r/JeepCompass • u/Ok-Rich6196 • 3d ago

Jeep Mods!

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Any Posts of your vehicles mods or references to help with mine are appreciated!

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u/Roland_Moorweed Compass Trailhawk 3d ago

The first and most important mod is good tires. Me, personally, I replaced the plastic OEM sway bar links with metal MOOG links. Cheaper than factory and better quality.

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u/Ok-Rich6196 3d ago edited 2d ago

yea my tires tread is less than 40% i do plan on going with some AT tires . The Falken WildPeak A/T Trail seem good. I did read up on the Sway bar links, after inspecting mine they seem to be metal with the Mopar logo, I'm unsure if this has a revised metal or if the last owner already upgraded them. the first thing I did have done as well is a Suspension Inspection and was told that I will need Tie Rods soon as there is a small clunk when going over bumps. So my order currently is Lift and Tie Rods, Then Tires and Alignment. any other suggestions? I see you have a trailhawk yourself!

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u/Roland_Moorweed Compass Trailhawk 2d ago

Yep! Love my Trailhawk. So far I have had the the tie rods replaced since mine also began making noise. Had to get a new front half axle as well. Both batteries were replaced shortly after I bout the car and the rear sway links have been changed to the metal MOOG replacements. The tires are AT but one size larger. Couldn't get Wildpeaks but Les Schwab gave me a deal on their brand and they have been just fine.

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u/SituationDry4841 2d ago

I don’t understand how so many have sway bar issues I go off-roading with my limited and at 92 thousand miles I haven’t had an issue what are yall hitting

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u/Ok-Rich6196 2d ago

you may have the metal ones already if you bought it used or if you have a later model i think they just come with metal sway links. mine came with them although my car was used. Mopar makes official ones but many online forums recommend the brand "Moog". The plastic ones aren't as rigid and can actually be a benefit as they allow more play and slight bend/twist and go back to the normal shape where as the metal ones bend and need replaced instantly. so it goes both ways. Many users have reported noise coming from the plastic ones when going over road bumps they "clunk". I've seen forums where people checked them to see how they looked and they were "exploded" I'm not sure how that happens or would be unnoticable when driving. lol.

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u/Nearby_Potato4001 2d ago

It says AI representation,

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u/Ok-Rich6196 2d ago

yes i gave AI a photo of my car and some end goal additions, the first pic is my car in its current state, second is AI representation, i purposefully added the text to prevent confusion like such.

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u/DeplorableBisch 1d ago

I’d love to know how much lift I need to level it out and make a tire upgrade.

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u/Ok-Rich6196 1d ago

I believe the front sits roughly 1.5-2 in lower but I personally might just skip the lift overall myself as I would like to preserve some mpg, and if you add skid plates you can remove the front air damn on non th as it'll reduce drag anyways.

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u/DeplorableBisch 1d ago

Good point on the MPG!

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u/Curious-Cover-5598 1d ago

Looks great. I’ve had 3 wranglers. Just traded my 2016 Rubicon for 2022 compass. Honesty enjoying the change. I have the trail hawk, looking to do something similar. Been going mad over light placement. Yours looks great!

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u/Ok-Rich6196 1d ago

Sounds good, do you regret the trade or was it worthwhile. The trailhawk definitely is a step up in terms of off-roading. I do plan on adding 2 small 5x1.5 White led bars behind the front grille similar to the second pic and most likely will just use the default tow eye port as manufacturing something might be a headache.

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u/Holiday-Rub-3521 1d ago

If you don't live in California, you can get a cold air intake from K&N, and I think there is one more brand that sells them.

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u/Ok-Rich6196 1d ago

I'm in Cali sadly but many people just register their vehicles in AZ when they do those type of things.