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    Senior Member Getting Dirty Chapman89's Avatar
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    Installed a DDM 5000k HID kit.

    I also figured out my clunking issue coming from the front passenger side. The bushings are shot in the UCA resulting in some stress on the ball joint. There is nearly 1/4 of an inch of play when turning the wheel. I'm ordering a new upper control arm/ ball joint assembly. I think I'm going with the MOOG brand because it's only $30 more. Anyone use them yet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chapman89 View Post
    Installed a DDM 5000k HID kit.

    I also figured out my clunking issue coming from the front passenger side. The bushings are shot in the UCA resulting in some stress on the ball joint. There is nearly 1/4 of an inch of play when turning the wheel. I'm ordering a new upper control arm/ ball joint assembly. I think I'm going with the MOOG brand because it's only $30 more. Anyone use them yet?
    You must explain why you are not going with the JBA UCA's and don't say money...... That replaceable upgraded ball joint is worth the extra coin and the corrected angles are a plus.... Smell some over time coming your way buddy hahhahah

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    Put on Robbys Half inch leveling spacer. My Commander finally sits Level. Also did rotation ballance and allignment. All I need is sliders and a belly guard and the XK is complete... for now
    2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sal-XK View Post
    You must explain why you are not going with the JBA UCA's and don't say money...... That replaceable upgraded ball joint is worth the extra coin and the corrected angles are a plus.... Smell some over time coming your way buddy hahhahah
    I definitely considered the JBA UCA's but I cannot drop $450 on them. I can get a pair of MOOG's for $200.

    The money thing...I'm in the middle of closing on a house right now. I need all the extra $ I can get for the upcoming home improvements. The house my fiance' and I bought sits on 1.5 acre wooded lot. I need to put a fence up asap for the dogs. Plus, I'm not to fond of some of the colors inside so I see a lot of painting in my future. haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chapman89 View Post
    I definitely considered the JBA UCA's but I cannot drop $450 on them. I can get a pair of MOOG's for $200.

    The money thing...I'm in the middle of closing on a house right now. I need all the extra $ I can get for the upcoming home improvements. The house my fiance' and I bought sits on 1.5 acre wooded lot. I need to put a fence up asap for the dogs. Plus, I'm not to fond of some of the colors inside so I see a lot of painting in my future. haha
    Ya I know there pricy bro

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    installed a new water pump and thermostat today. i towed camper 200 miles home friday and water pump goes out on saturday.
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    Washed the salt water and sand off her yesterday evening.
    2007 Commander 4.7L, QTII, OEM Towing Option, tow hooks, 2"OME + 1/4" rusty's leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shks, Rear sway bar removed, 4xguard front skid, Offroad Unlimited Defender Roof Rack, Hella 500FF lights, 265/70/R17 BFG KM2 M/Ts 1.5" Rough Country Wheel Spacers
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    Got her cleaned up Friday morning. I chaperoned some pre-teens and teens on a weekend camp at Camp Watermarks. http://watermarkscamp.com/ We had a great time. I had 6 boys ride with me, 2 of them are about to get their learner's permit. These boys were all drooling over the Jeep, they absolutely loved it. Hopefully I made Jeep some new fans.
    Last edited by NeilSmith; 09-11-2011 at 04:49 PM.
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