macbwt Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Long before, basically since I have had the Edge. Was the 21 gal before the EVAP situation ever happened? Maybe good gas finally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Great, first thing to do before replacing my rear shocks is to empty the back of my car into my garage. Have to do this because I have to be able to remove both left and right rear quarter panels in order to access the top of the shocks to remove and install them. Let the fun begin. Unfortunately MercyGirl has to go to work today (her description for going to school) so it will be just me working the video and working on the orange crush. stand by for an interesting video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Good luck, play it safe, and will miss MG Productions, but will "settle" for macVideos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) All done with the rear shock replacement and install, mounted the summer tires and had the alignment done. Total cost was roughly 240.00 as I had the mounting and alignment done at a shop. Oh yeah. A wave to the guy who installed my last set of rear shocks (butt head) thanks for cross threading the nuts you blooming idiot. Time was an issue today so went with faster but for more money. Still not a bad price for all of it. I did discover the power steering rack is not leaking but seeping. very wet all around the seal are on the passenger side. Something to plan for and not really sure I want to do this, but will investigate and maybe employe assistance when the time arrives. Anyway. Get ready for another MG production. Yes she will voice the intro just because the contract states she does the intro and ending. What can I say...... will post once the video is processed and uploaded. Stay tuned. Bonus for me no wheel bearing noise. Those Bridgestone Dueler H/L ecopias are pretty quiet. Edited April 3, 2015 by macbwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 How's the ride feel now with the new shocks & alignment? I'll be looking closely at the post-production credits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Rides better. Goes straight and feels better going down the road. Big improvement. I am pretty sure the front struts will need to be addressed after the LCA on the drivers side is taken care of. I love the quiet ride with the summer tires. MercyGirl has made her official voice intro and closing credits stay tuned. Video is being rendered then it will be uploaded. I think this will be another FIRST Ford Edge video DIY for removal and installation of rear shocks. How's the ride feel now with the new shocks & alignment? I'll be looking closely at the post-production credits Edited April 4, 2015 by macbwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Here is the latest MG productions video on the Orange Crush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Can anyone point me to a Monroe Quick Strut for a 2008 Ford Edge. Not having much luck in locating one online. All the sites want to sell me the parts but not a complete unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) I don't see a Quick Strut offering for the Edge. This is what the e-catalog says: Monroe Suspension parts for Monroe.comLast Updated 03-01-2015 2008 - Ford EdgeHIGHLIGHTED part numbers indicate premium products. Front Shocks & Struts Vehicle Qualifier Notes Location Product Line Part Qty Premium - Limited Lifetime Warranty Front Left OESpectrum Strut 72270 1 Premium - Limited Lifetime Warranty Front Right OESpectrum Strut 72269 1 Front Suspension Components & Accessories Vehicle Qualifier Notes Location Product Line Part Qty Front Strut-Mate Strut Mounting Kit 906962 2 Front Upper Strut-Mate Coil Spring Insulator 907948 2 Rear Shocks & Struts Vehicle Qualifier Notes Location Product Line Part Qty Premium - Limited Lifetime Warranty Rear OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber 37302 2 Lift Supports Vehicle Qualifier Notes Location Product Line Part Qty Liftgate N/A Max-Lift Lift Support 901848 2 Edited April 6, 2015 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I know. They sell all the parts, but they do not sell them as a quick strut. Makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Choices in Edge parts are hard to come by. A while ago, someone had queried Bilstein, but they had no interest in the Edge platform. It's not like only 20 Edge vehicles are sold every year ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 My right front strut bearing mount is groaning (no better description) it has about 55k on it now with the left front having 45k. They will need replacement later this summer and I was hoping to just pop a quick strut in, but I guess the video will be of me completely reworking the whole thing. I am seriously considering two new springs as the originals have got to have some fatigue on them by now. Who knows I may end up having to replace the rack and pinion. Which may be the opportunity to do everything at once. Or it could be mechanical suicide. completely ripping apart the entire suspension and steering? What you think one thing at a time or just dive in and pray along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 OEM mounts or aftermarket? Yeah, the snowball effect gets pronounced the older the vehicle is. The springs you definitely have to go OEM, unless you want to put in a lowering kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I think the after market folks are after the younger ones and those small fast cars. Not seeing too many younger ones going crazy over the Ford Edge. I will stick with OEM. The rack and pinion company I was looking at says they rebuild and sell OEM remanufactured rack and pinions. Not an after market system. Guess the quality of their remans is the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Ever wonder what happens when a mechanic test drives your car? As most of you know I have a dashcam. This mechanic was oblivious to the dashcam and it of course records audio and video. He had some interesting conversations with himself. I assume some of it directed at my Ford Edge. He must be more accustomed to driving a BMW M5 or something like that as he did not appreciate my rather worn Ford Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Not too bad! I think your EVAP light/warning probably scared the c*** outta him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Gas cap light turned off about a week ago. I did nothing to it. No light means smooth flying. Not a worry in the world. LOL. Who in the world turns left on a busy interstate!!! what an idiot I almost hit!!!! Figures he is from Illinois probably lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Don't worry, there are people who make u-turns from the shoulder on multi-lane busy roads too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Check it out the fastest Ford Edge on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Don't need no Veyrons no more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Gas cap light turned off about a week ago. I did nothing to it. No light means smooth flying. Not a worry in the world. LOL. Who in the world turns left on a busy interstate!!! what an idiot I almost hit!!!! Figures he is from Illinois probably lost. Hey, I resemble that remark! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Here ya go Prinzel for all those Illinois drivers. wont let me upload the mpg4 video only 3mg but says it does not allow that type of video. What no pole dancing allowed shhheeesshhhhh moderators and their rules. Edited April 7, 2015 by macbwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Interesting note: When I first bought the Orange Crush I did a standing start with it and hit 117 before I had to shut down. I also found it interesting that it did not shift into sixth gear until 106 mph. The rated est. speed of the ford edge is 135+ mph not so sure about stability with this body design at that speed. Note for safety don't try this unless you have access to a controlled area (i.e. drag strip) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Good to know we don't need an airport runway to get to 117 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 But you will need good brakes!!! As they say objects in mirror are closer than they appear. The end of the line at a drag strip approaches very quickly. Oh hit something else today with the Orange Crush. No damage but that is one less crow in Iowa. Good to know we don't need an airport runway to get to 117 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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