Hi, everyone just got a new 09 patriot 4x4 for my wife put rubicon wheels & tires last weekend. Have a lift kit from rro coming soon have picture of patriot I also need help on getting the jeep back and giving my wife her old ford escape limited back.Why does the wife always get the new car? LOL:boxing:
Upgrading a 2009 Jeep Patriot 4x4 with Rubicon Wheels & Tires and a Lift Kit
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Got the front tow hooks put in last night all I used was heklers dimensions,a utility knife,and time. Did not take anything apart except the front wheel well covers and took the battery out.SORRY no installation pics used different camera and I can't get them too down load.
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This by far remains one of the most awesome builds. Keep up the good work because if I am ever around in your neighborhood and I get stuck, I'm relying on your goodies.
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Window tints in Illinois....Unfortunately in the state of Illinois having your front passenger and driver side windows is illegal. According to the law, it "obstructs driver view." Ny theory is that it makes police nervous when they walk up to a vehicle which they cannot see into. This is why, tints or no tints, I have my window rolled down, engine off and license and insurance ready by the time they get up to the car.
Edit: First tinted window offense $50, 2nd- $250.
On my last car I was able to beat the second offense because I removed the tints and took pictures with me to court.
Edit: First tinted window offense $50, 2nd- $250.
On my last car I was able to beat the second offense because I removed the tints and took pictures with me to court.
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What do you guys think about powder coating the wheels black? Has anyone have rubicon wheels in black.
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You could have the whole wheel done in black. I think flat black would look nice, or if you want gloss, a real high gloss black would also look nice. You could also do the star black and the inner parts silver or some other color, but would also cost you more to do that way. Either way the black would look nice, I would go for it.
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What size tires did you put on? Are those BFG's?
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The lift looks great! Any difference with handling or fuel economy? Any tire rubbing? What size tire and type are you using? Thanks for the info in advance.
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The tires are BFG's TA KO 235/70/16 and the handling is good, fuel economy not sure yet no trip in it yet.The tires do not rub at all, but are a little loud on road turn music up lol.
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As a cop nothing makes me more nervous then when I get out of the car to approach the stopped vehicle and the driver leans across to the glove box. Please wait until the Officer asks you for your documentation. Having the window down is a good Idea to ease the officers nerves though. And If your window is down, I can't site you for it being tinted. Just remember to have the passenger widow down too.
And remember Police Officers don’t have quota’s on tickets per night. They only have recommendations from Command.
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Looks very, very nice!! whit bigger tires and the lifting kit congratulations, about the black paint on the mufler I think the paint will peel off easily whit rocks heat and scratches on the road, may be using electrostatic paint over the galvanized surface could work and last longer, at least an epoxy two component paint to avoid removing the mufler, well that may point of view.
If some one knows an stronger paint please let me know I would like to paint my calipers but just removing them form the disc and whit out disconecting them from the hoses.
Thanks in advance!
If some one knows an stronger paint please let me know I would like to paint my calipers but just removing them form the disc and whit out disconecting them from the hoses.
Thanks in advance!
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