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  1. Gadgtfreek

    Rear-End Squeak - Steeda Anti-Sway Bar

    https://www.steeda.com/energy-suspension-formula-5-prelube-grease-pack ?? Did they load it up with grease during the install?
  2. Gadgtfreek

    Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

    Yeah, I misworded; instead of most drop least to most, it should just say drop least to most.
  3. Gadgtfreek

    Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

    LOL, it was relative. I just thought I’d read that they were the least stiff, but I assume they’re all “firm” in reality. The more I think about it, the more I feel like I don’t want the rake, so Eibach is probably my first choice at the moment. It’ll be March anyway, so I still have plenty of...
  4. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    Yeah, I would say you are def fighting the Nevada 91 octane.
  5. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    All I know is I am slowly losing faith in these Pirellis.
  6. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    LOL. Guess they have to keep everyone guessing. Kinda like removing options and standard features mid model year...
  7. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    Crazy.
  8. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    Interesting. Wonder why they would raise 2025... Turbo model change? I mean nothing else really changed I thought.
  9. Gadgtfreek

    NGK Plug change, and don't go to Ford to have it done.

    Yeah, that is where I am at lol. What is my time worth, whereas being younger and forced to, because I was limited on funds? I cut down a tree recently, and got out there with an axe yesterday and split it for my fireplace rack. My thought halfway through the axe usage was, why in the ****...
  10. Gadgtfreek

    NGK Plug change, and don't go to Ford to have it done.

    I get that, but nowadays I find good shops. I worked on mechanical equipment for years, and my wrists are shot. I'd rather pay a reliable person.
  11. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    Great stuff there. Ultimately, after a lot of reading, I decided to leave the intake side and intercooler alone. For my use, I do not need the upgrades. I am honestly about done short of lowering springs and maybe new wheels. The vehicle drives excellently and is plenty fast for its size. I...
  12. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    Just a quick update on running in Normal mode. I’ve pretty much gotten used to it now. It takes more pedal input, but the 10R60 is much more tame and pleasant overall. Cabin noise is also noticeably lower. I assume there’s more FENG in Sport mode (I haven’t dug into the details—I just know it’s...
  13. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    I feel like this is a rare situation that just happens from time to time. As I’ve said before, I know the sound well—cars in the ’80s and ’90s did this regularly on hills because they weren’t smart enough to downshift, even though some of them had knock sensors. The sound I hear is the same one...
  14. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    I'm a massive fan of the ecoboosts. Amazing what they can do.
  15. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    That's the sound. I run shell and chevron 93. Like I said, I know the situation that forces it, my F150 did it on 93 stock. Ive even heard the coyote do it. If you lug these engines for a brief second, it will ping. That Bronco was pinging the whole time, which I would not be happy with. Mine's...
  16. Gadgtfreek

    What am I hearing?

    Mine is very brief—like less than 10 quick rattles in the pipes, lol. For example, this morning I was on a four-lane that eventually narrows down to two. Grandpa in a 1500 wouldn’t move out of the hammer lane, so I went to pass. Of course, he sped up (like so many people who are just mad at...
  17. Gadgtfreek

    NGK Plug change, and don't go to Ford to have it done.

    Yeah, if I decide to do it—and I’m still not sure I will—I’ll just have the same shop that installed the RSB handle it. They’d also be the ones doing the springs.
  18. Gadgtfreek

    Lowering Springs Pros and Cons

    Can someone add some input? I feel this is my next mod, but I want to make sure I understand. Most drop from least to most: Steeda Eibach HR Keeps Rake: Steeda Firmness (softer ride) from soft to firm: Eibach Steeda HR Thanks. I was considering Steeda just for the least drop and to keep the...
  19. Gadgtfreek

    Tune adaptation

    For me, just the transmission, and that was 10-14 days.
  20. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    After driving some with Normal now and getting used to the throttle difference, it really is a pleasure to drive and has plenty of juice when needed. Plus the 10R60 in mine, shifts like butter in normal mode.


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