07JeepXK's Garage

[07JeepXK]

I purchased my Commander in August 2007 with only 8 miles on the odometer. It now has over 60,000 miles with quite a few mods done to it.

This picture was taken a few weeks after purchase while it was still bone stock.


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....and the mods!


Tow Hitch


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BDS 2 inch Spacer lift and 255/70R17 Bidgestone Revo's


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Transfer Case and Gas Tank Skids / Flowmaster 50 Series SUV Muffler.


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[07JeepXK]

265/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R's with Kevlar and 1.25 inch Spidertrax wheel spacers


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robby's 1/4 inch leveling spacers

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Bilstein HD Struts and 5150 Shocks

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A little flex!


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[07JeepXK]

New CB antenna mount and shorty antenna. A spring will be added between the mount and antenna when off roading.

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[Doc in AZ]

you've done some great research with the upgrades... quick discos are one of the first things i always recommend, and i haven't heard one bad thing about the new MT/R-K's and i know guys running all sizes from 235/75/15's up to 40" x 17" on full beadlocks

[07JeepXK]

I absolutely love my MT/R's. I just wish I took care of them a little better. For I while I drove with the alignment off after adding the 1/4 inch leveling spacers and they started to cup on the outside edges. That and a few times I went many miles without rotating them. Towards the end of summer I plan on buying another set but might get the 275/70's this time in Load Range E.

[Doc in AZ]

I absolutely love my MT/R's. I just wish I took care of them a little better. For I while I drove with the alignment off after adding the 1/4 inch leveling spacers and they started to cup on the outside edges. That and a few times I went many miles without rotating them. Towards the end of summer I plan on buying another set but might get the 275/70's this time in Load Range E.

i see a lot of the jeeps that have a mismatched spare on the back, or a brand new spare on the back that has never touched the pavement. i always recommend getting it in the mix as it will extend tire life by 20% if you have the room to carry it. when i had alignment problems i immediately switched my front tires to the back. after each trip out i assess the tire wear/damage from the rocks and pull the worst tire off and swap in the spare. i don't have much luck with sidewalls so the MTR-K's are what i really want to put on mine, but having a spool in the rear i wear tires quickly & it's hard to justify $1200 for tires once a year.

[07JeepXK]

My MT/R's have approx 27,000 miles on them with about 35-40% tread left. I think they wore well for being a mud tire.

[07JeepXK]

Got to test out the "Tow" setting on the Flashpaq Tuesday night. I helped tow my brothers friends demo car to the demolition derby at the local fair.

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[07JeepXK]

I just ordered a new set of MT/R's and will be getting them installed on thursday the 16th. Same size that i'm currently running.

[07JeepXK]

I ordered a belly skid from 4XGUARD the other night and it's supposed to arrive at the house thursday night. Just in time for Rausch Creek. Thanks El Cid! I'll post pictures once its installed along with the new tires.

[Sal-XK]

who's jealous this guy is right here!!

[07JeepXK]

The new MT/R's got mounted on the XK today! It now drives smooth again on the highway and no more pulling to the left! I'll have pictures tomorrow. As for the 4xGuard Bell Skid, unfortunately it wont get installed until I make it up to Rausch Creek.

[07JeepXK]

New Old Man Emu HD Coils, front struts and rear shocks have been installed on the XK. It drives so much better now. OME HD rear coils and JBA UCA's will be the next thing purchased for the XK!

[07JeepXK]

I had to replace the driver's side front wheel bearing/hub the other day. It was howling pretty bad. Unfortunately when I was taking off the 36mm nut that holds the cv axle to the hub the threads on the cv got all messed up. I thought I would still be able to get the nut back on once I replaced the wheel bearing/hub but it didnt work out as planned. I had to install a new cv axle too. I'll be gone the next few months but once I get home the entire front end is getting rebuilt. New JBA UCA's and OEM LCA's since the ball joint and bushings are going bad. I'll probablly do outter tie rods while im at it and get rid of that garbage cv axle I just installed and go with an OEM cv. Unfortunately the dealer didnt have one in stock the other day when the threads stripped so I had to go with a rebuilt cheap one from the local parts store. The boots are paper thin compared to the oem shaft.

[Sal-XK]

How much of a pain was it to replace the CV axle? The boot is paper thin but do you think the new half shaft is not up to par for the abuse that it will see?

[07JeepXK]

How much of a pain was it to replace the CV axle? The boot is paper thin but do you think the new half shaft is not up to par for the abuse that it will see?

The CV axle was very easy to replace. I already had the brakes off along with the wheel bearing/hub so all I had to do was disconnect the sway bar end link from the lower control arm and disconnect the upper ball joint to allow the steering knuckle to swing forward. After that I just had to pop the cv axle out of the differential. Nothing to it at all. The new cv boots are very thin compared to stock. Definately not heavy duty at all. Even the metal bands that hold the boot on are no where near as HD as on the OEM cv's. Im not sure if it will take the abuse that it will see on my lifted XK. But it has a 3 year warranty so im not really worried about it.

[pjmjr508]

I just replaced mine for the passanger side & getting to it wasn't an issue but a royal pain to get disconnected from the jeep. The replacement went in very quickly. Where did you get yours?

[07JeepXK]

I just replaced mine for the passanger side & getting to it wasn't an issue but a royal pain to get disconnected from the jeep. The replacement went in very quickly. Where did you get yours?

I got mine from the local Napa. It was the only cv shaft in the area. I would have had to wait several days to get one from the dealer or anywhere else. It was only $59 + tax. Not bad but no where near as strong as the oem shaft. I had no problem getting the shaft out of the differential. It was actually a little harder to get the new one in all the way.

[Sal-XK]

Thanks man I've been wondering about these aftermarket half shafts the price seemed cheap now we know why.

[07JeepXK]

They are very easy to replace though and with a 3 year warranty I guess you cant go wrong. If the boot rips or I break the cv it will be replaced for free.

[Sal-XK]

Ya I guess with that warranty it doesn't sound to bad but you will have to supply all the labor as well. The plus is if they are really weak you will get wicked fast at changing half shafts LOL. I've never had to do one myself so in a weird way I'm looking forward to one of mine breaking LOL. Did you need a new alignment after the change or no?

[pjmjr508]

I got mine from napa as well, and paid I think 44 for it. Going back in was the easy part. lol Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't yours a QTII drivetrain? I don't know if it makes a difference because I have the QDII and the OEM was quoted from the stealership @ close to 250 for the half shaft. Also the replacement seemed quite stout. But we will see when I go back to TSF in Sept to do the same trail again to get my revenge. Thanks for the info again.

My last question is (for now) how do you like the JKS Swaybar disco's for the rear? also do you have the part # for them?

[Matt]

I've never had to do one myself so in a weird way I'm looking forward to one of mine breaking LOL. Did you need a new alignment after the change or no?

The only thing that'll make it a PITA is if you're one of those guys who can't get bolt out of the strut fork. Since the fork spans the CV it needs to be taken out to get the CV out.

And alignment isnt required after doing it... but couldn't hurt to have it checked after having the entire front end torn down.

[07JeepXK]

Ya I guess with that warranty it doesn't sound to bad but you will have to supply all the labor as well. The plus is if they are really weak you will get wicked fast at changing half shafts LOL. I've never had to do one myself so in a weird way I'm looking forward to one of mine breaking LOL. Did you need a new alignment after the change or no?

Labor is free! Haha Its nothing but time to me and I love working on my Jeep. As for the alignment. I didnt get one done after the install. The CV shaft doesnt change anything with the alignment. The wheel bearing/hub would have more effect on the alignment but it drives the same now as it did before the install. Just not howling from the drivers side front anymore!


The only thing that'll make it a PITA is if you're one of those guys who can't get bolt out of the strut fork. Since the fork spans the CV it needs to be taken out to get the CV out.

And alignment isnt required after doing it... but couldn't hurt to have it checked after having the entire front end torn down.

Those strut fork bolts are a PITA. I'd recommend for everyone out there to apply never seize on that bolt everyonce and a while. My buddy had to torch off the lower control arm when we installed his 4 inch lift because the fork bolt pretty much welded itself to the inside of the LCA bushing. LCA's arent cheap either. He ended up getting one used from a junkyard for around $200.

[07JeepXK]

Its been a few months since I've posted in here. Today on my way into work I hit 100,000 miles! Had to pull over for a quick photo.


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Last month I did a lot of work to the XK. I installed a new MOOG inner tie rod and dealer outter tie rod on the drivers side. I also took out my BDS rear spacers and replaced them with OME HD coils along with new upper and lower coil isolators. I also installed a Rusty's adjustable rear track bar, new Timken rear wheel bearings/hubs on both sides with new axle seals and finished it off with some fresh differential fluid.


I scored an amazing deal on an Air Flow snorkel though the distributor here in the U.S. for $100 shipped to my door. It was missing a few major parts (to include the template for drilling the fender). Total instal time was approx 16 hrs due to all the missing pieces and fabrication to the XK that needed to be done.


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[07JeepXK]

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[Matt]

Nice! I know a lot of work went into that install.

[criket]

For sure man, looks great!!!

[07JeepXK]

Thanks! I'm sooo buying a plasma cutter before summer. That would have saved me hours on this install.

[AJeepZJ]

That looks awesome...

[07JeepXK]

Total cost $175!

[pjmjr508]

Looking great

[07JeepXK]

Antenna relocated to driver's side....


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[Sal-XK]

Hey did you adjust your own rear axle? Just curious how hard was it to get it centered.

[07JeepXK]

Hey did you adjust your own rear axle? Just curious how hard was it to get it centered.

Yes I adjusted it myself. What I did was adjusted the new track back to the same length as the oem track bar. Then made a couple extra turns to make it a little longer. I installed it and the axle was still a little off to the drivers side. Probablly due to me just installing the OME HD Coils and getting more lift out of it. This past weekend after I relocated my antenna I crawled under the XK and re adjusted it to make it a little longer and now my axle is very close to being centered now. Its not hard to do, however I couldnt figure out a way to measure to get it exact. Close enough is a lot better then the axle way off to the drivers side. Once I fix the front end and take it in for an alignment ill see if they are able to get it dead on.

[Sal-XK]

Ok I'll try it worse case I'll get a 4 wheel alignment.

[07JeepXK]

New front drive shaft and all three bushings for the front differential are in. Looks like i'll be having fun tonight! That and ill fix the issue of the rear drive shaft hitting the gas tank skid plate.

[07JeepXK]

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[07JeepXK]

UPS and FedEx visited me today!

Brand new Lower Control Arms and Jeepin by AL HD Upper Control Arms with Hummer H1 replacable ball joints!



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[07JeepXK]

Install is complete! I'll post pictures later. It goes in for an alignment tomorrow morning. Drives great!

[07JeepXK]

Front end is aligned. Now I just need new tires!

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[Sal-XK]

Looking good man! I'll have my front end off next weekend I hope.


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[07JeepXK]

Looking good man! I'll have my front end off next weekend I hope.


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What do u have planned?

[Sal-XK]

What do u have planned?

Replacing UCA's fixing half shaft and probably just do the lower ball joint on the passenger side now since I'm taking things apart just have to convince the wife it's a good idea to buy another one LOL


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[07JeepXK]

Today I ordered a set of Black Rock Series 977 Wheels 17x8 4.5 BS and some 285/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R's with Kevlar to wrap around them! Pictures once they arrive. Might be a few days until they are installed. I still need my buddy Jay to cut out my pinch welds and weld in new steel plate.

[Sal-XK]

I cut mine out threw some tack welds on it and grinded it smooth seemed to work out pretty well.

[07JeepXK]

Another buddy of mine has my welder because its useless at the moment. I don't have a 220 line in my garage. So I'm pretty much depending on jay to weld the new plate in once I cut the pinch welds out. I'm not sure how you did yours but ill gain about two inches of tire clearance in that area.

[Sal-XK]

Oh yea at least 2" mine is flat now with the rest of the metal.

[07JeepXK]

Oh yea at least 2" mine is flat now with the rest of the metal.

Pics please

[Sal-XK]

It's dark out and I'm to lazy to drag out shop lights :p I can take more tomorrow maybe with a tape measure or something for scale. My 285's seem to be fitting nicely again
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[07JeepXK]

Oh yea at least 2" mine is flat now with the rest of the metal.

I think you had me confused the other day. It sounds like you cut the pinch welds clean with the existing metal, threw some tack welds on it to strengthen it up and then grinded it smooth. Is that correct? Im actually cutting the entire pinch weld area out of the XK and relocating it back about 2 inches farther then what yours currently looks like. I thought thats what you did at first. I'll be going to lowes or home depot for some sheet metal tonight.

[Sal-XK]

I think you had me confused the other day. It sounds like you cut the pinch welds clean with the existing metal, threw some tack welds on it to strengthen it up and then grinded it smooth. Is that correct? Im actually cutting the entire pinch weld area out of the XK and relocating it back about 2 inches farther then what yours currently looks like. I thought thats what you did at first. I'll be going to lowes or home depot for some sheet metal tonight.

Ya that's exactly what I did and only did it to about the lower 8" as well were the tire contacts. Your plan has my attention I never thought to do that take pics. I'd need a new welder to do that as well the one I borrowed only has two power setting min and max so it's kinda limited that's why I did tack welds instead of running a bead.

[07JeepXK]

I've posted this picture before of my friends 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 L with the 4 inch BDS lift that the pinch weld mod was done on. He's the same one running the 3.73's now. Once he got to where you are with your pinch welds, he completely cut out the entire pinch weld area and relocated it back about another 2 inch and welded in sheet metal.

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[07JeepXK]

Wheels dont clear the front brake caliper bracket. 1/4 hub/wheel centric wheel spacers are being made as we speak and over nighted to my house. I'll update more on this tomorrow once the tires get in and are mounted on the wheels. It doesnt look like the wheel/tire will sit out as far as I figured. Guess I'll find out.

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[07JeepXK]

The 1/4 wheel spacers turned out perfect. They really lock that wheel in tight to the hub. The front is done for the moment until Jay finds some time to weld in new steel in the pinch weld area I cut out. I didnt do as planned with the fender flares by cutting an inch all the way around because it was needed to clear the tires. If it rubs when off road ill do it then. As far as the rear, I have 1 inch bump stop spacers I still need to install and I might do a little work to the rear flare. Im going to wait and see what Sal has up his sleeve for that. Not rubbing at all during normal street driving. The new wheels dont have tpms sensors so using my Flashpaq I enabled the off road setting so the light isnt on the dash. Changed the tire size also with the flashpaq and its dead on. These new tires measure 32.75 inches tall at 40 psi. From the ground to the fender flare im at 37 3/4 inches all the way around. I was dead on at 36 inches prior to the tires.


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[stites-xk]

That looks awesome!

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[Sal-XK]

Man I love those wheels it looks great! You should of trimmed the front flare cause your diffidently going to rub. I had the rear apart yesterday bro and I'm drawing a blank on how to make more room and make it look good at the same time. That rear door is a PITA.


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[AJeepZJ]

Looks like it turned out very well... You notice any difference in the drivetrain with the extra weight.

[Matt]

Can't wait to see that thing on the trails!

[07JeepXK]

Man I love those wheels it looks great! You should of trimmed the front flare cause your diffidently going to rub. I had the rear apart yesterday bro and I'm drawing a blank on how to make more room and make it look good at the same time. That rear door is a PITA.


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I did trim the front flares a little. Just not what I originally planned because I wanted to be able to throw the plastic inner fender wells back in until jay can weld in some steel. The pinch weld area was totally chopped right out. With the flares off I could easily clear 35s. I'm still thinking about the rear. I'll let you know what I come up with. I have an idea but need to make sure a friend is free to use his plasma cutter :)


Looks like it turned out very well... You notice any difference in the drivetrain with the extra weight.

Thanks...I noticed a slight difference with the heavier bigger tires but the 4.7 has no problem pushing them. I also noticed a little difference in braking. Its a little harder to slow the XK down. No big deal.

[LWM]

Wish you guys were closer to help me do some more on mine. Would like to fit a bigger tire in there without buying a SuperLift.

[Sal-XK]

I'm still thinking about the rear. I'll let you know what I come up with. I have an idea but need to make sure a friend is free to use his plasma cutter :)

Ya I seen what I could cut out but not how to make the end result look right yet. The rear door design if done wrong could let water come in and I didn't like that LOL


Wish you guys were closer to help me do some more on mine. Would like to fit a bigger tire in there without buying a SuperLift.

I wish I lived out there as well I bug the wife about moving constantly LOL

[07JeepXK]

Wish you guys were closer to help me do some more on mine. Would like to fit a bigger tire in there without buying a SuperLift.

You could definitely run some bigger tires with little modification. You have tube fenders up front. Make us some for the rear and I'm sure you would have at least two sets sold. One to me and on to Sal

[LWM]

You could definitely run some bigger tires with little modification. You have tube fenders up front. Make us some for the rear and I'm sure you would have at least two sets sold. One to me and on to Sal

I thought the metal wheel well was too small, is it just the plastic getting in the way?

[07JeepXK]

I thought the metal wheel well was too small, is it just the plastic getting in the way?

Are you talking about up front or in the rear. If your talking about the rear, the tire will hit the plastic fender flare.

[LWM]

Are you talking about up front or in the rear. If your talking about the rear, the tire will hit the plastic fender flare.

Yes I was talking about the back. I have never taken my flair off so I will have to play with it to see if a tube fender can work there.

[07JeepXK]

Rear end tore apart once agin to install 2 inch bump stop spacers.


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Testing the following day. Im happy so far. The tire just touches the rear portion of the flare and its at full stuff (bump stop wont allow it to tuck in anymore).


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....and how she sits waiting patiently for me to get out of work!


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[Matt]

What brand LCAs did you install?

[07JeepXK]

What brand LCAs did you install?

I bought the more expensive ones from Rockauto.com

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[Matt]

Cool. I'm giving the Mevotechs a try.... got them for $120 each on Amazon.

[07JeepXK]

Cool. Let's us know how they work out for you. I'm not impressed with the ball joints that came on my LCAs. I might eventually swap them out with MOOG.

[Matt]

Glad to hear that in a way.... was debating the $50 more per arm.

[07JeepXK]

I probably should have phrased that differently. The ball joints are fine. The boots are garbage.

[Matt]

Ah, I got ya.

After I swap mine out ill look into replacing all the bushings on my stock arms and Moog balljoints. Then ill be ready to go in to years after I destroy the new arms lol

[07JeepXK]

Ah, I got ya.

After I swap mine out ill look into replacing all the bushings on my stock arms and Moog balljoints. Then ill be ready to go in to years after I destroy the new arms lol

I still have my old LCA's sitting on the garage floor. I was thinking about rebuilding mine too so I can swap them in when the new ones are shot.

[07JeepXK]

I finally got around to painting the rear end of the Jeep. I was sick of seeing all the rust that has surfaced in the past three years since I moved back to NY. It was an all day job Friday but I think it turned out great! Next up Rock Sliders from SA....


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Took out the rear inner fender well liners to get all the mud out and bedlined up there.



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New OME shocks for the rear!


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[Matt]

Looks good!

We may beat these things up offroad, but they also see a great deal of TLC that most vehicles dont :D

[07JeepXK]

Thanks! I also bedlined the center section of the rear bumper that was all scratched up but couldn't get a good picture of it. The black blends in with pretty good with the color of the XK.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Looking good! I see myself doing this to mine in the coming years.. Nice to have a good idea of how to do it.

[Sal-XK]

Looks awesome man!

[Core XK]

I am reviving your thread here...

After seeing you do this I will definitely be painting my rear end once mine gets ugly :P it will please my OCD entirely

[07JeepXK]

Yesterday while I installed Andrew's skid plates he washed my XK, buffed out a bunch of scratches and waxed it. My Jeep hasnt looked this good in years!!


https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/photo099-1.jpg

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Once I get a new high speed buffer, Ill have it looking new!!

[Matt]

I think our next meet needs to be at Andrews place...

[Core XK]

I think our next meet needs to be at Andrews place...

X2

[07JeepXK]

The best part was he came to my place!

[Sal-XK]

Wow looks great! You still haven't trimmed those flares up front.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im just like Matt and Adam I love working on cars, but I also love to detail them. Ive been thinking about starting a how-to detail thread since Ive gotten alot of questions regarding it. Im getting a new high speed buffer and could use my Jeep and Adams to show certain steps. Let me know if anyone would like me to start something and I can update it as I go and detail cars.

[Sal-XK]

Im just like Matt and Adam I love working on cars, but I also love to detail them. Ive been thinking about starting a how-to detail thread since Ive gotten alot of questions regarding it. Im getting a new high speed buffer and could use my Jeep and Adams to show certain steps. Let me know if anyone would like me to start something and I can update it as I go and detail cars.

That would be a great idea especially if it included video. We all beat our paint up pretty bad so knowing how to properly fix it would be nice.

[07JeepXK]

Wow looks great! You still haven't trimmed those flares up front.

lol yes I did. Not how I originally planned though. Reson being, I have absolutely zero rub up front. Just slight rub in the rear.

[Sal-XK]

lol yes I did. Not how I originally planned though. Reson being, I have absolutely zero rub up front. Just slight rub in the rear.

Even without rubbing issues it looks so much better IMO. Every time I look at mine I'm glad trimmed it. Makes look a little tougher to I think.

[07JeepXK]

Haha. Another reason I never did it is because having a set of tube fenders made. Jon sent me a set of mounting plates for the front that will be going to the shop this week to get the tube bent. I have an awesome idea in mind!

[Sal-XK]

Haha. Another reason I never did it is because having a set of tube fenders made. Jon sent me a set of mounting plates for the front that will be going to the shop this week to get the tube bent. I have an awesome idea in mind!

Not cool bro, holding out on information.

[Core XK]

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_1101.htm

So I didn't order this yet but I still want it for the looks; the silver will go with my XK. I am not sure but this may be a smaller version of yours. I could be wrong.

[Sal-XK]

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_1101.htm

So I didn't order this yet but I still want it for the looks; the silver will go with my XK. I am not sure but this may be a smaller version of yours. I could be wrong.

I got mine from Jon off the SA site :) it's big

[Core XK]

Is it silver? :P i"ll take a look

[Core XK]

I got mine from Jon off the SA site :) it's big

Didn't see it on the website :P

[Core XK]

http://www.thesteelarmadillo.com/Receiver-Mount-Tow-Ring-by-Tow-Ready-SA-TOW63046.htm

:rolleyes:

[Sal-XK]

Didn't see it on the website :P

Mine is exactly like the one in your link. I'm pretty sure I got it from SA maybe Jon stopped carrying it.

[Sal-XK]

http://www.thesteelarmadillo.com/Receiver-Mount-Tow-Ring-by-Tow-Ready-SA-TOW63046.htm

:rolleyes:

Yup there ya go LOL

[Core XK]

Yup there ya go LOL

I don't want it powdercoated black though ;p I think jons comes with it like that

[Sal-XK]

I don't want it powdercoated black though ;p I think jons comes with it like that

SA's one comes exactly like the picture on the site.

[Core XK]

SA's one comes exactly like the picture on the site.

Yeah I seen it in one of your pics. Adam....we added some posts to your thread. Your welcome ;)

[07JeepXK]

Awe thanks.. lol

Today I'm installing Matt's 1/2 rear lift spacers and going to add about another 1/4 to my rear bump stop spacers. That should eliminate any slight tire rub I have in the rear.

[Core XK]

Nice man! how is everything else going with the build?

I am glad we putt his spacers on and new shocks....because once all this armor goes on it will be a good move :P

[07JeepXK]

Nice man! how is everything else going with the build?

I am glad we putt his spacers on and new shocks....because once all this armor goes on it will be a good move :P

Yeah I can't wait to get this spacer on today. My XK sits a hair lower in the rear and wasn't happy with it. The rear locker was supposed to get ordered this weekend but I was reminded by the X last night that we were going school shopping for my son tomorrow. So I'll have to order it on the 14th when I get paid. Not a big deal though cause I wouldn't install it anyways until my American Rebel diff cover arrives!

[Core XK]

Yeah I can't wait to get this spacer on today. My XK sits a hair lower in the rear and wasn't happy with it. The rear locker was supposed to get ordered this weekend but I was reminded by the X last night that we were going school shopping for my son tomorrow. So I'll have to order it on the 14th when I get paid. Not a big deal though cause I wouldn't install it anyways until my American Rebel diff cover arrives!

Nice man! I can't wait to see it on the trails.....all of our XK's (Me, you, andrew, matt) have been under the needle sine the last RC trip!

[Matt]

....... have been under the needle sine the last RC trip!

There you go with that drug dealer/prison lingo again. It's "under the knife" for us normal folk!

[Core XK]

There you go with that drug dealer/prison lingo again. It's "under the knife" for us normal folk!

HAHA

[Core XK]

Matt, I am going to tighten those bolts today....it is driving me insane!

[07JeepXK]

I just finished installing Matt's 1/2 rear lift spacers and added about 1/3 of an inch to the bump stop spacer. Man do I miss my garage already!!!! Next up rear locker!!!

[Core XK]

I just finished installing Matt's 1/2 rear lift spacers and added about 1/3 of an inch to the bump stop spacer. Man do I miss my garage already!!!! Next up rear locker!!!

Nice man!

[Core XK]

What's the progress with the locker?

[07JeepXK]

That's G17 classified information! Who's team are you on at RC lol

[Core XK]

LOL Are we doing QTII vs QDII lol or? your definitely the superior QTII with those tires and locker soon! :(!

[07JeepXK]

You will want to be on my team once you find out what's up my sleeve!!!

[Core XK]

That sounds convincing enough for me!

[Matt]

You will want to be on my team once you find out what's up my sleeve!!!

Intrigued......

lol whats gonna be funny is when I show up on some bald ass stock HT take-offs

[Core XK]

Now I really want to know what your doing....!!

[07JeepXK]

My American Rebel 10 bolt rear differential cover should be shipping today. Made a few phone calls to order the powertrax no-slip rear locker and they are back ordered right from the manufacturer. So plans have changed yet again. Just placed an order for an Aussie locker. Not what I wanted but oh we'll.

[Core XK]

Aussie locker cheaper? depending on how things work out when you start using it this may very well be a new years purchase for me :)

[07JeepXK]

Yeah it was about $150 cheaper then the powertrax no-slip. But I don't think it will be as transparent as the no-slip. So I might hear it making a little noise every once and a while. But in the end both wheels will be locked and it's been installed in a WK so I know for sure it will work.

[07JeepXK]

UPS stopped by my place today!!!!

[Matt]

To drop off a 2010 Hemi QDII?

Otherwise.... not interested in parts that are gonna collect dust in your garage :p

[07JeepXK]

Haha I wish. Btw none of my parts collect dust. I'm like a little kid on Christmas Eve when it comes to that.

[Matt]

Haha I wish. Btw none of my parts collect dust. I'm like a little kid on Christmas Eve when it comes to that.

hahahaha i know the feeling. When i got home from work today I never made it into the house.... i opened those boxes and installed the red inserts on those wheels while still in my work clothes (business casual)

[07JeepXK]

Knowing me, I'll have the locker installed tomorrow night.

[Core XK]

Decided your going to stick it out with the 4.7l?

[07JeepXK]

I might give Kim my jeep and use her car as a trade in for Hemi. Who knows

[Core XK]

I might give Kim my jeep and use her car as a trade in for Hemi. Who knows

I think that is a great idea lol

[07JeepXK]

Yeah. For her to use it as a daily driver I won't have to sink as much money into it compared to what it would need if I keep it and contine to wheel it. I have the rear main seal already and it could use a new steering rack. As far as the tires I'd probably get her some 265/70s so it's not as bad on gas. Again I'm not really sure what my plans are yet.

[Core XK]

Yeah. For her to use it as a daily driver I won't have to sink as much money into it compared to what it would need if I keep it and contine to wheel it. I have the rear main seal already and it could use a new steering rack. As far as the tires I'd probably get her some 265/70s so it's not as bad on gas. Again I'm not really sure what my plans are yet.

You will figure it all out; just make sure you don't miss RC next month!

[07JeepXK]

The only way I wouldn't make RC is if something crazy breaks on the jeep a few days before.

[Matt]

The only way I wouldn't make RC is if something crazy breaks on the jeep a few days before.

Soooo you're saying there's a 50/50 chance you'll be there?

[07JeepXK]

Haha no. I'll be there

[06JeepXKHEMI]

HAHAHA thats messed up! Adam, let me know which way you are going to go, Im a str8 shot down 81 from where Im at, about 2.5 hrs away.

[07JeepXK]

It's about that time!!! aussie is going in

[07JeepXK]

Locker is installed. It's pretty loud around corners. We shall see if it gets any quieter in the next few days.

[Matt]

Let off the gas sooner before the corners and it'll quiet down. These types of lockers take a bit of learning; they're quirky for sure.

[07JeepXK]

If I'm at a rolling turn its quiet. It's when I'm at a stop light or stop sign and turn left or right. It's crazy loud. Don't like it at all. Nothing like the powertrax no slip I had in the rear of my ford ranger. I never heard one noise come from that. I'm so pissed that they aren't available and on back order. As of now I don't recommend this to anyone that uses their jeep as a daily driver.

[Core XK]

Damn I was hoping for better news! but atleast your locked....but I agree with the DD thing I wouldn't want to hear that thing...

[Matt]

Yeah that's pretty much how my powertrax lock right was. Turning into parking spots was the best lol

[07JeepXK]

I'm not sure I could live with the noise it makes. Maybe someone somewhere has a no slip sitting around that can ship right away. I'll have to make some calls. Anyone want to buy an Aussie locker. Lol

[06JeepXKHEMI]

STOP WITH THE LOCKER BS!!! Man up and buy a HEMI QDII, SL, 35s, Headers/Cam and be done!

[Matt]

STOP WITH THE LOCKER BS!!! Man up and buy a HEMI QDII, SL, 35s, Headers/Cam and be done!

QFT!

[Core XK]

STOP WITH THE LOCKER BS!!! Man up and buy a HEMI QDII, SL, 35s, SA SLIDERS be done!

EDIT

[07JeepXK]

STOP WITH THE LOCKER BS!!! Man up and buy a HEMI QDII, SL, 35s, Headers/Cam and be done!

Your talking a lot of money right there bro!

[Core XK]

I would never trade in a QTII JUST for QDII but if I had your issues with the 120k miles that would be the reason I'd do it.

You still pondering giving the 4.7 to your girl?

[JustinS]

What would it take to convert a QT II to QD II? I would assume front and rear axle along with whatever controller the elsd units are controlled by?

[07JeepXK]

I would never trade in a QTII JUST for QDII but if I had your issues with the 120k miles that would be the reason I'd do it.

You still pondering giving the 4.7 to your girl?

Still not sure. Its a tough decision because the Jeep needs work done to it. So either way I would probably have to foot the bill to fix it so if I were to do that I might as well just keep it. The locker works great. Just dont like the noise it makes. Im so pissed though. Made a few phone calls today and supposedly Richmond gear has 5 no-slips in stock. I was told last week from a different distributor that they didnt have any in stock and would take 6 months to get one.


What would it take to convert a QT II to QD II? I would assume front and rear axle along with whatever controller the elsd units are controlled by?

A lot of work..lol Not worth it unless you have a donor vehicle to get all the parts from.

[07JeepXK]

My American Rebel Diff cover finally shipped yesterday. The rear locker is working great but still a little loud at times. I talked to a guy from aussie last night and was told it should quiet down a little once it breaks in. Going creek wheeling Saturday to test it out. I'll make my determination if the locker is coming out in exchange for a no slip during the next couple days.

[Core XK]

My American Rebel Diff cover finally shipped yesterday. The rear locker is working great but still a little loud at times. I talked to a guy from aussie last night and was told it should quiet down a little once it breaks in. Going creek wheeling Saturday to test it out. I'll make my determination if the locker is coming out in exchange for a no slip during the next couple days.

Nice man, let me know if it quiets down :P

[07JeepXK]

Being locked is nice. If you ever plan on doing so do it soon. There are only 5 powertrax no-slips available in the US as of now and will be another 9 months or longer until another shipment makes it here. Richmond gear is now owned by motive gear which is based over seas. I'm going to get one of those last 5 next week and do a 1 for 1 swap and install the new diff cover!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Look what I found on YouTube today. Funny cause this guy videoing has no idea who Adam is and neither do the people who've commented, hahahaha pretty funny stuff!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DrNZYLOpV4&feature=related

[07JeepXK]

Haha thats an old school video. I had the Bridgestone REVO's in that video. Im on my 3rd set of MT/R's since then. lol The guy who took the video was one of the wrangler guys I used to wheel with. I believe that was the first time he was at Rausch Creek with us but we wheeled together like 2-3 times after that there. The people who commented probably dont even own a 4wd vehicle.

[07JeepXK]

American Rebel diff cover will be here today!!

[07JeepXK]

This thing is sick!!!!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/diffcover-1.jpg

[Matt]

lol i got that text from you and my wife jokingly said "who is that, youre other girlfriend?".... I looked at the text and started cracking up... replied with "well, sort of!" haha

[07JeepXK]

Haha priceless. So though bro, I like women.....

[Core XK]

LOL.....

This picture looks better then the tiny one from the text message :)

[07JeepXK]

LOL.....

This picture looks better then the tiny one from the text message :)

You cant make the picture bigger on your phone???

[Core XK]

Lets just say im very excited to the iphone5; my phone is HORRIBLE.

[07JeepXK]

I just ordered the Powertrax No-Slip locker and it will be at my house tomorrow. I will most likely do the locker swap tomorrow night along with install of the new American Rebel diff cover.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Are you re-using that gear oil you just put in?!?!

[07JeepXK]

No. Already bought two new bottles for the swap. I figure I'm already out the cost of the Aussie locker so why not spend another $40 on new fluid. Lol Plus with the old diff cover not having a drain plug it would be hard to catch all of the old fluid and don't have a clean oil pan.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Got ya, thought you were returning the aussie?

[stites-xk]

What site do you order your locker from?

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[07JeepXK]

Got ya, thought you were returning the aussie?


I'm hoping to. Not sure if they will take it back yet. Might have to sell it on Craigslist. It works great just to loud for a daily driver. Unless you don't mind hearing the noise when it ratchets when making turns from a stop.



What site do you order your locker from?

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Summit Racing. They had it in stock. It ships from Ohio but ill have it tomorrow.

[stites-xk]

How much for aussie?

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[07JeepXK]

How much for aussie?

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I would sell it to you for $225 plus the cost of shipping. I paid $344.53 for it shipped to my door. Its been installed for 8 days and will come out tomorrow night and the powertrax no-slip will be installed. I just paid over $500 for the no slip from Summit Racing.

[stites-xk]

I would sell it to you for $225 plus the cost of shipping. I paid $344.53 for it shipped to my door. Its been installed for 8 days and will come out tomorrow night and the powertrax no-slip will be installed. I just paid over $500 for the no slip from Summit Racing.

Let me talk to the boss! Aka the wife tonight.

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[07JeepXK]

Let me talk to the boss! Aka the wife tonight.

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Sounds like a plan. I'm supposed to be calling Aussie back tomorrow once it's out but if I can help out another member on the forum I'd rather do that. Just a heads up though. It does ratchet when you make turns from a stop which is sort of loud. Its doing exactly what it was designed to do I just figured it would have been quieter like the no-slip I had in my Ford Ranger. With the windows up and radio on its a lot less noticable.

[stites-xk]

I dont mind i have a straight pipe on mine so its already loud the only one that will mind is the wife!

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[07JeepXK]

I dont mind i have a straight pipe on mine so its already loud the only one that will mind is the wife!

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Haha nice! Its funny though because my girl friend likes the loud noise it makes around corners. But I dont.

[BonesWK]

Haha nice! Its funny though because my girl friend likes the loud noise it makes around corners. But I dont.

Maybe its the vibrations around the corners... :cool:

On to thread details, I saw you put in new Syvania Ultras (i think) in. Any special place you bought them for cheaper or did you just hit autozone?

[07JeepXK]

I got them at autozone. They had a special going on for $8 off. They are the 9006's for low beam. They are a lot brighter then the oem bulbs. Better white light too. Just don't touch the bulb itself when installing them.

[stites-xk]

I'll take the locker!

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[07JeepXK]

Cool. Just got delivery conformation on the powertrax no-slip. It's at my house! Install will be tonight and I can send out the Aussie tomorrow. Send me a PM with you info.

[07JeepXK]

Aussie locker is out, no slip is going in!

[07JeepXK]

Powertrax No-Slip installed along with American Rebel Diff Cover!! The No-Slip is nice and quiet. Next up, new steering rack!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/locker-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/diffcover1-1.jpg

[stites-xk]

Nice man!

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[lekmedm]

I'm lovin' that diff cover! Nice job with the locker, too!

[07JeepXK]

I highly recommend the diff cover and locker to anyone that has a 10 bolt!

[hoaxci5]

How does this locker differ from a limited slip?

[Matt]

Jacob its exactly like the one we took out of your xj except with different tooth design so its quieter.

[hoaxci5]

So it doesn't have clutch/friction plates?

[07JeepXK]

How does this locker differ from a limited slip?

Basically my rear end is totally locked all all times. The only time it unlocks is when you are at a stop and make a right or left turn. The locker disengages due to the tires rotating at different speeds while making the turn. Once through the turn and the vehicle is going straight again it goes back to full lock. Also anytime your hard on the skinny pedal it stays locked




So it doesn't have clutch/friction plates?

Nope no clutches or friction plates.

[stites-xk]

Basically my rear end is totally locked all all times. The only time it unlocks is when you are at a stop and make a right or left turn. The locker disengages due to the tires rotating at different speeds while making the turn. Once through the turn and the vehicle is going straight again it goes back to full lock. Also anytime your hard on the skinny pedal it stays locked





Nope no clutches or friction plates.

Is this the same as the aussie

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[07JeepXK]

They work identical. The only difference is the no-slip is a better design and basically free spools around turns. The Aussie ratchets around turns which is why it's louder.

[stites-xk]

Makes since

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[Matt]

Technically it's locked anytime you're hitting the gas, even around turns. The noslip has a better tooth design that allows it to ratchet a bit more seamlessely so its not as noticeable as the lock right when it "releases" to allow the tires to spin at different rates.

[07JeepXK]

Technically it's locked anytime you're hitting the gas, even around turns. The noslip has a better tooth design that allows it to ratchet a bit more seamlessely so its not as noticeable as the lock right when it "releases" to allow the tires to spin at different rates.

Well yea. When driving on a straight road and on the gas the rear end will stay locked. If there is a curve in the road and still on the gas then it wont unlock. When you come to a stop sign or stop light and make a left or right turn, the two rear tires will start to travel at different speeds around the turn and thats when it unlocks. But the no slip doesn't ratchet like you mentioned. Which ever wheel is on the inside will get the power and the out will unlocks. It doesn't actually ratchet like the Aussie. It opens that side of the locker and spins freely until you start going straight again (both rear tires turning at the same speed) and then re locks that side. The Aussie actually ratchets meaning the teeth on the locker open and close repeatedly around the turn when one rear wheels is moving faster than the other. When I did the spin test with both lockers installed and the rear diff cover off you can totally see how both lockers work and that the no slip is far more superior.

[Core XK]

Sounds like a good investment to me :)

[Matt]

We should whore out Adams garage thread for a while...

[Core XK]

Agreed.

[07JeepXK]

Hell yea. I need to catch up to the amount of pages you guys have in your garage threads!

[Matt]

We'll take care of that!

[stites-xk]

Where did you order you diff cover at my wife wants me to get one and we both like it more than the 4x one!

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[07JeepXK]

You have to call American Rebel directly to place the order. They didn't have it listed on their website when I purchased it because its a new product that they just finished making. Unless they updated their website since I ordered mine. Just search Anerican Rebel Diff covers on google for the website.

When You call them just let them know you have a Chrysler 8.25 10 bolt. You have to tell them you want the jeep logo on the cover along with the black coating

[07JeepXK]

Btw this diff cover blows away the 4xguard diff guard. In price, protection and looks!

[stites-xk]

Awesome thanks man! Thats what i will be doing payday so i can put the locker in and install that at the same time. I like the diff cover way more than the 4x!

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[07JeepXK]

The funny thing is the 4xguard diff guard costs more then the American Rebel diff cover. That and with the 4xguard you still have to take the cover off to drain the fluid. I sure hope 4xguard lowers their price or they won't be selling many more. Lol

[stites-xk]

Yeah im a big fan of the drain plug. Thats the only reason other than price that i have not gone with the 4x!

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

You are both welcome!!!

[07JeepXK]

Thanks Andrew!!

[stites-xk]

You are both welcome!!!

Thanks

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[stites-xk]

Is our axle a C-Clip?

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[07JeepXK]

Nope. We dont have c-clip axles. Disregard that in the install instructions. We have non c-clip axles and both the powertrax no-slip and aussie locker work on c-clip and non c-clip alxes. Our rear shafts are splined on both ends. The rear hub/wheel bearing unit holts the axle shafts in.

[07JeepXK]

This weekend I decided to tackle the exhaust leak on the XK while it was in the shop getting the doors fixed. The cause of the exhaust leak was two broken bolts on the last cylinder of the manifold. I purchased/installed a new drivers side manifold, gasket, and all new bolts.


https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/brokenstud-1.jpg


https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/manifold-1.jpg


Here is a picture of the carnage from the last off road trip several weeks ago.


https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/door1-1.jpg


...and this is what it looks like now. My buddy did a great job!



https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/door2-1.jpg



Passenger door before


https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/passengerdoor1-1.jpg


After....the picture didnt turn out all that well.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/10/passengerdoor2-1.jpg


Im very impressed with the work that was done to the doors. He even adjusted the door so that it closes properly....

[pjmjr508]

Looks great

[07JeepXK]

Thanks. Steering rack should be going in this week.

[stites-xk]

Looks almost new!

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[07JeepXK]

Yea minus the beat up rockers. Lol

[stites-xk]

Yea minus the beat up rockers. Lol

Thats what they make sliders for! Lol!

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[07JeepXK]

Yeah.. That and more lift.

[stites-xk]

This is true but more lift and more armor means more confidence equals more repairs. Lol!

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[07JeepXK]

Brand new Mopar steering rack and steering pump is going in right MEOW!

[Core XK]

lol meow.......super troopers?

Have fun!

[07JeepXK]

Haha yup. Steering rack and pump are on. Alignment in the morning.

[BonesWK]

Ugh, mine has the exhaust leak that seems to plauge the XK/WK guys at the manifold. Mine Seems its on the drivers side, but I have no clue how to get to the bolts etc. Did you pull the whole motor out?

Im a little scared to have it fixed because of the price it may be. Never tackled anything that big on my own.

[07JeepXK]

It not "hard" to do just takes a few hours. The motor doesn't need to come out. I moved a few things like the battery tray, battery and fuse box to make it easier to get my arms in there. I also took out the inner plastic fender well liner. This helps you gain access to the rear manifold bolts and down pipe bolts. The dealer recommended me to replace the manifold too since they are know to warp. Maybe someone with a service manual can send you the pages on replacing the manifold to help you out.

[stites-xk]

I did the same thing about six months ago first time i bought the studs from the dealer but they broke again so i went to ace and bought some grade 8 bolts and it worked perfect!

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[BonesWK]

Hmm, I have a service manual, it may be something I just dive into one weekend.... thanks man. Right now CEL's but I can definitely hear it.

Thanks for the info guys!

[07JeepXK]

I did the same thing about six months ago first time i bought the studs from the dealer but they broke again so i went to ace and bought some grade 8 bolts and it worked perfect!

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Do you remember what size/length/thread pitch the bolts were that you go from ACE? I was thinking about doing the same thing but just ended up replacing them with new oem bolts from the dealer.

[stites-xk]

Do you remember what size/length/thread pitch the bolts were that you go from ACE? I was thinking about doing the same thing but just ended up replacing them with new oem bolts from the dealer.

I just took the stud to ace and matched it up! Im sure its fine thread and i know it was metric!

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[07JeepXK]

Engine block heater got installed today! No more having to wait ten minutes for hot air to blow out the vents during the winter..

[criket]

Do you have any pictures or a write up on the engine block heater? this would be a cool addition.

[pjmjr508]

Engine block heater got installed today! No more having to wait ten minutes for hot air to blow out the vents during the winter..

Nice add
But doesn't the remote start pretty much do the same thing by warming up the jeep before having to leave.
I remote start mine and then go get dressed for work then it is nice & toasty for me when I leave for work.

[07JeepXK]

I didnt take any pictures and used the install instructions that came in the box. All you do is pop out the passenger side rear core plug, clean the edges around the machined part of the hole and then insert the heater and tighten the center screw that holds it in place. After that, i ran the wiring harness towards the front of the jeep and secured it down by the passenger side tow hook for easy access. It's a very easy install. Just make sure you have extra coolant on hand

[07JeepXK]

Nice add
But doesn't the remote start pretty much do the same thing by warming up the jeep before having to leave.
I remote start mine and then go get dressed for work then it is nice & toasty for me when I leave for work.

My jeep doesn't have a remote start. But there is a big difference between an engine block heater and a remote start. All a remote start does is keep you inside your warm house and allow you to start you vehicle without going out in the cold. It still takes the normal amount of time for your engine to heat up and blow hot air out of the vents.

An engine block heater installs in the side of the motor and heats up the coolant in the engine so right away when you start the vehicle the heater blows hot air. It's a nice addition if you like up north like me.

[pjmjr508]

Understood.

It does not get that bad here so I can see why you would need it.

[07JeepXK]

It doesn't usually get in the negatives where I'm at (maybe the wind chill does) but it's not a bad thing to have one anyways. I paid $30 for the engine block heater from the dealer. It's just nice starting up you vehicle and having instant heat for those cold days! Especially when your windows are all iced up

[thance]

Well yea. When driving on a straight road and on the gas the rear end will stay locked. If there is a curve in the road and still on the gas then it wont unlock. When you come to a stop sign or stop light and make a left or right turn, the two rear tires will start to travel at different speeds around the turn and thats when it unlocks. But the no slip doesn't ratchet like you mentioned. Which ever wheel is on the inside will get the power and the out will unlocks. It doesn't actually ratchet like the Aussie. It opens that side of the locker and spins freely until you start going straight again (both rear tires turning at the same speed) and then re locks that side. The Aussie actually ratchets meaning the teeth on the locker open and close repeatedly around the turn when one rear wheels is moving faster than the other. When I did the spin test with both lockers installed and the rear diff cover off you can totally see how both lockers work and that the no slip is far more superior.

My understanding of the no-slip is that it allows a wheel to freely spin faster than dictated by the driveshaft but not slower. This is different than a locker where both wheels move in lock step with the drive shaft and an open diff or limited slip where the load is balanced across the wheels and one may spin faster while the other spins slower than the driveshaft. This agrees with your statement that the no-slip drives the inner wheel around corners.

Have you experienced any adverse affects to date from the no-slip combined with the xk traction control...... e.i., what happens when the xk brakes one wheel on the axle, how does the no-slip react? Does this have any ill effects at the other end of the axle??????

[07JeepXK]

I'm not sure if it allows a given tire to spin faster then the drive shaft? I didn't even know that is possible?!?


No adverse effects with the no-slip since it has been installed. It is literally transparent for daily driving. No traction control issue either. When off road, the traction control shouldnt brake one of the rear tires because there is never a time that one rear tire is moving faster then the other because the no-slip is at a full lock. Especially in 4 low with your foot on the gas. I've notice since the no slip has been installed the traction control really doesn't kick in at all due to the crazy amount of traction I'm now getting with the locker and aggressive mud tires

[criket]

It doesn't usually get in the negatives where I'm at (maybe the wind chill does) but it's not a bad thing to have one anyways. I paid $30 for the engine block heater from the dealer. It's just nice starting up you vehicle and having instant heat for those cold days! Especially when your windows are all iced up

This is why I would like to have one. It doesn't get that cold where I am but the wind chill can bring it down to the single digits or even some negatives. Thanks.

[thance]

I'm not sure if it allows a given tire to spin faster then the drive shaft? I didn't even know that is possible?!?


If you go around a corner with an open diff the outer wheel spins faster than the inner wheel as it has farther to go and the same amount of time to get there. When you do the same with a locker you get skipping and popping as one wheel has farther to go than the other but they are both forced to rotate in lock step.

In an open diff when a tire slips (ice under one tire for example) all power goes to the slipping tire and the other one just sits still. With a locker they both spin together and the one with traction keeps the vehicle moving forward.

A no slip attempts (and does a great job from what I hear) of giving the best of both worlds.... allowing one tire to spin faster than the other when cornering while not allowing all power to go to the faster moving (slipping wheel). it must either be allowing one tire to rotate faster than what's dictated by the driveshaft or slower. If it were slower, than the outside wheel would be the driving wheel around the corner.

Thanks for the great evaluation of it's behavior in our highly computer controlled xk's.

[07JeepXK]

Made a final payment of $2000 on the Jeep on Tuesday with my tax return which cleared my bank today! Jeep is paid off (6 month early!!!) Next is new OME struts as mine are shot after two years of abuse lol. It will be getting new upper and lower isolators. I need to replace the passenger side cv shaft at the same time due to a ripped boot.

[cabledog25]

Congrats man, i bet it feels nice not having a car note

[07JeepXK]

Oh it sure does! We shall see how long the Jeep lasts now. I have 127,000 miles on it.

[cabledog25]

dang put a few miles on it? mine is an 07 with about 65,000 to 70,000 haha

[07JeepXK]

Haha and I bought it brand new. I drive a lot with the military.

[cabledog25]

haha yeah i know how it is, ive put about 20,000 in the year and half i owned it

[07JeepXK]

I average 25,000 a year and change the oil ever 3,000 with M1.

[07JeepXK]

Just rolled 130,000 miles today...

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2013/03/image_zps35716716-1.jpg

[07JeepXK]

I haven't updated my garage in a while. Back in march I installed a QD II front differential and wired it up so I can flip a switch to manually lock the front end. So now I have front and rear lockers.

Today I replaced the front brakes and rotated the tires.

[07JeepXK]

About 15 months have passed with the 285/70 MT/R's and they have about 35-40% tread left (they have about 30,000 miles on them). So I have decided to grove and sipe them like I did with the last set. This will give me added traction for the last months of tread life. I'm looking to do then next weekend and will post pics

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Definitely post it up.. Very impressed to see how well these tires wear with correct alignment

[07JeepXK]

Yeah this is my first set of tires that haven't cupped since I installed the lift in 2008. Thanks to JBA UCA's! Love them

[07JeepXK]

Took about 30 min per tire. I ended up only grooving them, no sipe this time around. I think they turned out awesome!

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2013/07/image_zpsb47170f5-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

look great