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We have a 2017 Compass that previously at random would display 'power steering' issues on the instrument cluster. Each time we take it to the dealer, no codes found, or shutting off the engine and restarting would clear the message. Last month, Cheryl was in the Miami AZ area another series of messages showed up and this time they stayed. Dropped off the car at the nearest dealer in the area (on a Sunday) and waited a week before they were able to actually check it out and diagnose the issue. I was told the power steering motor is the culprit, a few more calls with service and we were told due to parts backorder, that particular part won't be available until June 22nd, ouch! It's just so frustrating, the repair and part is still covered by maxcare but if we were a single vehicle household, we're in trouble for when it comes to getting to and from work. </end rant>

Well, almost 11 years have taken its toll on my front suspension with mostly street driving and some offroad stuff from a while back. Took her in to the dealer for some scary loose steering feeling when hitting bumps on the freeway. Both front upper/lower control arms, steering gear and 2 front struts were replaced. I had the Bilstein adjustable shocks on the front but the dealer replaced it with my max care. Lost the 1.75" leveling though but I'm just glad I can drive it again with no white knuckles. :) I thought it was the rear shocks that were bad but I know nothing about suspensions. It's still got the oem shocks that I read were more expensive because of the load leveling feature due to the factory tow package.

Won't be able to make it, will watch out for an easy ride next time Enjoy the cooler weather!

I'd like to tag along for some 2wdriving! Tentative for now

Queue buttercup song

Hmm I like the GoTreads one in the first post, small enough to just leave in the back trunk in case I need some extra traction.

I've been slacking and forgot to post this. I went and took the GC to another shop that does mainly alignments (that should teach me lol). It drives much better now. The wider rubber does feel a little bit different coming from mud terrains.

After debating on using aftermarket assembly, I decided to just spend $40 and get the headlights restored again. The headlight assembly I've been looking at on Amazon disappeared and changed names on me so that wasn't a good sign . This time I might try and put the clear bra (ppf) on the headlights only and see if that lasts longer.

Is that the detached garage?! 🤣🤪🤪

LOL, thinking the same thing, but by the looks of the lot, there's plenty of space to turn around

Montana Mountain was our very first adventure in our stock GC since it was really close to AJ. We were not ready, or I was not ready for the short span of river rocks close to the end of the trail lol. That was a little rocky for our rig and we weren't aired down. 😅😅

Got called in for work tomorrow, hope to get to that peak one of these days.

Ok, thanks. I will have to get this checked out.

I was waiting for an offroader to show up.

I lost some height and gained width. #1 is the MT, #2 is the Falken. Right now about 32PSI