Since the Ex was already dirty I decided to drive it since I spent a day detailing my F150 this weekend. After like two weeks of sunny skies and 40 degree temps it hardly broke freezing today and we got a little spring snow.

 

 

 

That looks like a glorious vacation type day! What a beautiful country we live in and what a beautiful state you are lucky enough to reside in!!

 

 

 

 

well, the factory coating did except for the areas that are bubbled and corroded underneath the black junk. I hate bead leaks, so i know just a good cleaning, a bit of filler on the rough parts will take care of potential leaks. done this on 2 other sets of wheels over the years. will grab a pic today before i finish cleaning since it is very easy to see all the corrosion today.

the subaru wheels i painted with a 2k clear on top of my other paint, the bead area is the only place that has actually held up. so probably just do something similar then make sure to go to a tire shop that will exercise just a bit of care

 

Picked it up from the body shop. The paint and replacement stuff looks nice but now the new fog lights don't work, I've got an injector acting up, and I'm not sure how the a/c is gonna work. Other than that, I got to drive it again!

 

 

Installed 4.56 gear sets, Yukon up front and Motive in rear. Also replaced stock limied slip with a Detroit Eaton True Trac in the rear.

 

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Found the source of the front end clunking going over bumps.

 

That picture link didn't work...

 

Gave the old girl some new shoes today. Kanato Trail Hog 275/65R20 and Black Rhino Armory 9.5" wheels with -18mm offset.

 

Correction, Kanati