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What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today
- Thread starter TNSmokee
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I just pulled the trigger on a Thermal R&D 3.0 
, and a 4D Tech Auto start/stop disable. Photo's to come.
https://www.4dtech.com
, and a 4D Tech Auto start/stop disable. Photo's to come.https://www.4dtech.com
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- 2020 Explorer ST, Silver Spruce Metalic
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I got them on Amazon: Flag Decals. Definately not an easy install! The first set I messed up, but they kindly sent me another set for free. I chose the "wet" install. After getting them positioned right, I used a heat gun to warm the vinyl and help drying BEFORE removing the backing paper. Using the wet method is more forgiving when trying to position the decal. Once you get it perfect, squeegee it pretty good to get the liquid out from under the vinyl and then lightly hit it with the heat. Wait at least 20-30 minutes before removing the backing paper. Slow and steady, peel the paper straight back, not up, using the squeegee to work out any bubbles as you go.
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Just finished installing the Steeda anti-sway bar. This project was more a PITA than I anticipated. Perhaps I need more tools or lack talent, but it took me 5 hours in the driveway under 83 deg heat. I am a believer, at this point, that slow is fast when it comes to maintenance and repair - this may have just been slow.
On the good side, tie ends fit nicely and everything went back together. The bolts for the rear exhaust hangers --- what a pain. I thought replacing the front badge was remote...
Anyway. Thanks for the recommendations. I hope it drives nicely after this. As an aside, I did not like the blue, so I sanded, primed, and painted it an in-stock (no hardware store trip) grey. Now it won't shock me when I see it on the red & black vehicle.
Have a good weekend.
On the good side, tie ends fit nicely and everything went back together. The bolts for the rear exhaust hangers --- what a pain. I thought replacing the front badge was remote...
Anyway. Thanks for the recommendations. I hope it drives nicely after this. As an aside, I did not like the blue, so I sanded, primed, and painted it an in-stock (no hardware store trip) grey. Now it won't shock me when I see it on the red & black vehicle.
Have a good weekend.
I'm not going to insult your talents, but if it took you 5 hours, you definitely need more tools. It's an hour job at worst, seriously.
EDIT: That may have come across as rude, and I didn't want it taken that way. I had the rear of the car lifted, things may look markedly different if you weren't able to get the back end in the air. If you didn't have the back end in the air, then you definitely need more tools.
EDIT: That may have come across as rude, and I didn't want it taken that way. I had the rear of the car lifted, things may look markedly different if you weren't able to get the back end in the air. If you didn't have the back end in the air, then you definitely need more tools.
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No rudeness, I don't have feelings to hurt. Verdict: I am slow.
I put the rear on jack-stands. The time consuming elements were removal of rear hangers (not a lot of room for hands and ratchet) as well as the removal and replacement of tie rods. This was done with a breaker bar with T40 and a box wrench. Once I got it tight, I used my torque wrench to get it to 76ftlbs.
I would be quicker now, but my tools are in the garage and basement. I had several trips. If I do much more of this type of stuff I may get an electric socket driver.
I already had pinch-weld friendly jack stand inserts (rubber). I don't have a crawler, so I was sliding around on the concrete driveway.
I did a short test drive... there is a difference. Much flatter when taking corner aggressively... I anticipate that if the back end kicks out it will do so with vigor now. I would do again.
The grey paint turned out wise, since the bar can be seen through the wheel and in the rear fender well. The bright blue would have been an eyesore for my vehicle. Blue would not match.
Happy wrenching!
Next project should be <1 hour. Adding the FP skid plate.
I put the rear on jack-stands. The time consuming elements were removal of rear hangers (not a lot of room for hands and ratchet) as well as the removal and replacement of tie rods. This was done with a breaker bar with T40 and a box wrench. Once I got it tight, I used my torque wrench to get it to 76ftlbs.
I would be quicker now, but my tools are in the garage and basement. I had several trips. If I do much more of this type of stuff I may get an electric socket driver.
I already had pinch-weld friendly jack stand inserts (rubber). I don't have a crawler, so I was sliding around on the concrete driveway.
I did a short test drive... there is a difference. Much flatter when taking corner aggressively... I anticipate that if the back end kicks out it will do so with vigor now. I would do again.
The grey paint turned out wise, since the bar can be seen through the wheel and in the rear fender well. The bright blue would have been an eyesore for my vehicle. Blue would not match.
Happy wrenching!
Next project should be <1 hour. Adding the FP skid plate.
