Steve's Garage

[mrnavy2]

Well, yesterday I received my order of Husky Floor Mats. Front, Back, 3rd Row and Cargo Area. They were use and i puchased them from Rich Morrison, in VA. I got a good price and i am happy with them. Just that they are gray, and i have black carpenting, but it still looks good for the price.

I also today met up with another XK Brother in New Jersey named Steven (Cloud)from Roselle, NJ. He has a 08 Blue XK. I purchased his running boards and now have them installed on my XK. Now my little filippino wife, will have no problems climbing into the XK. Just think if mine was lifted.. Hmmmm.. maybe 2 inches will be ok.. Then I will have to get the Drop Rope for her AGAIN.. lol...

[Matt]

lol hey its about time you made a garage thread buddy!

Sounds like an early Xmas for you :)

[mrnavy2]

Yes it was. I guess I been a good boy and not on Santa's Naughty List. LOL.

[mrnavy2]

Now I just need a rear mopar hitch and bezel and 2 hooks for the front.

[mrnavy2]

Well today I went over to Matt's house and he replaced my Front brake pads and rotors. Then we did the transmission fluid and both filters. Iikr when a plan comes together. Thanks again Matt.

[Matt]

Always a pleasure hanging out with you buddy. Thanks for entrusting me to take care of your XK:)

And make sure you pass along our thanks to your wife. The baby gift was really a nice gesture and Serena & I both really appreciate it!

Some good laughs today too. Those damn reverse threads will get ya every time lol.....

[lekmedm]

Well today I went over to Matt's house and he replaced my Front brake pads and rotors. Then we did the transmission fluid and both filters. Iikr when a plan comes together. Thanks again Matt.

Any tips to doing the transmission pan drop on the 545RFE? I just did mine. What a PITA!!! It's worth it, though. There was a bit of sludge around the magnet and on the bottom of the pan. Sludge may be too harsh a term, but there was some stuff there. I like knowing there are fresh filters in there.

[mrnavy2]

Matt, I really don't like those left handed and right handed bolts... they are so confusing.. LOL... see you soon....

[mrnavy2]

Hey all I now have a brand new cobra 29XL with a Mag Antenna on the back of my XK.

[mrnavy2]

Wire n coax is just running down my dash n under my floor mats. This is a great radio. I like that it has a weather alert so when I am traveling in the midwest when that time comes again next year I will be ready .

[mrnavy2]

Also a few weeks ago I finally had to purchase a new battery for my XK from Sears. Got the Black Friday deal.

[Matt]

Gotta see some pics of the new CB setup!

Oh and I have a hitch for your too ;)

[mrnavy2]

Ok brother. Will do. Just sitting on top of my dash in the center.

[lekmedm]

Ok brother. Will do. Just sitting on top of my dash in the center.

Like mine...?



Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.

[mrnavy2]

Pictures are not there.

[mrnavy2]

Ok I see it now ..

[mrnavy2]

What do u have it bolted to?

[lekmedm]

What do u have it bolted to?

What do you mean by bolted to? The CB bracket is held on to a board (that I covered in fabric) with some tap-in doo-dads I got from Lowes to hold the bolts. Then, the whole contraption is held to the dash with some mighty big velcro. It holds really well with zero rattling or movement. Plus, I can easily remove everything, and I didn't damage the dash at all.


Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.

[Core XK]

Definitely where I am going to install a CB down the road. Nice!

[mrnavy2]

Lekmedm what size is your board. I just measure mine and I think about 9x10. Do u agree?

[mrnavy2]

Just order 9006 & 9005SU. Looking for better brightness. I already did the fog lights with the ST. I am sure there will be a bigger different than stock.

[lekmedm]

Lekmedm what size is your board. I just measure mine and I think about 9x10. Do u agree?

That sounds about right. I just roughly measured the area on the dash.

Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.

[mrnavy2]

Yes, thats basically what I did. A quick measurement. Thanks

[mrnavy2]

Just put in low n high head lightbulbs in before the snow arrives. 9006 + 9005 both SYLVANIA SU seems much better but wont really know until I do some night time driving.