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New to the Patriot family

771 views 3 replies 4 participants last post by  dixiedawg  
#1 ·
We just purchased our 2007 Jeep Patriot last month. So far we like it a lot. We've only had one problem with it so far. The alternator started to go bad. Thankfully we purchased an extended warranty with it and it was covered! Like I said in the title we are new to the Patriot line. But not the Jeep line. We also currently have a 2003 TJ with a 2" Skyjacker BBL and 31" mud rovers. We have also had 2 Grand Cherokees.
So is there anything that we need to know about the Patriots? Like known problems? Is there a preferred place to get aftermarket parts? We would like to put a small lift and bigger tires and wheels on it but we are having a hard time finding a lift. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for stopping by.:)
 
#3 ·
Welcome aboard! We like pics here so post some of your Patriot and might as well TJ's.

The most common problems are:
-weak front suspension components (ball joints, control arms, etc)
-leaks (sunroof and/or front/rear dome lights)

There are two most common lifts available: RRO and Stu coils. Stu coils are a little more expensive as they're made and shipped from our friends in Australia. Both lifts give you about 2''.

As far as parts/accessories for our Patriots check ebay, rockauto, justforjeeps, jparts.
 
#4 ·
Welcome!

Good answers to your questions already, although for the front suspension issues I would recommend replacing those parts with the Moog parts that have a warranty and are built stronger than stock.

The two lifts TheJeepNow told you about are not big lifts, but is ab out all you can lift the Pat. And you can't go a lot bigger in tires either. The FDII Patriot can surprise some folks with it's off road abilities, but they're not the same as some other Jeeps. They are however, IMHO, the best on road vehicles I've driven in nasty winter conditions.

They are fine off road with limitations, and the only time I've ever been stuck was due to getting high centered.