Pretty typical sound for the QT2 drive with that brake torque system it had. I will say I never really got use to that popping sound either. That’s why I always took my time getting through stuff.
Do you think with a 3” lift and 1.5” spacers with a pinch weld mod will be able to fit 33s? I’ve also on top of doing the pinch weld mod have ripped out the inner fender plastic liner
J R I put 33” tires on mine with basically a 2” lift. With all the modifications I still rubbed. With a 3” lift and all the mods it should work for you. Make sure the spacers are hub centric and follow the maintenance on them religiously I never had a problem mine.
J R no you need to do it. I cut mine out and welded the seem. That gave about 1\4 inch more clearance over just bending them over. I also removed the rear HVAC lines on the passenger side. Only way to avoid heavy modifications for 33” tires is a 4" lift. 3" lift will require the basic mods at least. The ultimate Jeep.com has most the info cataloged not sure how active that forum is any more though.
Hey sal seen your old xk mods I have a question. I'm sure you don't have it anymore but, when you trimmed your front fender flare what did you do to the inner fender ? Trim it or remove completely. And did you ever trim the back? Thanks man I got a 06 xk I'm customizing just made some rear quarter armor and working on half doors.
@@SalXK what size lift did you use to fit 34s? I got 2" rc and am pitting bilstein 5100s on and gonna do the pinch weld mod. Trying to get as much tire as possible for cheapest. Just did my fender flare mod thank you very much for the idea. I seen your truck on that build thread.
Mattdog2020 man I did so much cutting and trimming to fit those tires and still rubbed at full stuff. I had the RC lift as well and extended shocks in the rear. The only option left was longer bump stops at that point. I don’t recommend more then 33’s unless you like cutting up your XK and 33’s are still a lot of work on a 2” lift.
Tom Kissinger yes very limited info on it. From what I figured out for me it wasn’t worth it. I don’t need to go any faster and it gets on plain pretty decent.
Sal-XK mine struggles sometimes if the live well and fuel tank are full and two of us in the boat. That's the only thing that had me looking. I'm not expecting magic with a 60 anyway 😀
glen john try a different pitch prop. They make props for holeshots which help you plane out faster and usually give lower top speed. They also make props for higher top end, but slower plane. Get on google and do a little research you’ll see what i mean.
yea i just found one it still aluminum but its a 15 pitch instead of the stock 13 pitch. but it was new in the box with a new hub for $40 in the box. and it put me to 37 mph.
Great seeing a bunch of XK's wheeling. Curious about the burgundy XK with the front skid plate. Wondering if they cut the front bumper all the way across or just in front of the tire ?
Ken Taylor 2 years now with no issues. I've only had to get a new trolling battery but interstate honored the warranty. I can hit 37mph in just about any water condition but any faster and I get bow bounce or dolphin effect what ever they call that.
I have the exact setup have you had any problems with the vinyl deck covering ? I have only had mine out twice and have taken it back twice due to it coming unglued under the gunnels and air pockets. Next time I'm just going to have the carpet it, and give me the $300.00 I paid for the vinyl. All other aspects I really like the setup, runs fantastic. Just really did not care for the response when I complained about the Vinyl, "you should of got the carpet."
It's come loose where it folds over the hatches in a few spots but no air bubbles on the deck. Other then that I've had no issues and I fish almost every weekend.
I love it. It's light easy to tow and very low maintenance. I have the 60 on it and and it sips gas. I'm only on my third tank of fuel and I fish almost every weekend.
The 3.7L has QT1 which is pretty good but has no low range transfer case so something like this would be very difficult. Also only the limited models have QD2 which locks both axles and center. It's fine in the snow it's like putting any other vehicle in 4HI. This Jeep has QT2 which means low range.
+RuBerSideDwn it's my understanding that the Limiteds actually come standard with the Quadratrac II, which is essentially just Quadratrac I but with a low range. The Overland XK was the only one that came standard with Quadradrive. I don't know if the QD was optional on other models, however.
+Joe R the limited's came with QD2 for the first few years. Then they started putting QT2 in some of them. The only way to truly know is count the bolts on the rear differential.
In the video how much was it lifted and what size tires ? i love the look of this commander, i bought one about 6 months ago and I'm tired of the stock look.
These sliders are still the best protection available for the XK and the WK. The few others you can get just don't offer this level of protection. Let Jon know you saw the test when you order them!
I used the term because I started my channel for my bike videos but the term applies to off road as well. Pretty much if the the tires are pointing anywhere but down you have issues LOL Have fun and keep the rubber side down.
