PJMJR508's Garage

[pjmjr508]

2007 Commander Overland Nav/Hemi QDII
MOD 6" SL (Front W/1 Cut Coil OME HD, 5100 Adjustable Struts (set to the lowest setting), Rear JBA 6" Coils, Fox 12" Shocks W/Res 7/8" Shaft)
Treadwright Guard Dog MT's 315-70-17
DRL & Reverse Tilt Mirrors Enabled
K&N CAI Intake System W/ Filter Cover Bag
Rola Roof Rack W/Extension W/ HI-Lift Jack Attached
Yakima Tire Carrier attaches to Rola Roof Rack
4xGuard Rock Rails
4xGuard Belly Guard Skid Plate
Crawl Offroad Diff Cover W/Drainplug
Superchips Flashpaq Set to 92
CB W/external speaker W/4ft Firestick
Flowmaster 50 Series Catback 3"
Custom Front bumper W/Hidden 12k winch & Front Skid
JBA Front UCA's, Latest Gen
Rusty's Rear UCA's Adjustable
Rusty's Rear LCA's Adjustable
Adjustable Trackbar
Rear Carolina Driveshaft
Locking Center Console
HIDs 6k Lows 3k Fogs

Future Mods
Rear Bumper & Rear Skid
2nd Fuel Tank where the spare use to be

[pjmjr508]

started to put pics up & now failing so I will work on adding pic's

[Sal-XK]

started to put pics up & now failing so I will work on adding pic's

Just copy the image URL click the insert image Icon on to of the reply window and paste the link in the window that pops up.

[Holaday07 4.7]

Are you ever going to post pics of you Jeep, it looks like you got a bunch of cool stuff

[cico7]

Just copy the image URL click the insert image Icon on to of the reply window and paste the link in the window that pops up.

Where is the instructional thread on how to post pics?

[pjmjr508]

I know I need to upload some pic's, I never got around to getting a photobucket account yet and have been busy & I know I need to do this. I have done so many upgrades on it & want to show off too. I do have all the pic's on my Facebook so if your on my friends list look there for now, if not hit me up & I will add you in the time being

[Holaday07 4.7]

Beats me, sounds like you wheel the sh*t out of the Jeep and I'm a picture whore. Sal can probably help, he got mine up when I first tried.

[pjmjr508]

I love wheeling this Jeep & get a lot of looks with it when they seeing it come down the trail. The main reason I got this was to be able fulfill all my family needs for us & to take out & wheel it. Evereyone thinks I am nuts because of it; and the truth is they are RIGHT hehehehehehe. I do love wheeling this jeep.

Maybe this might help to understand me a little bit. I have very limited mobility in concern with walking, so in turn I can not ride a bike or walk more then maybe 20 or so ft with out a lot of pain. With that being said unless it was on a road which I could take a car I was not able to see the sites. Now with building up Happy Jeep (My XK's Name) with the mods I have I have been able to see alot more & love it. Also allows me to take my son to see things I normally can't take.

[Adondo]

Download Picasa (http://picasa.google.com/)

It's great for photo management. (I have about 15,000 in mine) Upload your camera right into it with the import button. Select the photos you want posted by clicking the green pin icon in the ''basket" then click upload to send them to your free Picasa account. Be sure to pick the ''for web posting" option so people don't have to suffer with gigantic photo downloads. :)

From your Picasa account, get the photo on the screen, right click and select ''copy image location" then past that long string of characters into the photo link tool in your thread post window.

[Sal-XK]

Where is the instructional thread on how to post pics?

We didn't have one when I posted that but here you go How-to-post-a-Picture (http://www.xk-forum.com/showthread.php/622-How-to-post-a-Picture)


Download Picasa (http://picasa.google.com/)

It's great for photo management. (I have about 15,000 in mine) Upload your camera right into it with the import button. Select the photos you want posted by clicking the green pin icon in the ''basket" then click upload to send them to your free Picasa account. Be sure to pick the ''for web posting" option so people don't have to suffer with gigantic photo downloads. :)

From your Picasa account, get the photo on the screen, right click and select ''copy image location" then past that long string of characters into the photo link tool in your thread post window.

I agree on using Picasa I love it works great easy organizes all your photo's I love the face recognition feature as well.

[Matt]

Still no pics in this garage? C'mon slacker!:p

[pjmjr508]

Yea yea I know. I have been really busy at work & just got my account with photo bucket setup last week & still have not had time to upload pics to it. I will try this weekend. Can't during the week because of how work is right now & then I have a VERY active 2 yro that will not let me out of his site when off work.

[pjmjr508]

Jeep the day I bought it807

On the way home from picking it up 808809810

[pjmjr508]

As you can tell in the first pic, it was completly stock. On my trade in for this was my 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71 and I had AT's on that, so part of the deal was to have them swap out to the jeep for me, they were 265-70/ 17's ProComps AT's

The next pics is after the tires were swapped out & on my way home with it. First jeep I have ever had so had to see how it does; where I live this was it around the corner from my place.

[pjmjr508]

2 days later I had a Budget Rough Country lift installed
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[Holaday07 4.7]

Hey bout time! This better not be the end!

[pjmjr508]

with a 2 year old running around telling me he wants to watch youtube for 4x4 videos; thats all I could put up last night , I will post more tonight.

[Matt]

Lol yours does that too??? Mine also loves videos of airplanes and fighter jets..... he gets so freaking excited its awesome to watch him.

[Sal-XK]

Just put a computer in there room and tell them to figure it out LMAO

[Holaday07 4.7]

and I thought that I was the only one that did that. My 20 month old watches anytime he can, and has his own laptop. (basically worthless old one from College, but he gets on the internet and hits keys)

[pjmjr508]

When I took PJ wheelin a few months ago he really enjoyed it. Plus he loves it when I played the you tube videos from all of you guys with the XK's along with our new friends the WK's; some of mine as well. So now when I get home from work he gives me a big hug & puts his hand on my chair & says (Daddy Down) then points to my laptop & says "Doot Doot" he way of says jeeps or cars. When ever he sees a Modded Jeep & only with Modded Jeeps he will point & say Doot Doot. lately he really has enjoyed watching Top Truck Challange on 4 wheel TV on Youtube, and I will hear him say "uh oh" when a jeep is stuck or you hear it break, its so funny.

Sal trust this he will before long, he is very smart and both my wife & I are both deep in the IT field so he is a geek in the making. At work now & can't upload any right now, but will be doing more tonight. I still need to upload more pic's to photo bucket & then on to here.

Yes I do know it has been forever & needed to do this just been to busy & lazy to be honest lol

[Matt]

Lol dude that's awesome. My son is 21 months now And when I get home its the same thing.... he runs over to my recliner and tells me forcefully "dit down" (his S's are D's right now). Then he'll climb up on my lap to watch videos.... he LOVED the camp commander vids. Also likes when I mess around with my 3D design software since I can rotate things and change colors etc. Its really a lot of fun when they're interested in what we're doing. But we better enjoy it while we can...... wont be too long before they outgrow that. Im hoping that wrenching and wheeling keep a solid bonding "interest" between us.

[pjmjr508]

Lol dude that's awesome. My son is 21 months now And when I get home its the same thing.... he runs over to my recliner and tells me forcefully "dit down" (his S's are D's right now). Then he'll climb up on my lap to watch videos.... he LOVED the camp commander vids. Also likes when I mess around with my 3D design software since I can rotate things and change colors etc. Its really a lot of fun when they're interested in what we're doing. But we better enjoy it while we can...... wont be too long before they outgrow that. Im hoping that wrenching and wheeling keep a solid bonding "interest" between us.

Part of the reason to get the XK & the trail rig I do plan on building as well so we can keep a close connection (At least my hopes)

[pjmjr508]

This was my first wheelin trip with the XK (2 weeks after I bought it)
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It was a blast & I surprised a lot of people with doing trails in this.

[pjmjr508]

Sorry the first one in the last thread was from this year (march of this year) the rest from last year (sept) and this was take @ TSF in OR. and it was a lot of fun. Will be going back again in Sept. as well.

[pjmjr508]

Swapped out the Procomps AT's for some Mud Terrian SXT's 265-70/ 17's and I do like the grip in snow & mud.
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[pjmjr508]

Went playing in the snow
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[Matt]

So happy you learned how to post pics!

[pjmjr508]

Its funny you say that. Matt
I am trying to upload 2 pics I have saved on my pc & also on photo bucket. Its giving me an issue.

[pjmjr508]

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/pjmjr508/Jeep%20and%204x4ing/IMAG0056.jpg
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/pjmjr508/Jeep%20and%204x4ing/IMAG0055.jpg

These are of the new EBC Dimpled & Slotted Rotors for Front & Rear. With EBC Green Stuff SUV/Truck Pads

[LWM]

I am trying to upload 2 pics I have saved on my pc & also on photo bucket. Its giving me an issue.

I think our web guy updated the software and there must be an issue with the new version, I am working on it.

[pjmjr508]

I have 2 screen shots of the issue I am having from attempting to upload from both HD & URL on photo bucket.
What email address would you like me to send?

BTW thanks

[LWM]

What email address would you like me to send?

[email protected]

[pjmjr508]

Sent

[LWM]

Sent

Got it, I will look into this.

[Matt]

You know that you can post images directly from photobucket without using the forum "picture" button right? All you have to do is copy and paste the link from photobucket that contains the IMG tags: {IMG} pictures link {/IMG} but replace the { } with [ ]. You can also do it manually and just type it like I just did.

[Matt]

This post:



{IMG}http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/pjmjr508/Jeep%20and%204x4ing/IMAG0056.jpg{/IMG]
{IMG}http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb408/pjmjr508/Jeep%20and%204x4ing/IMAG0055.jpg{/IMG}

These are of the new EBC Dimpled & Slotted Rotors for Front & Rear. With EBC Green Stuff SUV/Truck Pads

Would look like this if the {} are replaced with []:


https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png
https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

These are of the new EBC Dimpled & Slotted Rotors for Front & Rear. With EBC Green Stuff SUV/Truck Pads

[pjmjr508]

that works for me, will be working on that tonight, I have some more pics to throw as well. Just my son wants to go play before it get dark out. still light here until about 9pm.

[pjmjr508]

Rear Diff Guard
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0118-1.jpg
Belly Pan
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0113-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0111-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0110-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0109-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

Roofrack
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0108-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0107-1.jpg
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[pjmjr508]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0104-1.jpg
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[pjmjr508]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0106-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/DSC_0105-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

This was taken before I left for TSF in March on 2011
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMAG0076-1.jpg
This was taken when I got back from taking my 2yro son out for a ride right before his birthday party, my wife was mad & he was having a blast. It was clean when I left 20 min before hand lol.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMG00063201103201741-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

hope you guys like the photos & sorry for the delay. The last one was for you Sal since you dislike mud so much lol.

[pjmjr508]

Got it, I will look into this.


Thanks for having the issue taken care of, as you can see now it is working fine & was able to upload a few pics.

Matt Thanks for your help, The issue I was having looks to be fixed so I didn't need to do as you had suggested.

[pjmjr508]

My old Truck, the one I traded in for my XK
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309583-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309572-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

My other car (Wife drives it)
2006 G35x (Modded) (Fully Loaded W/Nav)
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309577-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309573-1.jpg

This one was fun, it had been snowing all day & it was about 4" on the ground, the AWD in this car is great.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMG00015201101090149-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

These cars are housed my dads house in Ca & go home to play with as often as I can.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/photo-1.jpg
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[pjmjr508]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMG00051201103121532-1.jpg
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https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMG00053201103121534-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309590-1.jpg
This one was still in the garage & under the cover so these were the only pics I could get of it right now
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309591-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/5309592-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

The cars I don't have pics of that are there as well is
M3 Converable (Stage 2 Race Setup)
CL55 AMG (Stage 2 Race Setup)
2011 Q56 (Stock)

So as you can see I do enjoy being able to play with some really nice cars.
My dad made it a hobby to collect these.
The daily driver for my dad is the Convertable Jeepster (Full Factory Resto & all #'s matching for the Jag, Both Jeepsters, and the Ford PU)
For my Stepmom is the M3
The Bentley is a Blast, the power that W12 has is just nuts 500+hp AWD Twinturbo 6L

Well the garage is caught up now and have an early meeting

[Holaday07 4.7]

The cars I don't have pics of that are there as well is
M3 Converable (Stage 2 Race Setup)
CL55 AMG (Stage 2 Race Setup)
2011 Q56 (Stock)
So as you can see I do enjoy being able to play with some really nice cars.
My dad made it a hobby to collect these.
The daily driver for my dad is the Convertable Jeepster (Full Factory Resto & all #'s matching for the Jag, Both Jeepsters, and the Ford PU)
For my Stepmom is the M3
The Bentley is a Blast, the power that W12 has is just nuts 500+hp AWD Twinturbo 6L

Well the garage is caught up now and have an early meeting



Really really like these

[strokeZ]

What year is the M3? E30? Right on with the Bentley and that other 'XK' is seriously beautiful!!

[IamJEEP]

Badass rides! I would seriously ROCK all those vehicles, great taste.

[pjmjr508]

I rock all of them as much as I can (when ever I come home to see my dad in Ca (when he is in the country))
The M3 is a 2005 E46 Competition

I do enjoy these a lot

[pjmjr508]

ok now what happen with the pics, half of them are gone even the ones that matt did so IT'S NOT ME lol

[Matt]

ok now what happen with the pics, half of them are gone even the ones that matt did so IT'S NOT ME lol

I think it IS you dude.... did you "organize" your photobucket album and move the pics around? That makes all of those links no longer valid.

[Sal-XK]

I was thinking the same thing if you move the photo the link is broken and there is nothing to post.

[Sal-XK]

I went in your post and all the links point to pages not found so you must of moved them.

[pjmjr508]

Once I loaded on photo bucket left them there, so will re try over the weekend.

[pjmjr508]

ok you guys were right, I did find the issue. I had renamed a folder & thats what the issue was. So the last issue was all me. Record it now now, it will be the last time you will hear that LOL . So now let me know how you guys like what has been done so far.

[Sal-XK]

Well, at least you figured it out and were always right don't forget it:p

[pjmjr508]

hahaha

[pjmjr508]

it looks as the pic's I posted of the brake upgrade did not take so adding here
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMAG0056-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/08/IMAG0055-1.jpg

I have replaced the front & rear rotors with EBC Dimpled & Slotted & the pads front & rear with the EBC Green Stuff for SUV. I like them alot it really helps with this heavy a** beast

[IamJEEP]

I really like the look of those brakes! How much did it run you?

[pjmjr508]

I really like the look of those brakes! How much did it run you?

Purchased Items
Part # Item Box Status Price Qty Line Total

EBC-DP61732
BRAKE PADS A
Shipped on
4/28/2011 $87.25 1 $87.25

EBC-DP61745
BRAKE PADS A
Shipped on
4/28/2011 $76.20 1 $76.20

EBC-GD7285
BRAKE ROTOR B
Shipped on
4/28/2011 $255.78 1 $255.78

EBC-GD7286
BRAKE ROTOR A
Shipped on
4/28/2011 $292.79 1 $292.79

SUM-P33705
EMB SUMMIT/USA FLAG HAT A
Shipped on
4/28/2011 $0.00 1 $0.00

Part Total $712.02



Total Charges $712.02

[Matt]

Why'd you go with the green? I would have went with the yellow to get the best brake performance. Benefit to the green is reduced brake dust, but at the sacrifice of performance....

[pjmjr508]

Have had before on my avalanche and very happy with it.

[IamJEEP]

Thanks, thats not a bad price. Do you feel a considerable difference in braking?

[Holaday07 4.7]

damn, I am cheap, I will stick with the Ebay and autozone cheapies

[pjmjr508]

Very Happy with them

[pjmjr508]

I would have put on steel braided brake lines as well but they don't make them for an XK

[pjmjr508]

did this back in march but realized that I never posted up about it.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0312-1.jpg
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[cico7]

Did you say you got an earpiece with this? I would like to find a mono earplug.
One I can hear, not the tin can type.

[pjmjr508]

on the speaker it does come with a ear phone jack, I will get the info on the speaker & post up when home from work

[Matt]

I had that CB in my last truck... worked great!

[pjmjr508]

Picked up a set of 5 Rubi take offs for 300. Having the rims swapped out now. They are off of an 2009 JK Rubi. The guy said he took them off right after buying it new, so no marks on them. Leaving stock color for now. Trying to decide to PD or PC or just paint them.

Will post pic later today or tomorrow latest.

[pjmjr508]

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[Matt]

damn man sweet deal!

[stites-xk]

Nice man!

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[07JeepXK]

Looks good! I always loved the rubi Moab wheels.

[pjmjr508]

thx guys

[lekmedm]

What is the backspacing on those? Is it the same like XK wheels?

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[07JeepXK]

Yes. I was at a dealer that was selling a set of Moab take offs and on the inside of the wheel was stamped the same offset as my oem wheels. But you have to run some sort of spacer for them to fit due to the lip on the inside of the wheel

[pjmjr508]

Yes the same bs as our oem ones so still need the spacer but now no more bent rims on her.

[pjmjr508]

I pulled this out of my tire lastnight.
I it made the tire go flat in under a min & it had pierced the tire in between the lugs in the tread not the sidewall. Went to get fixed per my road side serivce that came with the tire. The tire place said it can not be fixed & that I need a whole new set of tires for 1600.00. They are telling me that my tires will be off by 3 to 5 /32's and because we have a AWD that a whole new set is needed.
I know with in reason they are correct but not to the point I need a new set. Have had these tires less than a year, what a Crock!!!!!!
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[Matt]

Ouch! Thats some bad luck... that thing had to hit the tire just right to cause a flat.

Side note... $1600 for tires? What the hell kind of tires are you running?? lol

[07JeepXK]

Yeah really?? My 33 inch MT/Rs were only $1200 and if you were running MT/R's that would have never happened. Kevlar FTW!!

[superacerc]

Find a real tire place that can shave the tire. Just buy 1 new one and have them match it to the others.

Ive shaved my bfgs smooth again cause they were getting tough to balance. They are perfect now.

[pjmjr508]

I told them no & said to warranty out the one that popped. It was @ Les Shawb tires. The tires were close to 300 each, Copper Mt's. I will look into shaving it down to match the rest.

[07JeepXK]

$300 for a Cooper MT??? Wow next time go with MT/R's which are cheaper and a better tire. You wouldnt have had that problem to begin with!

[pjmjr508]

my next set will be either durtracs or MT/R's not happy with the ones I have, plus having a wheel weight pop my tire does not make me feel confident with the tire strength.

[07JeepXK]

Good choice.

[pjmjr508]

2 days ago I ordered a bunch of items for the XK.
Full OME HD Setup Springs, Struts, Shocks
Adjustable Trackbar
Strut Spacer 1/4"
JBA UCA's
Locking console.

I will be painting the Struts, Springs, Shocks, Trackbar, Rear diff cover, and the strut tower red to match the XK
I will also be taking the custom spacer made by Matt & using that with the rear springs.
I will also be Plasicdip the moab's black with a red ring. I also have a set of red lugnuts to put on.

With the XK being Red with limo tint it should look great.

it's going to be a lot of work, but feel it will be well worth it.

[superacerc]

Sounds nice. Cant wait to see it.

[Matt]

Gonna be awesome man, can't wait to see it done!

[pjmjr508]

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Struts are painted. Have all the hardware to prebuild before installing.
Shocks are next to be painted

There is also;
Adjustable track bar
A set of Matts rear spring spacers
a set of 1/4" strut spacers
UCA's
The springs are still in the boxes
a K&N CAI cover
Some of the Lugnuts will be using.

The PD is for the Moabs to done at the same time.

All should be installing this weekend

[pjmjr508]

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Also will be doing my service while I am working on the XK

[1USMC]

Wow... Now I'm really hoping I can make it up your way this weekend !!!

[stites-xk]

Looks like fun!

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[pjmjr508]

Should be a blast, should be about 2 days to get all done.

[pjmjr508]

Completed on first day;
Front Springs
Front Struts
Strut Spacers 1/4"
JBA UCA's
Pass Side Interaxle Seal
Front Diff Service
Transfercase Serivce
Cleaned the CAI & installed the Procharger Cover
Painted the 4xGuard Rear Diff Guard
Painted the Strut Brace under the Hood
Changed the Engine Oil
Removed the Front, Transfercase, Belly Skid to pound flat & repaint before reinstalling.
Replaced the lugnuts up front with the red ones I have.


I think that was a full day, will finish up all tomorrow what is left on the todo list & then take it in to get the aligment corrected.

The remainder of the to do list;
Change sparks plugs
Install the rear springs & shocks (also install Matt's custom rear spring spacers)
Install the adjustable track bar, then center the rear diff.
Replace all the broken plastic rivets.
The Rear Diff Serivce
Reinstall the Rear diff guard, along with the strut brace.



Also wanted to say A big thanks to 1USMC from TX he is up here working in Seattle right now & came by my place to help me get this work done. Love this group

[Matt]

Awesome man, can't wait to see the pics :)

[07JeepXK]

Make sure you put a few miles on it before the alignment and articulate the front suspension a little.

[pjmjr508]

Saw this afterwards.

Drove 5 miles & then got it aligned. They said all was good except the toe was out.

Let ask you this why?

[07JeepXK]

If you don't let the front end articulate a little and settle properly before the alignment it might be off a little once it does settle. You should be fine though

[pjmjr508]

Thank you for the info.

[pjmjr508]

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still need to pd the rims

this is how it currently sits after the lift install from the past weekend, I have to work on correcting the rake this coming weekend.

more pics will come once I get all the bugs & squeaks taken care of

[stites-xk]

Looks good!

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[pjmjr508]

TY

[07JeepXK]

When are you taking the rear spacer out?

[pjmjr508]

Today.

[superacerc]

Ill be up your way around 1-3 august. Maybe we can do lunch or dinner or something before I catch the bellingham ferry up to juneau.

Sent via secret spy sattelite...

[pjmjr508]

The wife & I would love it

[superacerc]

That sounds great we will have to nail down the times when it gets closer.

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[pjmjr508]

Well I will be with out the XK until thur. I had dropped it off so my fab guy can take the front bumper off & take his measurements in order to start on my front bumper w/winch and D rings for tow points. Will also have a front skid tied in with it. I will post updates along the way.

[Matt]

Looking forward to this!

[stites-xk]

X2

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[1USMC]

X3

[pjmjr508]

I am looking forward to this as well, also hope you guys like it. Just like the plate that covers the 3rd row lines the bumper will be avail thru SA when ready to be sold.

[pjmjr508]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2013/05/frontbumper_zpsb49c9cae-1.png

[Matt]

I am looking forward to this as well, also hope you guys like it. Just like the plate that covers the 3rd row lines the bumper will be avail thru SA when ready to be sold.

Is Jon hoping this will take some fab work load off his guy, or do you know if he's still going to develop his hidden winch bumper? I really want a new front bumper, but its got to be a hidden winch style like the south african bumpers.

[pjmjr508]

Is Jon hoping this will take some fab work load off his guy, or do you know if he's still going to develop his hidden winch bumper? I really want a new front bumper, but its got to be a hidden winch style like the south african bumpers.

That is the style I am after aswell.
Do not think this changes any of jon's plans, It's more of trying to offer more options for the XK/WK platform owners.

[jjt250]

Really looking forward to seeing progress, keep us posted with pictures!

[pjmjr508]

this is what I am after

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[Matt]

^^ YES!!

[superacerc]

I hope that's all done when I come by that way!

[stites-xk]

I really like that bumper!!

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[pjmjr508]

my fab guy said it should be done with in a month or so with test fitting and all that. I will update when ever he gives me update pic's. Since this is my DD I can not just leave it with him, so will have to go see him about once a week to have the bumper test fit.

[criket]

Sweet project. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[lekmedm]

Subscribed!

[pjmjr508]

here is a teaser update for the new front bumper
1978

will be doing the first test fit this week.

[Matt]

Looking good man.

How far is does it come out? You're cutting that center crossmember up front to tuck the winch into?

[stites-xk]

Looks good!

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[pjmjr508]

Looking good man.

How far is does it come out? You're cutting that center crossmember up front to tuck the winch into?

Maybe an inch past OEM.
Yes

[pjmjr508]

19791980

A early test fit, Alot left but looking really good.

[Matt]

Thats coming along great man! I like how he chamfered the top edge to smooth out the profile, making it look less bulky.

Curious to see how the final product looks matched up to the cut fender flare. I like how trialbyfires flare sits on top of the bumper for a nice finished look.

[pjmjr508]

Thx. I can't until it is done.

[lekmedm]

Thx. I can't [pee] until it is done.


LOL!!!

Sorry, I just had to finish your thought...

[pjmjr508]

LOL!!!

Sorry, I just had to finish your thought...



LOL I need to stop replying from my cell lol


It was I can not wait until it is done

[Matt]

New member on the JC site is posting some good pics of the maniac bumper.... man this is sweet. I hope yours ends up close to this. I asked him to post more pictures.... hopefully they help your fabricator. I really like how it ties into the fenders.

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[pjmjr508]

New member on the JC site is posting some good pics of the maniac bumper.... man this is sweet. I hope yours ends up close to this. I asked him to post more pictures.... hopefully they help your fabricator. I really like how it ties into the fenders.

19911992

I like how it ties into the fender as well. This is what I am after. Thx for the pics

[1USMC]

Here is the link that I first found out about this bumper. A few good shots !! ( if you hadn't looked around their site ) ;-)


http://www.maniacmanufacturing.com/commander.php#

[pjmjr508]

Here is the link that I first found out about this bumper. A few good shots !! ( if you hadn't looked around their site ) ;-)


http://www.maniacmanufacturing.com/commander.php#

TY had forgotten about this site, these look great. The bumper on the blue is what I am after, plus love the thier rear one as well.

[pjmjr508]

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Can't turn back now lol

Here is an update on how the new bumper with the winch sitting in it.

[Matt]

Looking good man!!

Did he try mounting the winch feet forward to reduce the height needed for the cover? Only downside is reaching underneath for the clutch release... but most winches have power reverse now.

[Core XK]

New member on the JC site is posting some good pics of the maniac bumper.... man this is sweet. I hope yours ends up close to this. I asked him to post more pictures.... hopefully they help your fabricator. I really like how it ties into the fenders.

19911992

I love this bumper. Best I have seen.

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[pjmjr508]

Looking good man!!

Did he try mounting the winch feet forward to reduce the height needed for the cover? Only downside is reaching underneath for the clutch release... but most winches have power reverse now.

didn't need to face the feet forward, the winch will be completely hidden. There will be a locking door above where the handle is so I can get access to it.

[pjmjr508]

the cradle is in. Still needs to be finish welded & painted. The old bumper is back on so I can still drive to & from work. As you can see that the bumper will only stick out maybe a 3/4 of a inch past the factory bumper.

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[pjmjr508]

[QUOTE=Core XK;45072]I love this bumper. Best I have seen.

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Basing mine off this one, I like it as well.

[pjmjr508]

2008

Bumper update. This is test fitting it. coming along great

[1USMC]

Good to hear !!!

[pjmjr508]

20092010
This is how my XK was looking like last week.
This is my DD & the frame was cut, so had the stock bumper over the winch cradle. This show help all see how close to the factory shape. it will only stick out maybe another 1/4" with the bumper mounted.

[pjmjr508]

So I dropped it off with the fab guy yesterday & he stated working on it then. I was told that I should be able to pick up the bumper tomorrow to take it to line x to get color coated to the jeep tomorrow. Once that is done I will be able to get it mounted with winch for good.
Can't wait. I will post more pics soon.

[jjt250]

Looks great, can't wait to see the final product! So you're getting it Line X'd red? How close can they color match that?

[pjmjr508]

Looks great, can't wait to see the final product! So you're getting it Line X'd red? How close can they color match that?


from what they are telling me that they feel that they can get it pretty close. I will be picking up touch up paint for my paint code from jeep tomorrow & drop it off for them to use to match with.

[pjmjr508]

2011
I know a bad pic, I will get better ones up soon.

The fab guy did not like the way the bumper was going so he decided to redo from scratch. Using heavier gage steel and some other improvements.

The one on the ground was the first edition.

[07JeepXK]

Nice. Looks like the ends angle up more at the bottom. That will look sweet

[Matt]

I agree thats looking like a nice shape. Gotta give your fab guy some credit.... he definitely takes pride in his products if he's near the end and says "no, I gotta start this over.. its not good enough".

If he gets this bumper right he should be able to sell a bunch of them!

[pjmjr508]

I agree thats looking like a nice shape. Gotta give your fab guy some credit.... he definitely takes pride in his products if he's near the end and says "no, I gotta start this over.. its not good enough".

If he gets this bumper right he should be able to sell a bunch of them!


I agree & that's the plan.

One of the major changes he did was went with a thicker steel, part of it is that he knows me & knows I will really test his bumper lol. He also wanted it to be a cleaner look follow the lines better. We had changed directions part way thru while making the last one, so that was part of it.

If all goes well I should be able to pick up on Thur & get it to Line X to get done & then have it installed in the jeep. I can not wait

[Matt]

How much are they charging for the line-x?

[pjmjr508]

How much are they charging for the line-x?

color match line x of the bumper is $250

[Matt]

That's not bad at all

[pjmjr508]

That's not bad at all

I thought so also.

[pjmjr508]

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Took some pics today after I PD the rims & still working on the bumper.

[pjmjr508]

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here is some more

[stites-xk]

Looks good man! Can't wait to see the bumper when done!

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[pjmjr508]

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A bumper update.
Still have to get the fog lights cut in & also some other minor items and then it will be ready to drop off to get line x. then get it put on & then work on the front skids that go with it, then a rear bumper. It will be a busy year.

[pjmjr508]

I was going over some paperwork today & it just hit me that in Nov. I will have had this rig for 2 yrs. A lot has been done under 2 years & more to come. Other than the upgrades I have put 40k on the clock (crap that's a lot of gas LOL) & many more to come as well.

[Matt]

Bumpers looking slick man!

[superacerc]

I'll go ahead and pick up that bumper when im up there. Wouldn't want your gas mileage to get too terrible. Lol

Getting close. Looking forward to meeting up on the 4th or 5th.

[pjmjr508]

I'll go ahead and pick up that bumper when im up there. Wouldn't want your gas mileage to get too terrible. Lol

Getting close. Looking forward to meeting up on the 4th or 5th.


lol
You can place a order for one & will have it ready for you when you get here. lol
We are looking forward to meeting you as well.

Are you going to be in your XK or Subi when you come by, or would you have flown up here?

[superacerc]

Ill have eveything. The xk will be pulling my 66 ford and my mom is driving up my subaru.

[pjmjr508]

Ill have eveything. The xk will be pulling my 66 ford and my mom is driving up my subaru.

Ohh wow I will get to see all in person, Nice. I want a ride in that Subi & would love to see your XK.

[superacerc]

Sadly although still fun the subie has the small turbo back in it. I sent the new one off to have it checked when it wasnt making proper boost on it and they are sending it to my new address cause they took their sweet time about it.

Turned out my rod bearings were dying and holding the engine back and limiting boost production. Two days after I got the turbo out to send off the tapping started and the rod bearings let loose.

Long story short, my subaru now has a built block rated for 500+ hp but im running a tiny snail sized turbo on it until my normal one comes back. Probably only making 230 to the wheels. Still fun but its no lamborgini chaser at the moment.

[pjmjr508]

Understand, it will still be great to see all the rigs in person.

Let me know when you know you will be in the area.

[superacerc]

We'll be there the evening of the 4th and will have the 5th and part of the 6th in town before the ferry leaves. Plenty of time to meet up somewhere. That's a Thursday night to Saturday morning.

[pjmjr508]

Great I am off work on Thur & Fridays.
Where you pick up the ferry is not that far of a drive from & you will enjoy that ferry ride.

[superacerc]

Sounds good. Cant wait to head that way.

[1USMC]

We'll be there the evening of the 4th and will have the 5th and part of the 6th ...... That's a Thursday night to Saturday morning.

Those dates match up for September. If thats true there is a slight chance , if the moon, sun, etc etc.. all line up, I might in the area also. I won't know for certain until I get that month's schedule. It would probably be last minute but I'll sure try !

[superacerc]

Ooos sorry. I meant 2nd and 3rd of August. Thanks.

[pjmjr508]

If I am working that day, I will be off at 5 so will be able to visit & hopefully USMC1 can join us.

[superacerc]

Its still a Thursday to saturday. I just had the wrong number.

[1USMC]

Ooos sorry. I meant 2nd and 3rd of August. Thanks.

Ya I thought you had mentioned August B4. I don't have August's schedule yet either so the same holds true as B4... I'll keep my fingers crossed and keep everyone updated.

[pjmjr508]

I have ordered these tonight
OPT7 Premium AC CANBUS HID KIT H10 3000K Yellow Xenon Light Conversion
OPT7 Premium AC CANBUS HID KIT 9006 6000K BRIGHT BLUE Xenon Light Conversion
Plus they will be sending the relays with them as well.

[Core XK]

I have ordered these tonight
OPT7 Premium AC CANBUS HID KIT H10 3000K Yellow Xenon Light Conversion
OPT7 Premium AC CANBUS HID KIT 9006 6000K BRIGHT BLUE Xenon Light Conversion
Plus they will be sending the relays with them as well.

Nice. My 3000K fogs look awesome but my 6000k HIDS are flickering and not turning on so I ordered a relay.

Let me know how you make out

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[pjmjr508]

Got an email back from them saying that they have included the relay harnesses for both kits & they also have a lifetime warrenty on the kits.
Will update with pics when done. This will come in about the same time that the bumper will be completed with the bumper & its lower skids.
Can't wait.

[pjmjr508]

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Here are some updated pics I took today of the bumper, it is about a days work before it is complete for rhino lining it.

[pjmjr508]

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I will be putting together a bumper thread on my day off.

[pjmjr508]

I have not installed the HIDs yet, will do soon. just trying to get the bumper done first. Then it is trail testing up in the woods, this should be fun.

[Matt]

Man if that goes in production that's a game changing bumper for the xk platform!

[pjmjr508]

Glad everyone likes it. I'm loving it, and it will be available soon via SA. Also he is making more items for the XK platform.

[jjt250]

Bumper turned out great, now we need one for the wk platform!

[pjmjr508]

some minor fitting of the skid & the bumper is left and then it will be ready to be line x'd. Also the locking setup for the winch compartment door needs to be fab'd up, that will be done on the next dry day off we get here in the PNW.

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[pjmjr508]

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[LWM]

Looking good!

[1USMC]

Looking good!



Yup... Very Nice !!!

[Core XK]

Love it

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[pjmjr508]

Thx guys, I love it as well.

Here is some specs you might be wanting on it. The bumper & skid weighs in about 100 lbs. The Winch cradle & a winch with 85 ft of cable weighs about the same. With the OME HD setup I do not even feel it. Its also about 1/2" farther out than OEM bumper.

I will be taking the bumper off on the next dry day to drill a few drain holes in the winch cradle, it appears to be pooling water there from the rain. I will take some pictures of the winch cradle at this time. This is what you learn from R&D testing as everyone knows. Will be taking it offroad within the next few weeks for testing. If we find any weak spots we will correct it before it is available to the public, this one will not fall off. A friend of mine on Camano Island has trees on his property that I can hook up with a tree strap, that will allow me to drag the XK with the brakes applied. As well as testing the d-rings. Promise to take videos.

[Matt]

Man that bumper has me excited about modding the xk again!

Hopefully these types of advancements help get more offroad enthusiasts into these vehicles.

[pjmjr508]

Over the last few weeks I have done a lot to the XK. Have been sick, so I haven't posted a lot.
Replaced the BJ's in the front Upper & lower CA's with MOOG.
Replaced the inter & outer Tie Rod Ends for both sides.
Replaced the inter & outer CV boots for the driver side.
Replaced all the bushings in the Front Diff,
Bent my Gas Tank Skid away from hitting my rear drive shaft.
Installed 6k HIDs for the lowbeams
Installed 3k HIDs for the Fogs
Re-centered my Roofrack. I have the unistrut cross bars setup as Sal did & after maybe 6 months the roofrack had moved from center to the right side. I will be fabing a way to lock it in the center.



Whats left to be completed over the month or so;
Front bumper is completed & Tested
The replacement Skid for the A/C lines that run on the underside of the XK
Front & Rear Pads & get the rotors turned
New Tires


MODS I still want to get done with in the next 6 months;
New Rear Steel bumper being Fab'd up
One Off Snorkel
Replacing the front & rear fender flairs with steel (will look similar to factory)
Adding push bars with a step to my 4xGuard Rockrails

[pjmjr508]

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It has been a while since I have updated my garage with resent pictures.

The winch is out of it as it went dead last week. I have a replaced one in the back to be put in tomorrow night.

Well after 2 years since a drunk driver totaled my G35x and put me in a wheelchair for a month, I should get a check with in 3 weeks. I got the go ahead to take part and do some MODS to the XK.
I have $5k to play with. What I want to have done within that budget is;
SL 4" (Thru SA)
I want the RCV Axles
12 bolt Cover
34-35" tires ($1k right there alone)

I can not wait. I would love some input or thoughts or concerns someone might see I don't

[Matt]

With everything you have listed that should be a bit under 4k right? I'd look into coilovers for the front so you can adjust the ride height more easily for your bumper/winch weight. .... maybe consider coilovers & upgraded rear shocks and save the RCVs for a future update to stay under the $5k budget.

[lekmedm]

With the Superlift, you should also budget for:


adjustable rear UCAs (Rusty's ~$250)
front drive shaft with double cardan joint (Carolina Driveline ~$350)


With the standard SL, I'm not so sure you'll squeeze 35s in there without some nice trimming.

I agree with Matt, set aside the RCV money for now.

[pjmjr508]

I have broke the Aftermarket & OEM Half Shafts already a few times. Plus if I don't get the RCV's now I will not have that much money at one time to get them at a later date.
I am still looking into getting the 5100's if they become available in time & if I do have the money picking up the JBA 6" rear coils to make it a MOD SL lift from A 4" to a 6" lift.
I already have JBA UCA's & the adjustable track-bar installed from when I installed the OME HD lift with Struts & Shocks along with the Springs.

I will pick up the Rear UCAs & Drive Shaft, Thanks for the heads up

Thanks for the input & keep it coming as I am still trying to put this together the right way.

What about 315's?

[thance]

How do we get our hands on that front bumper?

[pjmjr508]

How do we get our hands on that front bumper?

my wife's cousin built it for me. He does fab work as a side biz. He just finished with it this month and now he will have to redo the front skid to the bottom of the bumper as the SL I will be throwing on with in 30 days. If you are serious about the bumper I will ask him on what he wants to see them for.

[pjmjr508]

OK a few questions;

1) Since the 5100 Struts are not available yet can I setup the front end with the OME HD Strut with the SL Strut spacer with a 1/2 coil cut off of the OME HD front springs and still clear a set of 305's? I was offered a smoking deal on a set of 305 MT's with only only a few k on them as he will be upgrading to 37's.
I will have the JBA 6" springs in the rear. Also Will have the OME HD rear shocks still until I do pick up the fox shocks that were recommended to get for the MOD 6" SL Lift.

2) Do I have to have the Aftermarket Front Drive shaft & UCA's in the rear as soon as I install the SL or can I pick up with in 60 days from the install with out messing up anything on the XK?



As I signed for the check today & was told I will have my money a week from Wednesday & plan on ordering everything that night. This is what I plan on ordering then:
4" SL
RCV Axles
6" JBA Rear Springs
Both Front LCA's
the New 12 Bolt Rear Diff Cover

Stuff that will need to get within 60 days of the SL install:
Front Driveshaft (Carolina Driveline)
Rear Adjustable UCA (Rustys Offroad).

I can't wait until this is installed as I have a big trail run on OCT 4th and can't wait to have fun with it. Then the XK will be parked for 3 months in NOV as I will be having foot rebuilt & will not be able to drive for 3 months.

[07JeepXK]

OK a few questions;

1) Since the 5100 Struts are not available yet can I setup the front end with the OME HD Strut with the SL Strut spacer with a 1/2 coil cut off of the OME HD front springs and still clear a set of 305's? I was offered a smoking deal on a set of 305 MT's with only only a few k on them as he will be upgrading to 37's.
I will have the JBA 6" springs in the rear. Also Will have the OME HD rear shocks still until I do pick up the fox shocks that were recommended to get for the MOD 6" SL Lift.

2) Do I have to have the Aftermarket Front Drive shaft & UCA's in the rear as soon as I install the SL or can I pick up with in 60 days from the install with out messing up anything on the XK?



As I signed for the check today & was told I will have my money a week from Wednesday & plan on ordering everything that night. This is what I plan on ordering then:
4" SL
RCV Axles
6" JBA Rear Springs
Both Front LCA's
the New 12 Bolt Rear Diff Cover

Stuff that will need to get within 60 days of the SL install:
Front Driveshaft (Carolina Driveline)
Rear Adjustable UCA (Rustys Offroad).

I can't wait until this is installed as I have a big trail run on OCT 4th and can't wait to have fun with it. Then the XK will be parked for 3 months in NOV as I will be having foot rebuilt & will not be able to drive for 3 months.

Those OME rear shocks are going to top out on every bump with 6 inch spings in the rear.

You don't need the front drive shaft right away but it will be a good upgrade when you get to it. As for the rear upper control arms it all depends on the rear pinion angle after the 6 inch springs are installed. It should be fine without them until you decide to order them

[pjmjr508]

Those OME rear shocks are going to top out on every bump with 6 inch spings in the rear.

You don't need the front drive shaft right away but it will be a good upgrade when you get to it. As for the rear upper control arms it all depends on the rear pinion angle after the 6 inch springs are installed. It should be fine without them until you decide to order them

Thank you for the information. I have been going over the old threads on here about 6" MOD SL & about the FOX shocks that Matt has. I would love to do those but from what I am seeing that it is $700+ for a set of 2. That will be something I will do at a later date. I saw the Rancho being discussed but could not tell if they would be good for a MOD 6" SL and either I missed it or there wasn't much else offered. Is there anything else that fit the bill just not so much money?

[lekmedm]

I agree with Adam, but will add 2 things you should do ahead of time. Before you install the lift, 1) measure and take pictures of your current rear pinion angle as a reference and 2) check that front drive shaft CV joint at the TC to see if the boot isn't torn (and joint failing). I went a few thousand miles before I replaced the UCAs and DS.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

You dont have to go with the remote reservoir Fox shocks like Matt did, I had the longer Fox shocks in the rear for a 4" lift and loved them! I paid around $300 maybe less for the pair and got some great flex out of them. Ill try and dig up some pics of them flexed out with no rear sway bar. Id definitely go that route, if I could afford the Fox shocks now they would be on my Ram..

[pjmjr508]

I agree with Adam, but will add 2 things you should do ahead of time. Before you install the lift, 1) measure and take pictures of your current rear pinion angle as a reference and 2) check that front drive shaft CV joint at the TC to see if the boot isn't torn (and joint failing). I went a few thousand miles before I replaced the UCAs and DS.

Thank you very much for the information & will take the pics and go from there.

[pjmjr508]

You dont have to go with the remote reservoir Fox shocks like Matt did, I had the longer Fox shocks in the rear for a 4" lift and loved them! I paid around $300 maybe less for the pair and got some great flex out of them. Ill try and dig up some pics of them flexed out with no rear sway bar. Id definitely go that route, if I could afford the Fox shocks now they would be on my Ram..

Thx I was looking at some of the non adjustable ones just wasn't sure how long I will need them to be to work the 6" coils. Any recommendations?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Matt suggested to go with a longer shock than the lift was for, I suppose with intentions the rear would be lifted higher at some point. I was running 4" lift shocks on the OME HD so I had enough flex without a sway bar in the rear my spring would almost fall out! I suppose a 6" shock would be good but guess it wouldnt hurt to get some extra flex out of a longer one, are you going to be running a sway bar in rear???

[pjmjr508]

Matt suggested to go with a longer shock than the lift was for, I suppose with intentions the rear would be lifted higher at some point. I was running 4" lift shocks on the OME HD so I had enough flex without a sway bar in the rear my spring would almost fall out! I suppose a 6" shock would be good but guess it wouldnt hurt to get some extra flex out of a longer one, are you going to be running a sway bar in rear???

Right now I have both the front & rear sway bars removed. After I get the lift installed I was going to drive it around for a bit to see if I need to put them back on or not.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Id run the front one no matter what, but with the stiffer HD springs in the rear and MTRs I didnt notice much of a difference. And its not like Im taking turns at 80 or driving like a mad man in traffic

[H53Ecrewchief]

I've been driving without either of my sway bars on since April, and I dont really notice any difference in handling or feel unstable or anything like that. Feels almost the same as with them on.

[pjmjr508]

Thanks guys for the info.

Since it looks like the 5100 struts are still on back order and will not have them before I get the SL installed.

Matt can you confirm this for me-
If I do use the OME HD Strut & coil up front with a 1/2 coil cut off it & put the SL strut spacer should not make to the front to tall to ruin anything until the 5100's come in?

[stites-xk]

What I did was use the OME HD springs with one full coil cut off. I used everything from super lift up front except for the pre load spacer. If that helps.

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[07JeepXK]

Thanks guys for the info.

Since it looks like the 5100 struts are still on back order and will not have them before I get the SL installed.

Matt can you confirm this for me-
If I do use the OME HD Strut & coil up front with a 1/2 coil cut off it & put the SL strut spacer should not make to the front to tall to ruin anything until the 5100's come in?

Don't use the pre load spacer

[Matt]

It'd do what stites-xk did... one full coil off and no preload spacer.

Also, my reason for longer shocks (28" for 2-3" lifts and 31" for superlift+) is to maximize rear end travel. A few minor mods usually need to be done in addition to take full advantage of the longer shocks, but they're minor. Check brake and sensor lines at full drop, gas tank skid clearance, etc. And check for tire clearance under full compression; add longer bump stops if needed.

[pjmjr508]

What I did was use the OME HD springs with one full coil cut off. I used everything from super lift up front except for the pre load spacer. If that helps.

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Helps out alot!
With that setup were you able to fit 315's?

[pjmjr508]

07 No preload spacer works great for me.
Matt thank you for the info.
The brake lines & sensor's mount I will have checked & Modified if needed when installed.
The brake lines will be replaced with in 6 months with the new steel braided ones from crawl offroad for lifted XK/WK's. They are $255 for the full set.
Already did the gas tank skid MOD and already did extend the bumpstop (will check again once lift & tires are put on) to ensure tire clearance.

I have been looking for 31" shocks for the rear that I can afford other than the fox ones you have, what other ones would you recommend?

[Matt]

I'm on the road now but can look up some part numbers tonight if we're not home too late. What price range are you looking for? Can get Fox 2.0s (non resi) for ~300 (can always have them rebuilt with the adjustable resi's in the future) or any level of bilstein you want... 5100, 7100 etc.

[stites-xk]

Helps out alot!
With that setup were you able to fit 315's?

I don't run 315's. I run 305's right now. I like it the way it is I might go to 315's at a later date.

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[pjmjr508]

I don't run 315's. I run 305's right now. I like it the way it is I might go to 315's at a later date.

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Thx,
To fit the 315's the way you have it now would it take cutting to make fit?

[pjmjr508]

Well I had a DOH moment.
What I thought were prices for each were in fact per a set. So I found what I have been looking for & want to thank you to all for input towards what I am trying to get done and the right way.

[lekmedm]

Here's a tip... Grease that "ball joint" end of the SL rear swaybar end links. Mine were squeaking something awful after the last winter.

[pjmjr508]

Here's a tip... Grease that "ball joint" end of the SL rear swaybar end links. Mine were squeaking something awful after the last winter.

Will do, thx for the heads up.

[pjmjr508]

Got the Springs in & the RCVs should be here next week. Now just need the remaining 2 missing parts from SL. Should be installed first weekend of OCT.
Painted the new diff cover also.
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For scale I used my spare & has no miles on it.

[pjmjr508]

While updating a post I ended up needing to redo that post from 9/3/14.

Tires came in today and here is some of the other items I have in so far.
Still waiting on the RCV Axles, JBA 6" Rear Springs and the 5100's. Also the missing parts of the SL.
I'm not waiting on the 5100's to install everything else. Will just swap in once I get them.
tire info:
https://www.treadwright.com/individual-product/198/GUARD%20DOG-315-70R17.00-D
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[Sal-XK]

I'm drooling at the mouth waiting on the pics of these parts installed.

[pjmjr508]

I'm drooling at the mouth waiting on the pics of these parts installed.

LOL I am like a kid 2 weeks from christmas right now.
The wife just wants it installed already so she doesn't have to hear about it anymore LOL

[pjmjr508]

Here is some pics after I went mudding next to work
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[pjmjr508]

Here is some pics after I went mudding next to work
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Sal I don't know what edit you did on this link in post 236, but if you click on it I get this error;
Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator

[pjmjr508]

Some recent pics
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[pjmjr508]

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[pjmjr508]

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Current Hub to Fender
FD 25 1/4" FP 26"

Having the alignment rechecked tomorrow.
Issues I am currently working on.
Once the front passenger side starts to flex the DS hits the gas tank skid
DS Ujoints are whistling and the rubber cover on DS was ripped off when it tagged the gas tank skid. Need to replace the Rear DS, will be looking at Carolina DS or NW driveshafts here in town and going from there.
I went to test everything out on lunch at work yesterday by hitting some mud puddles at the water next to work and now my ABS & BAS/ESP and the TC lights are on. These are the codes it is throwing C1015, B1630, U0415. Will be pulling the front tires on it tomorrow to see if I see anything.
The knocking sounds was the Pas rcv axle & will contact them tomorrow. When the shop swapped it out with the OEM one the intershaft was seized unto the RCV axle. From my understanding it took the mech 45 min with a deadblow to get them apart. The OEM one was put back in & goes in out & out with no issue. The RCV axle came apart when it was being removed as well.

Items still need to do
Swap out the rear diff cover.
Get new front DS
Rear adjustable UCA's & LCA's

Future MODs
Rear bumper
lights

I have had somewhat lifted rigs in the past, this is the biggest I have ever had so still learning. I know there are things that pop up when you MOD a rig, but this is getting annoying. It seems like one thing after the other. Once all is worked out, all should be golden.

[Sal-XK]

Sal I don't know what edit you did on this link in post 236, but if you click on it I get this error;
Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator

Sorry man, I changed it so they would show up as normal like the other pics you posted. So we didn't have to click on every single pic that opens a new window. It was working not sure what happen. I put the pics in individually now so they should show up. It's not posted like your other pictures but their view-able. If you want me to try and post it like your other pictures let me know. Again sorry about the mistake.

[Sal-XK]

Current Hub to Fender
FD 25 1/4" FP 26"

Having the alignment rechecked tomorrow.
Issues I am currently working on.
Once the front passenger side starts to flex the DS hits the gas tank skid
DS Ujoints are whistling and the rubber cover on DS was ripped off when it tagged the gas tank skid. Need to replace the Rear DS, will be looking at Carolina DS or NW driveshafts here in town and going from there.
I went to test everything out on lunch at work yesterday by hitting some mud puddles at the water next to work and now my ABS & BAS/ESP and the TC lights are on. These are the codes it is throwing C1015, B1630, U0415. Will be pulling the front tires on it tomorrow to see if I see anything.
The knocking sounds was the Pas rcv axle & will contact them tomorrow. When the shop swapped it out with the OEM one the intershaft was seized unto the RCV axle. From my understanding it took the mech 45 min with a deadblow to get them apart. The OEM one was put back in & goes in out & out with no issue. The RCV axle came apart when it was being removed as well.

Items still need to do
Swap out the rear diff cover.
Get new front DS
Rear adjustable UCA's & LCA's

Future MODs
Rear bumper
lights

I have had somewhat lifted rigs in the past, this is the biggest I have ever had so still learning. I know there are things that pop up when you MOD a rig, but this is getting annoying. It seems like one thing after the other. Once all is worked out, all should be golden.

Didn't you install a rear adjustable track bar? How bad is the rear pinon angle? You having any issues running the OEM axles? Two of the codes makes sense to me if your axle was binding up real bad. C1015 is wheel speed sensor correct? U0415 has something to do with the ABS correct? If that's the case and that tires was way off on reading because it was binding up it would throw codes. Not sure but that's my best guess right now.

[pjmjr508]

Sorry man, I changed it so they would show up as normal like the other pics you posted. So we didn't have to click on every single pic that opens a new window. It was working not sure what happen. I put the pics in individually now so they should show up. It's not posted like your other pictures but their view-able. If you want me to try and post it like your other pictures let me know. Again sorry about the mistake.

No worries, if something you see needs to be corrected, go ahead it is ok with me. Just in this case the correction came back with an error.

[pjmjr508]

Didn't you install a rear adjustable track bar? How bad is the rear pinon angle? You having any issues running the OEM axles? Two of the codes makes sense to me if your axle was binding up real bad. C1015 is wheel speed sensor correct? U0415 has something to do with the ABS correct? If that's the case and that tires was way off on reading because it was binding up it would throw codes. Not sure but that's my best guess right now.

Yes on the adjustable trackbar, I have bent edges away from the tank skid & once it stops pouring rain I will work on adjusting it away from that skid.
Did not look to bad to me, tomorrow I will take & post a pic of it.
I put the OEM passanger OEM axle back in & it works great.
The codes only came on once I hit the first large mud puddle, mostly water and that was after I put the OEM one back in. Here is what trips me out, my 4lo still works with the Service 4WD System error displayed.

Also once it stops raining I am going to pull the front tires and get a better look at senors up front.
When I had this lift installed, I also had them on the front install new LCA's & Wheel Hubs & 5100 struts so with the lifts provided knuckles the entire front end suspension is new.

I look it like this, I need to get all the kinks & bugs out now so when I hit the trails I will have no issues. I just hope I can get all resolved before mid next month for when I park it for 3 months.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I would check all connections, make sure nothing is maxed out, stretched, kinked etc.. I think Sal may be on to something as well,, but since lights came on after OEM axles went in is weird.. Im sure its probably something simple, good luck!!! At least that thing looks sick now, straight BEAST!

[pjmjr508]

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here are the pics of the ds & rear diff angle.

Took it in & had it aligned and rides a lot better.
Still off a bit
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[07JeepXK]

Your pinion angle looks fine in those pictures.

If you do end up getting adjustable rear upper and lower control arms I'll be more than happy to buy your Superlift rear lower control arms from you.

[lekmedm]

Sorry, but that rear angle looks lile crap, just like mine did. Look for a thread titled something like warning to superlift owners started by Matt.

Sent from wherever my Jeep takes me.

EDIT: Here is the link (http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?2458-Warning-to-those-with-Superlifts).

[07JeepXK]

How does that rear angle look like crap. The ujoint is at almost a perfect angle to the pinion flange. Unless it's a bad picture or something that looks to be fine.

[Sal-XK]

From my understanding and I don't due axles so just from what I've read. Is that the pinion angle is based on the type of connection at the TC. A regular U joint the pinion needs to be parallel with the TC. If a double cardon it needs to point towards the TC at a certain angle. So if you have a u-joint you can't just point your axle up to reduce the angle at the pinion.