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wvguy86

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Hello all!!

Just purchased a 2012 Patriot Latitude FDII last month. I've been interested in the Patriots since they came out. Drove a 5 speed 4x4 sport in 2007.

I've started working on it a little. Bigger tires, roof rack cross bars and basket, and LEDs in all the dome lights.

Running 235/65/17 Cooper Discoverer RTX

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Smallybells said:
Welcome! Your patriot looks great so far. Where did you get your roof basket?
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Walmart $99. It's a Reese one. (Not the greatest)

Thanks guys! It needs some work, has over 100k on it. Started making a clunking noise in the rear end so I'm thinking an axle is going bad.


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Thanks guys! Turns out the clunking was the wheels falling off. Tire shop didn't tighten the lugs. Went through the mountains home to WV this weekend and almost lost a front wheel.

The crossbars are cheap $35 eBay ones. Aluminum. Tires are great! They run at full lock but other than that no problems


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The racks are nice, but they're very noisy. I want the OEM ones, I feel they will be quieter. Can't even use my sunroof at all. Thinking a fairing may help but not sure


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