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  1. nikolai9956

    Single bolt diff brace, cold weather driveline vibrations

    Hi, 1. Thinking of installing a differential brace on my 24 st. It has 1 bolt rear diff (3 bolt technically). Any advice of the brace? Is it really needed? 2. My st has infamous 38mph driveline vibraion when it's cold outside (below 45). If car sits outside overnight - vibration is present. If...
  2. nikolai9956

    Thermal R&D 2.5" installed

    Hey, I installed Thermal R&D 2.5" exhaust last week. Love the sound. Morning warm up rumble is perfect for waking my son up at 6am for high school (car is usually backed up facing his bedroom window). Cold warm up (25f here at night) usually lasts about 5-10 minutes. Then it really quiets down...
  3. nikolai9956

    FS Akrapovic replica carbon fiber exhaust tips

    Akrapovic (replica) exhaust tips. 4 pcs. Fit oem st exhaust with minor modifications (will need extension pipes to fit properly). Selling after Thermal install, no longer needed. Real carbon fiber but not real Akrapovic. Used for about 2500 mi, no issues, no corrosion. Metal portion painted...
  4. nikolai9956

    New look...

    Went from this To fully blacked out
  5. nikolai9956

    Intercooler Steeda vs Livernois vs others

    Hi, '24 ST Looking into intercooler upgrades. Any thoughts on Steeda vs Livernois or others? I ran Livernois on my 3.5L EB F150 without any issues. TY
  6. nikolai9956

    New staggered 22s are finally on

    Hi I decided to go ahead with staggered 22" setup. Wheels: Blaque Diamond BD-F25 Tires: Continental DWS06 Front 22x9 +25, 275/40ZR22 Rear 22x10.5 +40, 315/35ZR22 Overall diameter is the same so no issues with AWD. I'm currently running them at 34psi, will chalk it to see if they need to be...
  7. nikolai9956

    SLD SOLD: Set of 21" ST wheels+tires

    Wheels taken off 2024 explorer ST at just under 2000mi. Excellent condition, no damage, no patches. 4 wheels, 4 pirelli tires, mounted and balanced from the factory, sensors and lug nuts are included (black and chrome). Want them gone before winter to buy a set of winter wheels/tires. Located...
  8. nikolai9956

    Tire pressure for 22" wheels

    Hi, What tire pressures are you running with 22" wheels? 275/40R22, 315/35R22. Thank you.
  9. nikolai9956

    Wheel stud replacement (easy)

    I could not find any any information on replacing wheel studs on explorers ST so decided to post this quick write up. I cut my studs to accommodate for 19mm bora spacers and oem wheels. New wheels don't need spacers, thicker at the hub and were only getting 5-6 full rotations on the lug nut. 1...
  10. nikolai9956

    Suspension/Alignment shop recommendation in New Jersey (NYC area)

    Hey, I had the best experience today at one of my local wheel/tire/suspension shops. I would like to put a word out to anyone who needs work done on their Explorers/STs. Name of the Shop: Koi Werks Location: Linden, NJ (611 Pennsylvania avenue) Owner: Keith Master mechanic: Dave Over the last 2...
  11. nikolai9956

    SLD SOLD. Bora wheel spacers 3/4" + 1"

    2 pairs of BORA wheel spacers. FRONT 3/4" thick, black anodized, come with 10 nuts. REAR 1" thick, black anodized, come with 10 nuts. Used for about 10 weeks until wheels arrived. Perfect for flush setup with oem 21" wheels. Stud trimming is required with oem wheels. 2x Ford Explorer...
  12. nikolai9956

    H&R install and first impressions

    This topic has probably been discussed many times over but I would like to add a few details that I discovered during install. 1. Rear springs: I only had to take 1 bolt off to remove and install rear springs - sway bar link bolt. I used the jack to compress rear spring and then inserted inside...
  13. nikolai9956

    Steeda vs H&R vs Eibach decision

    Hey Looking at 3 options for lowering springs: 1. Steeda - smallest amount of drop (about 1.25"), stiffest of 3, good for weight handling/towing 2. Eibach - medium drop (1.3-1.6), softest of 3, keeps somewhat of a rake 3. H&R - lowest drop (1.6-1.75), medium stiffness, best handling, no rake. Is...
  14. nikolai9956

    Need advice on lowering springs

    Hi, I'm looking to buy H&R lowering springs for my 24 ST. I had HRs on most of my cars and was always happy with them except for my '01 audi s4 (way too stiff). 1. In your experiences what is the settled height of the springs (settled drop)? I see that some people say that it doesn't settle as...
  15. nikolai9956

    22" staggered setup thoughts?

    I'm looking to upgrade stock 21s for 22s. I'm not a fan of super wide tire in the front therefore looking to go with staggered setup. What are your thoughts on the following setup: Front: 22x9 25mm offset, 275/40R22 Rear: 22x10.5 40mm offset, 315/35R22 Tires are identical in diameter. Will I...
  16. nikolai9956

    Hello from New Jersey!

    Hello everyone! I got my '24 ST a few months ago. Did some minor mods already. - Black roof wrap - Bora wheel spacers .75"F / 1"B. Soon to be replaced with 22" wheels - 4" exhaust tips - black vinyl strip on the hood - side steps, mud flaps - roof rails - Ford performance tune... - amber drl...


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