What did you do to the X today?
09-16-2016, 05:34 PM
Cargo Master
One of the reasons I parted ways with my Focus SVT. Manual in traffic wasn't fun. Out on the open road it was a blast. As for mustangs, I would hold out for a 5.0 coyote equipped car. They are really that much better!
09-16-2016, 05:55 PM
Of if I can find a 91-93 Fox body convertible 5.0 auto i'd take that too....
09-16-2016, 07:44 PM
Cargo Master
09-16-2016, 08:10 PM
My Ex spent two days in the shop.
TLDR;
6" lift on 35s with air bags and a standalone air compressor system
Full list for those who would like to know:
-6" ProComp lift (ES 9000 shocks, 6" Coils, 4" F250/350 Rear Springs)
-Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Airbags (88132, Gauge and Rocker Switch mounted below dash)
-Air Lift QuickShot Air Compressor System (25690)
-35" BFGs (315/75 R16) and new valve stems, balanced and aligned
-Camber/Caster bush kit
-6" bag spacers
-Pitman Arm
-Carrier Drop
-Upper Ball Joints
-Lower Ball Joints
-Outer Tie Rod Ends
-Inner Tie Rod Ends
-Radius Arm Bushing Kit
-Rear U-Joints
-5 year warranty (because WTH why not?)
Drives and rides AMAZING compared to before. My entire front end and stock suspension was in BAAAAAAAD shape when everything got torn apart. The Ex hasn't been under the knife like this since I bought it and I didn't realize it was in such terrible shape. Extremely happy with the end result.
TLDR;
6" lift on 35s with air bags and a standalone air compressor system
Full list for those who would like to know:
-6" ProComp lift (ES 9000 shocks, 6" Coils, 4" F250/350 Rear Springs)
-Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Airbags (88132, Gauge and Rocker Switch mounted below dash)
-Air Lift QuickShot Air Compressor System (25690)
-35" BFGs (315/75 R16) and new valve stems, balanced and aligned
-Camber/Caster bush kit
-6" bag spacers
-Pitman Arm
-Carrier Drop
-Upper Ball Joints
-Lower Ball Joints
-Outer Tie Rod Ends
-Inner Tie Rod Ends
-Radius Arm Bushing Kit
-Rear U-Joints
-5 year warranty (because WTH why not?)
Drives and rides AMAZING compared to before. My entire front end and stock suspension was in BAAAAAAAD shape when everything got torn apart. The Ex hasn't been under the knife like this since I bought it and I didn't realize it was in such terrible shape. Extremely happy with the end result.
09-16-2016, 08:52 PM
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09-17-2016, 03:46 AM
Been there! Dealer offered me $3000 for my old Ex. I sold it for $8,000 cash after I took my lift, tires, and black bumpers off. (Put stock stuff back on)
09-17-2016, 08:25 AM
Took delivery of my new Torklift 20K Superhitch. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...cc-onlyreviews
I was running on 6 hours of sleep in 55 hours so I just tucked it away in the garage without even opening the box to take a peek. The box on this 110lb package is in perfect condition so I didn't feel that I needed to inspect it before the FedEx guy left.
I will be doing a product review and install thread on this hitch once I have the time to take my time and get it done with lots of pics. A lot of what I do will be a repeat of Eric's install thread but I have been asked to provide some product feedback by Torklift. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...installed.html
I was running on 6 hours of sleep in 55 hours so I just tucked it away in the garage without even opening the box to take a peek. The box on this 110lb package is in perfect condition so I didn't feel that I needed to inspect it before the FedEx guy left.
I will be doing a product review and install thread on this hitch once I have the time to take my time and get it done with lots of pics. A lot of what I do will be a repeat of Eric's install thread but I have been asked to provide some product feedback by Torklift. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...installed.html
09-17-2016, 08:52 AM
Took delivery of my new Torklift 20K Superhitch. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...cc-onlyreviews
I was running on 6 hours of sleep in 55 hours so I just tucked it away in the garage without even opening the box to take a peek. The box on this 110lb package is in perfect condition so I didn't feel that I needed to inspect it before the FedEx guy left.
I will be doing a product review and install thread on this hitch once I have the time to take my time and get it done with lots of pics. A lot of what I do will be a repeat of Eric's install thread but I have been asked to provide some product feedback by Torklift. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...installed.html
I was running on 6 hours of sleep in 55 hours so I just tucked it away in the garage without even opening the box to take a peek. The box on this 110lb package is in perfect condition so I didn't feel that I needed to inspect it before the FedEx guy left.
I will be doing a product review and install thread on this hitch once I have the time to take my time and get it done with lots of pics. A lot of what I do will be a repeat of Eric's install thread but I have been asked to provide some product feedback by Torklift. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...installed.html
. I want one just cause they look cool as hell!
09-17-2016, 09:36 AM
I've read about folks getting hitches and other heavy items delivered with torn up boxes and having hardware packets and small parts missing due to the box damage, no problems with this one, the box was perfect after it's travels from WA to PA.
They do look pretty cool and tough as all get out, but my main concern was getting a new hitch that was rated for how I'm using our EX, our TT's TW is over the stock and Curt hitch's ratings. I think we will be good for a long time with this 20K hitch and the big TT.
How is the hip coming along Art?
09-17-2016, 09:39 AM
Cargo Master
09-17-2016, 10:11 AM
I don't actually plan to do it but I could use my hitch basket that rises above the receiver in the top hole with a load of whatever on it and then run my 4 bike rack in the bottom hole. The inside two positions would be blocked by the basket but the 2 outside slots could still hold bikes.
In reality, I'll use the 2 holes more for additional height adjustability, even with my adjustable 3 ball drawbar all the way down my utility trailer rides nose high behind the lifted EX, that lower hole should help some with that.
