Kgeezy
New Member
- First Name
- Kris
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2018
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- 0
- Messages
- 3
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- 4
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- Vehicle(s)
- 04 Cr-v; 19 Ascent premium
Hey all, first post not a troll. Longtime member of the Chrysler family ownership in order: 97 ZJ, 96 XJ, 00 WJ, 10 JK. None currently.
I’m sick reading about the new JL for the community. The quality of build and customer service is absurd. The weld issue, inconsistent steering, and ball joint torque are just upsetting. The inconsistent and some times nonexistent support from FCA is embarrassing. Through all my years with this 4 link suspension the important parts are always ball joints and track bar. What does Jeep do, completely omit these areas during engineering.
My JK with the grade 8 bolt kit and strong ball joints was the most responsive, tightest, safest suspension I ever had in a Jeep. WTF is going on here. One guys’ ball joints dropped out of the axle tube while sightseeing on the sand trail! And he’s on the hook for repair!
Advice from former Jeep guy, Fix them up to Jeep warranty repair standard, sell privately, grab a Subaru Ascent. Built in Indiana with Japanese drivetrain. Experience a real warranty and real customer support.
Have to demand change with your dollar. I loved the product as much as the next guy, and am genuinely sorry for some of the new owners and their posted experiences. If you want Chrysler to hear you, you have to walk away. 45k+ is a big commitment. Actions speak, the Ascent is 260 hp turbo 4 banger, good mileage, grand Cherokee clearance. There is real value here. This is just my opinion, not a Subaru fan boy despite the tone, I am a get your worth fanboy and honest service fanboy. Best wishes and regards.
I’m sick reading about the new JL for the community. The quality of build and customer service is absurd. The weld issue, inconsistent steering, and ball joint torque are just upsetting. The inconsistent and some times nonexistent support from FCA is embarrassing. Through all my years with this 4 link suspension the important parts are always ball joints and track bar. What does Jeep do, completely omit these areas during engineering.
My JK with the grade 8 bolt kit and strong ball joints was the most responsive, tightest, safest suspension I ever had in a Jeep. WTF is going on here. One guys’ ball joints dropped out of the axle tube while sightseeing on the sand trail! And he’s on the hook for repair!
Advice from former Jeep guy, Fix them up to Jeep warranty repair standard, sell privately, grab a Subaru Ascent. Built in Indiana with Japanese drivetrain. Experience a real warranty and real customer support.
Have to demand change with your dollar. I loved the product as much as the next guy, and am genuinely sorry for some of the new owners and their posted experiences. If you want Chrysler to hear you, you have to walk away. 45k+ is a big commitment. Actions speak, the Ascent is 260 hp turbo 4 banger, good mileage, grand Cherokee clearance. There is real value here. This is just my opinion, not a Subaru fan boy despite the tone, I am a get your worth fanboy and honest service fanboy. Best wishes and regards.
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