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    Did you end up leaving your custom cold air intake on? I have been reading this forum and it seems like it is about half and half on if it works well or not. I was planning on going and picking up the equipment to make one and wanted to ask you how yours was doing.

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    are you running crager soft 8 16x7 4in backspacing 0 offset?

    Do they stick out of the wheel well?

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    I'm happy with it, but would not go less than an FDII for the mountainous logging roads I drive.

    The ball joints are gone at 55,000 km. That's pretty weak, although it is lifted. It's not a truck, that's for sure. I drive quite cautiously on rough roads.

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    Hey Heckler, how are you you liking your Patriot to date? Has it been reliable enough for you? I have seen some of your off road pictures as well. Are you satisfied with the off-road ability of your Pat? I am thinking of getting a '11

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    http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showpost.php?p=179277&postcount=2

    This shows the wires running from the dash to the battery. The front basket lights have a wire which runs up the windshield on the right side, and tied to the roof rack. Little sticky tabs with a zip tie hold them in place.

    The rear basket lights come from the reverse lights, and go through the body, popping out a little rubber plug that's in the upper frame of the rear hatch.

    No drilling. No leaks. (use silicone)

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    I was wanting to know how you ran the wiring from your roof basket? Did you drill into the roof or run them through the hatch?

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    Hey I was just reading your post about transporting your bike with a hitch hauler on the Patriot. I am buying a new 2010 Pat soon and was planning to use a hitch hauler as well but have learned it may not be a good idea with a Patriot. Since you own one maybe you could let me know what you think of it for towing a bike and trailer. I'll be taking it to places like Vedder and Nickelmine. Do you think I will need the 4x4 for this or would a 2wd model be enough?

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    yup, 16X7 is the way to go. I only got the 8's because I found the cheap used.

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    oh and do u tihnk if i went with 16x7 cragars instead of 8's it would give the tire a little more room in the front and back of the wheel well. where that plastic peice is that everyone talks about pushing in

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    hey man, i love your jeep. im wondering though how bad the rubbing is? and does the lift and the tire/wheel combo affect overall driving. does the motor struggle to get going or anything? because the motor isnt exactly a beast to begin with, and these tires dont exactly help. (even though theyre freakin awesome!)

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    whats up man? I have seen pics of your jeep and it is exactly what type of look i want. I was bummed out that i got a silver jeep instead of the green one i was eying until i saw pictures of yours with the cragars and generals. I just got my lift done today on my fd1 and i ordered up some similar wheels and i got the grabbers in 235 70 16. the tire shop says that the tires are going to stick out a bit, and i see that yours do too. do you have any problems with the tires sticking out? also any other advice since i will be running the same tires and wheels. thanks.

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    Hey , Thats great! I would start a trailrun but to be honest I dont know where to go. Hoping to go with some seasoned Vets so I can learn the ropes as I am fairly green on the whole off road scene.

    I live by Parkgate Village so honk if you see me too.
    P.S. sorry to hear about the CV joint.

    Tyler

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    Hi, I noticed you set up a trail run up vedder mountain last April. I saw the pics and video (which was awesome by the way) and was wondering what it would take to get an invite. I live on the North Shore and would love to participate in a run.

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    Hey Heckler, how much did your RRO lift go for? Did you get it done in Vancouver? I live on the island and I'm looking to get it done asap, but have no idea what it goes for.

    Take care buddy,
    -Brandon

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    I'm going to wire the relay independently of the high beams (off the battery). Not quite legal, but at least I know it won't melt any electronics.

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    Hey man, did you ever figure out how to wire your driving lights w/ DRL's correctly. I have the same problem as you.....I'm stuck & cannot seem to figure this out!!!!!! Any suggestions / help ?
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