2008 Slammed Jeep Patriot

[Creation]

I didn't include a picture, but my front turn signals were painted body color to "delete" them since my new headlights Incorporate the eyelid as a turn signal.

Also, I'm searching for a set of aggressive wheels to finally get rid of my XXR's. I bought them before I was "in the know" about official wheels/knock offs.

I'm 7.25 inches lower than stock, and have a frame to ground clearance of 1.5" inches.

[projecthoarder]

That's pretty cool, have you thought about ordering shorter springs and shorter shock bodies, instead of removing collars? Also what part of Florida are in?

[jesus94p]

Oh look at this loser :P JK

[Creation]

That's pretty cool, have you thought about ordering shorter springs and shorter shock bodies, instead of removing collars? Also what part of Florida are in?

I have considered this, but as of right now I can't actually go any lower due to my tubs. I'm sitting about 1/4 of an inch all around from my tub.

I'm in Lakeland.

[Creation]

Will be attempting to wetsand my lights back to red this weekend hopefully, if they go well I'll red out the reverse and see how it looks. Otherwise, I'll pick up a new set and experiment with the old.

Also, picked up an extra set of L&R side mirrors, to possible add turn signals into since I no longer have side markers.

[Creation]

Haven't had much time to work on the tuck, or lights so this update has nothing to show.

But, if anyone is interested in seeing this in person it'll be at Cars and Beaches next saturday. Hopefully with a semi-tucked bay.

[Creation]

Well, I won't be at CNB5 at this rate. Motor seized up today, won't start and on crank it sounds like pistons are slapping the valves and timing jumped. Stay tuned, if this motor is done some exciting things might happened.

[Creation]

Jeep will be back on the road this week, managed to pick up a stock motor through insurance. Trying to source out some official wheels now!

[OSSHWA]

I can dig it! I'm all about thinking outside the box.

[Creation]

Absolutely love your Crossfire. Stay tuned, hoping to pick up some wheels within the next few weeks to get rid of my XXR's and attend an out of state show for some exposure. Have a few maintenance things to take care of once I get her back on the road.

I can dig it! I'm all about thinking outside the box.

[Dremetos]

YES! I hear it! Wahh wahhhh the lifted truck / Jeep guys pouring buckets out of their eyes. If your coils are really maxed, look for shorter springs, or make them ( hehehe ) because this thing is tits and needs to go lower.

[Creation]

As of right now I really can't go lower, even with shorter springs. I've got about 1/2 between my wheel tub and the tires (I daily drive this, and often have multiple people in the car) and really only have about and 1 1/2 inch between frame and the ground. So I'd need to get tubbed, and consider just dragging my frame everywhere or get it notched some how.

The way jeep designed it was meant for offroad clearance to the door panels etc, even laying frame, my panels would still be 5" off the ground. It's just a funky design by Jeep.

So, I'm searching for 18s right now which will give me more drop, without worrying about the tub clearance, but still let me drag frame often. Just stay tuned and we can see where it goes!


Just to show, pinch welds have been removed (they were about 2 inches) and FTG clearance.




And here's a shot from HIN that was just found by a group member. Shout out to InperspectiveFilms.com for the shot!

YES! I hear it! Wahh wahhhh the lifted truck / Jeep guys pouring buckets out of their eyes. If your coils are really maxed, look for shorter springs, or make them ( hehehe ) because this thing is tits and needs to go lower.

[Marsss]

as is it looks quite mean!

[Creation]

Finally got her out of the shop today. Insurance replaced the hydrolocked motor, with a used one with 20k less than what was on my blown motor! Once out of the shop, I went and retrieved my bumper from princess fairy land( a friend's house who had my bumper stored in his sisters princess popup tent), and spent the rest of the afternoon replacing a very VERY VERY stubborn blown coilover strut (with a friends expertise). Race against time to get here back on track for the shows next month.

Thank you, I'm gathering funds to pick up some official wheels and then decide where to go from there.

as is it looks quite mean!

Oh, and since you said mean.. Mean Muggin' when she came back home.

[OSSHWA]

Absolutely love your Crossfire. Stay tuned, hoping to pick up some wheels within the next few weeks to get rid of my XXR's and attend an out of state show for some exposure. Have a few maintenance things to take care of once I get her back on the road.

Thanks man!