What have you done to your Patriot today?

sask_riot · May 30, 2015

Last night did some plastidipping then after went offroading with Tyler. Today I'm sporting some 18" Lexani Firestars wearing 225/40. Yes small I know but with the right tires these will look awesome.

Tyler-98-W68 · May 30, 2015

SBDFAN said:
I might dub this a new "Patriot Chicken Hawk"

Kinda like that new "Cherokar Trail Pigeon" that I see on the showroom floors.

When you say "Chicken Hawk" the only thing I can think of is those Foghorn Leghorn cartoons!

You mean the "Cherokar Trail Pigeon" that is about 100 times more offroad capable than the MK platform will ever be

I love all the hate the KL Cherokee's get

My wifes non trailhawk is still better offroad than my compass

We actually took it for a little wheeling trip the other day, 4-Low helps a lot in the sand that's for sure

moparnumber1 · May 30, 2015

Tyler-98-W68 said:
You mean the "Cherokar Trail Pigeon" that is about 100 times more offroad capable than the MK platform will ever be

I love all the hate the KL Cherokee's get My wifes non trailhawk is still better offroad than my compass

We actually took it for a little wheeling trip the other day, 4-Low helps a lot in the sand that's for sure

I fully agree! They may look ugly to some, but you can't argue the fact that they are definitely more capable offroad. Gotta love having some real power under the hood!

RossoRacer · May 31, 2015

They don't have that much more power, it's just the low range and transfer case, as I understand it. What the low range rated for, 56:1? Compared to 19:1 on maybe 10% of all Patriots?

SVTOhio · May 31, 2015

Ordered some rugged ridge floor mats and some more power outlets to add to the inside. As far as I can tell my 15' sport only has one 12v outlet.?!?!?

rcguymike · May 31, 2015

As always click for full Res.

Found out I demolished my charcoal canister...somehow...

I've heard they're expensive. Any Idea if it's covered under any emissions warranty? Also is it easy to replace?

Tyler-98-W68 · May 31, 2015

RossoRacer said:
They don't have that much more power, it's just the low range and transfer case, as I understand it. What the low range rated for, 56:1? Compared to 19:1 on maybe 10% of all Patriots?

271hp and 239ft/lbs TQ runs 15.2 in the quarter mile for the V6..........they are decently quick for what they are.

V6 Trailhawks and Non Trailhawks are 48:1

4 Cylinder TH's are 56:1 and Non Trailhawks are 50:1

The 4 Cylinder ones are quite slow, but 4000lbs and not much more power than MK's that's to be expected.

Mike, I"m sure its covered under warranty............but having it smashed up while offroading.............well if the dealer covers it for you all the power to you.

Romeo · May 31, 2015

Tyler-98-W68 said:
You mean the "Cherokar Trail Pigeon" that is about 100 times more offroad capable than the MK platform will ever be

I love all the hate the KL Cherokee's get My wifes non trailhawk is still better offroad than my compass

We actually took it for a little wheeling trip the other day, 4-Low helps a lot in the sand that's for sure

Man I dunno I've gone with a KL off-roading like 5 times, he got stuck everytime and did the exact same **** as me, unless he's a really bad driver

rcguymike · May 31, 2015

Romeo said:
Man I dunno I've gone with a KL off-roading like 5 times, he got stuck everytime and did the exact same **** as me, unless he's a really bad driver

Ground clearance and stock tires?

Tyler-98-W68 · May 31, 2015

Or the KL didn't have the active drive 2 AD I I option. Without that option it's a system no different than what we have
And suffers from bogging down like we do.

rcguymike · May 31, 2015

Tyler-98-W68 said:
Or the KL didn't have the active drive 2 AD I I option. Without that option it's a system no different than what we have
And suffers from bogging down like we do.

Yah, or that, I forget that there are people who would actually by that...

TopangaPat · May 31, 2015

Finally got around to installing the trailer hitch

kv38 · Jun 1, 2015

Hi,
I'm about to put new wheels, tires, and a lift kit on my Jeep Patriot 2014 Sport. I was on the Newbie forum and got some great help for deciding what to get. I'm getting the lift kit from Rocky Road Outfitters. The wheels are 15x8 Pro Comp Wheels 7031-5865 Xtreme Alloys Series 7031 Black Finish. The tires are 30x9.5R15LT.
My question is as anyone else done something similar to there? And have you had any problems with your Jeep since modifying it?
Thanks

Tyler-98-W68 · Jun 1, 2015

Those 15" wheels have not been tested to work with our vehicles. There is a chance they may not work. 30" tires can be done but they will be quite heavy. Make a post in the tire and wheel section and we can discuss it there.

kv38 · Jun 1, 2015

Tyler-98-W68 said:
Those 15" wheels have not been tested to work with our vehicles. There is a chance they may not work. 30" tires can be done but they will be quite heavy. Make a post in the tire and wheel section and we can discuss it there.

I will, thank you!

SREJECT · Jun 1, 2015

TopangaPat said:
Finally got around to installing the trailer hitch

One of my favorite modifications I have done!

RossoRacer · Jun 1, 2015

Left mine in a parking lot in Grand Rapids all day, then drove it home. Washed it, touched up the blue scratch on the back door(still don't know who did that, but whatever), and am now relaxing a bit.

Sad news though(combined with a potential tongue twister): something muted my magnificent music. Yes I just put it that way. Translation, the Dixie horn worked on Friday evening, but has not played even a single note since then. Power's getting through the relay(I can hear it clicking when I try to set it off), but the little compressor just isn't winding up for some reason. I'm hoping it's not rusted or worn-out. Need to take a closer look-see when I get a chance.

Romeo · Jun 1, 2015

Saw a grey jeep patriot at sheppard afb witchia falls tx, with a rro stage 2 n winch, who's got that!

67lemans · Jun 1, 2015

Made an attempt at replacing the LCAs. We could not get the ball joint separated from the knuckle. arrggghhh

rcguymike · Jun 2, 2015

PTAaron said:
These are the ones I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361121747195?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I went cheap... because I'm cheap.

Thanks! I went even cheaper

and man these things are brighter and have a better color light!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Error-Fr...parms=ao=1&asc=20140212121249&meid=5b0a5f8b4da44a4c95ea060ee8f70804&pid=100102&

What have you done to your Patriot today?

sask_riot

Tyler-98-W68

moparnumber1

RossoRacer

SVTOhio

rcguymike

Tyler-98-W68

Romeo

rcguymike

Tyler-98-W68

rcguymike

TopangaPat

kv38

Tyler-98-W68

kv38

SREJECT

RossoRacer

Romeo

67lemans

rcguymike

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