Scale Suspension Coilovers for 2022+ Ford Maverick [installed photos added]

[VRausch]

Just to confirm for myself and likely others: The standard kit is within the range of adjustment for alignment even when all the way down? I know @volksnuts was looking into rear lower control arms, etc. to be able to adjust correctly for the low kit, but I haven't seen any firsthand verification on alignments with the standard kit so far.

P.S. Mine are due to be delivered next week -wheels are already here-, but at this stage I may wait until spring to install. Not sure yet.

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[Smooth_criminal]

Just to confirm for myself and likely others: The standard kit is within the range of adjustment for alignment even when all the way down? I know @volksnuts was looking into rear lower control arms, etc. to be able to adjust correctly for the low kit, but I haven't seen any firsthand verification on alignments with the standard kit so far.

P.S. Mine are due to be delivered next week -wheels are already here-, but at this stage I may wait until spring to install. Not sure yet.

I will let you know, getting my alignment tomorrow morning. Porvette said his came into spec on Facebook, he is on standard full drop.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

I will let you know, getting my alignment tomorrow morning. Porvette said his came into spec on Facebook, he is on standard full drop.

Im waiting on the control arms still. What you buy the front ur using the camber plates or just the bolts?

 

[Smooth_criminal]

Im waiting on the control arms still. What you buy the front ur using the camber plates or just the bolts?

Just the plates for now. The were set in the middle and I only had to make a slight adjustment on the upper bolt of the strut to knuckle mount to get it close using a level.

 

[2016BoostedGreyGoose]

Do the dampening adjusters bottom/stop at zero? I'm not just WHT they were set at before installation. Ride is REALLY bouncy...BUT the rear control area from SPC do in fact fit the Maverick.

 

[Smooth_criminal]

Do the dampening adjusters bottom/stop at zero? I'm not just WHT they were set at before installation. Ride is REALLY bouncy...BUT the rear control area from SPC do in fact fit the Maverick.

Most will turn a little past 1. I always turn all the way in one direction until it stops then turn back till I feel it click. Mine were set at random settings when unboxed.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

the manual says they have 24 settings . medium its 12 clicks . they recommend doing 2 at a time.

 

[2016BoostedGreyGoose]

Most will turn a little past 1. I always turn all the way in one direction until it stops then turn back till I feel it click. Mine were set at random settings when unboxed.

The fronts had the preload already set... I called Scales and verified this with them. It's the front that's really bouncy. I've now set it to zero and adjusted both to 10, then 12 and its still bouncy. Lol the ride with the Escape H&R springs were alot more comfortable and closer to the oem ride quality. I doubt going past 12 (stiffer) will improve ride quality. Guess I'll have to painfully play with the settings

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Just the plates for now. The were set in the middle and I only had to make a slight adjustment on the upper bolt of the strut to knuckle mount to get it close using a level.

do you still want the torque specs ? im on ford website right now
?

 

[2016BoostedGreyGoose]

the manual says they have 24 settings . medium its 12 clicks . they recommend doing 2 at a time.

Yes I get this. They also recommend starting at 12 (medium setting, and adjust 2 clicks at a time. I guess I'll start there... but why are others having better ride quality at 9 and 10 clicks?

 

[Smooth_criminal]

do you still want the torque specs ? im on ford website right now
?

Yes please that way I can double check everything.

 

[Smooth_criminal]

Yes I get this. They also recommend starting at 12 (medium setting, and adjust 2 clicks at a time. I guess I'll start there... but why are others having better ride quality at 9 and 10 clicks?

Temperature and road conditions can make a difference. Colder environments will make the shocks feel stiffer at the same setting as a warmer area.

 

[2016BoostedGreyGoose]

Temperature and road conditions can make a difference. Colder environments will make the shocks feel stiffer at the same setting as a warmer area.

Yeah I get this. I have coilovers on my 2021 F150 single cab and it rides BETTER than stock. (Viking coilovers)

And I'm in Sunny Florida so I am going off summer settings. I'll adjust up from 12 and see how it rides. Truck looks incredible on the coils... just want her to ride better. Appreciate the help

 

[Smooth_criminal]

Yeah I get this. I have coilovers on my 2021 F150 single cab and it rides BETTER than stock. (Viking coilovers)

And I'm in Sunny Florida so I am going off summer settings. I'll adjust up from 12 and see how it rides. Truck looks incredible on the coils... just want her to ride better. Appreciate the help

I'm in Norteast Tennessee. Adjusted today to 14 front 11 rear and it feels pretty good. Definitely better than my friends cts wagon on coilovers lol. I'm not going to adjust again till I see how the cooler weather begins to effect it.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

FRONT SUSPENSION

Install the new front strut and spring assembly upper bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

Install the new front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
Torque:
Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)
Stage 2: 120°

Install the cowl panel grille support bracket and retainers.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

Position the brake hose and install the bolt.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Position the wheel speed sensor wiring harness and clip the 2 wire retainers.


Position the front stabilizer bar link and install the new front stabilizer bar link upper nut.
Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)


REAR SUSPENSION


Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

1. Remove and discard the rear stabilizer link upper nut.
   Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
2. Remove and discard the rear tabilizer link lower nut.
   Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
3. Remove the rear stabilizer link.

Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.

1. Tighten the new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°
2. Tighten the new rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
   Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

if installing upper camber control arm

Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
Stage 1: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
Stage 2: 120°

1. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-frame bolt and remove the upper arm.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
   Stage 2: 120°

rear shock absorber

1. Remove and discard the rear shock absorber upper bolts and remove the rear shock absorber.
   Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)
   
   
   Most of the bolts and nuts are 1 time used as they are torque to yield bolts

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