Moparman

I'm used to the handheld garmin navs, where you can add a route, instead of just letting it pick it for you. ie a more scenic specific route. Is there any way to load something like that in?

I would suspect you either have a loose suspension part, and/or an alignment issue.

Yeah my 12 is the same way, it sucks. Doesn't look like there is much that can be done

Normal to get a few noises when it gets this cold. Probably either air purging through the oil filter(drains down if sits), or the power steering pump making a noise on first start. Nothing to worry about.

Have a changed a few, wouldn't say its common

There must be something wrong with it, it should engage the back wheels very quick. Clutch is probably burnt out in back diff, if you don't have any warning lights on.

We have changed a few clutch assy. on the rear diff on these for no AWD. That said, are you guys using snow tires on these? If your trying to run the 19s in the winter, it ain't gonna work. If its always engaging the rear clutch , if the tires are slipping, its gradually going to trip the light. These are AWD, NOT 4WD.....The rear wheels are engaged by a clutch pack assy, that's not meant for continuous duty.

Its a simple job, takes less than an hr. Unbolt front housing, and it pulls off. Its dry, not lubed, has the sealed clutch assy in there. Pinion Seal then just comes out, and you don't touch preload, as the pinion is splined, not flanged.

Nice write up!! I will say, don't be to quick to upgrade the OE bigger pads and rotors to "better" aftermarket. The big OE stuff, does not dust hardly at all, and wears very very well.

But guess what????..........its just a reboxed POS aftermarket style that hangs way out. No more tucked up style in the bumper. Only took just over a year to get too!!

17s fit....all base models have 17in alum wheels with the big brakes.

No mine had the bigger brakes. No Chrysler isn't going to put the bigger ones on for you, would be out of your pocket.

Be aware that slotted and/or drilled rotors are somewhat noisy. And they get REAL noisy, if driven in salty conditions. Akebono make a VERY good ceramic pad, I use them myself. Bottom line is the smaller Journey/Caravan brakes are just too small. You can use whatever pads/rotors you want, they are too small. There is no "fix". If your that concerned , I would put the newer stuff on, but its gonna be pricey. The bigger brakes work SOOOOO much better, esp, if you are hard on them. Go and test drive a new one, and you'll see what I mean.

How did you guys make out?