Go big or go home!!!

[07JeepXK]

After several days of contemplating getting 285/70's again or making 305/70's fit I have decided to go with the 305's. My jeep is paid off and now has 143,500 miles so I figured I'll put it under the knife once again. I'm all about the low COG with the XK and not needing a big lift to fit bigger tires. I made 285's fit with zero rubbing off road so I'll do the same with the 305's. I talked to Goodyear tody and could have the tires in the next few weeks!

[Core XK]

Nice! I am looking forward to seeing it. I cant say I wont cut up my XK when its paid off lol

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[07JeepXK]

I'm not going to do nothing crazy to make them fit. Well...it all depends on how bad they rub bwhahaha the rear is my only concern but I have a few ideas in my head

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Nice Adam, looking forward to seeing this go down!!!

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[07JeepXK]

If anyone has a set of matts rear 1/2 inch spacers and aren't using them let me know please!

[07JeepXK]

Front trimming will take place once I get my hands on a jig saw. Already have everything planned out for that. With the pinch weld mod I did over a year and a half ago I will have no problem clearing the 34's up front. I'm going to take an inch off all the way around the front flares, take out the plastic inner fender well liners and install rubber liners to protect the engine bay. For the rear, looking to add a 1/2 lift spacer above the coil and lengthen the bump stop about an inch. For the rear flare if need be it will get trimmed like the front but only about 1/4 inch and the rear fender well liners will come out. I sprayed behind the liners last summer with rubberized undercoating so Ill be set

[Core XK]

If anyone has a set of matts rear 1/2 inch spacers and aren't using them let me know please!

I may after xmas when I buy matts entire suspension lol

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[07JeepXK]

Haha I need them like yesterday!

[Matt]

Just remembered... i sent a set to Jon because he was interested in prototyping them. Might be worth seeing if he still has them somewhere.

[stites-xk]

Let me look tonight. I should have them in my work room! I'll give them to. Just help with shipping!

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[07JeepXK]

Let me look tonight. I should have them in my work room! I'll give them to. Just help with shipping!

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Damn wish I would have seen this about a half hour ago. I told Kyle I'd buy his brand new 4 inch Superlift coils and shocks he didn't use since he went with the 6 inch JBA coils

[stites-xk]

Oh well! Sl springs and shocks will be better any ways!

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[Matt]

Oh well! Sl springs and shocks will be better any ways!

I agree!

[07JeepXK]

So my plans have changed now. I'll be installing 4 inch Superlift springs and shocks in the rear that I'm getting from Kyle. I shouldn't have any problem clearing the 34's in the rear now and best of all no trimming needed! Once the rear Superlift shocks blow I'll purchase the fox shocks that matt is running.

[Matt]

Can't wait to see this thing on 305s :cool:

[07JeepXK]

Me too! I'm going to have to take my roof rails off to fit in the parking garage at work! I only have about two inches of clearance with my bald 285's

[06JeepXKHEMI]

when is this going down Adam?

[07JeepXK]

when is this going down Adam?

Well the front is getting done tomorrow. I'm hoping to get Kyle the money tomorrow so he can ship the Superlift springs and shocks. So I'll probably get them next week. The day I receive them I'll do the rear install. Once that's done I go to Goodyear to order the tires. They said they would be there the next day. So hopefully by Friday next week I'll be Rollin on fat meats!

[Core XK]

Well the front is getting done tomorrow. I'm hoping to get Kyle the money tomorrow so he can ship the Superlift springs and shocks. So I'll probably get them next week. The day I receive them I'll do the rear install. Once that's done I go to Goodyear to order the tires. They said they would be there the next day. So hopefully by Friday next week I'll be Rollin on fat meats!

Id like to ride along with you on the next blues trip at RC lol

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[07JeepXK]

Id like to ride along with you on the next blues trip at RC lol

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Hell yeah!

[07JeepXK]

T-minus 5 hours till the jeep goes into plastic surgery on the front end!!!

[07JeepXK]

Stage 1:


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Made my own inner fender well liners!!!



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Sent Kyle the money for the rear Superlift springs and shocks. That will be stage 2.

[stites-xk]

Hell yeah! Can't wait to see the finished product!

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Looks pretty clean cut on the flares.. Curious to see how youre doing the rear

[07JeepXK]

Looks pretty clean cut on the flares.. Curious to see how youre doing the rear

Thanks. The rear is getting the Superlift 4 inch coils so I should clear fine back there. If not I think I can only gain about a 1/2 inch of clearance by trimming the rear flares without having to really cut things up

[07JeepXK]

Looks like my Superlift coils and shocks will be here next week Tuesday. 8 days from SC to NY through USPS but no big deal. This will give me some time to get make some rear drop down brackets for the brake lines and come up with a solution for longer bump stop spacers. When I rebuild the front this winter it's definitely getting JBA 1/4 inch strut spacers as the rear will be to high for my liking.

[JustinS]

34's! Wow!

What material did you use for those fender liners? Mine got chewed up and I'm looking for a diy solution instead of buying new oem.

[Matt]

Too bad AEV won't sell their flares...

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

They hacked up the rear of that XK though to fit those tires. Id be nice if they developed a set for everyone else though.. Man Im missing the XK everyday, got an offer on the car hopefully will be back into a Jeep soon. Funny I caught myself looking at a white XK Matt..

[Matt]

Funny I caught myself looking at a white XK Matt..

YES YES YES! C'mon man come back to the dark side (or light side?)... We can't keep losing WK/XK members who are slightly insane; who else is going to do crazy stuff with these jeeps? :p

....that's right, i classified you in the "slightly insane" category.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I appreciate the "slightly insane" category! Makes me feel good about what I was trying to accomplish hahaha. I miss my XK man, Id love another one but really want to give a TJ a shot, we will see. Heres some pics of it, looks lifted, bumpers chopped up with AEV wheels, looks damn nice..

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Im going to contact the guy for the hell of it see whats been done. Its a possibility I wont rule out, tires HAVE GOT TO GO!!!

[Matt]

How have we not seen that thing?? Must be a forum lurker :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I was thinkin the same thing, I cant tell in the pics but doesnt appear to be OME so guessing stacked lift. With 115k asking 13500 is not horrible, its an option.. Still looking forward to seeing what Adam is accomplishing, its really driving me back into an XK....

[JustinS]

Buy the white XK!

[07JeepXK]

34's! Wow!

What material did you use for those fender liners? Mine got chewed up and I'm looking for a diy solution instead of buying new oem.

I used a rubber roofing material that my friend recommended. Not sure what it's called but it's really thick durable. I bought a roll of it from a local roofing store.

[07JeepXK]

I was thinkin the same thing, I cant tell in the pics but doesnt appear to be OME so guessing stacked lift. With 115k asking 13500 is not horrible, its an option.. Still looking forward to seeing what Adam is accomplishing, its really driving me back into an XK....

It's a Hemi right??

I can't wait to get these tires on my jeep. I've always wanted to run 34's! Working on trying to locate 1/4 longer studs for my front wheel bearings. If anyone knows where I can get them or a part number please let me know. I was told the stock studs are 1/2 x 20 for the threads. Just not sure what lengths the stock ones are.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea its got a HEMI.. Haven't called him yet, have a few TJs that have my attention..

Do a google search for it, there are a few alces that sell studs and you can order the ones you want. Plenty of 240 guys do this to run different offsets and spacers, etc.. Ill try and find the name of the place

[07JeepXK]

The Superlift springs and shocks arrived early but Kyle accidentally sent the wrong bushings for the shocks. I should have them next week sometime. Still trying to find a longer bump stop spacer. Might stop by the local off road shop today and see if he has anything laying around.

[Matt]

Why not use body lift pucks? You can get them in 3", 2" and 1.5" and 1".... mix and match to get the length you want. Given the size tires you want to run i'd say start with a 3"+1.5"...

Here's 3, 2 and 1" spacers:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/performance-accessories/product-line/performance-accessories-body-lift-spacers?autoview=SKU

[07JeepXK]

I'm currently using a 3 inch performance accessories body lift spacer that I got from the local shop but they are only 2 inches wide. I want to go with the 3 inch wide this tome. I guess I could always just double stack them like you mentioned.

[Matt]

The ones in my link are available in 2 or 3" diameters. Just order the 3" diameter ones :p

Here's the brake line extension thread you text me about:
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?2306-Brake-Line-Extensions

[07JeepXK]

So it turns out I only had 2 inch bump stop spacers installed, not 3 inch. Well now I have 4 inch bump stop spacers, 4 inch Superlift springs, drop down brackets for the brake lines, extended my sway bar end links and track bar. Just waiting on the bushings for the shocks so I can install them. Stage 2 complete, next up 34 inch tires!!!!

[07JeepXK]

So the rear was sitting at 39 inches from the ground to the flares on both sides when I measured after install last night. I just measured again this morning to see if anything settled from the ride home last night and now the drivers side is at 38 1/2 and the passenger side is still at 39 inches. I didn't get gas or anything so not sure why I lost 1/2 inch on the drivers side only. I hate to say it Kyle but I might need to reinstall Matts 1/2 inch rear lift spacer on the drivers side to get that 1/2 inch back. Especially because I only have 1/4 tank of gas!

[Matt]

How's it look with the cut front? Need more pics!

[07JeepXK]

Filled the gas tank, remeasured and I'm sitting just under 39 inches on the drivers side now. I'm confused as to how that happened but whatever. Matt I think it looks awesome now with the cut fenders and lifted rear. I'll try to get pics in the next few days. By the time I get out of work its dark!

[07JeepXK]

Tires are getting ordered tomorrow after work!

[07JeepXK]

Tires are ordered! Now let's just hope and pray they clear where the UCA ball joint bolts to the steering knuckle. It's going to be close since they are such a tall tire with stock steering knuckles.

This is kind of a dark picture but this is with my current 33's. The 34's are obviously an inch taller and approx 3/4 of an inch wider.

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[Matt]

Looks like you have plenty of room... the closest part of the tire will only be about 1/2" closer than you currently see.

[07JeepXK]

Looks like you have plenty of room... the closest part of the tire will only be about 1/2" closer than you currently see.

Let hope cause if not it's getting the angle grinder! I'm rocking 34's one way or an other

[Core XK]

Let hope cause if not it's getting the angle grinder! I'm rocking 34's one way or an other

Hell yeah! Lol

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im going big tmrw.. 240 will be gone and a new Jeep will enter the family..

[07JeepXK]

The mechanic just gave me a thumbs up! 34's clear the steering knuckle/ball joint bolt! Pics to follow once it's finished!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I dont know but I think I may be more pumped for this than you Adam!!!

[07JeepXK]

Could use some Superlift lower control arms and adjustable uppers to center the rear tires in the wheel wells


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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Looks so badass!

[lekmedm]

Rear tires look OK to me. After all, they will rotate back upon compression.

Nice rig, Adam! In the pictures, the fender trim came out nice. I'd like to see in person someday. :)

[Matt]

Wow man that's awesome.... talking about pushing the limits!

[Core XK]

Awesome man!!

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[07JeepXK]

Thanks guys! I have absolutely no rubbing anywhere during normal driving and can turn the wheel full lock both ways with room to spare. Lekmedm I'll flex it out tomorrow but like you said as the rear compresses the tire will go backwards so it shouldn't be an issue. The 4.7 liter does quite well with the 34's but I wish I had some better brakes. Those EBC pads and rotors would be great right about now but way to expensive. I have adaptive 1 pads and premium rotors. Can anyone suggest a pad for better stopping power when running larger tires?

[stites-xk]

Looks great man!

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[07JeepXK]

Thanks! My jeep is almost as badass as yours now!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Adam, are the brakes for a HEMI same as yours? Maybe upgrade a 3/4 ram brakes would be a simple switch? Only other thing I could think of is doing an SRT8 upgrade if you find a set in a JY

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[07JeepXK]

SRT brakes would require larger wheels which is not an option. I just need a better biting pad and rotors to match. Hemi uses the same brakes as mine

[06JeepXKHEMI]

You may have to look into the EBCs or Stillens, just dont get the slotted rotors..

[07JeepXK]

Why not slotted? I'd take slotted over drilled any day. EBC has dimpled and slotted but are crazy expensive

[06JeepXKHEMI]

We've had this discussion on here about slotted or drilled off road and **** getting stuck in there. Not sure it'd be an issue but the whole idea of slotted and/or drilled is to dissipate heat and unless youre increasing the rotor there's not much stopping POWER provided, that is unless youre constantly braking hard which youre clearing not doing with 34" MTRs!! I'd look into upgraded pads and blank rotors personally thats just my opinion.. Previously on cars like the 240s Ive put slotted/drilled rotors and had worse braking even with brembo's, so Ive always stuck to good blank rotors and the best pads I could find.. Just my 2cents

By the way you brought up a good point on facebook.. You think you'll be more prone snapping a CV due to the 34s?

[Matt]

For rotors I stick with Centric performance grade. They're cryogenically treated which help with wear, geometric stability during heat cycles and rust prevention. Ive installed them on countless vehicles and never a complaint..... and they're all ive ever run on my vehicles as well, including every lifted rig. They're very affordable as well.

For pads I always run Akebono ProACT Ultras and again, always impressed. For your case though id be interested in the Akebono Performance Ultra pads (ASP1080 for the front and ASP1087 for the rear).

[07JeepXK]

Where can I find these pads and rotors Matt? Local store or is this something I'd have to purchase online

[07JeepXK]

We've had this discussion on here about slotted or drilled off road and **** getting stuck in there. Not sure it'd be an issue but the whole idea of slotted and/or drilled is to dissipate heat and unless youre increasing the rotor there's not much stopping POWER provided, that is unless youre constantly braking hard which youre clearing not doing with 34" MTRs!! I'd look into upgraded pads and blank rotors personally thats just my opinion.. Previously on cars like the 240s Ive put slotted/drilled rotors and had worse braking even with brembo's, so Ive always stuck to good blank rotors and the best pads I could find.. Just my 2cents

By the way you brought up a good point on facebook.. You think you'll be more prone snapping a CV due to the 34s?

Well I have yet to snap or break a cv on the XK but anytime you go with bigger tire and have a front locker you could expect to break one at some point.

[Matt]

Where can I find these pads and rotors Matt? Local store or is this something I'd have to purchase online

I usually order from Rockauto.com. ... not sure if they list the Performance series so might have to order them elsewhere. I think Advanced Auto sells Akebono brand parts so they might be worth calling.

[07JeepXK]

Matt, Rock auto only lists PROACT performance ultra pads. The part #'s are ACT1080 and ACT1087, not ASP 1080 and ASP 1087. So are you running the ultras or performance ultras? I'm cunfused cause rock auto only list performance ultras

[Matt]

Im running the ACT version that rockauto sells. Ive never sprung for the "better" ASP version since ive always been happy/impressed with the ProACT. Since you're looking at the best performance you can get at a reasonable price, id get the ASP version.

Rockauto might have the description incorrect. ...
ACT = ProACT Ultra (oem quality)
ASP = Performance Ultra (high performance grade)

[07JeepXK]

Tirerack.com has the ASP 1080 and 1087. Looks like I'll give them a try. What's the part number for the centric rotors you use. I see they list several centric rotors on rockauto

[Matt]

CENTRIC Part # 12058001 for the Front
CENTRIC Part # 12058002 for the Rear

[paroxysym]

badass man..

[07JeepXK]

CENTRIC Part # 12058001 for the Front
CENTRIC Part # 12058002 for the Rear

Wow those are very inexpensive. Sure they're good rotors? The ones I have been using are almost double that price

[Matt]

Wow those are very inexpensive. Sure they're good rotors? The ones I have been using are almost double that price

Positive. There's not a 200% markup for brand naming or marketing. Those centric rotors are used in thousands of shops daily so you're also saving from economy of scale.

Ive been preaching for a long time on these forums that you guys are throwing money away with your brakes. Buy skids and other offroad goodies with the money you're saving. :)

[07JeepXK]

Ok I'll take your word on them. I could use a black 4xguard front guard. I think it would look sick on my XK

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ive still got that SA belly skid, been to lazy to post up on JF

[07JeepXK]

Ive still got that SA belly skid, been to lazy to post up on JF

I'm good as far as the belly skid. I'm still running the 4 xguard. I know the SA is better but have limited funds til January

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Did anyone else see omelet is going to 37s?!? I know he's SL and modified but damn. Adam's doing 34s without SL which is impressive in itself

[Core XK]

This is bad.....im having dreams of my xk with a SL and huge tires. I think ill start buying some scratch offs again.

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[07JeepXK]

Did anyone else see omelet is going to 37s?!? I know he's SL and modified but damn. Adam's doing 34s without SL which is impressive in itself

The pictures of the 37's next to his 35's look huge. Not sure how he is going to fit them. He can't trim the fenders flares like I did

[Matt]

This is bad.....im having dreams of my xk with a SL and huge tires. I think ill start buying some scratch offs again.

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If i win the lottery i'll buy you a superlift... as long as you promise the same in return :cool:

[Core XK]

If i win the lottery i'll buy you a superlift... as long as you promise the same in return :cool:

You have a deal.

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[Ross]

Have y'all seen the Trailhawk grand Cherokee that Jeep is bringin to this years easter jeep safari?

Apparently they fit 35's with no additional lift or suspension components, but just by trimming. I'm pretty surprised they could run such a large tire on that rig with no lift.

Better yet, they even swapped in some portal axles on a 4 door JK!

Here's a link:http://blog.caranddriver.com/jeep-and-mopar-reveal-six-new-concepts-for-this-years-moab-easter-jeep-safari/

[07JeepXK]

I'd so buy a new Grand Cherokee diesel if I could fit my 34 inch MT/R's on it!

[Ross]

^^^
With 420 ft-lb's a torque, you wouldn't have a problem gettin 'em rollin either.

[07JeepXK]

Exactly!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

That GC is sick!!!

[Ross]

Do you still have the OME springs for the rear?

I'm lookin to go a similar route as Corey and stack my daystar spacer with these springs to hopefully level out the rear. I'm currently sitting at just over 38" (HD OME/RR 3/16" spacer) in the front and just under 37" in the rear (daystar spacer/ f-150 monroes). If it ends up givin to much rake I'll most likely just cut the front flares a bit to give a somewhat more level look. If you're wanting to get rid of you're old springs I'd be willing to buy 'em off ya.

[07JeepXK]

Sorry bud but they have already been sold and shipped to another member

[07JeepXK]

After flexing out the Jeep I doubt I'll even bother with rear upper and lower adjustable control arms. The rear tires stuff perfectly centered in the wheel well. My bump stops turned out to be perfect length

[Matt]

Awesome. Don't fix it if it ain't broken!

[07JeepXK]

Exactly. There really isn't a need for them and I can think of other things to spend the money on

[norwaywj]

Incredible job on cutting the bumper and flare. Did you use a manual saw or an electric jigsaw ? How did you clean up the cut ? Looks factory, I have black metallic bumper and flares and hopefully I can get a similar result.

[07JeepXK]

I just used a regular jigsaw that plugs into the wall. I really didn't do anything to clean up the cut as it came out pretty good. This jeep is paid off so I wasn't to worried about it. It's been wheeled had and has seen better days lol