2022 Ford Maverick XL EcoBoost AWD Shadow Black Build

[AMCfoxbody]

These are not the best photos but was able to snap a few as the truck is at the installers and on the lift. I'll post some cleaner ones when I get the truck back.

We had to mock-up a 'custom' mid-pipe to adapt the Fast Mavericks down-pipe to my Buschur catback system accounting for all the back-and-forth between 2.5" and 3" connectors and flanges. We left the current configuration with the banded clips to allow for future flexibility - if all sounds and goes well, I'll weld the connections.

I know engine covers are a very polarizing topic on this Forum so that being said...we mounted up dual catch cans both on the clean and dirty sides. I think the install looks pretty clean with routing all tubing to accommodate the cover and other pieces in the engine. We built a custom bracket to mount the driver's side catch can that is somewhat visible in the photo.

While the truck was in, I also had a synthetic oil change and to drain and re-fill the transmission fluid. The Air Design chin spoiler is also on the truck - I'll post several photos of that in the coming weeks. Finally, we're putting on the full kit of ISC Suspension components - really excited to get the ride height a bit lower and to see the difference in ride quality.

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[AMCfoxbody]

Some additional, very dirty, photos after some recent installs...Maybe I'm projecting but I kind of like the truck dirtied up, although I admit this is pretty extreme - such is life in the winter in the Mid-Atlantic.

I will try and post a video of the Fast Mavericks Down pipe + Buschur Catback Exhaust combination at some point when I have some more time.

This current stance is on the ISC coil-overs + control arms + toe arms combination. Because I'm running slightly larger tires, the setting on the coil-overs is not all the way down to avoid rubbing and set on a less aggressive dial. First impression is that the ride is much better all-around than the H&Rs. A noticeable, stiffer, entry and exit on turns. Ride quality is about the same, maybe slightly better but I haven't driven enough miles to give a true opinion. One note, I'm working with ISC know about the fact that the Steeda Strut Tower Brace that many of us are using does not fit the new strut tower bolt/lack of plate option that ISC uses. It moves the geometry every so slightly that you cannot get the second bolt installed. I'm not sure if @Bmavel ran into this same problem and it's just user error on my part?

Also provided a few images of the Air Design Front Lip Chin Spoiler installed.

I also put on the JCR Offroad MOLLE door panels but I know MOLLE stuff is so polarizing so I didn't bother to upload photos...If anyone is interested to see what they look like, just ask.

 

[Billy2mav]

Installed the JCR Offroad Textured Black Aluminum Engine Cover today - really looks a lot sharper than the OEM Ford foam ones we've all been using but...you pay for it too.

I will post my OEM Ford Engine Cover in the Marketplace soon. It will be cheap since I had to hack it up a bit to get it to fit over some re-routed wiring, etc.

Engine cover looks really cool. Installed the sports bar on my shadow black.

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Engine cover looks really cool. Installed the sports bar on my shadow black.

Nice! Yeah…I like the way the JCR cover looks for sure while understanding it’s a bit of a waste of money. Oh well!

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Working on dialing in the ISC Suspension set-up for those interested...As a reminder, I replaced my H&R Super Sport Springs with the ISC Coilovers, Adjustable Rear Tow Arms, and Prototype Rear Control Arms from their SEMA truck.

Got everything installed a couple of weeks ago and have generally been pleased with the handling characteristics and ride height so now am trying to dial-in the spring pre-load and figure out if the lower bodies that come with the ISC Coilover kit OR the shorter lower bodies they provided with the control arms will make the rebound less in the rear and prevent the springs from falling out at full extension (as you can clearly see in the pictures). I think a combination of spring pre-load, playing around with the shock adjustment, and/or using the shorter lower bodies should make this a very good system.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Working on dialing in the ISC Suspension set-up for those interested...As a reminder, I replaced my H&R Super Sport Springs with the ISC Coilovers, Adjustable Rear Tow Arms, and Prototype Rear Control Arms from their SEMA truck.

Got everything installed a couple of weeks ago and have generally been pleased with the handling characteristics and ride height so now am trying to dial-in the spring pre-load and figure out if the lower bodies that come with the ISC Coilover kit OR the shorter lower bodies they provided with the control arms will make the rebound less in the rear and prevent the springs from falling out at full extension (as you can clearly see in the pictures). I think a combination of spring pre-load, playing around with the shock adjustment, and/or using the shorter lower bodies should make this a very good system.

Omg where you find those control arms?

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Working on dialing in the ISC Suspension set-up for those interested...As a reminder, I replaced my H&R Super Sport Springs with the ISC Coilovers, Adjustable Rear Tow Arms, and Prototype Rear Control Arms from their SEMA truck.

Got everything installed a couple of weeks ago and have generally been pleased with the handling characteristics and ride height so now am trying to dial-in the spring pre-load and figure out if the lower bodies that come with the ISC Coilover kit OR the shorter lower bodies they provided with the control arms will make the rebound less in the rear and prevent the springs from falling out at full extension (as you can clearly see in the pictures). I think a combination of spring pre-load, playing around with the shock adjustment, and/or using the shorter lower bodies should make this a very good system.

I suggest trying putting a spaner wrench of preload and then adjust the ride height on the shock. I dont have that brand but thats how i did mine.

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Omg where you find those control arms?

When I was thinking of getting the ISC Coilovers, I reached out directly to ISC to see if they had any control arms in the works. They offered to sell me their 'prototype' arms off their SEMA truck at a very good deal combined with the coilovers and toe arms!

 

[AMCfoxbody]

I suggest trying putting a spaner wrench of preload and then adjust the ride height on the shock. I dont have that brand but thats how i did mine.

Exactly right. We didn't have the shock adjusted correctly OR the pre-load right the first time. Just adjusted it and the 15-mile test drive is a WORLD of difference - all is right and the springs stay locked in at full extension. Very happy with the ISC components so far!

 

[ksc83]

Some additional, very dirty, photos after some recent installs...Maybe I'm projecting but I kind of like the truck dirtied up, although I admit this is pretty extreme - such is life in the winter in the Mid-Atlantic.

I will try and post a video of the Fast Mavericks Down pipe + Buschur Catback Exhaust combination at some point when I have some more time.

This current stance is on the ISC coil-overs + control arms + toe arms combination. Because I'm running slightly larger tires, the setting on the coil-overs is not all the way down to avoid rubbing and set on a less aggressive dial. First impression is that the ride is much better all-around than the H&Rs. A noticeable, stiffer, entry and exit on turns. Ride quality is about the same, maybe slightly better but I haven't driven enough miles to give a true opinion. One note, I'm working with ISC know about the fact that the Steeda Strut Tower Brace that many of us are using does not fit the new strut tower bolt/lack of plate option that ISC uses. It moves the geometry every so slightly that you cannot get the second bolt installed. I'm not sure if @Bmavel ran into this same problem and it's just user error on my part?

Also provided a few images of the Air Design Front Lip Chin Spoiler installed.

I also put on the JCR Offroad MOLLE door panels but I know MOLLE stuff is so polarizing so I didn't bother to upload photos...If anyone is interested to see what they look like, just ask.

I just received those JC Offroad Molle door panels and holy cow are they heavy duty. First off I didnt realize they came as a pair which was awesome. Second I was expecting them to be plastic but they were metal. They are probably more heavy duty than the doors I'm putting them on.

 

[totion84]

Truck is looking awesome. I'm waiting on my isc coilovers and to get my new 22s back from powder coating. How far did you drop the front and rear?

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Truck is looking awesome. I'm waiting on my isc coilovers and to get my new 22s back from powder coating. How far did you drop the front and rear?

Thanks, appreciate it! The front is around 2.5" and the rear is around 3.25" but that's limited by my wheel and tire combo being taller and higher profile.

 

[AMCfoxbody]

For those who may be interested in following along on my 2025 Explorer ST journey, here is the link to that 'build' - https://www.explorerst.org/threads/2025-ford-explorer-st-agate-black-metallic-build.7944/

Yes. I still have the Maverick and am still loving it!

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Took the Maverick out today to pick up the annual Christmas Tree. On the way pulled into the parking lot at the local coffee shop and - kaboom - the entire back window shattered out of the blue. These pictures are when it happened - now there is no window left and glass is everywhere. These early production 2022 Mavericks sure are...special!

 

[Dusterbd13]

Any rubbing issues or funny wear with the 245/65/17 on the stock 7 inch wide steelies?

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