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  1. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    That's weird. My understanding was this was the same 10nspeed GM uses behind the zl1 camaro, the 6.2L trucks and tahoes, etc. It should hold up to 400hp without issues...
  2. BlkGS

    Salesman gave me the green light to tune (sort of)

    The salesman job is to tell you anything he can to get you to do the deed. Like the sleazy guy at the bar feeding a girl drinks and cheapntalk, they have one thing on their mind and once they've got what they want they don't need you anymore. So no, I wouldn't take his word for it. I'd get it...
  3. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    To me, I see the sports trim as having the luxuries with more power, like how srt works usually. Srt products offer all the luxury features of the top trim PLUS the power and sporty stuff. I guess by that same logic dodge does it too, just with the r/t or 5.7 models. I think since Ford doesn't...
  4. BlkGS

    Front Shortened Sway Bar links?

    Looked at the ExST endlinks. They're just ball joints made of plastic, they're the same as the tbss endlinks. Deflection vs flex in the plastic, take your pick. FWIW, the suspension Maxx endlinks pivot on the poly bushings somewhat, similar to a ball joint, but the whole structure is a lot...
  5. BlkGS

    Front Shortened Sway Bar links?

    To each their own, they're much more robust and stiffer than the endlinks that came from the factory on my TBSS, which I suspect are similar in design to what the ExST uses.
  6. BlkGS

    Front Shortened Sway Bar links?

    I have endlinks from suspension Maxx on my lowered tbss. I am not a fan of ball joint style end links, and they have a very elegant solution for them that's a lot more robust. I'd give them a call and see if they have something to work for the explorer.
  7. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    If I ended up in a trackhawk vs a Durango Hellcat, that'd be fine. Trackhawk did fall in price before all the supply chain issues, so I suspect it will still happen, Hellcat going out of production or not. The escalade V will hopefully drag prices for Durango Hellcat down, and frankly I think...
  8. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    I haven't seen one in person, but I did consider it. Tows less, is slower, costs more. Looks nice, but not for me. Did more thinking about this all, and I keep coming back to "damn the ST is a great deal". A GC L Limited v6 loaded up with the black package and everything is 57k. That's with a...
  9. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    I get 18 highway in mine... Going 70. I average 12.7 ish city depending on how often I get on it. Based on the test drives I had in the ST, I'd say my TBSS handles about the same withy upgrades as the St does stock, but with a much newer and stiffer platform you'd expect that. My tbss is...
  10. BlkGS

    Explorer deleting second row climate controls

    The bigger problem is "we just sole sourced this supplier because they were 5% cheaper". You tell them their lead times are 52 weeks and they have a 50% yield and they just say "work with the supplier to pull that delivery time in". This whole cluster has been decades in the making and the...
  11. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    OK, weird question. Does a full size stroller(uppababy Vista to be specific) fit behind the 3rd row?
  12. BlkGS

    Explorer deleting second row climate controls

    Honestly, full on deletion is totally unacceptable. In my situation, I could be OK with a delayed install, we've got a little guy who wouldn't be changing the temperature for several years. So even if it took 24 months for the parts to be available, I could live with it. But not having ever...
  13. BlkGS

    2022 Explorer St - 400A or 401A

    To me, 401A is a must. I'd skip the tech package, the 10m1 inch screen is ugly and poorly integrated, massaging seats are nice but not a must have to me, and the extra 2 speakers in the b&o system make it still underwhelming. I doubt you'll get your car any faster for a 400a over a 401a.
  14. BlkGS

    Explorer deleting second row climate controls

    My understanding with GM is that the missing equipment will be added free of charge when parts are available... Whenever that may be. The credit is just a "sorry for the inconvenience" thing. That said, this is a pretty major deletion on a family suv. I'm guessing you can still control the 3rd...
  15. BlkGS

    Looking for Explorer ST - Tips?

    I got quoted just under MSRP, plus any Ford deals or rebates, plus no dealer fees. So I'd say that's a terrible deal.
  16. BlkGS

    Selling my 22 ST allocation when it arrives

    FWIW, I got 2 offers just below MSRP right off the bat for ordering one.. One dealership has no dealer fees too, so that's roughly a grand less than most places. Still, paying MSRP feels unnatural to me. I can't do it. I was gonna buy a 2020 a little over a year ago for 50k between rebates and...
  17. BlkGS

    Reconsidering Explorer ST

    Interesting. How does that diffy stiffy piece work then without the bushing? Or do you modify the subdrame to accept it? How reliable is a 93 tune going to be? Is it reasonable to expect 150k miles without any issues, if you keep up on oil changes?
  18. BlkGS

    Can roof rails be installed after delivery?

    We usually take my wife's vehicle for that on account of gas mileage, but you can do it, lol.
  19. BlkGS

    Can roof rails be installed after delivery?

    My TBSS has roof rails. The Jeeps have rails too. I believe the Durango srt and r/t also do. They're great for kayaks or a roof bag.
  20. BlkGS

    0-60 Times w/no brake tq (Stomp & go)

    Wow. I wonder how much difference your negative performance mods hurt (the tires and tools and stuff). Don't take this the wrong way, but that's hugely unimpressive stock, and the big difference in times between tune and not tuned means they're pulling a lot more power from that tune, which...


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