Hello -
I just bought a 2012 Escape 2WD 4-cylinder for a a 2nd "run around" car. I have driven a Tahoe and full size trucks for decades, so I especially like that it is easy on the gas. It needs tires, so I am going to buy BFG All Terrain 245/70-15. Seems like a good size and only a 1/2" taller, so gearing should not be affected significantly.
ShockWarehouse shows KYB, Gabriel and Monroe shocks and struts. All about the same price. Any opinions pro/con ? Thinking about the 30mm spacer for the front, too, to level it out...I have the front shock brace ordered and on the way, BTW...At 120k miles, I will freshen up any worn front end parts. Also, I see Moog has one front spring for 4 cylinder and another for 6 cylinder. The 6 cylinder spring specs are not that much more than the 4 cylinder front spring, So I was going to order those on my new struts. Should firm it up. I am tired of having to slow way down for speed bumps and potholes, etc. I cross to Mexico a lot...Thanks ! Chris
I just bought a 2012 Escape 2WD 4-cylinder for a a 2nd "run around" car. I have driven a Tahoe and full size trucks for decades, so I especially like that it is easy on the gas. It needs tires, so I am going to buy BFG All Terrain 245/70-15. Seems like a good size and only a 1/2" taller, so gearing should not be affected significantly.
ShockWarehouse shows KYB, Gabriel and Monroe shocks and struts. All about the same price. Any opinions pro/con ? Thinking about the 30mm spacer for the front, too, to level it out...I have the front shock brace ordered and on the way, BTW...At 120k miles, I will freshen up any worn front end parts. Also, I see Moog has one front spring for 4 cylinder and another for 6 cylinder. The 6 cylinder spring specs are not that much more than the 4 cylinder front spring, So I was going to order those on my new struts. Should firm it up. I am tired of having to slow way down for speed bumps and potholes, etc. I cross to Mexico a lot...Thanks ! Chris