What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

[GearHead_1]

I just pulled the trigger on a Thermal R&D 3.5"...

You gotta be one of the first.

 

[Combatvet]

You gotta be one of the first.

I'll accept that, got me.

 

[enphor]

I just pulled the trigger on a Thermal R&D 3.0 , and a 4D Tech Auto start/stop disable. Photo's to come.

https://www.4dtech.com

heads up with Forscan and also most tunes you can get can disable the auto stop/start. Unless you have a 2025 and don’t want to wait for support.

 

[Combatvet]

heads up with Forscan and also most tunes you can get can disable the auto stop/start. Unless you have a 2025 and don’t want to wait for support.

Yep, 2025.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Installed my rear side window flag decals:

and my new Thermal tips:

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[ExplorerSTLine]

Installed my rear side window flag decals:

Where you did buy the decals? Thanks

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

I got them on Amazon: Flag Decals. Definately not an easy install! The first set I messed up, but they kindly sent me another set for free. I chose the "wet" install. After getting them positioned right, I used a heat gun to warm the vinyl and help drying BEFORE removing the backing paper. Using the wet method is more forgiving when trying to position the decal. Once you get it perfect, squeegee it pretty good to get the liquid out from under the vinyl and then lightly hit it with the heat. Wait at least 20-30 minutes before removing the backing paper. Slow and steady, peel the paper straight back, not up, using the squeegee to work out any bubbles as you go.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Someone PMed me about my vehicle but I deleted the conversation accidently when I tried to delete a photo. Whoever it was, send me another PM or check out my build thread: Here.

 

[ExplorerSTLine]

I got them on Amazon: Flag Decals. Definately not an easy install! The first set I messed up, but they kindly sent me another set for free. I chose the "wet" install. After getting them positioned right, I used a heat gun to warm the vinyl and help drying BEFORE removing the backing paper. Using the wet method is more forgiving when trying to position the decal. Once you get it perfect, squeegee it pretty good to get the liquid out from under the vinyl and then lightly hit it with the heat. Wait at least 20-30 minutes before removing the backing paper. Slow and steady, peel the paper straight back, not up, using the squeegee to work out any bubbles as you go.

Thanks for the quick response BrooseDaMoose. It sure looks good. I might give it a try. Thanks again...

 

[RFC1992]

Just finished installing the Steeda anti-sway bar. This project was more a PITA than I anticipated. Perhaps I need more tools or lack talent, but it took me 5 hours in the driveway under 83 deg heat. I am a believer, at this point, that slow is fast when it comes to maintenance and repair - this may have just been slow.

On the good side, tie ends fit nicely and everything went back together. The bolts for the rear exhaust hangers --- what a pain. I thought replacing the front badge was remote...

Anyway. Thanks for the recommendations. I hope it drives nicely after this. As an aside, I did not like the blue, so I sanded, primed, and painted it an in-stock (no hardware store trip) grey. Now it won't shock me when I see it on the red & black vehicle.

Have a good weekend.

 

[GearHead_1]

I'm not going to insult your talents, but if it took you 5 hours, you definitely need more tools. It's an hour job at worst, seriously.

EDIT: That may have come across as rude, and I didn't want it taken that way. I had the rear of the car lifted, things may look markedly different if you weren't able to get the back end in the air. If you didn't have the back end in the air, then you definitely need more tools.