Things to do while lifting

[Holiday Jones]

I'm hopefully going to be installing my RC 2" soon, and I'm just wondering if there are any other miss I should do while tires are off, and I'm in the shop. Besides the pinch weld which I plan on doing already

[Roguecommander]

I did wheel spacers, and sprayed the liners with black spray paint because they were a little faded.

[Ross]

For 2" of lift, theres not too much to worry about, although the pinch weld is always a good mod to do, especially if you plan on bigger tires. PS: Hope all is well with the matrix setup.

[Holiday Jones]

Well, I'm looking at buying a set of the bfg s off a Rubicon. 255/75/17. I think the Rubicon rims would require a spacer, BUT if I mount those tires on the stock commander rims, with 2" lift, will they work, or will I still "need" spacers? (I'm planning on spacers at some point anyway for looks and stability, but I'm just wondering if I can get by)

[Holiday Jones]

For 2" of lift, theres not too much to worry about, although the pinch weld is always a good mod to do, especially if you plan on bigger tires. PS: Hope all is well with the matrix setup.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2015/04/85556c06809e4ac779c8fd14c1e60178-1.jpg
It's great so far. I beat up a hummer and took his lights.lol haven't been able to do anything with the winch setup I'm planning yet though

[Sal-XK]

Technically that tire size has a chance of fitting without spacers. But its so close to hitting the bolt it's not worth the risk. That tire size is 10.04" wide but all tires vary in how close they are to stated size. If your getting the spacers anyway I would wait until you have them.

[Holiday Jones]

Cn you not just cut tht bolt down? Or is tht like lst resort? {My "eh" button isn't working.lol}

[Sal-XK]

Cn you not just cut tht bolt down? Or is tht like lst resort? {My "eh" button isn't working.lol}


That's a I'm stuck and have no choice option IMHO. I got away with 10.45" wide tires and had little issues. All you have to do is have the shop mount one tire and see if it fits. That way your not out much money. Keep in mind if it does clear the bolt no matter by how little your good. Once the tire is mounted the relationship between the tire and the bolt never changes. So if it clears by a hair your good it will never touch.

[Holiday Jones]

Ok thx

[Holiday Jones]

Would 1.25" spacers be enough for everything to be kosher? I'll have a 2" RC lift, 1.25" spacers and 255/75/17 bfg mud terrain...

[Roguecommander]

You should get 1.5" or you might not clear the stock bolt length. I know 1" doesn't!

[Holiday Jones]

I think my rims have a recess where the studs can go ...I'll have to check

[johnr]

might want to notch the sheet metal gas tank cover so that the rear LCA has room to drop

[Holiday Jones]

might want to notch the sheet metal gas tank cover so that the rear LCA has room to drop
That can be done without removing the tank right

[johnr]

correct. you can get in there with a set of aviation snips. just cut the vertical and bend down the tab out of the way

[Holiday Jones]

K cool

[Sal-XK]

With the 1.5" spacers the stance looks really good on the XK so I think their worth getting.

[Holiday Jones]

I already ordered the 1.25's. So I'll see how it looks.

[Holiday Jones]

Where is the best place to buy skid plates/armour

[Sal-XK]

Where is the best place to buy skid plates/armour

If your looking for the OEM skids this is the best place to get them from Jparts (http://jparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1494&osCsid=k72e72f9imdog1ve60snt391h0) You can also click the parts link in my sig to see the entire list.

[Holiday Jones]

If your looking for the OEM skids this is the best place to get them from Jparts (http://jparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1494&osCsid=k72e72f9imdog1ve60snt391h0) You can also click the parts link in my sig to see the entire list.
What is the thickness and material of the skids? My engine skid feels like plastic...

[Sal-XK]

What is the thickness and material of the skids? My engine skid feels like plastic...

That's because your engine skid is plastic LOL Unless your XK came with the full skid plate package you just have a plastic dust shield. The OEM skids are normal 1/8 metal skids.

[Holiday Jones]

Gotcha. So I have crap. So your saying I would need to buy all the skids?

[Holiday Jones]

I'm just wondering if I can't just have someone make something and good a way to bolt it under there. But if they're not that much money, probably wouldn't be worth it

[Sal-XK]

Yes you have garbage! LOL The skids are real cheap not worth getting some made unless you want to upgrade the quality.

XK\WK Skid Plates full protection
1) Front Guard: $249 From 4xguard (http://4xguard.com/commander-2006-2010/4x-guard-armor.html)
2) Belly Guard: $225 From 4xguard (http://4xguard.com/commander-2006-2010/4x-guard-armor/skid-plates/belly-guard-5.html)
3) T-Case OEM Skid Plate: $62 From jparts (http://jparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1495&osCsid=k72e72f9imdog1ve60snt391h0)
4) Front OEM Susp Skid Plate: $61 From jparts (http://jparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1494&osCsid=k72e72f9imdog1ve60snt391h0)
5) Fuel Tank OEM Skid Plate : $242 From jparts
(http://jparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=162&products_id=1496&osCsid=k72e72f9imdog1ve60snt391h0)6) Super Sliders: $699 From SA (http://thesteelarmadillo.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=59)

Prices may have changed some I haven't looked in awhile.