Nathan's Commander XK Build/Adventure Thread

[The Arctic Commander]

Hi
I came across you thread while surfing for lift kits, I have a 2006 Commander CRD 3.0 Diesel. And I want to lift it, and fit bigger tires.
When you say you added a 3" Rough Country lift to your car, where did you get it?!
I went to the Rough Country web site, but the only thing they had for Commander was a 2" spacer lift

Awesome rig BTW

 

[Master and Commander]

Bump on this thread also I found this while surfing and being in the denver area it would be nice to see other people here with commanders working on them. OP still Around?

 

[Ohio_taco_project]

Looks good. Love my Commander, glad to see them finding their niche.

 

[luchaDor]

Hopefully you changed out the Upper Control Arm's in the process?

 

[Jopina7807]

I'm sure he would have had to change the UCA's or his tire suspension wear would be accelerated. I wonder if he's still around and has the rig still, would be cool to see if he's updated it more. I have an 06 I'm just starting to make overland capable; planning on putting the lift in this weekend!

 

[ElDusto]

I'm sure he would have had to change the UCA's or his tire suspension wear would be accelerated. I wonder if he's still around and has the rig still, would be cool to see if he's updated it more. I have an 06 I'm just starting to make overland capable; planning on putting the lift in this weekend!

he’s gonna want to change them if doing any hardcore stuff at all. I was medium wheeling/camping in red river gorge for a overnight and on sunday morning right before i headed out i decided to hit one more part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry loop...and i was creeping across this mud and i hear a pop and felt her slumped..i was FOkd.. adventure is risk☹ get some JBA uppers Arms..and go with Old man emu and /or bilstien...great products.

 

[Jopina7807]

OUCH!!!!! I'm going with the Bilstein 5100 shocks and struts with OME springs. The fronts are adjustable and I've heard some people needing a rear spacer to level out, and I've heard others don't. I love RRG...went to college in KY. I see your roof rack is not on factory cross bars, what do you use, if any?

 

[HattZ]

trying to do the same with an 06 commander - had some ideas for a lift, but interested in how he got his sorted out.

 

[Jopina7807]

he’s gonna want to change them if doing any hardcore stuff at all. I was medium wheeling/camping in red river gorge for a overnight and on sunday morning right before i headed out i decided to hit one more part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry loop...and i was creeping across this mud and i hear a pop and felt her slumped..i was FOkd.. adventure is risk☹ get some JBA uppers Arms..and go with Old man emu and /or bilstien...great products.

That’s rough.

On a different note: what bumpers do you have?


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[ElDusto]

That’s rough.

On a different note: what bumpers do you have?


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i built them. and unfortunately the xk was totaled out in Colorado last year

 

[ElDusto]

OUCH!!!!! I'm going with the Bilstein 5100 shocks and struts with OME springs. The fronts are adjustable and I've heard some people needing a rear spacer to level out, and I've heard others don't. I love RRG...went to college in KY. I see your roof rack is not on factory cross bars, what do you use, if any?

i rigged up the factory ones first. then later converted some of the brackets from my smittybuilt basket

 

[Alaska.hermit]

I love what you have done with your commander! My wife just bought one.....we are saving pennies to lift it a few inches before winter.

 

[Jopina7807]

i built them. and unfortunately the xk was totaled out in Colorado last year

Man that sucks!!

You built the bumpers??? That impressive!!


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[Jopina7807]

I have a 2" lift on my 06 Commander and currently have stock tires: 245...lol

I cannot afford a whole set of brand new tires so I've been scouring the web for a few days. Found a good deal on separate sets of tires...

1) Wrangler SR-A's with only 500 miles $250 255/75/17
2) 265/70r17 Dunlop AT20's, 5k miles, $300 (no rims)
3) Cooper Discoverer A/T 3, 7k miles, $350 265/70/17
4) Bridgestone Dueler AT, 200 Miles, $400 (JK Sahara rims) 32's
5) Yokohama Geolander AT-S, 10k miles, $375 265/70/17

I know it's a lot of options...lol...but with these options, which would be the best choice? I should note the Commander is not driven that often, probably 500 miles a month, if that, and will do a fair mix of on/off road.

Any advice would be GREAT!

Thank you


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[ElDusto]

I have a 2" lift on my 06 Commander and currently have stock tires: 245...lol

I cannot afford a whole set of brand new tires so I've been scouring the web for a few days. Found a good deal on separate sets of tires...

1) Wrangler SR-A's with only 500 miles $250 255/75/17
2) 265/70r17 Dunlop AT20's, 5k miles, $300 (no rims)
3) Cooper Discoverer A/T 3, 7k miles, $350 265/70/17
4) Bridgestone Dueler AT, 200 Miles, $400 (JK Sahara rims) 32's
5) Yokohama Geolander AT-S, 10k miles, $375 265/70/17

I know it's a lot of options...lol...but with these options, which would be the best choice? I should note the Commander is not driven that often, probably 500 miles a month, if that, and will do a fair mix of on/off road.

Any advice would be GREAT!

Thank you


FALken Wild Peak A/T....best tire for the money hands down...they converted me from a 20ish year relationship with BFG

 

[Andy G]

The Commander has recently been added to my short list of vehicles along with the Toyota Sequoia, Land Cruiser, and Grand Cherokee. Seeing quite a few of them for sale on CL in my area.

Any big issues with it? It's not gonna be my daily driver, so that gives me some flexibility.

 

[luchaDor]

Basically, the newer the model the better the reliability. Hemi had upgrades in the 09-10 model years. I would only buy those years with QuadraDrive II if I were shopping for one. 08+ 4.7L had similar updates, like 70 hp upgrades. Mine is the 08 with the 4.7L, engine has been solid. I just had to have the valve cover gaskets replaced and some maintenance after 150k trouble free miles. Mine has been excellent.