Avoiding unproven products from brands that once represented quality and commitment. Metalcloak and Arb are the two biggest offenders on the Bronco platform.
@DrRoboto 8112 are designed for 35s and set up with those internal "Zone Control". They are optimized for a specific ride height to balance out the technology just like stock SAS shock. They are a new take on trying to provide a progressive shock that has nice street manners with aggressive...
Between FDRS and Forscan it's pretty easy to work on. You can data log and write modules with ease. Everything can be done in a driveway which is huge plus.
I don't like how the steel rotors bolt to an aluminum center assembly. Different materials, with different heat expansion and heat releases Loctite. Also would have liked to see the factory brake rotor mounts integrated in for more rotation strength.
Dinner bill... Shit restaurant, half the table I don't talk to for good reason and my wife limiting me to one drink so I don't give them the 2 cents they deserve. I could have gone on a 3 day Cruise with unlimited drinks instead.
Skid plates, suspension and then some tires! I wouldn't buy into lockers till you blow up the front end. Having less will teach you more, its funny how many people use lockers instead of picking the right line to get through something. Learning were to put a tire is more important than anything...
I agree!
4wp shocks are definitely the best option still available for the price. Several people have 60k+ miles on them which is amazing. They do give to much lift for some but you can swap springs which adds cost.
6100 are worth it but since you have to buy springs the 5100s are a much...
Lot of how long and how well shocks work is related to the setup. Lot of people are pushing Eibachs beyond what they are ment for, they are sas Bilstein replacement. If you blew out a SAS Bilstein, you will blow out an Eibach.
Putting Eibach Stage 2 shocks on my F150, I am able to hit speed...
Rock lights, street glow strips just don't last as long. Stick to the 8-12 light kits in the $100-200 price range and plan to replace them in 3-4 years. Mine are bolted(tiny little bolts with big washers and lock nuts) to my fender liners. Going on 4 years and they work every time I turn them on!
Things to avoid if you want 75k+ mile ownership
Factory sway bar disconnect
4Auto Transfer Case
M190 Differential
Manual Transmission
No matter what trim you get you will get one of the to avoid item.
Surprised you haven't had rear differential issues yet with that much power.
Raptor R's are 550/550 to the wheels. Your in the same power category with a 2 door lol.
2.3 Automatic non-sas with 4.46 gears would be the drivetrain combo. Only issue is you will eventually replace the front differential but you really don't want the 4auto transfer case of the SAS package.
She is an accurate representation of someone buying portals.
Realistically you would be down grading strength for more mechanical advantage. I also theorize that the jeep 4 to 1 transfer case is the primary reason m220 doesn't hold up as well on jeeps.