I scratched the side of support The very first time. The latch didn’t release on the far side and i failed to notice. Jerk, slide, scrape, go order touch up paint. While it requires more effort to slide back with the IAG struts, it’s much smoother. The assembly doesn’t jostle around, the struts are almost like a guide.
Like peeps mentioned earlier, it's basically an appearance package, aside from the different final drive options in the 7MT or auto. I'm partial to the Non Squatch myself.
I have the Smittybilt X20 Gen3 10k winch with synthetic rope, mounted to the Rough Country high winch mount. It's a really nice fit actually.
Did you remove or modify the crash bars? I’m considering a 1” level and modified crash bars when making the swap to 35s (whenever that happens).no lift. and there is still room! (haha slightly) With the type of offroading I do, I have not had any issues whatsoever! Not even sure if I have ever been that flexed but on the ramp.
The difference between mine and a SAS pkg is like 0.5"
The SAS vs non SAS came down to I did not know how 35" would handle on road when I first ordered this. I did not have the luxury of driving one before mine arrived. I went non-sas b/c its my daily. I did not want to hate it! Looking back knowing what I know now, I'm not sure I would make a different choice. Do not like the GY tires, and to spend the extra money for .5" and the gears just to spend $2k on tires just doesn't seem necessary. With how I drive and where I go off-roading.
Each and every person will need to decide what is best for them. I do know, that you really cannot go wrong with either option!
yes crash bars removed. 1.5” wheel spacers since I kept the optional wheels
I bought mine... non-sas... then I installed the Zone 2" front and 1" rear kit, to lift and level it. Now I'm constantly getting warnings that say powertrain malfunction! I took it to the dealer to have the camera realigned, to get rid of the warnings, and after 4.5 hours they said that they didn't have time to fix it. I'm still hitting the OK button, every time I start, to clear the screen!!!
Indeed, a manual transmission is favored by aficionados of the driving experience. I am the proud owner of a 4-door FE vehicle, which unfortunately lacked a manual option, but I couldn't resist the FE engine's unparalleled sound. The seamless gear shifts in the FE contribute to an unparalleled driving experience and an innate connection with the car. Meanwhile, my daily driver, a 2-door Basemansquatch, shifts gears with such buttery smoothness that it elevates the driving experience. I am in the process of customizing it and will soon provide pictures. The FE will be preserved in my garage and only driven as needed to ensure its longevity, as it is one of only approximately 3400 in existence, a number which will dwindle each year. Although the 2-door is not the most practical choice, it exudes authenticity and boasts a perfect proportion. I have a deep love for Ford and am currently searching for a Braptor. I plan to switch dealers and should have one in a few months.
I did just a few weeks back. Front locker clawed me right out.
I don't believe the stock SAS tires are mud terrain tires. I think the MT on them stands for something else.
The stock tires are actually pretty decent. They are going to get better MPG then the other tires and is my guess the real reason why ford used them as they are 10lb liter then anything else sold on tirerack on that size. Something like wildpeaks are 20lb heavier per wheel. For the gearing of the SAS and the wheel/ tire package I feel its worth it. You also get a 2" spacer stock over the Hoss 2.0 shocks on the BL trim. Replacing the Ko2 with some different size tire alone would be around 15-2k. Ordering with SAs if you hate the stock wheels and tires selling them and swappng them would get you a better ROI. The 4.7 gears are like 2500 also not including install for that alone if you wanted the bigger gears. But if you dont want to go bigger than 33" and dont like the look it makes no sense. The BL NON sas has more articulation then a SAS because it doesnt have the spacers. SAS should also hold value better for resale cause its harder to get at the momoent. At the off rodeo a stock BL is a option for driving so if it wasnt capable they wouldnt have one. They dont go over stuff as easily as the SAS versions but its still very capable stock. If you dont think its worth it then dont get it.
True. It stands for Maximum Traction. Designed to be better on road then a MT and quieter also works in the snow/cold better then a Mud Terrain.
