As far as we know, RRO is the only kit for sale at the moment. I know a lot of feelers have been sent out to other companies, but nothing else is being produced at the moment.

 

This is unfortunate, I hope somebody else starts making a lift for the patriot. Nothing against RRO, but what they offer right now doesn't really appeal to me, and there is nothing wrong with competition.

 

It's all about the math. Factory drive rod length and CV joint meshing are the main restrictions.
If you want more lift you will need more parts, and I'm thinking that the cost out weigh a price-point that is marketable.
You would need longer drive rods, either two or four, longer upper & ower control arms so that the wheel base width isn't too narrow. That is a lot of geometry and engineering. Prolly need a larger sway bar as well as trailing suspension arms.
Even if you arrive at that point you will need wheel offsets for your taller/wider wheel sets. Cost would run at least $3000 installed if it was mass marketed.
For now it would be purely and simply a TOTAL fab job, and a lot of hit or miss. RRO took it upon themselves to develop the geometry for the rear, quite a business risk if you ask me.
You have to remember that Pats aren't on solid axles where lift blocks and longer driveshafts are what you are buying, Pats are by far more complex.
Mark, I had a 4 Wheel Parts do my install, and they had no idea that anyone had produced a lft kit for the Pat.
Love our RRO lift,
Al

 

I'd be happy even with the factory 1" lift that the FDII has. I know there has been much debate over the differences between FDI and FDII but did we ever agree what parts are needed just for the lift?

NP

 

From what I've read and seen, the FDII doesn't have a "lift" at all. The difference in ground clearance is in the slightly taller 235/65R17 Goodyears and some slightly stiffer springs. That's it. You can do that yourself, if you want to change the springs and get taller tires.

I for one am seriously considering a Rocky Road lift kit for my Compass. I just want to raise it slightly for winter and just for looks in general.

 

Sadly that's the hard part about trying to build a lift kit for an AWD vehicle.

 

I asked at a local dealership about getting the taller springs that the FDII has. The parts guy said it should be possible but there were so many different part numbers for just the front springs that they needed to look at an FDII model. I know they didn't have any on the lot and the guy never did call me back. He did say one price he got was $60 a piece for the front springs but wasn't sure for which spring FDI or FDII.

 

It's a shame that Chrysler doesn't just offer a Mopar 1" lift kit of their own for FDI owners. Seems like alot of people here on the board would like to get it, then there aren't any geometry worries like there are with the RRO kit.

NP

 

the tire are 215/65/17 and the springes are 1' taller

 

I can tell you now that ARB wont be doing anything for the MK any time soon.

Your best bet is just to order the RRO lift.

 

Problem with lift



is that dang strut tower placement.
really limits any lift,
Have been waiting for someone to comeout with a lift that moves that strut tower, or replaces it with one that allows more clearance.

still waiting

 

While we are on the subject of different lifts, what about tires? When will someone produce a decent 17" rim off-road tire besides the tires that come as stand equipment?

Regards, Jim

 

I have never understood the whole "lift" thing. It looks a little cooler, but you don't have any better underclearance unless you put on larger tires. Can you actually get an extra 2" of under-clearance with the RRO lift and larger tires or will tires that large rub?

 

That's not quite as true on an independent suspension vehicle as it is on a solid axle vehicle. Clearly on a solid-axle vehicle the low point of clearance is at the differential, and a suspension lift just raises the frame, so you don't get any true clearance gains (at least at the lowest point of clearance) unless you put on larger tires. But with an independent suspension vehicle, a suspension lift raises the entire centerline (from front to back) of the vehicle, including the differentials (which probably aren't the lowest point of clearance to begin with).

 

With the MK, the RRO lift will get the engine belly splash plate just over 11" of clearance without a load. With my 235/65/17s added to the equation the total clearance is just over 11.5". Okay, the lower control arms are still a bit exposed , but less than before. Everything else is "raised" a total of 2.625".

 

Good explanations... you truly are an asset to this forum.