What did you do to your Ultimate Jeep today - 2012

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Today was kind of a busy day for the XK and I.. started by rotating the tires, backs came straight forward fronts went to opposite corners, tires are non directional so this seemed the best idea. I also did the passenger side pinch weld mod or I should say re-did since the guy tried doing it before me just sludge hammered the s**t out of it!! Did the best I could since it was a mangled mess, no more rubbing which is the that matters. Greased up the caliper slides to prepare for winter/off roading. Also finally got around to cover the plastic rocker mounting holes with black grip tape and painting the rest with black bedliner. Came out really nice, I didnt like the green grip tape so went with the black and Im glad I did. My CB also came in Friday so I put that in the Jeep as well, just need to figure out how to mount antenna down the road. Here are some shots of todays events, didnt take pics of the pinch weld but here is the rest..

[Chapman89]

Had new Cooper Discoverer HTP's installed at Discount Tire Co... sadly in the OEM size. My Revo 2's were shot to hell making it unpleasant to drive in the rain. Then I posted my cars.com ad But I've decided to pick up an '11-'13 Dodge Challenger R/T; 6 speed of course!

[07JeepXK]

Finished fixing the exhaust leak that I had coming from the drivers side manifold. The two rear bolts were snapped right off. I installed a new manifold, new gasket and all new bolts. Total cost was around $120. I should get the XK back tomorrow night from getting the doors fixed. He was starting to paint them as I was leaving

[lekmedm]

Finished fixing the exhaust leak that I had coming from the drivers side manifold. The two rear bolts were snapped right off. I installed a new manifold, new gasket and all new bolts. Total cost was around $120. I should get the XK back tomorrow night from getting the doors fixed. He was starting to paint them as I was leaving

What did you have to do to access the manifold?

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[stites-xk]

Tested the locker and messed up the front drive shaft! Matt were did you get your drive shaft from?

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[Matt]

Finished fixing the exhaust leak that I had coming from the drivers side manifold. The two rear bolts were snapped right off. I installed a new manifold, new gasket and all new bolts. Total cost was around $120. I should get the XK back tomorrow night from getting the doors fixed. He was starting to paint them as I was leaving

Dude sorry forgot to text ya back. I was working on Jacobs XJ and was going to look up the torque sequence for ya, but as soon as I finished up I was in a rush to get to my neighbors for dinner and completely forgot till just now.

Matt were did you get your drive shaft from?

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[stites-xk]

Thanks dude!!

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[07JeepXK]

What did you have to do to access the manifold?

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Ummm the drivers side manifold is a pain in the butt. I removed the battery, battery tray, moved the fuse box out of the way and took out the plastic inner fender well liner. It's very tight on that side. My arms are all ripped up from doing the swap. Lol

Tested the locker and messed up the front drive shaft! Matt were did you get your drive shaft from?
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I thought you tested the locker the day after the install? And how did you mess up your front drive shaft??

Dude sorry forgot to text ya back. I was working on Jacobs XJ and was going to look up the torque sequence for ya, but as soon as I finished up I was in a rush to get to my neighbors for dinner and completely forgot till just now.



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It's all good. I just torqued them from the center out. Did and X pattern on the 4 middle bolts and then the same on the outers.

[stites-xk]

Yes i tested the locker the day after but not to hard. Yesterday i put it through hell and it worked great. Dont know how i messed up the drive shaft maybe to much gas or something. Completely ripped the boot off grease everywhere. Now i also did something were i have a loud hollow thump when i go over speed bumps. Thinking something with my struts and UCA plus steering rack it tour up. Rough day yesterday!!

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[07JeepXK]

Yes i tested the locker the day after but not to hard. Yesterday i put it through hell and it worked great. Dont know how i messed up the drive shaft maybe to much gas or something. Completely ripped the boot off grease everywhere. Now i also did something were i have a loud hollow thump when i go over speed bumps. Thinking something with my struts and UCA plus steering rack it tour up. Rough day yesterday!!

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I totally forgot that you have the 4 inch lift. So your front drive shaft angles downward from the transfer case due to the drop down brackets on the front differential. That is added stress on the oem shaft.