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    Low Bass Sound During Deceleration

    Not likely engine or exhaust if it doesn’t change when you put it in neutral. My best guesses would be possibly a tire problem or an issue in the drivetrain like driveshaft bearing or diff issue. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Winter warriors?

    It was that or a 5.0 Mustang and everybody had one of those I got the Getrag 5 speed stick. Went through a clutch or two. Had it for over 100k miles. It was definitely reasonably quick but the torque steer was brutal. It served me very well for a first new car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Choice in Oil Filters

    The higher end Frams are fine. They used to use cardboard glued end caps that didn’t like hot wet oil and were a disaster waiting to happen. For my explorer I have run a mobile 1 and a Mann. I think so long as you choose a reputable name with synthetic media you are GTG. Sent from my iPad...
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    Rear Shocks

    $55 per strut/shock. Nice price. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Love the look even on your car[emoji23]. Had an oh crap moment with an inattentive driver the other day. Not sure I could have avoided her if I had the stockers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Steeda Sway Bar Rust Issue

    I have no rust on my 2+ year old Steeda sway bar. I do have a little on the rear springs but purely cosmetic. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Extended warranty ?

    Back about 10 years ago Jeep was offering their lifetime extended warranty. Two of my employees bought Grand Cherokees and the warranty. They had so much work covered on those vehicles Jeep begged them to trade them in. The litany of problems they had was really bad including new engines. Sent...
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    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Yeah it’s tough when you can’t drive around unmolested for the process. I have an area near me that is all warehouse so I can spend 15 minutes without much interruption. Nothing wrong with bedding them driving around. Just got to avoid hot stops or you’re toast[emoji23]. If you find that you get...
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    Inner door panel

    Sorry, thought you were talking outer panel. The inner panel is a little confusing at first but once you do the glass you will realize it’s pretty simple. Not a huge fan of the two plastic tabs driving the window up and down but many use that design and you don’t really hear about them breaking...
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    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    That oil pan is pretty impressive especially once you pull off that cheesy plastic pan. You’re gonna love the improvements! Make sure you follow the bedding instructions on the front brakes then let us know what you think about the upgrades. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Inner door panel

    Two bolts in the handle come out. Behind the cover. Then pull out the bottom and push up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Internal explorer exhaust tips turned down why?

    Unless you get really ugly tips then no[emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Window tint %?

    Nice. For once the law does something right. I have darker than legal tint on front windows. I also have Police Officers in the family. I’ve never received a tint citation but when I get pulled over both driver side windows are down, license and reg in my hands on the steering wheel, and the...
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    Extended warranty ?

    Never liked extended warranties. Sold service contracts for a while and they mostly made money. I bought two extended warranties, one on a 2017 GMC 2500HD Denali and one on my ST. Between emissions issues and def fluid issues along with $1000 power heated folding mirrors, heated seats, and a...
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    Winter warriors?

    Both looking good up there^^ Winter tires are amazing for those that have never used them. Performance on hardpack and ice is hard to believe. I still remember the first set of Blizzaks I put on my front wheel drive Cavalier Z24. Drove a full season in ski country before upgrading to 4wd. Never...
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    Steeda Subframe bushings

    Steeda subframe bushing kits help with no downside imo. I agree with UNBROKEN on mounting the diff too solidly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Winter warriors?

    Never. Pulled many out of ditches as well. Actually traded in a 5 year old 2500hd Denali diesel with 130k miles almost straight up for my ST. Back when you couldn’t get new diesel towing trucks and the used market was crazy. Probably the only time I ever market timed[emoji23] Sent from my...
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    Winter warriors?

    A lot depends on where you are and how much snow you get. I’m in Midwest with some snow but rarely more than a few inches. I run Pilot Sport AllSeason. Never really had an issue other than ice. When living in Vermont and New Hampshire I had a separate set of wheels and Blizzaks for winter time...
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    4WD or AWD?

    Correct. You are right, it is semantics. Once a wheel slips though, an open diff will try to direct all torque to the slipping wheel. Then the active braking takes over. Regardless of how it’s done and what it’s called, I feel it is a remarkably stable vehicle in slippery conditions. Either...
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    4WD or AWD?

    Impossible on our parts. Best case is one front and one rear. The Timberline has a locking rear differential so you get 3wheel drive in a timberline. A mentioned above, open diffs front and rear so the drive wheel is the easiest to turn or both when nothing is slipping. Once one side slips it...


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