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hi Niteshooter,

i am sure you are correct in one matter you state probably with the lift and tires - FCA will tell me to go pound sand.
The stabilizer or dampener was accomplished at the dealership.
And not a bad idea - think i will get a flame retardant suit. you never know...

Thanks for the comment
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Well, that is California. Don't you know everything kills you in California? For everything killing you and causing cancer, those bastards are thriving:like:
love the comment "everything kills you in California" not really funny but....,
 

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Where is the incentive? FCA has been selling record numbers of Jeeps. If it becomes a legal issue or if people stop buying Jeeps, maybe...

Right now the financial incentive is with the after market suppliers. Jeep owners have been purchasing after market parts to correct these and other issues.
The incentive should be self-interest: building a long-term, self-sustaining business. But FCA has already shown that it has little interest on anything beyond maximizing this quarter’s profits.
 

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The incentive should be self-interest: building a long-term, self-sustaining business. But FCA has already shown that it has little interest on anything beyond maximizing this quarter’s profits.
So FCA’s announcements yesterday around the coming hybrid models are not an indication that they’re looking to the future?

And isn’t the merger with PSA all about the scale needed for investment in a future ‘self-sustaining business’?
 

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So FCA’s announcements yesterday around the coming hybrid models are not an indication that they’re looking to the future?

And isn’t the merger with PSA all about the scale needed for investment in a future ‘self-sustaining business’?
No. Any upcoming PHEVs and EVs are simply to meet stricter regulations, particularly in the EU. One can argue that most automakers have a similar attitude. Perhaps, but Marchionne publicly stated he had zero interest in developing alternative powertrains; he would only do if forced to. As a result, FCA has lagged behind everyone else: it had to pay $77M to the EPA for failing to meet US CAFE requirements in 2017; had to scramble to buy $100M in carbon credits from Tesla to avoid getting slapped hefty fines by the EU in 2018; and will end up paying close to $1B for cheating on diesel emissions. With that type of record, I wouldn’t touch any of its new powertrain technologies.

Yes. FCA was running out of time —and cash— and PSA was looking for a partner. Carlos Tavares, the head of PSA, is perhaps the best CEO in the industry at the moment. He will be running the new combined entity, so he should bring a longer-term perspective to FCA. But we are unlikely to see any improvements for at least another year, at the earliest.
 

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No. Any upcoming PHEVs and EVs are simply to meet stricter regulations, particularly in the EU. One can argue that most automakers have a similar attitude. Perhaps, but Marchionne publicly stated he had zero interest in developing alternative powertrains; he would only do if forced to; as a result, FCA has lagged behind everyone else. With that type of record, I wouldn’t touch any of its new powertrain technologies.

Yes. FCA was running out of time —and cash— and PSA was looking for a partner. Carlos Tavares, the head of PSA, is perhaps the best CEO in the industry at the moment. He will be running the new combined entity, so he should bring a longer-term perspective to FCA. But we are unlikely to see any improvements for at least another year, at the earliest.
So you make the argument that FCA isn’t looking to the future and then finish by saying that improvements will be coming but not for another year. I think you’re a bit confused.

Can you provide a link to show that FCA has been ‘running out of cash?
 

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No. Any upcoming PHEVs and EVs are simply to meet stricter regulations, particularly in the EU. One can argue that most automakers have a similar attitude. Perhaps, but Marchionne publicly stated he had zero interest in developing alternative powertrains; he would only do if forced to. As a result, FCA has lagged behind everyone else: it had to pay $77M to the EPA for failing to meet US CAFE requirements in 2017; had to scramble to buy $100M in carbon credits from Tesla to avoid getting slapped hefty fines by the EU in 2018; and will end up paying close to $1B for cheating on diesel emissions. With that type of record, I wouldn’t touch any of its new powertrain technologies.

Yes. FCA was running out of time —and cash— and PSA was looking for a partner. Carlos Tavares, the head of PSA, is perhaps the best CEO in the industry at the moment. He will be running the new combined entity, so he should bring a longer-term perspective to FCA. But we are unlikely to see any improvements for at least another year, at the earliest.
Do you have more info on the diesel issue? I've been involved in the Audi version of the dirty diesel saga and curious as to others impacted. I know Fiat, MB, BMW all were cheating like Audi/VW was but simply didn't get as public as that one did.
 

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I feel for you bro. Wrong place to complain about steering though. You’ll soon figure that out if you haven’t already..

The (2) main responses you’ll get here:

1. It’s designed to be that way (Jeep thing)
2. Fix it yourself and quit bitching it’s just money

You’ll see LOL

At any rate good luck to you!

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I feel for you bro. Wrong place to complain about steering though. You’ll soon figure that out if you haven’t already..

The (2) main responses you’ll get here:

1. It’s designed to be that way (Jeep thing)
2. Fix it yourself and quit bitching it’s just money

You’ll see LOL

At any rate good luck to you!

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You forgot " sell it and get a Prius":like:
 

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it had to pay $77M to the EPA for failing to meet US CAFE requirements in 2017; had to scramble to buy $100M in carbon credits from Tesla to avoid getting slapped hefty fines by the EU in 2018; and will end up paying close to $1B for cheating on diesel emissions. With that type of record, I wouldn’t touch any of its new powertrain technologies.

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You edited your post to include the above after I replied.

So you ‘wouldn’t touch any of its new powertrain technologies’ because of the costs associated with diesel emissions?
 

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I feel for you bro. Wrong place to complain about steering though. You’ll soon figure that out if you haven’t already..

The (2) main responses you’ll get here:

1. It’s designed to be that way (Jeep thing)
2. Fix it yourself and quit bitching it’s just money

You’ll see LOL

At any rate good luck to you!

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Well, if you lift it 4" and aren't happy with the steering than it is on you to get it working properly. As someone said above, if the steering locks, stop and get out and see what is binding. You're never going to properly diagnose it otherwise. Same goes for full lock turn with only 7-10 degrees of tire movement.
 

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Do you have more info on the diesel issue? I've been involved in the Audi version of the dirty diesel saga and curious as to others impacted. I know Fiat, MB, BMW all were cheating like Audi/VW was but simply didn't get as public as that one did.
Only what is publicly available:
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/05/07/jeep-ram-diesel-owners-3075-settlement/

https://autoweek.com/article/diesel...tlement-will-include-cash-compensation-owners

The original estimate of $800 million was updated two or three times since it was first announced, hitting an estimate $1 billion at last count.
 

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Well, if you lift it 4" and aren't happy with the steering than it is on you to get it working properly. As someone said above, if the steering locks, stop and get out and see what is binding. You're never going to properly diagnose it otherwise. Same goes for full lock turn with only 7-10 degrees of tire movement.
Did he lift it 4” I didn’t catch that. Either way yeah that would be a contributing factor, otherwise it wouldn’t.
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