Hello from northern ohio

[johnr]

i just bought a 2006 XK limited 4.7 with a QD1. from what i have read it seems its not the optimum chosie of t-cases but it was priced right. im still getting used to the ride after selling my 01 xj wow what a differance. this is going to be my DD for now, my fun truck is a 87 MJ. i will most likely be putting a lift on the XK come spring or early summer. not sure what direction ill take it but i want to be able to wheel it lightly anyhow. there is lots to read here and am looking forward to getting some good advice.

[Matt]

Welcome to the forum!

You'll be amazed at what these vehicles can handle with just a 2" lift and some skid plates. I also had a 2001 XJ at one time.

...but, QD1 didn't come on an XK. It's either QuadraTrac-1, QuadraTrac-2 or QuadraDrive-2. Since you have a 4.7L Limited, you probably have QT2. It has the t-handle to shift into 4-low correct?

[johnr]

yes that correct. i guess i mis understood what i was reading

[Matt]

Not a problem. That QT2 system will take your XK places that you probably couldn't bring the XJ.... it's definitely not going to be your limiting factor :cool:

[johnr]

thats cool, i was thinking i may have got something that was not suited for off road travel. i defenatley did not want to endup with a mall crawler.

[Matt]

lol it's definitely not a mall crawler.

here's one of our resident QT2 members at a recent wheeling trip

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/2012812Adam15-1.jpg

The key with wheeling QT2 is getting used to how the system works.... keeping just enough throttle to let the brake system transfer power.

[LWM]

Welcome to the club, great to have you.

[cabledog25]

welcome to the forum

[johnr]

lol it's definitely not a mall crawler.

here's one of our resident QT2 members at a recent wheeling trip

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/2012812Adam15-1.jpg

The key with wheeling QT2 is getting used to how the system works.... keeping just enough throttle to let the brake system transfer power.
so i would keep the traction control on? hit the button once or hold until it chimes and totaly shuts the system down?
thanks for the welcomes

[stites-xk]

Welcome!

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[Core XK]

Welcome to the forum! QT2 is still a great system and I think Matt pretty much said it all. I have gotten much better at handling how the system works and it really preforms well. If you look in the Rausch Creek threads you will see me and adams QT2 on the trails.

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[Matt]

Its generally best to long press the esp button. This does not stop the btc (brake traction control) from transferring power but does disable the engine braking and fuel cutoff parameters which would otherwise hinder offroad performance (equivalent to taking your foot off the gas)

[pjmjr508]

Welcome to the group, you will learn a lot here. Also DO ask questions, any of us will answer & help.

[johnr]

not to worrie im sure ill have plenty to ask, thanks. im still a newb at wheeling i have only been going out this past year but have learned alot about my comanche and how to wheel it but the comander is on a whole other level as far as computer controls and the like. i do like to keep things as simple as possable. i can wrench well enough, weld and fab a bit and i work in a machine shop but my electronic skill set is not very good.

[AJeepZJ]

welcome to TUJ.

[ScorpionCrawler]

Welcome to TUJ where about in northern ohio?

[johnr]

north ridgeville.

[ScorpionCrawler]

I'm way east in Auburn Township, Ladue Reservoir area.
Travel everywhere around Cleve for work.
N Ridgville is nice.

[johnr]

have you ever been out to southington off road park? i have made 4 or 5 trips out there this year and to wellsville twice

[ScorpionCrawler]

Southington,old jeepskool...almost my backyard, Been going there for 10+ years. But...on 2 wheels, I'd rather go fast.
Hated that jeepskool guy...
Never been to wellsville.
My XK is DD, has been off road but not like most of the guys here, 3.7 QT1.
It is lifted though, 2" BDS that I got from 07XK.
I only know of 1 other lifted XK in the cleve area and last I heard he was lowering back because he got a trail rig.
The people here at TUJ are great, tons of info.
Did you have fun in the snow?

[07JeepXK]

How is the bds lift working out for you?!?

[ScorpionCrawler]

How is the bds lift working out for you?!?
:D Great, I was meaning to scan my alignment sheet all wheels went back within spec.
Taller tires will be a while, I have a good 35,000 left on the rugged trails.
Thanks again!!

[07JeepXK]

Nice! Again glad I could help you out.

[johnr]

yeah i have herd alot of bs about jeep school. i was never there under the old managment but i have nothing but good to say about my experiances this past year with the new guys. if your on two wheels you might like wellsville, lots of room to roam and lots of elevations there is some petty rough stuff out there but there is ways around most of it
this XK will be a DD for me as well but i will add a lift and tow points as im wanting to make a trip to colorado with one of the jeep clubs i ride with this coming august. there telling me the trails they run are more about the scenery than tequnical.
as for the snow, you bet, its intresting to feel this think activly control the skid when i was playing in a big open parking lot