New here? Make your first post in this thread, Introduce yourself & your Commander

[LWM]

I am "Knappster", I purchased a new 2006 Limited Jeep Commander in January 0f 2007. I am very active on a half a dozen Jeep forums but this is HOME.

My Jeep Commander is lifted with the Rocky Road 2.25" lift & supersliders. GetLost4x4 front bumper with front skid plate & Warn winch, Stone Soup Metal Works rear bumper & tire carrier, Mopar & 4xGuard skid plates, Gibson exhaust, Air Flow snorkle, Yakima Megawarrior roof rack w/extension, KC lights and much more

[07JeepXK]

I am 07JeepXK. I own a 2007 Jeep Commander Sport 4.7 liter 4x4. I purchased it in August 2007 while I was stationed at Fort Meade, MD with only 8 miles on the Odometer. Over the past few years I have done many mods to the XK but this is only the beginning.

[lekmedm]

Hi everyone. I am lekmedm, and I am addicted to XK's... ;)

[brendon]

Brendon here, as my username might suggest.

I have a 2007 Limited with OME lift, spacers, OEM skids, 4xGuard belly guard and rock rails, Dura Trac Wranglers, even a CB. Currently working on a front receiver bumper!

[jcoulter]

Jeremy here. Glad to see all of you here!

[Sal-XK]

Whats up guys my signature lists my mods to date. I on a few forums looking forward to this one I think its going to be cool. This is my first Jeep and I love it I have always wanted one and it was worth the wait.

[CUPRA]

Evening! I'm CUPRA - stands for CUP RAcing. I am originally from Scotland, and the last car I had in the UK before moving here to the USA was a Seat Ibiza Cupra 20VT (20 Valve Turbo).

Seat are part of the VW/Audi group in Europe. The Cupra line are made from cars on the production line, that are taken off to the Cupra factory and 'tweaked' for more performance. It's the Factory Performance Division, like you have SVT for Ford and SRT for Dodge here in the USA. Mine was one of 1200 built.

My screenname on forums was CUPRA, so it stuck when I moved over here.

I have a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited, 5.7 HEMI that I purchased in Sept 08 with 18k miles on it. I'm now at 46k relatively happy miles! :)

[ScorpionCrawler]

Hello Everyone,
ScorpionCrawler: Live in northeast ohio and most of my time is spent enjoying my family.

[wmjacobsjr]

Hello I am Mike. This XK is my second one. It is a 2006 Hemi Limited. I got it in 09 after totaling outmy 07 XK Sport.

[Doc in AZ]

Hey there fellow jeepers!

i don't have a commander just a lowly old wrangler that looks more and more like a raisin every time i take it out... there's an old saying among the rock crawlers... "remember when that used to be a nice jeep?"

well, here's a picture of how nice mine was when i brought it home November 2008...

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I'm Doc and i have a jeeping problem... err, umm, a rock crawling problem... or just a problem keeping the shiney side up and the greasy side down?

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so, yeah, that's what i spend what little free time i have on... she's a beater but i still drive it to work everyday.

so i don't get out wheelin' much anymore because i'm pretty busy at work... I own Stone Soup Metal Works here in arizona. i've been welding over 20 years and have done a little bit of everything related to melting metal and gluing it together. lately it's been almost all off-road related builds...

click on the link in my signature and you can check out what we've been doing.

[ScorpionCrawler]

I can't resist.....
What's up DOC?

[Doc in AZ]

I can't resist.....
What's up DOC?

not very original... but i knew it would happen.. lol

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[NeilSmith]

Well, I'm here. I used my real name instead of Smitty, which was actually my dad's nickname, not mine. I never did like it much. In fact, only one person really calls me that.

[powerslave1966]

Hey guys!! New XK Forum!! Powerslave1966, derived from my love for Iron Maiden (June 12 San Antonio Rocked!!!) and I had a 66 Mustang for nearly half my life. I got the JEEP bug now so maybe I should change my name to JEEPSLAVE, or something! JK, LOL!!!:cool:p:p:p

Art

[cico7]

I got online many years ago with AOL and had to create a name. At the time I worked for Chrysler. Insurance.


Chrysler Insurance Company 7
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[Tymac]

I got online many years ago with AOL and had to create a name. At the time I worked for Chrysler. Insurance.


Chrysler Insurance Company 7
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Anyone that has wheeled with you will argue how the name really came to be.

[cico7]

Anyone that has wheeled with you will argue how the name really came to be.

What, Who ME?!!!

[p@55w0rd]

What, Who ME?!!!
Yea like night-wheeling up "Blueberry"... without a spotter... and a couple of dim lights... (and a couple of beers...)

Edit...

Guess I should give an intro. I know Psyco and Tymac. Live near Cleveland. And I know most of the guys in this thread from the jeepcommander.com forum.

And I own a 2008 XK.

[cico7]

who had dim lights???

[AKFossil]

Hello... *looks around* My name is AKFossil *waits for "Hi AKFossil!"* I've been a XK driver for 4 years...

Hey guys! Its that stranger from that one state!

[NeilSmith]

Hello... *looks around* My name is AKFossil *waits for "Hi AKFossil!"* I've been a XK driver for 4 years...

Hey guys! Its that stranger from that one state!

Hi AKFossil !

[cico7]

Turns head and coughs............

Can things fossilize in AK?

[Tymac]

Turns head and coughs............

Can things fossilize in AK?

We could have another President by the time he gets this message.

[AKFossil]

So cruel... true but so cruel...

WHAT UP PEEPS?!

[TCK234]

Hi, I am TCK234. I recently purchased a 2006 Commander Limited 4x4 5.7L Hemi. Mods: Magnaflow exhaust, RR 2.25" lift, Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers. I am just getting started with the modifications. I hope to get a front bumper and new tires soon.

[Tymac]

I'd normally say welcome to the forum, but its more like an addiction.

Anyway, Welcome!!

Hey Hey AK!!

[cico7]

Hi, I am TCK234. I recently purchased a 2006 Commander Limited 4x4 5.7L Hemi. Mods: Magnaflow exhaust, RR 2.25" lift, Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers. I am just getting started with the modifications. I hope to get a front bumper and new tires soon.
Yeah well, that's.......Oh, Hi there. Welcome! Please post pics. We always want pics. Are you here from another forum that cant be named?

[cico7]

Where ya been old man? Good to see you.....(tilts head sideways and coughs) (smiles)
So cruel... true but so cruel...

WHAT UP PEEPS?!

[LWM]

Are you here from another forum that cant be named?

Other forums can be named, no problem giving credit where credit is due... This is just the "Ultimate" Commander forum!

Once you join this one why would you want to go anywhere else? Well once we are finished setting everything up anyway...

[cico7]

Am I going to get in trouble for the 4Xguard comments on "The Other" forum?

[Arrie]

HI All. My name is Arrie and I am a XK addict...lol

[Arrie]

Hi All. Here is video clip off The Beast playing off road. And dont worry did make it up that hill in the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSk3dtKCX2E

[Yeggster]

Hey guys .. Yeggster here from the other forum :)

We have 4 kids and a 2006 Commander Limted it`s black and chrome and powered by a Hemi of course!

Check out my signature in a bit for the few mods we did so far

[Kansas1230]

Hey guys, sorry so late to the party! Running the same as before; Black 06 65th Anv., plus a handful of mods to make it my own (edit: my wife wants me to say that it's "ours," including the two boys). It's mainly just a mall-crawler most of the year, until Kansas winter hits then it's a badass snow-mall-crawler. Even though most of my mods are superficial, I'm looking forward to helping build the Ultimate XK Forum.

[LWM]

Welcome to the class of July 2010 "The new beginning"!


2006 Limited Commander in January 0f 2007.


2007 Jeep Commander Sport 4.7 liter 4x4. I purchased it in August 2007


Hi everyone. I am addicted to XK's... ;)


2007 Limited!


Jeremy here.


This is my first Jeep and I love it I have always wanted one and it was worth the wait.


2006 Jeep Commander Limited, 5.7 HEMI that I purchased in Sept 08 with 18k miles on it. I'm now at 46k relatively happy miles! :)


Hello Everyone


This XK is my second one. It is a 2006 Hemi Limited.


Hey there fellow jeepers!


Well, I'm here.


Hey guys!! New XK Forum!


I got online many years ago


Anyone that has wheeled with you will argue how the name really came to be.


I own a 2008 XK.


I've been a XK driver for 4 years...


I recently purchased a 2006 Commander Limited 4x4 5.7L Hemi.


HI All. My name is Arrie and I am a XK addict...lol

[s52e368]

carl from NC, just purchased an 07 XK with 4.7 and QTII in white

big modding history currently BMWs including a 77 HB630 and my mcoupe which i just sold http://www.turbomcoupe.com/

and
heres my old XJ

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[Sal-XK]

Whats up Carl nice XJ, great to have you on board I'm actually going to uwharrie this weekend for a trail work day. I hope to see your XK on the trails up there some day.

[HueyPilotVN]

I just realized that I have not posted in this thread. My screen name is for Huey Pilot Viet Nam. Long ago a far away, but it was mostly fun for a kid just starting out.

My Commander is set up for exploring. I am the guy that drives around the mud puddles, but enjoys the feeling of knowing that I can make it there and back on most any adventure ride. Most of my modifications are for adding capacity and capabilities to my Jeep. Extra gas, lots of recovery and survival equipment and supplies, warm covers and a soft bed if I ever get stuck or have to spend the night on the trail.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2010/07/003c1-1.jpg

[Sturg78]

Well i geuss i need to make my first post here too then! Same as jeepcommander.com!

[consolidation]

Name "consolidation", same as on that "other forum". I have a 2009 Commander we ordered from the factory from Dave Smith motors. I highly recommend Dave Smith as they saved us a lot of money on our Jeep.

[fixtalons]

192 I'm fixtalons, also of the "other forum". My screen name comes from my job, T-38 Talon mechanic. My commander is still evolving, and currently is described on my signature.

[WanderingTs]

WanderingTs here. Currently there are 3 of us, myself, da wife, and our red-headed, blue eyed, almost two year old, Jackson. (He is the one everyone remembers, we are just the ugly chauffeurs.)

I used to wheel in my 1995 Chevy S-10 which I special ordered new in 1995. No room for carseats, so along came the Commander. We bought a 2007 4.7 with 10k miles on it from a used car chain (CarMax). Since then it has seen upgrades (mods) listed below.

Our last name starts with a "T", so......

[07JeepXK]

How did you fit 33's with only a 2.25 inch lift?

[wrenchin hobo]

I'm new here from Houston. Have an 07 Commander Limited, it's green and has most options....but so far as mods it has Kumho Road Venture M/T's in 265/70 17 size with a Rock Krawler lift, Diablo Predator tuner, and a missing rear bumper. Will soon have a Stone Soup bumper...being built. I also have a cam for it, but am not putting it in until I get all other parts I want as a good tune is expensive.

Justin

[Sal-XK]

cool how about some pics

[wrenchin hobo]

Stock, right after the lift

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2010/07/DSC_2422-3.jpg

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I'm looking for other pics...guess I need to take some current ones though.

[wrenchin hobo]

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[okiecommander]

As the name suggests, I am living in Oklahoma but originally from the St. Louis area. I own a 2007 Commander Sport. As of this afternoon it will be sitting atop a 2.25" RR lift and 18" Rockstars (Black) with BFG AT. I will post pics when I get it all together later tonight. This is the first jeep I have owned, and I love it.

[Sal-XK]

Welcome looking forward to the pics

[LWM]

Welcome to the Class of "July 2010" "A New Beginning"


2006 Limited Commander in January 0f 2007


2007 Jeep Commander Sport 4.7 liter 4x4. I purchased it in August 2007


Hi everyone. I am lekmedm, and I am addicted to XK's... ;)


2007 Limited with OME lift, spacers, OEM skids, 4xGuard belly guard and rock rails, Dura Trac Wranglers, even a CB. Currently working on a front receiver bumper!


Jeremy here. Glad to see all of you here!


I on a few forums looking forward to this one I think its going to be cool. This is my first Jeep and I love it I have always wanted one and it was worth the wait.


2006 Jeep Commander Limited, 5.7 HEMI that I purchased in Sept 08 with 18k miles on it.


Live in northeast ohio and most of my time is spent enjoying my family.


Hello I am Mike. This XK is my second one. It is a 2006 Hemi Limited.


Hey there fellow jeepers! I own Stone Soup Metal Works here in arizona.


Well, I'm here. I used my real name instead of Smitty, which was actually my dad's nickname, not mine. I never did like it much. In fact, only one person really calls me that.


Hey guys!! New XK Forum!! Powerslave1966, derived from my love for Iron Maiden (June 12 San Antonio Rocked!!!) and I had a 66 Mustang for nearly half my life.


I got online many years ago with AOL and had to create a name. At the time I worked for Chrysler. Insurance.


Anyone that has wheeled with you will argue how the name really came to be.


I own a 2008 XK.


I've been a XK driver for 4 years...


2006 Commander Limited 4x4 5.7L Hemi.


HI All. My name is Arrie and I am a XK addict...lol


2006 Commander Limted it`s black and chrome and powered by a Hemi of course!


Black 06 65th Anv., plus a handful of mods to make it my own (edit: my wife wants me to say that it's "ours," including the two boys). It's mainly just a mall-crawler most of the year, until Kansas winter hits then it's a badass snow-mall-crawler. Even though most of my mods are superficial, I'm looking forward to helping build the Ultimate XK Forum.


07 XK with 4.7 and QTII


My Commander is set up for exploring. I am the guy that drives around the mud puddles, but enjoys the feeling of knowing that I can make it there and back on most any adventure ride.


Well i geuss i need to make my first post here too then!


2009 Commander we ordered from the factory from Dave Smith motors.


I'm fixtalons, My screen name comes from my job, T-38 Talon mechanic. My commander is still evolving, and currently is described on my signature.


2007 4.7 with 10k miles on it from a used car chain (CarMax).


07 Commander Limited, it's green and has most options

[okiecommander]

Welcome looking forward to the pics

Posted a few in my garage. Sorry she isn't clean

[jimmy]

HELLO everyone. I am new with greetings here.
Hope happy here .

[IamJEEP]

What's up Ladies? You can call me IamJEEP and I'm new to this forum. I hope to find a welth of knowledge from you guys and inspiration to keep the mods going. I baught my first Jeep about two months ago and I LOVE it! I have already installed a RR 2.25" lift and "Limited" rear grab handles on my 2006 Commander Sport, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, 3.7L V6 4X4......As soon as i figure out why I can't load pics into my garage, I will post pics of my grocery getter( i live in south Florida= no off-roading). Later.


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[kmax]

It was just a matter of time before I found you fine people.

[Sal-XK]

It was just a matter of time before I found you fine people.

What took you so long we drop hints all over the place. LOL

[NeilSmith]

It was just a matter of time before I found you fine people.

Didn't you get the memo ?

[kmax]

Didn't you get the memo ?

Apparently not! Nice to be here. It has that "new forum" smell.

[LWM]

Apparently not! Nice to be here. It has that "new forum" smell.

Great to have you here!

[cico7]

Hello Knappster and welcome to the forum.
You to Kmax!

[strokeZ]

HI all! strokeZ from the other forum. Name originated from a forum having to do with BMW Z4's (my other ride). Without boring detail, it works, its unique so I use it. Have an 07 XK Rocky Road lift, BFG 265/70/17 tires, stock wheels, no spcers, K and N CAI, Gibson exhaust and several other goodies I will post later. I ask lots of silly questions so thanks in advance for putting up w me.

[rwmorrisonjr]

Hey all, just ame over form the other forum, same username. Didn't even know this one existed, but I'm glad to be here. Definitely has that "new forum" smell to it! :) Glad to see so many of the old crowd over here!

[07JeepXK]

Welcome to the xk-forum everyone!

[LWM]

HELLO everyone.


2006 Commander Sport, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, 3.7L V6 4X4


It was just a matter of time before I found you fine people.


HI all! strokeZ from the other forum. Have an 07 XK


Hey all, just ame over form the other forum, same username. Didn't even know this one existed, but I'm glad to be here. Definitely has that "new forum" smell to it! :) Glad to see so many of the old crowd over here!

Welcome to the class of August 2010, there were many more but they didn't post in this thread yet.

[Simplewon]

Hey all. Great site. Bought my 06 limited XK late in 06. I only have 40k on her now. I also have a 98 zj 5.9 limited. Bought it early 99 with 30k on her. 206k now. I have had in the past a 79 J10, a 79 Chief widetrack 2door and an 80 Chief 4 door. All amc 360's. They are gone but what a thrill to see the XK come out. Had to have it.

[DEERE G]

Brand new to these forums.
07' XK Sport , new to me in 5/10 with 12,500 on the odometer.
Northeast , Ohio

-Keith-

[my4thjeep]

hello all...

this is my 4th jeep. ive had a yj, tj, wj, and finally i have the best one out of the bunch i think! :) ive pretty much built up all of them on my own and looking forward to getting my commander built up to how it should be i hope! haha.

i have traded out my lifted 2004 WJ for a 2007/4.7/ silver jeep commander. completely stocked out "for now." so if i end up getting my xk looking like someone else's on here? i apologize in advance...

[06blkhemi]

Hey Guys,06blkhemi here. I purchased mine in May of this year. I just came out of a 01 XJ Lifted,bla,bla,bla !! I know the XK won't be the wheeler my XJ is,but it has more room,and power which I need to pull my Pop up and haul my family around in. My wife and I are taking about going bigger with a Travel Trailer so we wanted something that can pull a good size one.. I'll be building the XK little bit at a time as the money comes around,but since I'm also into Flying Radio Controlled Planes,that takes up a bit of the money in my pocket !!
Cya around the forums !
Frank..

[Sal-XK]

Welcome everyone glad to see you finally made it 06blkhemi

[06blkhemi]

Yea Sal I finally made it to my XK home !!;)

[LWM]

Yea Sal I finally made it to my XK home !!;)

Welcome, glad you joined us!

[Muddterrain]

Hi everyone- MUDDTERRAIN here. I'm seeing a lot of familiar names- darn glad to be here!

[LWM]

Hi everyone- MUDDTERRAIN here. I'm seeing a lot of familiar names- darn glad to be here!

Thrilled to have you, welcome!

[ped4599]

I got the memo in July. I know, I know....I am late to the party! But better late than never!
Its funny....all the same peeps, (well the good ones) ;)


Things are starting to shape up and look nice over here in this new building. I was just waiting till you got the drywall and carpet installed before I came over. Paint looks nice.I didn't want that construction dust on my desk. Glad to see we got the "core" of the group here.

[superacerc]

Started a new thread to say hello when it should have been in here. I'm in Houston Tx. Looking forward to getting some great information from the forum. DIdn't realize everyone switched over here untill recently. I started my garage here as I will be adding a few modest items and figured i'd document it.

Thanks
Ryan

[GPCDR]

Hi all, great forum, I've been reading madly to take in all the info.

I Live in Brisbane Australia and bought my first Jeep in Feb 2009, it's a 2006 3.0 CRD V6 Diesel XH (65th anniversary edition) which is light khaki in colour.

Mods are as follows:
Mopar Side Steps (fitted from new, hangs too low, will remove once I can source a standard set of sill plastic trims). Mopar Tow Bar. Std Rims fitted with Cooper Discoverer S/T LT245/70R17 Tyres. OME Suspension. Rhino Racks.
Electronics Traxide Tronics SC80-12 (http://www.traxide.com.au/trax1sc80_2.html) Smart Charger. Thumper 75AH Aux Battery Pack (http://www.blueapplethumper.com/first_1.html) (fitted in rear). 16mm2 dual core wiring connect the main battery through the SC80-12 to the aux battery and rear anderson plug (charges caravan batteries when connected). Rear View Camera Connected to Rearview Mirror Screen. Diesel Power (http://www.diesel-power.com/en/au/Start-c334.php) Performance Module. ToughBook CF-18 (http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&modelNo=Toughbook-18) Laptop running Centrafuse (http://www.centrafuse.com/) and Oziexplorer (http://www.oziexplorer.com/). The ToughBook is fitted on a vehicle mount port replicator which is held by a Ram Universal Mount (http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045051049054045051065085/Default.aspx).This allows the toughBook to be coupled to an PAC Aux Audio Adapter (http://www.pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=80&CategoryID=24), USB OBDPRO ScanTool (http://www.obdpros.com/product_info.php?products_id=133) and dash mounted GPS

[07JeepXK]

Welcome to the Forum!

[kitkat]

Hey all...new here but know some of you from the "other" forum.
'07, 4.7L..currently Daystar lift but changing the front to RR pretty quick...I wheel this thing a fair bit and am always amazed at just how good this soccer rig is
Live in BC, Canada

[superacerc]

Welcome! Glad to have you join us.

[LWM]

Hey all. Great site. Bought my 06 limited XK late in 06.


Brand new to these forums. -Keith-


2007/4.7/ silver jeep commander. completely stocked out "for now."


Hey Guys,06blkhemi here. I purchased mine in May of this year. Frank


Hi everyone- MUDDTERRAIN here. I'm seeing a lot of familiar names- darn glad to be here!


I got the memo in July. I know, I know....I am late to the party! But better late than never!
Its funny....all the same peeps, (well the good ones) ;)


Looking forward to getting some great information from the forum. Thanks
Ryan

Sorry this post is so late, Welcome to the class of September 2010, invite your friends so we can keep growing!

[webslave]

Just found out about this forum! Can never have too much information on the Commanders. I don't post much, not a big "moder" as I use my Commander as a tow boat for my travel trailer:

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Have done some light off-roading on our trips, but, I'm towing heavy and most of the mods cut into the haul capability. Do love my Commander though, and always enjoy reading about the mods you all have made. I still lament the day they decided to drop the Commander line.

[Sal-XK]

Welcome to the forum webslave. There are some great mods and information here that would make any commander tow better check them. Start a garage and let us know what stuff you have.

[06blkhemi]

Just found out about this forum! Can never have too much information on the Commanders. I don't post much, not a big "moder" as I use my Commander as a tow boat for my travel trailer:

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Have done some light off-roading on our trips, but, I'm towing heavy and most of the mods cut into the haul capability. Do love my Commander though, and always enjoy reading about the mods you all have made. I still lament the day they decided to drop the Commander line.
Welcome to the forum !!
What size,weight etc. is your Camper? We have a pop up and want to up upgrade sometime !!
Cya on the forum...Frank

[webslave]

I tow a 2008 FunFinder X-210WBS. It is a 21' box, but, if you add the tongue and a waste pipe mod I did, the whole thing comes out at 25.5 feet. I have a bicycle rack for the back that adds another 3.5 feet, so the whole rig as I tow it is right at ~29 feet. Since we tend to go for several months (ahh, reitrement) we tow on the heavy side, I'm right at ~5900 lbs with a tongue weight of ~715 lbs. Use an Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch to get the Jeep to squat equally at all four corners and a Prodigy P3 to get the whole shebang to stop.

Great towing, rock solid (can't say enough about the lack of frame flex in the Commander) and the Hemi is more than up to the task of hauling 3 tons all around the country! I've got about 28,000 on this setup now and love the combination. I average 10.7 mpg going cross country and back, no complaints at all. Best I've gotten is 12 mpg through the flats of Kansas, the worst, 8.5 mpg on Rt. 550 from Durango up to Silverton...

Unfortunately, as I mentioned, a lot of the mods that you guys do to your Commanders would adversely affect the tow capability of the vehicle...lift kits need an even longer drop on the stinger, the drop is already severe due to the stock height and you can't tow 3 tons with the tongue up, should always be level or slightly down. A deeper drop on the stinger to compensate for a lift would lessen the amount of tongue weight that the reciever could handle (leverage), etc. The addition of heavy steel plating (skids) or a new front end with winch, would also knock back the amount of weight (gross vehicle weight) the Commander could be loaded with; I'm creeping up on the max as it is. Now when I get a Ram 2500 Cumins Turbo, then, I'll think about some mods to the Commander...:cool: Right now, all my mod creativity efforts are going into the TT...and I can't do too much more (28 changes to the stock trailer at last count) as I'm creeping up on the max axle weight for the axles that are on it...

[wrenchin hobo]

Air Ride, lift at the touch of a button. But a fine rig you have. And welcome to all the new people.

J

[LibertyorDeath]

2006 Commander 4x4 4.7 2nd Jeep, traded in a lifted Liberty for this. Much nicer vehicle.

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[LWM]

welcome to the club!

[LWM]

Just found out about this forum!


2006 Commander 4x4 4.7 2nd Jeep, traded in a lifted Liberty for this. Much nicer vehicle.

Welcome October 2010 members

[Blindman31B]

Hey yall. Im Billy from Fort Riley, KS. In the Army as 31B Military Police. I own a 06 4.7L and its my baby. Got it 100% back in March 09 and now its not so stock.

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[wrenchin hobo]

That's a good lookin XK!!!

And thank you for your service to this country.

[sean112280]

375Hello All. My name is Sean. I am stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD right now. I have a stock 07 4.7 XK. Just wanted to introduce myself. Thanks for having me.

[1USMC]

Hello all !! I also made it over.. (I might be slow, but I'm persitant...) very busy now, but look fwd to learning from and participating more on the " Ultimate Commander " forum in the New Year. Which reminds me.. Happy Holidays to All.!.!. Motor Safe and Enjoy your Holiday Season. >>>.<<<

2010 Black 5.7 Limited.......
SE Texas

[LWM]

Welcome to where the cool kids hang out :)

[wrenchin hobo]

Uh oh another se Texas guy. Looks like this area is popular with the xk crowd.

[fosh69]

Hey there! Have had my Commander for just under a year now and am still getting used to it in the snow and ice. Swapped an 07 Wrangler Unlimited for it to get more room (and the Hemi).

[kitkat]

Welcome to the show!

[FireGod]

Hi..guys Philip Here...I have a Jeep Commander Sport 4dr 4x2. The Sport trim features a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6, while the Limited is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 Hemi (optional on Sport). A five-speed automatic transmission is standard on all Commanders, with two-wheel drive or one of a range of four-wheel drive systems.

[superacerc]

Welcome to the forum. So.....do you have the 3.7 or 5.7?

[wrenchin hobo]

They offer these things without 4wd???!!!!! Isn't that sac-religious? JK, welcome to the forum.

[Brandon1024]

Hey I'm Brandon I got my XK in august and started mods the same night I got it and I can never have enough. Here are the ones i've done so far.
4.7L v8 QTII
Flowmaster Super 44
Jet Chip: Stage 1
Remote Start
Cool Air Intake
2.25" Rocky Road lift W/ shocks
.5" Rusty Off Road Strut Spacer
Midland CB Radio
PA Speaker
265/70/17 BFG Km2 Mud Terrain
XD Addict 17x9 Rims
Custom Roof Rack W/ 6 Off Road Lights
Custom Blue Lighting
Custom Front Bumper (Being Built)
Sony Head unit
Power Acoustic Amp
Alpine Type R Speakers (Waiting on Arrival)
Upgraded Headlights Bulbs 3000K

[IamJEEP]

Welcome guys......@Brandon- Uhm, pics bro, pics!

[Brandon1024]

I'll be sure to post updated ones tomorrow of everything.

[Sal-XK]

Cool sounds like a nice XK

[Brandon1024]

Here are some pictures from the first day with my tires and wheels. Also some of the lighting but still missing a lot of what has been done since the last taken pictures. If we ever get a nice day by me i'll take some more and post them. https://picasaweb.google.com/100679597490254020182 (hope this works)

[XK N00b]

Hi Guys,

I'm Jayson and I am an off-road addict :) Just bought my (our) 2008 XK Limited and am researching some mods to get started. Previous rides, 03 Libby, 91 XJ, 88 Trooper, 90 Bronco XLT, 68 Baja Bug.

[IamJEEP]

Welcome Jayson, post up pics of the Commander and the old rides, especially the bug!

[LWM]

Welcome to the club Jayson!

[XK N00b]

Thanks, Guys. I'll have to dig out the old shoebox of pics and put them on the scanner for ya, IamJEEP. Pics will come soon, heading out on vacation in the morning :D Will be back next week.

[NeilSmith]

Welcome, Jayson. Man, Arizona has a lot of members, probably more than any other state.

[drad08]

I'm drad08, I'm a proud owner of an '06 XK. It's mostly stock, hopefully a lift 'n tires in the future. The only mod's for now are my brush guard w/ 2 KC hilites. I had a basket on the roof w/ 4 smaller kc's but had to remove it since it's too tall for my garage. I plan on putting the lights back up top soon. Also an aftermarket exhaust but not sure what kind, it was there when i purchased it. I love XK's, I used to own a '00 XJ but traded it in because it got too small for the family. I'm here to learn more about my XK and hopefully build my jeep up!

[Sal-XK]

Welcome to the forum. Have a look around if you can't find something using the search just ask we will be glad to help you out.

[LWM]

I'm drad08, I'm a proud owner of an '06 XK. It's mostly stock, hopefully a lift 'n tires in the future. The only mod's for now are my brush guard w/ 2 KC hilites. I had a basket on the roof w/ 4 smaller kc's but had to remove it since it's too tall for my garage. I plan on putting the lights back up top soon. Also an aftermarket exhaust but not sure what kind, it was there when i purchased it. I love XK's, I used to own a '00 XJ but traded it in because it got too small for the family. I'm here to learn more about my XK and hopefully build my jeep up!

Welcome to the club!

[Holaday07 4.7]

My name is Lee, I bought a 2007 Commander for our family car. My son loves the skylights, and my fiance likes how big it feels. Last weekend I put a daystar spacer lift on it, a set of 255 75 17 BFG mud tires and 1.25 in Spidertrax wheel spacers. Future mods include tv for the kid, and sliders so I don't trash the body when wheeling. Love the jeep, and from the little offroading it has been on, I have to admit it feels just as comfortable as my old YJ. Hope to meet some people here in Missouri that wheel their Jeep too.

[Sal-XK]

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like a nice XK open a garage and post some pictures.

[Holaday07 4.7]

I am new to forums, so I will post some as soon as I figure out how to get a garage thread open.

[Sal-XK]

I am new to forums, so I will post some as soon as I figure out how to get a garage thread open.

Follow this link here and start a new thread and name holaday07 4.7 garagehttp://www.xk-forum.com/forumdisplay.php/23-My-Garage I sent you a private message containing links showing you how to post pictures and stuff. I'm on my phone so if the link don't work let me know

[carcrazed484]

Greetings from Florida! Hey everyone, I don't own a jeep yet but planning to have one. Need some advice and tips about getting one and for the car I have right now.

[IamJEEP]

Greetings from Florida! Hey everyone, I don't own a jeep yet but planning to have one. Need some advice and tips about getting one and for the car I have right now.

Welcome, what do plan on getting?

[LWM]

Welcome to the new guys, I am on vacation and didn't approve the latest registrations until today, sorry about the delay abut glad to have you here.

[segona]

hello .. I am new to this forum from south Korea .

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[pjmjr508]

Nice looking xk. tell me more on the winch setup. I like the hidden setup.

[Holaday07 4.7]

very cool hidden winch, you should open a garage on here

[cico7]

Hi Segona

[LWM]

Welcome to the club.

[Sal-XK]

Hi segona glad you stopped by over here man good to see ya.

[sean112280]

Welcome Segona!

[segona]

thank you for all your greetings ^^

[israelintothewild]

Hi there!

I live in NE Texas. Mostly I learn from you guys. Though I am not an expert, I enjoy mild off-roading every now and then at www.barnwellmountainra.com

I bought in 08 a 20kmi used 2006 Commander QT-1, my first Jeep. It had to be it due to budget, but I am still wondering if I could have someone help me to add low range to it through a modification. After all, 3.7L, 6 cyl. is the same engine Liberty has, and they have low range same as the Cherokee sport and older Cherokee models do.

My first mods are: Rear grab handles, a 2in liftkit (daystar), 1.5in Spidertrax wheel spacers and a set of 265/70R17 HOWLER M/T (E) from www.treadwright.com; it's been 2 years with them and they are really tough and NO problems with the tread. The only problem is on pavement, when speeding between 55 and 65 the truck wiggles but once it hits 70mi/hr the shaking ceases, but the noise of the tires is permanent. Next fall when they are gone I will try the Guard Dog tires.

This weekend I did the bumper trimming thanks to Sal's posting, I will also add the front tow hooks. Once I finish all will post the pics in the right place.

I also bought the OEM front skid plate and transfer case, but unfortunately there was a bolt w/o head and couldn't remove it today, and in order to install the the transfer case plate, I need to install the fuel tank plate first ($216+labor+tax) so I will wait on that.

In the future, rear hitch kit.

Here is a pic from 2009 right after installing the tires, spacers and lift.
777

[IamJEEP]

Welcome, there is a discussion about transfer case swaps somewhere around here or in a different site.....I'll try to find it for you.

[Sal-XK]

Welcome aboard can't wait to see your pics.

[06blkhemi]

Welcome to the XK Cult! There's guys with lots of great ideas on here..

[Matt]

Hey man welcome aboard!

FYI the fuel tank skid is only $180 here: http://jparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=162&products_id=1496&osCsid=k72e72f9imdog1ve60snt391h0

Not hard to install... Sal and I both have threads in the "how to" section. They're worth checking out... some basic tools and you're good to go

[Holaday07 4.7]

Nice XK welcome to the forum.

[israelintothewild]

Thanks for this idea! I recently purchased my front suspension and transfer case OEM plates. The front one had to be postponed since there is a headless bolt I need to get out (BTW, when I was trimming the bumper, I tried it and lost the extracting bit :S ) Then I was about to instal the transfer case plate, but it needs the gas tank plate in order to "hang it" from the tab with 2 holes... I didn't buy the plate for that because of budget an installation labor...

[AJeepZJ]

Smells new in here, Love the new forum smell. Fresh paint, excellent crown molding, carpets not even dirty yet, and nice wood finish - very nice!

Anyway - I own and wheel a modestly modified WK - the inside is done, for now, with Pionner touch screen nav, blue tooth and Ipod sync, aftermarket sunroof, leather, heated seats, power everything, and replaced the carpet rugs with mopar rubber. I started working on the exterior last year. It's a 3.7L WK with 3" OME lift, and 255/75/17's GoodYear Wrangler Silent Armors, pinchweld, and fender mods have been done, Load Warrior cargo basket with spare thrown up top, some aftermarket headlights which i'm pulling out and putting back in the stocks when I get some free time. At one point I had 3 sets of lights on the Jeep, a westin chrome bull guard with a set of lights the entire I think I removed to increase approach angle. set of KC Hilites on top bolted to the cargobasket which I still have, and reverse lights which get banked up all the time (they currently act as my sliders lol, and I will be relocating these up top on the cargo basket as well). Back when I installed the reverse lights, I was pulling my friends Jet Ski's around a lot, and I lived out in the farm where it was pitch dark - So i needed them.) Now they are just in the way and I hit'm once in a while. My WK mods have slowed down a lot because I've been putting more emphasis on my XJ. But the future of my WK will probably see CAI, and some skids, and probably upgrade to some of those sexy bighorn tires that Sal's been wielding.

aj

[IamJEEP]

Welcome AJ, glad to have you here. (a bit late on the response, but at least I'm not alone....lol..)

[DetroitMarauder]

I realized I haven't posted in here yet. I own a 2008 3.7 XK and have been on "the other" board for a short while. Its great to have a second place to come to with questions.

[AJeepZJ]

I realized I haven't posted in here yet. I own a 2008 3.7 and have been on "the other" boards for a short while. Its great to have a second place to come to with questions.

There are others???

[Matt]

I hope we're the "first" place you come to with questions. :)

[Sal-XK]

I hope we're the "first" place you come to with questions. :)

We are if he wants experienced answers....:cool:

[cico7]

We are if he wants experienced answers....:cool:
There are 2 answers to every question. Thier answer and the right answer.

[Matt]

There are 2 answers to every question. Thier answer and the right answer.

Actually there's only one answer to every question. "They" can give their opinions. .. but ill provided "the answer" :)

[cico7]

Actually there's only one answer to every question. "They" can give their opinions. .. but ill provided "the answer" :)
You'll provided? Ill Provided? Drinking from your lunch box?? iiff your're seeseeiinngg d o u b l e, there are 2 mo2rmeo!re!

[Matt]

Lol, give me a few hours to get home and get a few beers in me... then MAYBE ill better comprehend and respond to that one!

[NeilSmith]

the others are coming for us.

[DetroitMarauder]

That's funny 'cause a lot of you here are the same people on the other board I was referring to!!:D

[NeilSmith]

We are a figment of your imagination.

[AJeepZJ]

We are a figment of your imagination.

We are the pleasantry in your dream. The sweet nothing whispered in your ear. The feeling you get on pay day. The last bite in an amazing hamburger.

[pjmjr508]

AJ your over the top lol

[Adam OJ]

Hey all,

I have been lurking on here for a while and figured it was time to do the intro thread thing. I have an '06 Commander that I bought about a year ago. Finally got around to picking up a Rocky Road 2.25 lift, ordered spacers last night, and picked up a set up 255/70 r17 BFG MT KM2 on JK wheels to give this beast a little more clearance and a better look. I'm 6'1 and I constantly hit my head on the tailgate. I told the wife that I needed to lift the Jeep to avoid a concussion:o

Great forum, looking forward to contributing and learning!

882

-Adam-

[Sal-XK]

Hope you found everything you need glad you posted

[pjmjr508]

welcome to the group

[Holaday07 4.7]

Hey all,

I have been lurking on here for a while and figured it was time to do the intro thread thing. I have an '06 Commander that I bought about a year ago. Finally got around to picking up a Rocky Road 2.25 lift, ordered spacers last night, and picked up a set up 255/70 r17 BFG MT KM2 on JK wheels to give this beast a little more clearance and a better look. I'm 6'1 and I constantly hit my head on the tailgate. I told the wife that I needed to lift the Jeep to avoid a concussion:o

Great forum, looking forward to contributing and learning!

882

-Adam-

Nice, I have a very similar setup. You will be pleased, and welcome to the forum

[AJeepZJ]

Welcomes Adam.

[LWM]

Welcome to the club!

[sean112280]

Welcome to the forum!

[06blkhemi]

welcome to our little jeep cult! post some pics. id like to know how loud the bfg muds are on your rig. had them on my 01 cherokee and liked them. just my hemi is a gas guzzler already,so i may stick with at's on this one?

[The_War_Wagon]

... and if you're a first timer, go BIG, right? :p

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https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/11/AFE2-1.jpg Did the aFe install this past weekend, in fact!

Been 20 years since I went crawlin' in my old '79 Ford Bronco. Been stuck in cars ever since, and ALMOST bought another Grand Marquis... until I saw THIS at the dealership. One test drive, and I was hooked. Just wish I'd known about the Hemi-Commander at my local dealership down the road. I'd of bought it, instead. :eek:

But here we are, and I'm learning as much as I can about Jeeps, these new full-time 4WD units, new axles, transfer cases, axles, and the like. 4x4's have come a l-o-o-o-o-o-n-g way since my old Bronco Ranger XLT!!! Here's hoping I can keep up!

[LWM]

Welcome to the club War Wagon!

[Holaday07 4.7]

Welcome to the Forum. Lots of good info and people here

[Sal-XK]

Welcome aboard feel free to ask any questions man!

[Matt]

Sure glad you found us :cool:

[The_War_Wagon]

Welcome aboard feel free to ask any questions man!


OK... WHERE are your doors? :p


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[Matt]

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LMAO!!! Less than 10 posts and he comes up with that gem.... oh man i like this guy!

[pjmjr508]

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LMAO!!! Less than 10 posts and he comes up with that gem.... oh man i like this guy!

x2

[06blkhemi]

Welcome to the Jeep Commander (Cult)!! Great people that are full of it! Oh.. I mean full of great info on your Commander !!!;)
Frank..

[Bigredmariner]

Welcome aboard War Wagon.

[Sal-XK]

OK... WHERE are your doors? :p


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You running with the big dogs now bro! The addiction of mods, the empty bank accounts, the wife's shacking there heads in disbelief, the pride of being different on the trails LOL

[IamJEEP]

Lol.....Doors are over-rated, thought you knew?

[The_War_Wagon]

You running with the big dogs now bro! The addiction of mods, the empty bank accounts, the wife's shacking there heads in disbelief, the pride of being different on the trails LOL

OK... Just glad to hear some Suzuki Samurai with a fart muffler didn't BLOW them off! :eek:

:p

[Crestwood1001]

Hey guys, new here but not to jeep forums at all. Do most of my posting over on jeep garage. But wanted to at least make an into here! Iv got an 05 4.7 WK with a pretty extensive list of mods....
K&N Intake | SuperChips | RC 2 Inch Lift | Bilstein HD Shocks/Struts | 255/70/17 Firestone Destination A/T's | 1.25 Inch Spacers |Rola Roof Rack | Hella FF75 Lights | Saguaro Switch Panel | Saguaro Hi-Lift Mount | Saguaro Front D Ring Shackles | 48" Hi-Lift Jack |Smitty Built Receiver D Ring Shackle & Recovery Strap | Tinted Front Windows | Shorty Antenna | Limited Chrome Door Molding/Grill | Hardwired XM Radio, GPS-Rearview Cam, Valentine 1 Radar Detector, Uniden BCT8 Scanner| Dual Aeroforce Interceptor Gauges | Sunglass Holder Gauge Pod | 3000k 55W HID Fogs | LED Interior Lights | LED License Plate Bulbs | Black Stockies

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[Sal-XK]

Welcome

[Matt]

Nice rig!

Welcome to the forum... i think you'll like it here

[AJeepZJ]

Hey there, Love to see new WK's.

[LWM]

Welcome to the asylum

[pjmjr508]

Welcome

[Carn75]

Hi everyone. Just found this place at the recommendation of Matt. I was on the "Other" forum for awhile,then took some time off. Now I'm back and gettin' the itch for mods. In the past I had a 98' TJ that I bought in 99' anf modded that up quite a bit. Keep it for almost 9 yrs then replaced it with a 02' Limited WJ. Kept that one stock,then picked up a 10' XK Sport in Dec 10'. Now that I've driven it stock for a year I'd like to start makin' it bigger & better. Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing.
Carn

[Matt]

Welcome aboard man... glad you [somehow] found this place :)

Let's hurry up and get that XK built up; we have some wheeling trips to go on!

Oh, and don't forget to start your garage thread :cool:

[LWM]

Welcome Carn75, glad to have you with us!

[Carn75]

Thanks for the welcome guys! Last year most of my cash went into my Harley,this year hopefully the XK will reap the same rewards!

[Matt]

Ohhhh we can definitely spend that money for ya. What's your budget? lol we'll put a good list together for you!!

Which Harley do you have?

[Sal-XK]

Welcome!

[Carn75]

Ohhhh we can definitely spend that money for ya. What's your budget? lol we'll put a good list together for you!!

Which Harley do you have?

I dont really have a set budget yet...I dont want to skimp on quality,but I dont want to break the bank either. I'm looking for a 2-2.5" lift,maybe some ATs,and new rims to start.
I have a 2010 Forty-Eight Sportser. I put some 42' baffle-less Chrome drag pipes with black wrap,Dyno-Jet Powercommand, 16' Burley Apes,LePera Bare-Bones solo seat,and a new 4.5g tank newly painted with 1948 medallions on it.

[AJeepZJ]

I dont really have a set budget yet...I dont want to skimp on quality,but I dont want to break the bank either.

The force is strong in this one...

[Matt]

The force is strong in this one...

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[pjmjr508]

Welcome

[Carn75]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys....I feel all warm and fuzzy now!! Thanks for all the info and help Matt.

[stites-xk]

Hello, new to forum I'm stites-xk. I have a 06 jeep commander 4.7 v8 qt2 with the 4 inch superlift and 285/70/r17 and some other mods and lots more to come.

[IamJEEP]

Welcome to all the newbies!



PS: stay away from that sal guy.....next thing you know, you will have a cut up bumper and no doors!

[Holaday07 4.7]

Hello, new to forum I'm stites-xk. I have a 06 jeep commander 4.7 v8 qt2 with the 4 inch superlift and 285/70/r17 and some other mods and lots more to come.

Welcome! Pictures are a must around here

[Matt]

Hello, new to forum I'm stites-xk. I have a 06 jeep commander 4.7 v8 qt2 with the 4 inch superlift and 285/70/r17 and some other mods and lots more to come.

Welcome aboard!! You'll have to start a garage thread and throw some pics up.

Do you have the new version of the superlift?

Where are you from?

[Sal-XK]

Welcome! And who needs doors LOL


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[pjmjr508]

Welcome

[stites-xk]

No i wish i had the new version of the superlift, and I'm for Colorado springs Co. I will be starting a garage thread soon

[AJeepZJ]

Welcome to TUJ, stites!

[kevjones777]

Hi I am Kevin from South Africa. I have a 2007 Commander CRD Limited. Has EFS 2.2 lift kit and Airflow Snorkel. 265/65/17s. Engine is mapped making 180kw and 560nm torque.

[sean112280]

Welcome!

[06blkhemi]

Hello and welcome!

[LWM]

Welcome to the club!

[stites-xk]

Welcome

[cico7]

Hey good to see more people waste ther. Spending quality time with other jeepers

[Holaday07 4.7]

Hey good to see more people waste ther. Spending quality time with other jeepers

What?

[Erk469]

Hi I'm Erik from Milford, Mass. I have a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4.6L

[Sal-XK]

Hi I'm Erik from Milford, Mass. I have a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4.6L

Welcome don't hesitate to ask if you can't find what your looking for.


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[Erk469]

Thanks..I just got my Jeep and I'm starting to do some mods just a little at a time.

[Sal-XK]

Thanks..I just got my Jeep and I'm starting to do some mods just a little at a time.

That's all it takes bro. You can find everything here from mild to WTF was he thinking LOL


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[07JeepXK]

Hi I'm Erik from Milford, Mass. I have a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4.6L

Welcome to the forum! Think u had a typo...and meant 4.7 Liter

[Erk469]

Yeah that was a typo..LOL...I was thinking of my Ford F150

[AJeepZJ]

Hi I'm Erik from Milford, Mass. I have a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4.6L

Welcome, dude.

[BonesWK]

That's all it takes bro. You can find everything here from mild to WTF was he thinking LOL




Well said my friend, and welcome!

[stites-xk]

welcome

[pjmjr508]

Welcome

[mrpittman124]

Kyle here, I live in Mesa, AZ and I have owned my Commander for about a year now. I have the Daystar 2" lift. I am looking to upgrade my rubber now (hopefully 265/70/17). I just purchased the GetLost bumper from Knappster, can't wait to install. Future mods will include a steel rear bumper, Superlift 4" (if I make enough money to justify), CAI, and probably a performance chip.

[Sal-XK]

Kyle here, I live in Mesa, AZ and I have owned my Commander for about a year now. I have the Daystar 2" lift. I am looking to upgrade my rubber now (hopefully 265/70/17). I just purchased the GetLost bumper from Knappster, can't wait to install. Future mods will include a steel rear bumper, Superlift 4" (if I make enough money to justify), CAI, and probably a performance chip.

Welcome to the forum post up some pics of your jeep.

[pjmjr508]

welcome

[stites-xk]

Welcome

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[LWM]

Kyle here, I live in Mesa, AZ and I have owned my Commander for about a year now. I have the Daystar 2" lift. I am looking to upgrade my rubber now (hopefully 265/70/17). I just purchased the GetLost bumper from Knappster, can't wait to install. Future mods will include a steel rear bumper, Superlift 4" (if I make enough money to justify), CAI, and probably a performance chip.

Pleasure to meet you, looking forward to seeing you on the trails.

[AJeepZJ]

Whats up dude? Welcome.

[madrock]

My name is "madrock" and I am located in Surprise, AZ. I just picked up a 2007 Commander 4X4 for my wife. I traded her 2006 Pathfinder for the XK, and it is the 3rd Jeep we've owned in 7 years. The other two were a KJ and a KK.

In the near future, I plan on adding a RC 2" lift, 245/75/17 Hankook DynaPro's, a TJ front light bar with 3 - 8" Kragen HID lights and some skids. I am also switching over to all Amsoil fluids.

My daily driver is my Nissan Titan:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/134352d1328750722uploadingdummies0004-1.jpg

[LWM]

Welcome, there are several XK owners here in the Phoenix area so I hope to see you at one of our trail rides.

[AJeepZJ]

Hey man, welcome to TUJ.

[stites-xk]

Welcome

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[madrock]

Welcome, there are several XK owners here in the Phoenix area so I hope to see you at one of our trail rides.

Thanks! I want to get her some skids. I don't have the resources to swap the gas tank skid, so I will most likely get the Saguaro bracket for the TC.

[stites-xk]

Thanks! I want to get her some skids. I don't have the resources to swap the gas tank skid, so I will most likely get the Saguaro bracket for the TC.

That's what I did. works great

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[07JeepXK]

Thanks! I want to get her some skids. I don't have the resources to swap the gas tank skid, so I will most likely get the Saguaro bracket for the TC.

All you really need to swap in the gas tank skid is some jack stands and a jack. Its really easy to do. I did mine a few years ago and actually just had the gas tank back out of it less than two weeks ago to modify the skid. The rear drive shaft was hitting it when the rear end articulated while off road.

[stites-xk]

All you really need to swap in the gas tank skid is some jack stands and a jack. Its really easy to do. I did mine a few years ago and actually just had the gas tank back out of it less than two weeks ago to modify the skid. The rear drive shaft was hitting it when the rear end articulated while off road.

Yeah I have to get a new gas tank skid. I'm losing a couple of gallons due to the big dent I put in a couple weeks ago, and your right its not to bad at all. My fiance got me the t case mounting bracket for a gift so I didn't worry about it.

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[07JeepXK]

I didnt even know there was a t-case skid mounting bracket.

[Matt]

If I remember correctly, it costs basically the same as ordering the upgraded gas tank.....

[madrock]

The quote I got for the gas tank skid was $260 shipped to my house. The bracket would be $170 shipped. It is a bit pricey.

[Matt]

I got the gas tank skid for around $200 shipped from jparts. Prices may have gone up, but I recall it being ~$180+shipping.

[DetroitMarauder]

I found a local Chrysler dealership that had an ebay store. They allowed me to buy the skids from them and pick them up. I think the gas tank skid was $203.

[LWM]

The quote I got for the gas tank skid was $260 shipped to my house. The bracket would be $170 shipped. It is a bit pricey.

I am working my way from front to back and will have those skids and brackets in 30 to 45 days if all goes well.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Hey guys, my name is Andrew, new to forum and the Jeep XK, but family has owned nearly 15 ZJs, 2 still in stable- 96 ZJ Limited 5.2 V8 all stock except K&N, Mopar exhaust w/260,000 miles runs like a champ 14.4 mpgs city, 16.7 highway, 98 ZJ 5.9 stock with custom exhaust 128k as of now.. Newly purchased 06 Jeep Commander HEMI Jeep Green Metallic on Saddle Brown Leather QDII 2" Rough Country 1 1/4" Spider Traxx 265/70 BFGs A/Ts with Flowmaster exhaust.. Its being shipped from AZ cant wait to get it!! Up in Rochester, NY if anyone is around the way.. Here's a pic when purchased in AZ...


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[07JeepXK]

Hey guys, my name is Andrew, new to forum and the Jeep XK, but family has owned nearly 15 ZJs, 2 still in stable- 96 ZJ Limited 5.2 V8 all stock except K&N, Mopar exhaust w/260,000 miles runs like a champ 14.4 mpgs city, 16.7 highway, 98 ZJ 5.9 stock with custom exhaust 128k as of now.. Newly purchased 06 Jeep Commander HEMI Jeep Green Metallic on Saddle Brown Leather QDII 2" Rough Country 1 1/4" Spider Traxx 265/70 BFGs A/Ts with Flowmaster exhaust.. Its being shipped from AZ cant wait to get it!! Up in Rochester, NY if anyone is around the way.. Here's a pic when purchased in AZ...

I'm just outside of Buffalo. We will have to meet up sometime. Were going to the Groves Grog Mudders Day Mud Bog this Saturday if you want to join. It's in Dalton, NY

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea Ill send you a msg with my info, this weekend headed to Syracuse but will have to meet up sometime.. Kind of new to offroading and XK so would love some experienced advice and direction..

[pjmjr508]

Welcome Sir

[Kudzu]

Hi,

I recently sold my Wrangler that I've been modding and wheeling for about 8 years. My wife and I just had our first child and we're looking at changing the lifestyle a little bit. We plan on doing a lot of forest road exploring and camping, and maybe looking into some expedition trips.

Here's my 04 Wrangler that I sold (I cry every night :( )

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/SANY17371-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/078-1.jpg



And here's the new rig:

2006 Limited, Hemi, QDII, 2-inch lift (Rough Country I believe), Sahara wheels and tires, and Gibson cat-back.

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/Commander1-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/Commander2-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/06/Commander3-1.jpg

The first mod will be trimming that exhaust tip because it's killing my already not-so-good departure angle.
Next will be a hidden winch up front, and as soon as I figure out which one I want I will get underway with that.

Looking forward to starting fresh with a new vehicle and getting to talk Jeeps with you all. I have some noob questions to augment my limited research of this vehicle so I'll see you in the tech forums.

Glad to be here!
-Will

[Matt]

Welcome aboard man.

Have any questions, feel free to post away. We're always up for helping out and aren't as brutal as most forums where 20 people will reply and tell you to spend 6 hours searching for something that we can easily answer in 30 seconds.

[ItsMeKO3]

We're always up for helping out and aren't as brutal as most forums where 20 people will reply and tell you to spend 6 hours searching for something that we can easily answer in 30 seconds.

Hahaha well said. Welcome to the forum. Both Jeeps look awesome!

[stites-xk]

Welcome to the forum.

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[LWM]

Welcome to the team!

[pjmjr508]

We are here to help you with any of the questions you might have. Congrats on the lil one & you will be very surprised what the XK can really do. What part of the country are you in, depending on where you might be close enough to go wheeling with us.

[Kudzu]

I'm a little ways from Washington, but we can always share pics and stories.

[Sal-XK]

I'm a little ways from Washington, but we can always share pics and stories.

Welcome and I think you'll like wheeling the XK.

[AJeepZJ]

Hey, man. Welcome! Nice Jeeps.

[JumpmasterRT]

Hello everyone. My name is Eric. I've been a Jeep owner for about 3 years. Two as a WK and most recently XK (April). Even when I had the WK I'd dreamed of owning an XK so when I wrecked the WK it opened the window for the XK. I lucked out and got the 4x4 Limited. The 4x4 was for me and the limited was for the fam.

There's a club here in Augusta (Jeep Masters of Augusta) who are mostly Wrangler owners that turned me on to superacerc and he led me here. I thought I was out in the mist since I'm the only lifted XK in Augusta. When Ryan told me about this place and I started browsing, I got a renewed enthusiasm for my Jeep. I've seen a LOT of mods here and can't wait to copy some of the awesome ideas I've seen in the last 2 days.

I have some front end issues that I have to work out first so I'm going to apologize now for the bazillion questions I'm going to ask to get it straight.

[Matt]

Welcome aboard man!

And no need to pre-apologize for questions. One of the great things about this group is we don't beat you up for asking questions (like a lot of forums do). The guys here are great and always looking forward to help out.

Just one warning..... watch out for Sal.....or before you know it you'll have cut up bumpers and your doors will be off.

[pjmjr508]

Welcome to the group & its not just Sal you have to look out for. There is this guy Matt & if you give him an inch he will have your pay for the next year already spent on MODS for the XK lol


You will love this group, its a big family (Jeeper family)

[Matt]

LMAO... t'is the truth :cool:

[JumpmasterRT]

Welcome aboard man!
Just one warning..... watch out for Sal.....or before you know it you'll have cut up bumpers and your doors will be off.
I've already taped them off to see where I'm cutting them. ;) Sal's Garage has me 'Sal'ivating (Too early for bad jokes?) :eek:
Running through the mods I'm seeing all the stuff I'd thought about and was too afraid to do. Both Matt AND Sal already have my interest piqued.

[cabledog25]

Hello everyone. My name is Eric. I've been a Jeep owner for about 3 years. Two as a WK and most recently XK (April). Even when I had the WK I'd dreamed of owning an XK so when I wrecked the WK it opened the window for the XK. I lucked out and got the 4x4 Limited. The 4x4 was for me and the limited was for the fam.

There's a club here in Augusta (Jeep Masters of Augusta) who are mostly Wrangler owners that turned me on to superacerc and he led me here. I thought I was out in the mist since I'm the only lifted XK in Augusta. When Ryan told me about this place and I started browsing, I got a renewed enthusiasm for my Jeep. I've seen a LOT of mods here and can't wait to copy some of the awesome ideas I've seen in the last 2 days.

I have some front end issues that I have to work out first so I'm going to apologize now for the bazillion questions I'm going to ask to get it straight.

Welcome to the forum man, give me about 6 more months and there will be another lifted XK in Augusta!