[/URL]Hello, my name is Paul. I'm from West Townsend, MA and just joined the group. I've owned my 2011 70th Anniversary model JKU since March 2015. This is my first jeep. It's an automatic. I've been budgeting out a lift for it since I purchased it. Unfortunately my "certified used jeep" has been in the shop constantly over the last 18 months. My lift kit has sat new in the boxes, in my garage, as I wait for the dealer to fix the issues. I didn't want the dealer blaming the issues on the lift. As of this writing the jeep has been at the dealer for 33 days.
Besides oil changes and filter changes, tire rotations and normal upkeep every 5000 miles the jeep has had bothe rear axel seal replaced, followed by a new rear axel, new rear axel assembly, new rear differential, new pinion gear, new rear drive shaft, new torque converter, pump and most recently a new transmission and EGR valve. This all stemmed from a shuddering / vibration, similar to being in to high a gear on a manny for the situation. It initially started at 30-40 mph at 11-1350 rpms. Now it has a wider range but usually never occurs at over 55mph.
Apologize for being so long winded. But I have 5000 dollars of lift kit, complete flex control arm kit, accessories, wheels, tires, TPMS, lug nuts, wheel locks, and complete replacement bolts for entire suspension in my garage and no Jeep.
I'm going to keep the Jeep stock, if I ever get it back, or let the dealer buy it from me if they make an offer. Not going to put 5 grand into something I'm afraid to take off road. Too unreliable.
I will the post the lift in the classifieds. The prices are well below retail.
Thanks.
Paul.
Sorry to hear of the lemon you bought. Way down here in Ct. you would already have a different vehicle courtesy of the DMV and the lemon law we have on the books. Its worded to include a length of time and - Key- being three/five attempts at fixing the same issue. Maybe Ma. can do something for you. I cant believe they have done all those repairs and are just now getting around to balancing the tires ! Did this just start or was it like this from purchase ? Good luck in the repair and dont let them slip outta this. Jeff had mentioned the factory rep ---- There is a person who represents Chrysler and travels an area to remedy warranty and other issues. All you need to do is request when hes/she is in the area. This should be one of those time when you nip this any way you can. We can all show up at the dealers lot and look angry for you ! Good luck FjR68
