ottawa,

just got it though... not sure I wanna put my new toy in mud...

btw, I am look for a bumper, like a bull or grill guard... any idea?? i ve called almost everywhere in Ottawa...
the only one I found was 400$. and I ve seen way cheap down the states...

David
Patriot 2010 4x4

 

Ya the front bars can be pricy, some don't even come with the mounting kit. I will be posting new pics of my pat soon with the bull bar on it. i just got mine off of an older GMC jimmy and painted it. Then I made my own mounting brackets. In total i spent like $30 to make for everything. As for mudding your new jeep the K&P trail in Calabogie isn't that hardcore so you dont have to worry about breaking anything.

 

never been around Calabogie.
I hear there are nice road for riding (motorcycle) so i ll go next summer...
maybe in jeep also.

You fitted a bumper from a Jimmy on it ???
how did you do that?? was it easy??

 

The bumper wasn't too bad to fit. I just had to buy some steel and make a bracket that would fit the patriot. I did it in an afternoon so it wasn't too bad.

 

me again

where do you come from, Ottawa, but where in Ottawa.
I come for Upland btw, right by the airport.

I was thinking about your bumper job. I ve been thinking about it. alot...
where did you get the steel for the braket? a scrap yard?

I ve seen your pics, really good looking Jeep!
I love your tire... which bring me to my last question.
I notice that you have the OEM mag (for OEM 215 wide tire...) but you have 245 wide tire...
we can do that??? I thought I would have to change mag for wider tire ?!?!

David

 

I actually live in Arnprior which is about 30 min west of Ottawa. The steel for the front bar I bought from TSC store, you could even buy it at princess auto as well. To answer the question about the tires, yes you can use the larger tires on the stock wheels but you will need a lift kit and a 1" positive offset so they don't rub the fenders. there are also some front fender modifications you need to make so they don't rub. My jeep has the RRO lift and 1" wheel spacers all around so everything works well.

 

Hey I'm in Orleans but I camp near eganville area in the summer.

 

Eganville, I know where that is. You need to drive right through Arnprior to get there. if you know anyone else with a patriot let them know about this site and this thread. I am trying to get some people togeather for trail rides and such.

 

I'm in Orleans too, but I drive all over the city each day. Count me in for any happenings. I think there are enough in this thread to make something interesting...

 

So... meeting???

Don't wanna put pressure but, where and when....

I count 5 Pat owner on this thread. 2 east 2 west and me south ottawa...
So the center would be Ottawa, my opinion, lets stay away from downtown.
Hunt club is easy access from everywhere, but might be far from our friend from west...
anysuggestion?? tim horton somewhere maybe?
evening week or weekend day ??


Question for Jeepthing, I thnink about the RRO kit too, but....
did your lift kit change your fuel consuption?? city and highway?? I guess highway would change since its highier... right?
David

 

No the lift kit will not affect your fuel mileage but the larger tires you can use after the lift will slightly. As per a meeting we could do it sometime on a weekend. Maybe if we all go on a Saturday to just off huntclub where everyone brings there cars. I think it's in the zellers parking lot near the tim hortins or something.

 

Newbie

Hey guys, I'm down in the bayshore area. I would be down to meet, i dunno about trails just yet tho. PM me and we cud see whats up.

 

I'd be down for a meet and greet not to sure about any trail runs tho im in the woodroffe hunt club area let me know about it if it happens

 

i am riht accross in hull.

but always in ottawa and baught it at south bank dodge.

joco.i see many many pats all over in are region.

 

Hey guys, how's it going?????? I am picking mine up tomorrow, can't wait

I'm living off of Merivale Rd., so Hunt Club would work for me .... have you guys had any problems with yours yet (well besides the rear torsion arms, rear toe links, font and control arm bushings)?

 

hi, i am huntclub riverside

Any one has a lifted pat in the area?

Keep looking at pictures but i would like to see one (lifted) from my one eyes.

 

Newbie Checkin in from South Ottawa ( Russell/Embrun)

Any of you still up for a meet sometime? Just got my Pat this week and am looking for some inspiration

Im good to meet anywhere - I drive all over town everyday

 

Just picked up my patriot here. 2010 FWD Sport, in Petawawa.

 

Congrats on the purchase, im also in Petawawa,there is a good amount of Patriots around here

 

I'm in the Westboro area and would be up for a trail run sometime!

 

perhaps this summer we could get something organized?

 

If you guys are still thinking of doing the meet this summer. Let me know please I live east of ottawa "rockland" don't mind a little drive. I heard there is quite a few nice trails in the valley.

 

holy crap, it's awesome to see quite a few forum brothers in Ottawa. I'm moving to the Bayshore area in July so count me in

 

I just got my Patriot. Lifted it put on 29" tires. I need to find more trails!
Anyone here do any wheeling?
Where do you go?
Anyone up for a group run

 

If you guys haven't already, I suggest that you guys check out "Jeep Patriot Canada" on Facebook, quite a few people on there from Ontario.

 

I'm in Casselman ;-)