Slammed on Silver's Coilovers (23 Hybrid Lariat)

[daddio211]

I'm going to do writeup on the main board specifically about rerouting the harness if going lower than Eibachs. It will help exactly two people and piss off 200.

It's EXTREMELY easy. One 10mm socket on a rachet and two medium-sized standard screwdrivers.

Yes, my truck is low. I'm not changing that. If you don't understand simply move along. If you get it then DO THIS when you run bags or coilovers and save yourselves a headache.

The trouble is less about being low and more about too large of tire diameter. The taller tire is making contact in the wheel well. The damage below is the drivers side just behind the headlight. This is MY FAULT for not properly checking clearances.

I spliced the wires, heat shrinked the connectors and used a LARGE high quality zip tie to secure the harness from slipping. (Zip tie not pictured.)

If you're doing this before any damage occurs your process will be MUCH simpler. Zero cutting, splicing or heat shrink required.

Start by disconnecting the two horn connectors. Remove the 10mm bolt from the horn bracket and set aside the horns.

Next disconnect the large connector from the HAG module, located inside the inner fender above the driver's side front tire. (It may be easier to pull the inner fender liner down for this step. I've cut mine away because it was rubbing everywhere.)

Pull the anchor points (Christmas trees) and pull the whole harness down into the wheel well. Push the harness back up through the access on the passenger side of that same area, the one with the green test plug. (You may have to pull the test plug's Christmas tree too.)

Gently pry the HAG away from the inner fender brace using the two screwdrivers. I found it easier to take the HAG down through the fender rather than up into the engine bay.

Reinstall the horn bracket, mount the HAG within the engine compartment in the same orientation as the factory (level, connector pointing 90° out toward drivers side, etc.) I'm not certain, but this device may control early crash prevention, ABS, and other critical system functions.

This is what I did as a trained professional, do not attempt at home. Serious bodily harm or death may occur. I accept no responsibility for your actions.

Reconnect the two horns and the HAG and you should be in business. Good luck.

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[Delzona]

I'm going to do writeup on the main board specifically about rerouting the harness if going lower than Eibachs. It will help exactly two people and piss off 200.

It's EXTREMELY easy. One 10mm socket on a rachet and two medium-sized standard screwdrivers.

I’ll be one of two that it helps!! Thank goodness you don’t let the haters stop you from passing on knowledge!

 

[Javskies]

Ill be the second because once the rims go on I wanna go lowwwww

 

[daddio211]

Ill be the second because once the rims go on I wanna go lowwwww

Sweet! Hope I can help others! I'll tell you that my 235/55R19's are too large of circumference at 29.2". Plan and measure accordingly!

 

[Delzona]

Sweet! Hope I can help others! I'll tell you that my 235/55R19's are too large of circumference at 29.2". Plan and measure accordingly!

I’ll be eager to hear what you find out. I’m about ready to get wheels and tires so I’d to do it one time.

 

[daddio211]

I’ll be one of two that it helps!! Thank goodness you don’t let the haters stop you from passing on knowledge!

Hater-Ade is my go-go juice. I've listened to people hate on what I do for years, only to try to copy me weeks later. Funny thing, I'm more than happy to help them avoid my mistakes and do it right.

Glad I could help, brother!

 

[daddio211]

I’ll be eager to hear what you find out. I’m about ready to get wheels and tires so I’d to do it one time.

My plan is 235/50R19. I like filling the wheel well and the 50's are 28.3".

 

[Delzona]

Hater-Ade is my go-go juice. I've listened to people hate on what I do for years, only to try to copy me weeks later. Funny thing, I'm more than happy to help them avoid my mistakes and do it right.

Glad I could help, brother!

I appreciate what you’re doing for the “lowering” community! “Hater-ade” that’s funny!

 

[daddio211]

Pics I've taken over the last few days. If you don't turn around and look back at your truck when you park it, do you even enjoy driving it?

Sorry for the pic overload, just be glad I'm not posting pics of my grandkids, LOL.

 

[mfergel]

I've heard that if you don't turn around and look at your vehicle you bought the wrong vehicle.

 

[daddio211]

Doing a little CAD work tonight (cardboard assisted design). Need to get this thing sounding right... the B&O leaves a LOT to be desired.

 

[clos0791]

Doing a little CAD work tonight (cardboard assisted design). Need to get this thing sounding right... the B&O leaves a LOT to be desired.

Yeah, I was expecting the B &O to be a good system. I initially though that something was wrong because the sound has very little bass, especially when you balance it to the rear. I can barely hear the rear speakers. Is that normal? I just received my truck and haven't had the chance to see behind the rear seat.

 

[mfergel]

Yeah, I was expecting the B &O to be a good system. I initially though that something was wrong because the sound has very little bass, especially when you balance it to the rear. I can barely hear the rear speakers. Is that normal? I just received my truck and haven't had the chance to see behind the rear seat.

I felt the same way. Especially after my 2006 Mustang had such a great factory system (though I did eventually replace the head unit). I'll be replacing the speakers at some point.

 

[volksnuts]

Your amp looks quite a bit different than mine did/does
Mine is covered in heat sinks
I wonder why the change

 

[daddio211]

Yeah, I was expecting the B &O to be a good system. I initially though that something was wrong because the sound has very little bass, especially when you balance it to the rear. I can barely hear the rear speakers. Is that normal? I just received my truck and haven't had the chance to see behind the rear seat.

Having been a car audio nut for 35+ years I was planning on being underwhelmed. I wasn't wrong. The B&O is just SLIGHTLY better than the base system and certainly not worth the associated cost.

The rear speakers seem to get very little power, so even when upgrading the rear speakers it's not significantly noticible. I'm running Infinity References for center channel, doors and C pillars. Honestly, the C pillar upgrade was unnecessary, there's just not enough wattage from the truck to play the speakers well. The doors and center channel were well worth the upgrade.

Eventually I'll add a DSP and another amp to run component speakers.

I felt the same way. Especially after my 2006 Mustang had such a great factory system (though I did eventually replace the head unit). I'll be replacing the speakers at some point.

Wasn't that the Mach 360 or something? It was excellent!

It seems that most manufacturers keep slapping big names on "features" but make it cheaper each year. The Infinity's are a MUCH richer sound than the Rockford Fosgates I put in my last Maverick.

Your amp looks quite a bit different than mine did/does
Mine is covered in heat sinks
I wonder why the change

Ford probably found a cheaper way to make it.

I went through your thread page by page last night to see how you mounted amps knowing you also built on the B&O. Thanks for more great ideas!

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