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#21 ·
I would think about it this way. What options do you really REALLY want? Are they on the 08s, then you are good. If they are not, then maybe wait a year or two.
 
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#22 ·
The sooner you get it, the more time you'll have in it! Come on in, the water's fine!
 
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I believe the LTD has rear disc brakes, according to the spec sheet. Can't verify 'cause my rig's on a freight car someplace in the western US!
 
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I weigh in with those that say do it now! We don't really know what '09 will bring (or take away!)

I had narrowed my search down to three vehicles of the same size and performance, the Saturn VUE being one of them. But, when '08s came out, they lost their square rear end shape in favor of today's cross-over appearance.

If you like the shape of the Patriot, get it now!
 
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#26 ·
Checked with Jeep

You are correct sir. The Limited 4x2 does have rear disc. It breaks down this way...

Sport

4x2 (regardless of package) Rear drum
4x4 (regardless of package) Rear disc

Limited

4x2 Rear disc
4x4 Rear disc

Or, more simply put... They all have rear disc EXCEPT the Sport 4x2.
 
#29 ·
AZCycle said:
I am not wrong. 2008's have drums in the rear. If yours is an 08 and has rear discs, then it's probably some sort of crossover where they had a few left-over 07 parts.

My Mustang is like that. It is considered a 1965 but it has many 1964 parts on it... makes it confusing but unique.
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Mine is an 08 4x4 built on 11/07. According to the jeep site and as stated earlier by another poster only the 4x2 08 models have drum brakes in the rear. All 4x4 models have disk brakes. So its not some crossover or leftover parts. Sorry just had to clear this up.
 
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