TheTurboEdge

I greatly reduced the size and posted some build pics with a few comments in a photo album. I think its in the "Members Photo Albums" area, or click on my handle on the left and you can see it under the albums tab. Does anyone know if there is a way to get more space for uploads other than just reducing the size?

Just updating the old thread for future readers... I just did this factory tow hitch install on our 2017 Sport last weekend. It took me a lot longer than the 3 hours it took Sivicsi420, but I was doing it without a helper. I also ordered the factory wiring harness, but havent installed that yet. That part didn't come with any instructions so I ordered the factory Ford wiring book and am waiting for it to arrive. And it isnt anything like the other aftermarket quick attach harness kits. After seeing both, I recommend the aftermarket kit for the ease of installation only. I cant vouch if it will eventually burn up the BCM without the use of external relays. To answer dweiss22 's question, yes, you absolutely have to remove the rear bumper cover. Not hard but very cumbersome doing it alone. The factory Ford kit comes with all the hardware needed, and mine came with a pre-molded bumper cover insert that can be used on other Edge models OTHER THAN the sport. By replacing the insert with the included cover, non Sport owners will not have to carve out their bumper cover. The factory Ford kit also came with some very basic instructions that will get a person started. As far as price, I found a coupon from a dealer for 15% off counter part orders. My local dealer matched it, so for the factory wiring harness and the trailer hitch I was around $400 out the door. I used the factory part numbers from Sivicsi420 above post. As far as the kick to open, I didnt have the split sensors so I just doubled them up on the right side with zip ties. Now I have to kick to the right of the hitch...and be within 12 inches of the right side. Since I doubled it up, it doesnt work on the left any more, not too big of a deal, but I wish I had ordered the split sensors like others have done. I will post some pictures later after I reduce the size, to meet the upload limits, for those that are contemplating this vs the after market hitches. I will say this one is built very heavy duty since it replaces the rear crash bar, and it doesnt sit low like the aftermarket hitch kits. Were using it for our bike rack so I wanted it as high as possible.... and of course I wanted the factory look as well.

Sivicsi420, How hard was it to wire the factory harness ? I am looking to do exactly what you did.

After doing the research, I just went with Husky for our Edge. Summit Racing had them on sale and were cheaper than Amazon. I have have the Weather Tech in my BMW and the edges started to roll inwards after only 6 months. The Husky mats feel thicker and are a bit more ridged so they should hold their form alot longer...but...only time will tell.

We just picked up a 2017 CPO Sport. It came with the 21 inch factory wheels and almost new Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS tires. The tires are fairly quiet, ride nice (for being on 21's), are responsive, all season rated, and are available in your size for 19 inch wheels. They are rated for 65k miles in the "V" rated and the "H" rated are allegedly good for 75k miles. https://www.uniroyaltires.com/products/tiger-paw-touring-all-season I just posted about another set of wheels and winter tires, in a different thread, that I am going with for the remainder of the winter.

BTW, the Toyo AT3 is not as aggressive as the Duratrac. I think they are closer to the BFG TA's. I have run the TAs in the past they are great. The only reason I didnt go with the BFG's this time is because they are not avail in my size.

Im taking off our factory 21's and putting on some factory take off 20's that I just purchased on Ebay and will be wrapping them in the 245/50R20 Toyo AT3 tires for the remainder of winter. Granted its a "stock size", but once I get them on I can give you a better suggestion on how big of a tire you can fit in there. I can certainly tell you that the 40 MTRs I just took off my good ole 2001 F350 will not fit :). According to this tire calculator I am sure your suggested combo will fit because the overall size difference is fairly small. Remember that if the overall height gain is 1 inch taller than stock, that means your Edge will gain ONLY a 1/2 inch more ground clearance.