p@55w0rd's XK Build

[Matt]

There's a sale on the XK Pintlers now if you wanted to run new wheels. They'll sit in a bit further than my wheels which will help you clear the rear HVAC lines. The JK Pintlers are equivalent to what i'm running if you wanted to go that route.

It's hard to find aftermarket wheels for these vehicles that allow the use of bigger tires. With an 8.5" wide wheel you don't want to go any more than 5.2" backspace, with 9" wide you'll need 5.7" backspace (thats what I have) to clear the pinch weld area when you turn the tire.

8.5" wide with 5.2" backspace is ideal IMO, but there's very few wheels out there built with those specs.

[07JeepXK]

You will not have any issues with wheel spacers that are installed correctly and torqued properly (both the spacer to the wheel bearing/hub assembly and wheel to spacer). Also don't go with a cheap brand just to save money.

When you say it failed what exactly do you mean? Did it happen while off road?

[p@55w0rd]

You will not have any issues with wheel spacers that are installed correctly and torqued properly (both the spacer to the wheel bearing/hub assembly and wheel to spacer). Also don't go with a cheap brand just to save money.

When you say it failed what exactly do you mean? Did it happen while off road?

Yes happened at the end of a difficult technical trail. The studs in the wheel hub actually pulled out! So technically you could say the hub failed... Overall it sucked and cut the day short for Cico7 and I because we helped out the guy by taking him (and his guest) to Autozone to get parts for a trail repair.

[p@55w0rd]

Pintlers would be awesome but I would tear them up the first time out. I have several sets of stock rims that I can trash and not feel guilty about.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

That's actually something I've read a lot on with the JK hubs like that with spacers.. Maybe over torqued the spacer? Either way I've been wheeling with spacer without a problem yet, just check their torque when rotating tires...

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[07JeepXK]

Yeah it sounds like the spacer was over torqued on the wheel bearing/hub assembly. I had spidertrax wheel spacers installed for years with no issues and gave them hell

[p@55w0rd]

So I am having some second thoughts on the OME lift... Steel Armadillo has such a great price on the Superlift 4" kit it really has me thinking! I wonder if this price includes the ECM module? I received a quote of $600 for the install at 4 wheel parts. I could then run some 34's!

[lekmedm]

Steel Armadillo has such a great price on the Superlift 4" kit it really has me thinking!

How much??? It's not on the site. I've been waiting for a quote from Jon for a week now...

JON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Matt]

Do it. If you have the chance.... just do it. Everyday I wish I went with the superlift

[jjt250]

So I am having some second thoughts on the OME lift... Steel Armadillo has such a great price on the Superlift 4" kit it really has me thinking! I wonder if this price includes the ECM module? I received a quote of $600 for the install at 4 wheel parts. I could then run some 34's!

I don't think it includes the EGR module..believe that'll cost you another $300.

How much??? It's not on the site. I've been waiting for a quote from Jon for a week now...

JON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's under Affiliate Marketing: http://thesteelarmadillo.com/AEV-4-S...SA-SUPK829.htm