Shecky's Compass - Page 2

tripplec · 04-29-2011, 04:39 PM

I see you have mud flaps which is needed to contain the spashing along the side being out further and all. I would be concerned about the additional stress on the suspension and hub being out futher. We all know how weak the Compass front end is already. I'll be watching for any updates on it.

Shecky · 04-29-2011, 09:06 PM

My canary in the mine so to speak, was the patriot guys running big mud tires with spacers, without major failure. Your totally right tho we all know the weak front end is a ticking bomb. I already have slight play in the outer tie rods, I'll let everyone know if that accelerates.

tripplec · 04-29-2011, 09:33 PM

Well you'd want to look at the Mevotech. Their new rod end is enhance and has a grease fitting on their website. Good luck thow!!

Shecky · 04-29-2011, 10:51 PM

ya ill definetly check those out, thx tripplec

Shecky · 04-29-2011, 10:53 PM

finished the spoiler install with the tinted third brake light

Cherokee · 04-30-2011, 09:06 PM

Man Shecky, that just looks awesome! I'm a big fan of the nightshades and yours look good, too many people go way too dark and nice job on the spoiler, too!!!

- Cherokee

Shecky · 04-30-2011, 09:21 PM

I'll post up pics of the ass end later today I got my tails done and put on today

Shecky · 05-01-2011, 10:16 AM

Cherokee · 05-01-2011, 12:57 PM

Looking good, just the right amount of tint!

- Cherokee

Shecky · 05-15-2011, 01:24 AM

got a week off work, so its time to complete some projects

Claybar kit and a wax kit

2 sets of 6.5" JL speakers for the doors, and a set of 3.5" JL speakers for the hatch.

Reggie · 07-11-2011, 01:41 AM

Looking good! I'd love to go nite-shaded.....but Virginia laws say otherwise.

ianwhite50 · 09-02-2011, 03:10 AM

Awesome pics shacky, i cant wait to get my own jeep and then post the pics here.

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Yes! finally my own thread where i can collect my pictures

Shecky · 12-25-2011, 10:18 PM

Been a while since ive posted on the forum, back around haloween my compass was stolen. the *******s that stole it drove it 5 blocks from where it was parked and hopped a curb damaging all of the passenger side suspension and causing the curtain airbags to go off.

finally after about 2 months the insurance company decided that its a write off. i ended up getting more than what i paid for her. really sad to see her die like that! i loved my compass, it was alot of fun building it.

So for christmas santa brought me a new jeep... 2012 JKU

ill stick around the forum and help out when i can, also i have some parts that i will be looking to sell.

BeDevil79 · 12-25-2011, 10:52 PM

Hey Sheck, that really sucks about the Compass, but congrats on the JKU!! Will you be lifting and modding?

Merry Christmas

Shecky · 12-25-2011, 11:12 PM

Being that this is my first 4x4 I'm not in need of a lift and tires yet, but once I find the limits of the stock susp and tires I'm sure I'll do some modding to that stuff. For now I just wanna get a hard silver tire cover and some husky liner floor matts. With the silver spare tire cover its gonna look like a mini G-Wagon.

tripplec · 12-26-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Shecky

Being that this is my first 4x4 I'm not in need of a lift and tires yet, but once I find the limits of the stock susp and tires I'm sure I'll do some modding to that stuff. For now I just wanna get a hard silver tire cover and some husky liner floor matts. With the silver spare tire cover its gonna look like a mini G-Wagon.

Good luck, it has to be much more reliable in being more heavy duty than the compass.

Good luck and enjoy.

tripplec · 12-26-2011, 04:14 AM

It doesn't say much for the compass not being able to withstand being driven over curbs though and surviing.

Shecky · 12-26-2011, 05:46 AM

The cop said there was skid marks, and they hit the curb sideways, from the pics it looks like the front took most of the force.

tripplec · 12-26-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shecky

The cop said there was skid marks, and they hit the curb sideways, from the pics it looks like the front took most of the force.

There must have been a lot of hidden damage at the front end to put it out of its misery! LOL

Where you've been it wouldn't be able to follow from the pictures. You've got a real 4x4 now. You may like to pop into the forums here Platform Specific Tech Forums - JeepsUnlimited.com Forums

Enjoy, I can see you grinning from ear to ear!!

realtune · 12-26-2011, 05:35 PM

Very nice jeep Shecky

Shecky · 12-26-2011, 05:40 PM

Thank you very much sir!

04-29-2011, 04:39 PM	#31
tripplec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 939	I see you have mud flaps which is needed to contain the spashing along the side being out further and all. I would be concerned about the additional stress on the suspension and hub being out futher. We all know how weak the Compass front end is already. I'll be watching for any updates on it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep Compass 2009 4x4, 2.4L, CVT North Edition heated seats, TPMS Nokian WRG2 P215R60/17 Yellow Fog Lamps CLASS III Curtis Hitch 69,000km w/continuing problems & Finally got most resolved from Chrysler Gas millage is bad 28MPG Imperial Hwy DO NOT BUY A JEEP COMPASS is my RECOMMENDATION Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 4.0L I6, 222k, 4x4, Select Trac II Nokian WR Plus All Weather Tire CLASS III hitch, Tranny cooler 250,000km and still going 25-26MPG Imperial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

04-29-2011, 09:33 PM	#33
tripplec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 939	Well you'd want to look at the Mevotech. Their new rod end is enhance and has a grease fitting on their website. Good luck thow!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep Compass 2009 4x4, 2.4L, CVT North Edition heated seats, TPMS Nokian WRG2 P215R60/17 Yellow Fog Lamps CLASS III Curtis Hitch 69,000km w/continuing problems & Finally got most resolved from Chrysler Gas millage is bad 28MPG Imperial Hwy DO NOT BUY A JEEP COMPASS is my RECOMMENDATION Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 4.0L I6, 222k, 4x4, Select Trac II Nokian WR Plus All Weather Tire CLASS III hitch, Tranny cooler 250,000km and still going 25-26MPG Imperial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

04-30-2011, 09:06 PM	#36
Cherokee Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morgan City, LA Posts: 1,279	Man Shecky, that just looks awesome! I'm a big fan of the nightshades and yours look good, too many people go way too dark and nice job on the spoiler, too!!! - Cherokee Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My 2007 Jeep Compass Sport, Bright Silver Metallic, 26E, CVT II, Driver Convenience Group, Sunroof, Trailer Tow Prep Group, 4x2 1991 XJ Cherokee Sport 4X4 4.0 H/O I6 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST, SWB Reg Cab, Bright Silver Metallic, Trailer Tow Package JEEP - Just Enjoy Everything, Period.....

05-01-2011, 12:57 PM	#39
Cherokee Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morgan City, LA Posts: 1,279	Looking good, just the right amount of tint! - Cherokee Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My 2007 Jeep Compass Sport, Bright Silver Metallic, 26E, CVT II, Driver Convenience Group, Sunroof, Trailer Tow Prep Group, 4x2 1991 XJ Cherokee Sport 4X4 4.0 H/O I6 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST, SWB Reg Cab, Bright Silver Metallic, Trailer Tow Package JEEP - Just Enjoy Everything, Period.....

07-11-2011, 01:41 AM	#41
Reggie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 15	Looking good! I'd love to go nite-shaded.....but Virginia laws say otherwise. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-26-2011, 04:14 AM	#47
tripplec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 939	It doesn't say much for the compass not being able to withstand being driven over curbs though and surviing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep Compass 2009 4x4, 2.4L, CVT North Edition heated seats, TPMS Nokian WRG2 P215R60/17 Yellow Fog Lamps CLASS III Curtis Hitch 69,000km w/continuing problems & Finally got most resolved from Chrysler Gas millage is bad 28MPG Imperial Hwy DO NOT BUY A JEEP COMPASS is my RECOMMENDATION Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 4.0L I6, 222k, 4x4, Select Trac II Nokian WR Plus All Weather Tire CLASS III hitch, Tranny cooler 250,000km and still going 25-26MPG Imperial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

12-26-2011, 05:35 PM	#50
realtune Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 232	Very nice jeep Shecky Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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