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Tuned ST "Insurance" Parts Questions

phuxtick

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So I've had my '25 ST for just at right about a year now since purchase....5484 miles. This is the most fun I've had in a tuned vehicle in a very long time...it doesn't make sense how fast it is for it's size and weight and it makes me laugh like a little kid every time I get on it. But...I am keeping this thing for the long haul, like...I'm paying it off and keeping it still. So, my question is - what are some good "insurance" parts to toss on these things to keep them from falling apart from beating on 'em too much? Yes, I know it costs to play lol, that's not what I'm asking about though. It's still my daily, we still travel across Texas in it from time to time, so still need it usable for regular people activities.

So far I have the typical copypasta upgrades - Thermal 3" exhausts, CVFab 3" downpipes, CVFab intercooler + hot and cold charge pipes, colder plugs, ZFG 93 Performance tune, S&B intakes, AWE diff brace and HSF upgraded diff bolt and strut.

Besides the diff brace and diff bolt, what else is worth getting done to just help extend the life of things a bit? Is the driveshaft brace really that big of a deal? I was looking at the JXB bushings, and do plan on putting H&R lowering springs on soon....but that's cosmetic. Anything else that makes sense to beef up now that the fun is unlocked?
 

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It’s not a driveshaft brace it’s a driveshaft carrier, just cutting down on the weird movements it has under load. Just a performance thing. Other then a diff brace, if you’re launching a lot I’d get the Fenfab oil pan, but otherwise just check your transmission fluid and send it!
 

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Catch can would not hurt.
 

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When doing your springs, thrown a sway bar on there in the stiffest setting. I feel that it made a noticeable difference for me.
 

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