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What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

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I’ve always been a Steeda fan, and I scored a great deal on the strut bar from a member here, so I figured I might as well go Steeda across the board. I’m warming up to the idea of lowering it, so Steeda springs are probably next. I just want to see how everything feels after this install before I commit.

Have also owned plenty of aFe stuff, good company. Actually running the panel filter now (non-oiled).
 

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I’ve always been a Steeda fan, and I scored a great deal on the strut bar from a member here, so I figured I might as well go Steeda across the board. I’m warming up to the idea of lowering it, so Steeda springs are probably next. I just want to see how everything feels after this install before I commit.

Have also owned plenty of aFe stuff, good company. Actually running the panel filter now (non-oiled).
Ya I like the AFE in terms of the color and the mounting hardware looked good.

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For the strut tower bar I'll likely go aFe because the mounting points do not use a spacer but a properly formed bracket on both bolts.

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I’ve always been a Steeda fan, and I scored a great deal on the strut bar from a member here, so I figured I might as well go Steeda across the board. I’m warming up to the idea of lowering it, so Steeda springs are probably next. I just want to see how everything feels after this install before I commit.

Have also owned plenty of aFe stuff, good company. Actually running the panel filter now (non-oiled).
I was a Steeda fan too. This time, went with Eibach springs and AFe rear sway bar. Would highly recommend you go in that direction. I kept my Steeda strut tower brace v.1 and still love it--it does have spacers but I've never had to remove it so no big deal. Also got the Steeda subframe bushing support kit. Not a fan of the JXB insert so won't be getting one.
 

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I’ve always been a Steeda fan, and I scored a great deal on the strut bar from a member here, so I figured I might as well go Steeda across the board. I’m warming up to the idea of lowering it, so Steeda springs are probably next. I just want to see how everything feels after this install before I commit.

Have also owned plenty of aFe stuff, good company. Actually running the panel filter now (non-oiled).

I went with Eibach even though Steeda was my first consideration. I don't know how Steeda rides, but the Eibach springs are perfect in my opinion.

As for the Steeda strut tower brace, I'm likely going to sell mine, and install a Houston Speed Freaks one. They just look better!
 

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I went with Eibach even though Steeda was my first consideration. I don't know how Steeda rides, but the Eibach springs are perfect in my opinion.
The Steeda springs definitely ride firmer. The Eibach is more comfortable and looks better--I do feel it has a "jiggly" feel to the ride though, maybe because they are softer. I even have new PIU struts/shocks.
 

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The Steeda springs definitely ride firmer. The Eibach is more comfortable and looks better--I do feel it has a "jiggly" feel to the ride though, maybe because they are softer. I even have new PIU struts/shocks.
I had the Steeda rear sway bar installed, and I don't feel that. I will be adding more suspension mods, but tune from Livernois is next.
 

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It def feels better in turns now. I have to decide spring shock strut combo next. I love eibach but I may just go all steeda.

I want lower center of gravity but close to current ride. Not trying to ride like a mini truck with a 4” drop lol
 



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