What did you do to your Ultimate Jeep today - 2013

[oleblue27]

Well, I've been double lifted in the rear with OME HD coils and RC spacers, but I haven't had the money to do the front cause of money issues. Well I now am double lifted in the front! At first, I put the whole OME HD spring, with the RC spacer on top and RRO UCA's and when I put the tires on the UCA's and Spindle were touching the spring and spring perch. I also remembered that I left my 1/4 spacers in there. So it was terrible and my tie rods looked like they were about to bust. Today, I took it all apart again, took the 1/4" spacers out, cut a coil off the HD springs (ill be running superlift one day soon) and reseated the spring. Now I have about a little less than a finger clearance between the spindle and drug assembly. The front of my jeep measures 39.25 to the fender, and the rear measures 38.5. Also, I haven't gotten my alignment yet but am waiting til then to post pics in my garage thread! Just thought I'd share a little bit of my dilemma lol.

[Matt]

On one hand. You're crazy...

On the other hand..... I like seeing other guys test the limits!! Lol cant wait to see all the pics dude

[oleblue27]

I don't mind at all! Lol, what's the worst that can happen?! (Exaggerating) I just downloaded tapatalk so ill be able to post pics in a minute.

Matt, you wana see before or after I fixed it? Lol. Here's a teaser pic!

[duneslider]

Well, Moab killed my stock battery. Had to upgrade to something decent. I was able to make a Diehard platinum 34/78 fit. This should be able to handle the bumpy roads.


2013-05-06 17.47.11 by duneslider, on Flickr

[The_War_Wagon]

SO far this week, I got 'er washed and applied the spring wax. Armor All'ed the inside and Vinyl trim - gotta vacuum it before Friday, because I'm goin' to Bantamfest this weekend! Well, the cruise-in on Friday night, anyways. 1,500 Jeeps in downtown Butler; traffic is closed to all BUT Jeeps - gotta go XK-represent!

Decided to order an aFe R5 replacement filter, so I could take my time and clean the original. Yeah, it's an extra $66, but the original has been in it for 2 years and NEEDED cleaning - you could FEEL the difference the clean filter makes tooling around in it today!

Did the oil/lube/filter change this afternoon - added a half-quart of tranny fluid, since we haven't set aside the time yet to replace the leaky lines. Meh... they're finally recalling Libertys - maybe they'll get around to Commanders in my lifetime.

[Matt]

traffic is closed to all BUT Jeeps - gotta go XK-represent!

Make sure you have that camera rolling... i want to see the video when the guy tells you to turn around because only Jeeps are allowed down the street! lol

[The_War_Wagon]

The FINAL pieces for my CB install have arrived (and if anyone knows a GOOD spot to drill a hole in a firewall, SING OUT WITH PICTURES!!!), so that should be my day off (Monday) project!

PICTURES to follow...

[Core XK]

While getting a new battery the pepboy mechanics said they now love commanders after seeing mine. I truly love still getting compliments all the time. Makes me feel like im riding around in a classic muscle car!!

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[pjmjr508]

Nice

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Mines dead, sitting there collecting dust. Need to find time to put this starter in, sounds like a blast to do