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Not sure what the rules for posting the names but it is a SmartWitness KP1. State of the art. Way more money than the eBay sellers but if you google it, you'll see why.
Originally Posted by Snowseeker
What kind did you get? Can we see some footage? I want to get one as well. Does it come on with the ignition? Whats the whole story?
well not my Ex but a local Ex made it on the news. There was a two car wreck which took out a electrical transformer...second time this summer a car has hit it. killed power in that area of town for about an hour.
Heaven help me don't get me started on that crap. I hate that ethanol is forced on us...more friggen big G at work.
Stewart
I am glad to see many more people coming around and seeing the light about ethanol though!
I have hated the stuff from the beginning and voiced my reasons everywhere I went.
I hope some day all gas will be ethanol free again. Of course we can keep that one E85 pump way off on the side for the people that think they are saving something.
Once you get the other wheels on and either your existing steps or some new ones, she'll look good again. It's a little harsh to see those factory wheels with ancient tires on them.
Originally Posted by davesexpedition
Decladded the beast today, not bad took a while - the 3M eraser wheel is a lifesaver! Ripped off the stock running boards then installed a S&B intake as well since my stock intake showed 75% restriction with the 38R and tuner. One crappy spot of rust found on the fender... something else to do on a nice day now.
Don't mind the stock crap wheels, my 20x12 hostages are off till I get the rear sorted out. (traction bars and add a leafs)
I am glad to see many more people coming around and seeing the light about ethanol though!
I have hated the stuff from the beginning and voiced my reasons everywhere I went.
I hope some day all gas will be ethanol free again. Of course we can keep that one E85 pump way off on the side for the people that think they are saving something.
We shouldn't be burning a food crop to make people feel better about driving their cars.
I'd rather be drinking some of that corn likker !
What brand parts and where did you get them from? Any issues with installation? I'm planning to do the same with mines plus shocks?
Originally Posted by Magnus E
Got my X back today after the latest set of items being completed.
With 149k miles, my X runs and drives like new (perhaps even better).
The latest included a full steering and frontend rebuild, brake work including braided steel soft lines,rebuilt parking brake system and new axle seals front and rear.
What brand parts and where did you get them from? Any issues with installation? I'm planning to do the same with mines plus shocks?
I ordered my parts from RockAuto and ended up with a mix of Motorcraft and Moog. Ball joints I chose Moog based on good reviews here on FTE. I picked up the front axle seals from the Ford dealer - you typically end up needing those as the old tend to get damaged during the removal to replace the ball joints. I can PM you my order list if you'd like.
The steering gear was ordered from RedHead although you can get a Motorcraft rebuilt from RockAuto a few bucks cheaper. Redhead is cheaper than getting the steering gear from a dealer.
Installation was problem free because I outsourced the job to a mechanic. However, if you have the time and space, several threads around here will guide you through it.
09-02-2014, 07:15 PM
