Posts by Urbancrawler

  • Jeep Commander Expedition Build

    Thanks Meeper but I forgot to mention I already have most of the stuff or already ordered it I'm just waiting on them to arrive or to install them, I do need a full size spare so I might look into them for that reason.

  • Jeep Commander Expedition Build

    I couldn't resist keeping this jeep stock for any longer :suspicious: ...so I'm building it up for expedition use (camping/extended road-trips/towing/mild off-road)


    Here is what I'm working with as a base:


    2008 Black XK Limited Commander
    -5.7 Hemi V8
    -545RFE 5spd Trans
    -NV245 Tcase w/ 2.72:1 Low Range
    -Electronic LSD front and Rear (Real LSDs)
    -3.73 Gearing
    -Limited interior/exterior package
    -Mygig Nav/Hard drive/DVD/Rear Screen/Backup Camera
    -Tow Pkg. Rated for 7200lbs w/ sway control
    -HD Roof Rails w/ snowboard mounts
    -Seating for 7


    My plans for the build:


    -2" Old Man Emu suspension lift w/ springs and struts
    -Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks
    -32" BFG MT Tires
    -17" Rubicon Wheels Powder Coated Black w/ TPSs
    -1.5" Spidertrax Wheel Spacers
    -Rocky Road Outfitters Super Sliders
    -Rusty's Off-road 1/4" strut spacers
    -4xGuard Front skid
    -4xGuard Matrix Bumper/Brush Guard/Front Receiver
    -4xGuard Belly Skid
    -Electronic Trailer Brake Controller
    -Custom Computer Workstation
    -Forward Mounted HD Video Camera
    -Rear Custom Bed / 3rd row removed with slide out storage unit or Roof Mounted Tent Setup
    -Aluminum Custom Roof rack and Custom Tire Carrier w/ Aux. Driving Lights
    -Dual Battery Setup
    -Front/Rear Remote Winch Setup
    -Lock-pick For My-gig/Nav
    -K&N Panel Filter
    -Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust
    -Superchips Flashpaq Tuner
    -Front Windows Tinted


    As the parts start arriving I will update what has been added to the vehicle...I hope to include video/pictures/and install write-ups as I get closer and closer to my end goal. Thanks that is all for now.

  • JCR Steering set-up

    I saw the JCR kit on a couple XJs while wheeling up in mn and they seemed pretty stout and the guys running them had nothing but good stuff to say about them...they were on dana 30s with 33s

  • Rear Sway bar

    i had damaged my rear sway bar so I removed it....this inturn put much more stress on my rear control arms causing premature wearing and allowed the axle to "move" and inturn destroyed dshaft ujoints and lots of headaches.


    I have good condition bushings somewhere in my shed...if i find them they are yours

  • What have you done to your Jeep today?

    -installed a new khaki soft top with tinted windows


    -installed new 4.56 superior ring and pinion set and rebuilt/cleaned up electric locker


    -installed new rustys offroad front bumper


    -installed new custom made front driveshaft


    -reinstalled all carpet, seat belts, roll bar padding/covers, back seat


    -installed new 6.5" 3 way sound pod speakers

    To Be Installed:
    -new rustys HD tierod w/ ends
    -rubicon express rear control arm bushings
    -coast driveline HD ubolt style dana 44 yoke