

Yeah it was definitely an awesome learning experience. It was nice meeting you. You have a beautiful family :D

There will be many more projects in the future that require your expertise lol

Will post pictures soon

[Matt]

Thanks man. lol my kids definitely got their looks from "mom"!!

[Core XK]

Thanks man. lol my kids definitely got their looks from "mom"!!

haha

[Core XK]

Tires went on about a week ago! everythings drives very nicely and the duratracs definitely let you know they are there lol I am hoping to have the flowmaster 50 on tomorrow before the RC trip but who knows!

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And some other goodies :).......addiction comes too quickly

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And I don't think I ever posted a pic of where I put the switch for the KC lights so here it is :P

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/DSCN1279-1.jpg

[Matt]

Looking good man!

Still cant believe we lost those pictures! ugh

[Core XK]

Looking good man!

Still cant believe we lost those pictures! ugh

YOU*** lost those pictures :P

We will have plenty more come Sunday lol

[Matt]

Hey now francis... i put them on that SD card. Just because your camera re-formatted the SD card afterwards....... well.....ya know :p

[Core XK]

Lesson learned lol

[Matt]

BTW, I wanted to take a picture for you.... I got home from work today and went to cut the lawn. Holy crap you should have seen the condition of the lawn mower. My son put tools, metal stock, rocks, etc EVERYWHERE. I'm lucky I looked behind the battery tray, there were ~20 intricately placed rocks there. Thought you'd get a kick out of that since, at this point, you're the only one on the forum who has played "where's Waldo" with my tools on the tractor lol

[Core XK]

hahaha I am glad your tractor is still running. I was telling my fiancee about your son that day. I thought it was the funniest thing when he grabbed the jack in an attempt to lift the tractor up; I could watch it all day!

[Core XK]

I wonder if I can mount (2) Recovery Hooks on the front of my grill guard?....

[Matt]

I wonder if I can mount (2) Recovery Hooks on the front of my grill guard?....


I wouldnt.... they're normally not strong enough for such loads and you may end up damaging the frame.

[Core XK]

Yeah come to think of it the brush guard is not that sturdy for such a task :P

[Sal-XK]

Yeah come to think of it the brush guard is not that sturdy for such a task :P

Nope but a SA front bumper is :D

[Core XK]

Nope but a SA front bumper is :D

lol That's a purchase down a long road from now!

I know I could just look through your thread/garage but I meant to ask you how you painted your fender flares/bumpers.

[Sal-XK]

lol That's a purchase down a long road from now!

I know I could just look through your thread/garage but I meant to ask you how you painted your fender flares/bumpers.

You don't have to search my garage thread bro. I have all my mods listed in the first post and there linked to that mod. So find the mod you want click on it and bam your right there. Now only if my garage didn't disappear with the move :eek:

[Matt]

* links aren't working too well. Not sure if Jon knows about it?

[Sal-XK]

* links aren't working too well. Not sure if Jon knows about it?

Ya I found my garage threw the forum but non of the links are working :( remember how much work it was when we changed the name tracking down all those links and fixing them one by one what a pain that was

[Matt]

I dont think this is going to be as bad as the link change.... the URL is the same. I'm guessing it has something to do with how the software works and maybe all of the "targets" or whatever haven't reciprocated through the system.

[Core XK]

Yeah I noticed the links are down. I will check out your mods when it comes back up. Matt, I already bought 4 cans of Plasti-Dip LOL

[Matt]

I never thought someone would surpass me in the rate at which they modify their vehicles. You make me proud! lol

[Core XK]

I never thought someone would surpass me in the rate at which they modify their vehicles. You make me proud! lol

LOL I wish my fiance felt the same way!

I bought this XK at the end of May.............wow your right that is fast!!

[Matt]

I've only had mine for 2 years... and its been through 2 different lift setups and two different sets of wheels/tires. And my last change was almost 1 year ago. haha

[Core XK]

I've only had mine for 2 years... and its been through 2 different lift setups and two different sets of wheels/tires. And my last change was almost 1 year ago. haha

Yeah that's a lot in 2 years lol.....

I definitely do not plan on switching these tires. I have gotten several compliments so far and you obviously know all about them :P

[Sal-XK]

Yeah that's a lot in 2 years lol.....

I definitely do not plan on switching these tires.

I didn't plan on a lot of things but I just couldn't keep my hands off my Jeep LOL When you find your self in the garage starring at the jeep trying to decide whats next you may have problem and fit right in with the rest of us LOL

[Matt]

lol, did I steer ya wrong?

[Matt]

I didn't plan on a lot of things but I just couldn't keep my hands off my Jeep LOL When you find your self in the garage drinking a 6 pack and starring at the jeep trying to decide whats next you may have problem and fit right in with the rest of us LOL

Sal left out the key part... I edited it for clarification.

[Core XK]

haha I am learning to take your word over most when it comes to my modifcation choices.....so far it has worked out perfectly!

[Core XK]

I didn't plan on a lot of things but I just couldn't keep my hands off my Jeep LOL When you find your self in the garage starring at the jeep trying to decide whats next you may have problem and fit right in with the rest of us LOL

Ohhhh man this has already happened a few times :( which lead to all of my mods within 2 months of owning the XK.......

I could have easily waited to have my flowmaster put on next week but I decided to leave for the mountains later and have it put on tomorrow at 8 am! I blame Matt for this one though...

[Matt]

I blame Matt for this one though...

......hahaha im pretty sure i've been blamed for a lot more than this one!

And, as usual my response is "you're welcome" :cool:

[stites-xk]

Nice lookin XK! Yes it is very hard to keep hands off of the jeep just ask my wife. 3 years 3 different lifts and many other mods.

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[Core XK]

......hahaha im pretty sure i've been blamed for a lot more than this one!

And, as usual my response is "you're welcome" :cool:

lol Yeah I don't regret anything I've done

[Core XK]

Nice lookin XK! Yes it is very hard to keep hands off of the jeep just ask my wife. 3 years 3 different lifts and many other mods.

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Thanks! wow 3 lifts :P

I see your in CO.....always wanted to travel to CO (I love snow lol)

[Sal-XK]

Ya I can say I might not of been sober while taking a blade to the XK on a few occasions and maybe to AJ's WK as well LMAO

[Core XK]

Ya I can say I might not of been sober while taking a blade to the XK on a few occasions and maybe to AJ's WK as well LMAO

lol Nothing wrong with that

[Matt]

Would have been kicking back a few cold ones while putting your lift on corey.... but it was so hot that day I dont think I would have survived! I was sweating faster than I could drink water.

[Sal-XK]

Would have been kicking back a few cold ones while putting your lift on corey.... but it was so hot that day I dont think I would have survived! I was sweating faster than I could drink water.

Amature LOL see you drink beer which dehydrates you so you stop sweating :)

[criket]

Are we all alcoholics with a jeep modding problem......or are we jeep modding maniacs with a drinking problem? Either way you get the same results.

Nice build thread by the way. :)

[Core XK]

Would have been kicking back a few cold ones while putting your lift on corey.... but it was so hot that day I dont think I would have survived! I was sweating faster than I could drink water.

lol Yeah it was definitely hot that day.....

I had a few left over millers when I got home while looking at my lifted jeep every 10 minutes through the window LOL

[Core XK]

Are we all alcoholics with a jeep modding problem......or are we jeep modding maniacs with a drinking problem? Either way you get the same results.

Nice build thread by the way. :)

lol same thing!

Thanks man.....I think it has become my build thread a/k/a jeep/drinking AA discussions!...doesn't get any better

p.s. I would have replied to everyone in the same post but how the heck am I supposed to catch up to Sals/Matts post count that way??? ;p

[Sal-XK]

It's not the size of your post count that matters! It's how you use it that counts :D

[Matt]

LMAO I like that sal!

I guess Corey needs to compensate. ....

[Core XK]

LMAO I like that sal!

I guess Corey needs to compensate. ....

Hahaha well she's not with me for my money SOooooooo

[Core XK]

It's not the size of your post count that matters! It's how you use it that counts :D

LOL!

[Sal-XK]

We're going bowling tonight stopped to eat first I handed the wife the keys and told here I won't need these for the rest of the night LOL

[Core XK]

We're going bowling tonight stopped to eat first I handed the wife the keys and told here I won't need these for the rest of the night LOL

lmao

[Core XK]

Monroe Load Levelers are next purchase for me. I hope the next RC trip is planned for after xmas? I won't have skids until then LOL

Monroe 58643 Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting Shock Absorber

[Matt]

Oct/Nov.... then again in January. :)

[Core XK]

Oct/Nov.... then again in January. :)/

Blue/Blacks for Oct/Nov trip? :P

[Matt]

Sure!!

[Core XK]

Sure!!

haha I probably can't go for a whole blue trip without skids but the January trip for sure

[Matt]

I wonder what's next...

[Core XK]

I wonder what's next...

lol...

[Matt]

Hohoho

[Core XK]

Hohoho

LOL Christmas in August!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

What shocks are those? Getting these on yours Corey?

[Matt]

Yeah Corey had stuff shipped to my house so his fiance wouldn't kill him lol. They're the Rancho 9000XL series with adjustable valving. ~27.5" extended.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Hahaha thats awesome.. Will these give him more lift?

[Matt]

Nope, they're not helper shocks like the load levellers. But we're installing some of my homebrew spacers to lift it some more :cool:

[Core XK]

Yeah Corey had stuff shipped to my house so his fiance wouldn't kill him lol. They're the Rancho 9000XL series with adjustable valving. ~27.5" extended.

LOL Yeah she would put me on the couch with my umbrella beer ;p

[Matt]

LOL Yeah she would put me on the couch with my umbrella beer ;p

Then you can invite your boyfriend to come over and keep you company

[06JeepXKHEMI]

hahaha nice I like the way these look, looking forward to pictures..

[Core XK]

Then you can invite your boyfriend to come over and keep you company

LMAO


hahaha nice I like the way these look, looking forward to pictures..

Yeah I can't wait to test em out

[Matt]

We can take a ride in the Pines after we get everything on.... make a few climbs too

[Core XK]

We can take a ride in the Pines after we get everything on.... make a few climbs too

Where are they at? rough trails? lol

[Matt]

About 15 minutes from my house.... its fun once then gets boring lol

[Core XK]

Sounds good to me lol

[Core XK]

So my signature has my current mods + Saturday w/ shocks/diff. guard; I am going to do a list of near future mods...

Full Mopar OEM Steel Skids
4x Belly Guard
4x Front Guard (If it will fit w/ brush guard)
Programmer
Airaid MIT Intake Tube
OME HD Lift
Roof Basket w/ new DuraTrac spare

All I can think of right now!

[Matt]

Spray wheels black
Wheel spacers
....

[stites-xk]

Off to a great start! Can't wait to see the end product.

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[Core XK]

Spray wheels black
Wheel spacers
....

Oh yes wheels are getting sprayed soon....not sure about spacers:(

[Core XK]

Off to a great start! Can't wait to see the end product.

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Thanks man, I want all the skids more then anything else ;p

[stites-xk]

I fill you man! I need a new gas tank skid pretty bad!

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[Core XK]

I fill you man! I need a new gas tank skid pretty bad!

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Yeah I know my mind will be at ease with the skids ;p

I am glad the Diff. Guard is going on Saturday.

[Matt]

Lets see.... todays list:

4xG diff guard
Rancho 9000XL rear shocks
Matts custom 1/2" rear spacers
Pinch weld mod
Hidden sticker mod
And fixed (temporarily anyways) brake squeak

I'd call that a successful day!

[Matt]

Actually, i'd say the most successful thing we did today was teach Corey how to use some tools! :cool:

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[07JeepXK]

Do you have to take rear diff cover completely off and apply new RTV when doing the rear diff guard?

[Matt]

As long as the diff was sealed with RTV, nope, the bond is not broken. If the diff is sealed with a gasket then yeah, it'll come off so you'll need to re-seal and refill.

[07JeepXK]

Ok thats what I thought. Im loking to install that nice Jeep branded diff cover that Andrew found. He said they make them in a ten bolt. Along with the powertrax no slip that is!

[Matt]

That is a sweet cover... rearlly like having a drain plug too (comes in handy for those wheeling trips where you're going in deep water with that snorkel of yours.... get some fresh fluid in case of water contamination)

[07JeepXK]

That is a sweet cover... rearlly like having a drain plug too (comes in handy for those wheeling trips where you're going in deep water with that snorkel of yours.... get some fresh fluid in case of water contamination)

Exactly, without having to pull the damn cover. But believe it or not, I have not once got water in the rear diff. Just the gas tank and charcoal canister....bwahahahahaha

[Matt]

Since Corey's out appeasing his fiance since he spent all day at my house today working on the jeep, drinking fruity beer and listening to taylor swift.... i'll do the honors of getting his pics up :p

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Pinch weld tire clearance:

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[Matt]

And this time the pictures didn't disappear!!!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/20120825192706-1.jpg

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[Sal-XK]

That XK is coming along real nice!

[Matt]

I can't believe how much he's done In ~2 months. The force is strong with this one! Lol

[Sal-XK]

He better slow down or he'll blink and miss his build :)

[07JeepXK]

Or be broke and not be able to make it to RC in october!

[Core XK]

Or be broke and not be able to make it to RC in october!

LOL oh I'll be there

Yeah it was awesome spending the day with Matt (and Kevin) learned a lot like usual and its always a good time. I don't see it slowing down any as all the skids are being ordered in the next 2-3 weeks ;p

September's List:

Transfer Case Skid
Gas Tank Skid
Suspension Skid
4x Belly Guard
Plasti-Dip all 4 wheels and maybe gas cap!
who knows what else....

[Core XK]

He better slow down or he'll blink and miss his build :)

lol There's just so much stuff I still want/need so I'll have to slow down once all the skids are on

[Core XK]

I can't believe how much he's done In ~2 months. The force is strong with this one! Lol

It's your fault.

BTW: We got home from philly sports bar around 2 and I completely annihilated the other half of that hoagie ;p

[Matt]

That wasn't a hoagie!! You need at least one topping to make it a hoagie. Cold cuts & bread, dry, is like a prison dinner. Is there something you're not telling us about your past?

[Core XK]

That wasn't a hoagie!! You need at least one topping to make it a hoagie. Cold cuts & bread, dry, is like a prison dinner. Is there something you're not telling us about your past?

lmao Yes......I drank fruity drinks with umbrella's and eat dry sandwhiches while in the womens penitentiary

[Core XK]

4x Belly shortly :P

[Sal-XK]

getting your jeep off road ready is always a priority! Then you add stuff that makes it easier and more comfortable for being off road. I'm slowly getting mine overland ready and someday hope to spend weeks off road with only my jeep to sustain me.

[Core XK]

getting your jeep off road ready is always a priority! Then you add stuff that makes it easier and more comfortable for being off road. I'm slowly getting mine overland ready and someday hope to spend weeks off road with only my jeep to sustain me.

Yeah when I first purchased the XK I had no intentions off offroading (hence my "Worth the lift" thread on jc.com) but obviously after wheeling for the first time my mind set has done a complete 360. I would be totally lost without such good people to converse and learn from...especially Matt. He has pretty much influenced a lot of my purchases of which all were smart decisions. Now that I will soon have full armor I will feel 100x better on the trails, and now that the armor is 80% complete I can focus on some fun stuff as you mentioned ;p

[Sal-XK]

Ya we've come a long way since I bought mine. There were a few wheelers but nowhere near this amount of dedicated people doing it and not many doing this much either. Of course Jon and Adam already had nice rigs when I showed up.

[Core XK]

Ya we've come a long way since I bought mine. There were a few wheelers but nowhere near this amount of dedicated people doing it and not many doing this much either. Of course Jon and Adam already had nice rigs when I showed up.

Yeah I can imagine lol it makes it soo much better being able to share it all with others. The RC trips/people are the reason I want to keep going :P I hope you can make it next trip

[Matt]

I've been through a lot of offroad vehicles and a lot of forums.... and I gotta say, we have a damn good group here. Corey, you're lucky this is your first experience! lol

[Sal-XK]

Ya were a pretty unstable group!

[Matt]

I think our dysfunction is what makes us so powerful.... hell we took poor innocent Corey who had NO intention of lifting/offroading and made him pull a complete 180; that's saying something! :cool:

[Core XK]

Yeah I guess I lucked out and this will give me prep. for my future offroading :P because one day it will be something other then our XK's (hopefully not for a long time :P)

[Sal-XK]

Yeah I guess I lucked out and this will give me prep. for my future offroading :P because one day it will be something other then our XK's (hopefully not for a long time :P)

I think I'll buy a commuter before I sell my XK unless something terrible happens.

[Core XK]

I think I'll buy a commuter before I sell my XK unless something terrible happens.

Agreed lol

[Core XK]

So the Gas Tank and Transfer Case Skid are shipped, and I intend to grab the 4x Belly Guard next paycheck. I decided I will wait on the suspension skid to see which front guard I go with as I think Jon's replaces the susp. skid as well?

[Matt]

Yeah I just looked at SA's website and it looks like Jon's front skid covers the regions of the OEM suspension skid and the 4xG front guard. Would love to see some installed pics to get an idea of the coverage.

[Core XK]

Yeah me too

[07JeepXK]

That things going to be big!!!

[stites-xk]

Your XK is coming along nicely bro!

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[Core XK]

That things going to be big!!!

What the SA guard?

[Core XK]

Your XK is coming along nicely bro!

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Thanks man! it needs a SL and bigger tires :(

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im probably going to eventually do the 4xguard as I already have the front suspension skid so makes no sense to go SA

[Core XK]

Im probably going to eventually do the 4xguard as I already have the front suspension skid so makes no sense to go SA

Yeah that makes sense for you. SA or 4x I can't wait to see a nice black guard to go with my brush guard. I won't be getting it until January's RC trip so I have time to decide lol

I wish there was a guard you don't have to remove for oil changes ;p

[stites-xk]

Thanks man! it needs a SL and bigger tires :(

Do it!!!! I love my SL

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[Core XK]

Do it!!!! I love my SL

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haha I bet

[stites-xk]

The problem that I have is i want more lift now! Hopefully in 3 years when its paid off i will have a SFA!

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[Matt]

I wish there was a guard you don't have to remove for oil changes ;p

It took me how long to take my front guard off? :p

[Core XK]

It took me how long to take my front guard off? :p

lol Yeah I know

[Sal-XK]

You guys can't reach your filter with the guard in place?

[Matt]

Nope. Impossible with the 5.7L.

But as Corey saw last weekend, takes me less than 30 seconds to pull the front guard off.

[Sal-XK]

Nope. Impossible with the 5.7L.

But as Corey saw last weekend, takes me less than 30 seconds to pull the front guard off.

I can reach mine it's not easy but I can get to it. But ya I takes little time to pull that skid off.

[Matt]

I'll have to remember to take a peak beneath a 4.7 during the next meet.

[Sal-XK]

I'll have to remember to take a peak beneath a 4.7 during the next meet.

I get mine off and on with the skid in place :p

[Matt]

I'm sure ya do. It would take a magician to do that on a 5.7L though lol

[07JeepXK]

I'm sure ya do. It would take a magician to do that on a 5.7L though lol

I've done it on a 5.7 liter before.

[Matt]

I've done it on a 5.7 liter before.


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[Core XK]

LOL

[Sal-XK]

Hahhahahah

[Core XK]

Thought I would throw a picture up of my old 3.7L QT1 XK :P

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[Matt]

I think you need to update your first post with some fresh pictures...

[Core XK]

Not sure which ones ;p

[Matt]

Not sure which ones ;p

10 images per post..... all of em!

[Core XK]

Yeah I'll have to and a present/future mod list :P

[Matt]

Don't get ahead of yourself now.... we all know your "future mod list" should just be labelled "next weeks mod list because Matt said so"

[Core XK]

Don't get ahead of yourself now.... we all know your "future mod list" should just be labelled "next weeks mod list because Matt said so"

LOL I updated it!

[Core XK]

I was thinking of removing the gas cap to give the XK a more rugged look, any thoughts?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im confused to what yo mean by rugged look?? It would look like its missing something to me, take a pic of what you mean so I can see..

[Sal-XK]

I was thinking of removing the gas cap to give the XK a more rugged look, any thoughts?

You mean the gas cap door? I don't think simply removing that would look good. Adding decals like fuel or painting or something maybe.

[Core XK]

Yeah the door, sorry. Well I was getting Gas today and thought it may look good

I may take it off tonight and see what it actually looks like. I hate the stock look of almost anything lol

[Core XK]

Maybe I can line the edges with something to make it look like its supposed to be exposed lol

[Matt]

Put a big hole in the gas door so only the perimeter is left and put a clear acrylic on the inside to make it like a glass door/window

[Core XK]

Put a big hole in the gas door so only the perimeter is left and put a clear acrylic on the inside to make it like a glass door/window

lol Add this to our September list.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I like this idea a lot better, you are modifying something rather than just taking something completely off. Plus with the wheeling I wouldnt want any mud/dirt getting in there even though you have a cap just not worth the risk

[Core XK]

Leave it to Matt! lol no I really like this idea too and I want to do it

[Core XK]

So since this is no longer just stuff about our jeeps and is pretty much a diary of our lives I will post that these next 2 weeks will be pretty intense for me!

I usually check all police recruiting websites weekly; however, after vacation I fell into a "lazy mode" and hadn't checked anything in weeks. I recently discovered that Bucks County is hiring officers for different boroughs. HOWEVER, I have a week to gather all of the necessary documents because the cut off is next Friday. I am currently in college for my criminal justice degree and I am not graduating until next May nor do I posses the required ACT 120 to become an officer; so I am taking a chance applying to see if they like the results. If I do extremely well on the written exam I still have a chance to be put through the training and offered a job. The first 300 applications received get processed so there is a chance I missed the cut off by its worth the chance!


Sorry I just had to get it all out! lol

[Matt]

One of them came today

[Core XK]

WOOHOO :cool:

[Matt]

Cherish that picture. ... its the last time it will ever look like that

[Core XK]

Cherish that picture. ... its the last time it will ever look like that

LOL I really don't like where this is going....

[Matt]

I do!

[Core XK]

Are you painting in hot pink w/ a Taylor Swift sticker?

[Matt]

No.... but you just gave me some new ideas!!!!

[Core XK]

I hate you.

[Matt]

I hate you.

:)

[Sal-XK]

Never give Matt help on messing with you LMAO Good luck on the cop thing!

[Matt]

Never give Matt help on messing with you LMAO

That's some damn good advice right there! hahaha

[Sal-XK]

That's some damn good advice right there! hahaha

Oh no you're not bringing back the quotes in the sig thing :eek: Here we go again!

[Matt]

There's a lot of new members here.... i figure its only fair to warn them up front :cool:

...lol too bad Corey needs to be made an example of

[Sal-XK]

There's a lot of new members here.... i figure its only fair to warn them up front :cool:

...lol too bad Corey needs to be made an example of

at its peak we couldn't say anything without it being twisted into something else LOL good time good times!

[Core XK]

lmao @ you guys

Excited to see my skids.........I think......

[Sal-XK]

lmao @ you guys

Excited to see my skids.........I think......

See Matt this is just way to easy ^^^^^^

[Core XK]

Lmao

[Matt]

Excited to see my kids.........I think......

:confused:

[Core XK]

I will be ordering thr belly/susp. Next week....

[Matt]

Cool. We'll have plenty of parts to install in Sept!

[AJeepZJ]

And this time the pictures didn't disappear!!!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/20120825192706-1.jpg


I haven't seen this thread before. Those are some great looking XK's.

[Core XK]

Cool. We'll have plenty of parts to install in Sept!

Your LCA and UCA corect? plus PLASTI-DIPPING!!!!

[Core XK]

I haven't seen this thread before. Those are some great looking XK's.

Thanks man! I can't wait to get the front guard under the brush guard...I think it will tie the front together

[Core XK]

Picked up the last 3 cans Home Depot had!

Hopefully 3 cans will cover 4 wheels!

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[Matt]

Yup.....

[Core XK]

NICE. Needs a little "trimming"

[07JeepXK]

Make sure you do both the rear upper control arm mod and the rear drive shaft mod on that gas tank skid before you install it.

[Matt]

....of course! Man i wish someone made a "how to" for doing that....

Hell I already have the outline of a male extremity cut out of his skid plate. Dremmel tools are awesome!

[Core XK]

You did not!

[Sal-XK]

You did not!

Hahahahhahaha that's something I would do LOL

[Core XK]

Pics or it didn't happen!

[Chapman89]

matt,

Did the hardware and bracket make it along with the skid plate? I used a couple zip ties to hold that stuff to the fuel tank skid plate. haha

[Matt]

Yeah it looks like its all there. The hardware worked its way out of the zip ties but there was tape holding it in place.

[Core XK]

matt,

Did the hardware and bracket make it along with the skid plate? I used a couple zip ties to hold that stuff to the fuel tank skid plate. haha

Thanks again for the skids man :)

[Matt]

So Corey are we installing these Saturday? If so..... we should register for Englishtown show on Sept 29th!

[Chapman89]

Thanks again for the skids man :)

No problem, be sure to beat them up since I never got the chance to!

[Core XK]

So Corey are we installing these Saturday? If so..... we should register for Englishtown show on Sept 29th!

Sure we can put them in Saturday. The Belly Guard SHOULD be there by Saturday as well; however, I didn't order the suspension skid yet :(

What is the Englishtown Show?

[Matt]

The suspension skid is easy.... hell we can do that at the show!

Englishtown is a car show/ swap meet that's held twice a year. Here's a link to the thread from springtime.
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?p=27101

I didn't bother making a thread for September because of the lack of interest.

[Core XK]

No problem, be sure to beat them up since I never got the chance to!

Oh they will get some abuse very soon at RC :)

[Core XK]

The suspension skid is easy.... hell we can do that at the show!

Englishtown is a car show/ swap meet that's held twice a year. Here's a link to the thread from springtime.
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?p=27101

I didn't bother making a thread for September because of the lack of interest.

Sounds good to me, how far is it from you?

[Matt]

~30 minutes.

Google Englishtown NJ. Its probably less time for you to get there than it takes to get to my house.

[Core XK]

It's about an hour on the Turnpike.

[Core XK]

Hopefully the belly guard gets there by Saturday since we'll be under there already....

[Core XK]

Get yer own garage-thread :p

So I was kicked out of Matt's garage but I do want to know if anyone has removed the plastic rock rails and painted the trim black (temporary until sliders)....for some reason I just hate the plastic POS :)

[Matt]

Lets do it....

http://www.jeepcommander.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15450

[Core XK]

Lets do it....

http://www.jeepcommander.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15450

His doesn't look bad at all but his XK is darker so I am not sure how mine will look. I like the non-skid tape idea as well...

EDIT: I think we should cover the holes and plasti-dip it? or bedliner but I already have 3 cans of plasti-dip lol

[Matt]

It's painted to match already under there. Just leave it alone so it wont stand out.

[Core XK]

It's painted to match already under there. Just leave it alone so it wont stand out.

True....but I don't want to see the holes

[Matt]

True....but I don't want to see the holes

Grip tape will cover the holes...

[Matt]

You know what dude, you know its going to happen...... so how about just ordering the sliders now and save us all 48 hours of you saying "i spent to much lately blah blah blah" and then on hour 49th "ok i have sliders being sent to your house matt" :p

[Core XK]

Well I say we do it and see what it looks like!

[07JeepXK]

And that's why I'm glad I got a steel blue metallic XK. Black blends in really well. Even the snorkel looks good on it. I was leaving chuck e cheese with my son tonight and was like damn that commander is bada$$. Oh wait that's my XK!!

[Core XK]

I was leaving chuck e cheese with my son tonight and was like damn that commander is bada$$. Oh wait that's my XK!!

hahahaha

[Matt]

and was like damn that commander is bada$$. Oh wait that's my XK!!

That's why I post so much.... I love seeing that sexy white Commander under each of my posts!

[Core XK]

You know what dude, you know its going to happen...... so how about just ordering the sliders now and save us all 48 hours of you saying "i spent to much lately blah blah blah" and then on hour 49th "ok i have sliders being sent to your house matt" :p

LOL! I am practicing self control ### hole ;)

[Matt]

LOL! I am practicing self control ### hole ;)

Practice that in 2013.... a New Years resolution. That gives you 3 more months to order everything you can!!!

[Core XK]

Practice that in 2013.... a New Years resolution. That gives you 3 more months to order everything you can!!!

lol..

[Core XK]

Seen a JK at WaWa today with atleast 37's.....have to say it looked pretty badass although the owner was a douche :)

[Matt]

And it looked like the million other JKs out there too. ;)

[Core XK]

Yeah I know which is exactly what I was telling myself. I am happy that I got alota years left with the XK!