so were the only ones? come on now... there has to be more than that.

 

MK? whats MK?

 

the jeep chasis code for the patriot

 

My kit is delayed... shipping friday arrival thursday of NEXT week... hopefully oh well in two weeks I'll be a member!

 

When will people realize Jeep is a brand name nothing else....

 

It was sarcasm :icon_rolleyes:

 

TJinWV Doritos come in different flavors from the mild cheddar to the spicy habanero... something for everyone.

 

it's not so much a club as a catchy thread title... Really I thought if we documented who was lifted and who wasn't people who had questions regarding lifts could direct them to us rather than wannabes.

 

Ordered mine today. Going to check the local 4x4 shop and see if they will install it for me since I will be working a lot the next few weeks and want to get the kit on soon so I can spend more money.....on tires!

 

http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5741&page=3

looks like Chiniz and JeepNewbee are also lurking members of the lifted club...


Come on Chiniz, come on JeepNewbee!! Tell us your experiences with the Rocky Road lift!!!

 

I think after today we all know that i'm lifted.

 

quiff69, added you to the initial post... thanks for the reminder.

 

Didnt even notice that. My bad.

 

Me? nah...my brother has it on his, now I'm thinking about it, I've only had my JP for 4 months, so I'm still learning here, I want to be part of the club though!

 

so, get him on board jeeppatriot.com too! the more, the merrier!

At least post a picture of his jeep offroading somewhere...

 

I'm the new member of the LIFTED MK Club!! I post picture, after finish !!

 

I'm officially in...

http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?p=65910#post65910

 

Look it this!!!
I'm the fist Lifted Patriot in Québec too !!Lift kit installe, alignement it completed in spec. original tire , I am going to put use set of 235-65-17 with 9/32 tread left next wednesda and add new goodies in few week! tomorow take new picture

MAxime

 

the wifes lifted 08.....(on the left obviously) next to a stocker.

 

that's got to be the best before/after pic we've ever seen! Thanks for the great idea!

 

Attached are before/after photos of my FDI. The after photo is a bit exaggerated as the gap above the tires in the wheel well settled a little after driving away.

My kit had the upgraded stabilizer extensions (1/4" flatbar with welded gusset - very strong) but the kit had mismatched bolts/nuts to afix them so will have to put in GR 8.8 tomorrow after the alignment (used lesser bolts in shop to get by).

Other additions besides the option group are an AEM intake, a ''Euro" style antenna (works but not required - Sirius) and some neat LED lights to replace the stock map/dome filaments - they're a 9-bulb array and white in color (brighter and cooler than the original). Hella 500 Free Form going on next but fabricating a bull bar to mount them out of 2 or 2.5 inch pipe first.

Keeping stock 215/65R/17 tires (and have snows mounted on steel rims).

 

rude, love the look! Who made the kit, who installed it, and did it affect the ride/handling at all?

 

You will find this lift here (specific vendor web page):

http://www.rocky-road.com/patriotsus.html

Currently selling for $329.00 USD (shipping/taxes not included).

It is an over-the-strut spacer with additional (replacement) rear control arms and simple front stabilizer link extensions (much discussion about first generation extensions that were, I suppose, underbuilt) but the sticky thread in this forum (first on list) makes it very clear that Rocky Road Outfitters have stepped up to the plate; redesigned/rebuilt the part; and offer it in current/future/previous (just ask) purchases.

All hardware/fittings included plus instructions (check your kit for completeness and proper bolts, etc). Some other forum contributors (hvac59) provided additional instructions w/pics (very comprehensive).

Immediately after install the gap lessened a tiny bit but still looks great. Didn't have any perceptible handling oddities between home/alignment shop but drove tamely and only 20 kilometers. Alignment went OK but just pointed out the nature of the kit to techs beforehand - and, like me, if your steering wheel is off-center one way or the other you'll want to make sure they address that. Post-alignment handling seems fine but won't have substantial mileage for a few days (have to leave town on business). However, it seems - in a microscopic way - like I'm adjusting the wheel to stay on track a little more than I thought I did. I consider this the circumstance of a higher center of gravity or am just too fussy. Afterall, my personality forces me to shrug if my house burns down but go AWOL if I get mustard on my shirt (hee, hee)...

 

you can definitely tell the lift a lot better next to a stock height pat.

 

Just wondering from you guys, how is the MPG with the lift... and tires? Noticeable, or no??

 

WhatARiot, I have only had lift and tires installed for a short period of time and do not drive great lengths to work. However on the two tanks I have shown a slight fall in gas mileage.

Here are my results:
26.0-28.0 mpg - Stock
24.0-27.5 mpg - K&N AirCharger (CAI) - took two tanks to figure out economical driving habits with additional power.
25.0-27.0 mpg - RRO Lift w/ K&N
24.6-25.3 mpg - 245/65R17's w/ RRO Lift and K&N (only two tanks) - still trying to find the new sweet spot (RPM) for best economy.

I am considering removing the K&N AIR Charger (CAI) to see how that will effect my gas mileage and normal performance now that the tires and lift are installed.

 

I also have the RR kit on my Riot

 

Finally convinced myself to do it...ordered the lift and supersliders about 5 minutes ago...

Hang on...that might be the UPS guy...

Damn. Wasn't him.

When are these things coming?

It's been forever...

Wait...maybe that's him...

 

Should we change your user name to the "2.25inchgroup"?