he must love this forum - we advertise like crazy for him.

 

Well, his coils could be sh*t and his service even worst. Lifting our Pat is a hot topic on the forum and I believe he deserve to be reconize for it. Otherwise he would not be in business anymore.


I listed the pros and cons of his coils and the guy adressed those issue like a pro. Thumbs up Stu!

 

What cost if I may ask for the HD coils.I'm still considering just putting a spacer on my rear since I have the same problem with the lights. My wife says that when I drove behind her it is very distracting since my lights seem to project very high. She has a Dodge caravan so it's not like she sits way lower.

Still very happy with my original purchase!

 

I agree, Plumonium. Stu is a very nice Guy with a very good Product. He's willing to go the extra mile, so to speak to keep his customers happy. I for one am very happy with his Coils, way better ride than the RRO lift. The shipping is what drives the price of his Coils up but it didn't stop me from buying Stus Coils, well worth the money. That's the price we have to pay if we want his Coils as there aren't many options out there to get the ride that you get with Stus Coils. I'm sure you'll be happy when you get the Heavy Duty Coils for the rear of your Patriot. Please let everyone know when you put them on.

 

Hey guys! Thanks very much for the positive comments. Yes I do take what I do very seriously. These extra HD rear coils are for that exactly, extra HD or constant weight riding. Plumonium will be the 1st to try them out and I'm confident they'll do the right job for him the 1st time.

I've heard a few people mention the headlights pointing up more - isnt there some adjustability on the headlights via a screw like most cars? Just curious.

By the way, I'll have my website up and running next week ready to view. Its still a work in progress but I'm sure you guys will like what you see I'll keep you all posted.

Best Regards as always
Stu

 

theres a switch that can adjust the headlights for leveling things out on the center console just for those akward moments, lights blinding possums etc

 

Not on this side of the ocean, sorry! This switch and the diesel engine would be too much for us :doh:

 

will the different rear coils be any different in price if you buy them as a package??

 

Absolutley not, all the same price here regardless of design.

 

yeah, I would have loved stiffer rear springs before I put on the RRO lift. With 4 bikes on the hitch, the headlights would act like highbeams until I lowered the aiming of the bulbs. Now with lights aimed lower, I don't see as far when I don't have bikes on the back.

but I usually have bikes on the back!

 

well I will be saving up, I should be getting the lift before winter (I hope) I want to put some bfg's on my 17" rims, one member has them and I want to follow suit.

 

I might put on sale my previous CRDSTU rear coils. They would be perfect for someone with stock front coils and who carries a bike rack, a trailer or lots of gear. Leveling up the Jeep when loaded. I would probably let them go for "cheap" and be able to ship everywhere in North America for a real good price. I'm from Canada.

I'll keep you posted once the HD ones are on.

 

ok, Im in now! i was going with the RRO for the extra little bit of lift, but now, since my capacity for towing and gear hauling has increased, the stu's wins! I have been looking at ways to stiffen the back in for towing and the answers have been found....

need an unloaded ride report....because I do run my jeep empty alot as well, but im getting a pop up camper so the springs will definantly help.

 

Got my coils yesterday. I look forward to compare with my previous CRDSTU coils. I'll post pictures and comment once they are installed. It might happen this sunday. Stay tuned.

 

We took a trip to Erie PA over the weekend. We had 4 people plus luggage. I noticed that the rear of the patriot was squatting a little lower than I'd like.

I may have to look into getting a set of the HD springs for the rear as well.

Looking forword to the pics.

 

I added pictures and little comments to my first post, check it out.

 

Very tempted now to get these as the rear seems to sit quite a bit higher as well.

Does the ride feel any different with the stiffer and higher spring?

 

If you went with the front and rear, What would be a nice size tire to fill the wheel wells?

 

this is what i've been waiting for just not the price. I'm constantly towing my boat during the summer months and have the cargo area filled with work supplies. I just really wish Stu can find a north american distributor/manufacturer

 

now that you have had the stiffer rear coils for a while, how has the ride been?? Update please.

 

Well, like I said, it rides great. Nothing uncomfortable. The little cracks are more noticeable now but barely. I guess if you would have to compare it now with a stock Patriot, you could say it is more "Truck-Y". More like a Jeep should behave to my opinion so no complain! You don't expect to sit in a Pick-Up truck thinking it is going to ride like a Cadillac.

I didn't load it up since so I don't know how much they can take. Stu suggested they should not go down by more than 1-1 1/2 inch. We'll see.

To my opinion, someone who loads its Pat with lots of gears, haul a trailer or have a 4 bike hitch should seriously think going for it.

My only complain so far about my coils is may be my front ones are a tad too long or too stiff. They will top out from time to time which is annoying and it puts a lot of stress on the overall front end when it happens. I can live with this.

Cheers!

 

does it handle around corners better? I just priced out bfg tires and I will have to get the lift to accomidate them, so I will be ordering the springs soon. Your input to stu to get him to make improvements is appreciated, I figured if I waited there was going to be some bugs that he had to work out.

 

does it handle around corners better? I just priced out bfg tires and I will have to get the lift to accommodate them, so I will be ordering the springs soon. Your input to stu to get him to make improvements is appreciated, I figured if I waited there was going to be some bugs that he had to work out.

Well I think it cornered better with Stu springs before I put the HD on the rear. Now with the the HD on the rear, the back tend to bounce and kick while going over a bump when cornering at high speed. Lets say going on a highway ramp as an example. Here in Canada, our road are crap with lots of crack and pothole. If you guys have nice flat roads the you'll be pleased.

It is definitely stiffer in corners but the performance you gain with stiffer springs, you lose it by having an higher center of gravity. Just don't expect to get better racing performance of a spring lift on a Jeep.

 

Well if I get the springs maybe I can corner like a porche lol.
So with the different back springs the back end has a different spring ratio than the front, so it acts differently. Nice. I always like a tight back end.
This should be fun, I am getting prices for the install of the springs now, and next paycheck I should be giving stu a call. I might also have changed my mind on the bfg's they seem a bit big(225/70 r17), I might be getting yokos instead (225/65 r17) I do a lot of highway driving and these seem like a better choice.

 

I might also have changed my mind on the bfg's they seem a bit big(225/70 r17), I might be getting yokos instead (225/65 r17) I do a lot of highway driving and these seem like a better choice.

I think exactly the same. I like the BFG's a lot but I think they are just too big and heavy for the Patriot. The Patriot power is barely enough and putting those rubbers won't help at all... That is too bad. Yoko AT would be my second best choice.

 

pleased..

I know this isnt the right thread but you will be very happy with the yoko AT's in the 225/65/17 i do a lot of highway driving and they are perfect for when you want to do a little light off road.

 

thanks jakeb06tc that helps in planting my decision. I saw a white limited patriot today with the geolanders on and they looked awsome in person.

 

well, this seem to be interesting!I'm just waiting for the pics.

 

Is there any other good discussion on this sort of topic - like coils vs lift, options, etc. I'd really like to lift my Patriot a bit, but can also use a bit more stiffness. What I'm gathering is that you can't use the lift AND the coils - is that correct?

 

Is there any other good discussion on this sort of topic - like coils vs lift, options, etc. I'd really like to lift my Patriot a bit, but can also use a bit more stiffness. What I'm gathering is that you can't use the lift AND the coils - is that correct?

 

It's not advisable to do the spacers AND the coils.
The CV boots end up being at to sharp of an angle. You'd be asking for constant trouble.