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http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/sho...77&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)

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?

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?

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

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

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!)

SRhudy, check my signature for links for all sorts of details.

what size tires you have on your Patriot?

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.

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