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Recent content by 2020STAWD

  1. 2020STAWD

    Warranty-Safe Performance Mods

    Depends on Dealer. My ST was in for a vibration in the front while reversing and they diagnosed it as my Driveshaft actuator failing and they also found an oil pan leak. All repaired under my extended warranty and only thing they mentioned was my rear shocks are bad. My ST is lowered, intake...
  2. 2020STAWD

    Vibration when in Reverse and lurch when put into drive

    The driveshaft actuator itself failed. It wasn’t just leaking. They believe that it was having some engagement issues or disengagement issues and binding up.
  3. 2020STAWD

    Vibration when in Reverse and lurch when put into drive

    Just received a Call from Dealership - Oil Pan Leak, Driveshaft Actuator will be replaced for $100.00 under extended warranty. Rear Shocks are blown Again.. Switching to Police interceptor shocks since I am lowered. I will install myself they wanted Almost $800 to do it.
  4. 2020STAWD

    Vibration when in Reverse and lurch when put into drive

    Follow up - Found a empty lot and did some testing. It does not always happen. When I put my explorer in reverse and cut the wheel, I heard a audible click or thump and then the vibration started (felt the whole car shake) Then I placed it into drive, rolled forward and felt a jerk and it...
  5. 2020STAWD

    Vibration when in Reverse and lurch when put into drive

    My 2020 ST has about 90k miles on it. Today we went down a rutted road and after coming off of the road, We stopped to eat lunch. When we went to leave and put it in reverse it vibrated really bad and then when I put it in drive int lurched for a second and then drove fine. It seems anytime I...
  6. 2020STAWD

    Thermal R&D 2.5" installed

    Its been cold here in NJ.. The sensor might be fogging up from exhaust.
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    CVF Downpipes Quality (Good Thing)

    I had to get some assistance installing my CVF Downpipes from a local mechanic friend. He is a 25 year certified mechanic and also works on diesel train Generators. (went from cars to trains after Covid) When I took the CVF pipes out of the boxes he was super impressed with the quality of...
  8. 2020STAWD

    Catalytic Converter done at 88k

    CVF downpipes are being install on Monday. I will inspect the OEM for cracks.
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    Catalytic Converter done at 88k

    If I’m a betting man, I think it’s my left side one that went bad. I was picking up my daughter from basketball practice and I had my window down while idling and that’s when I started to smell of the rotten egg smell
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    Catalytic Converter done at 88k

    Not sure if anybody else has ran into this but my last two tanks of gas my ST has had a rotten egg smell to it and it feels like it’s down on power. I know the Ford exhaust are crap on these. I already have a thermal cat back and I just purchased the CVF down pipes. I am just wondering if...
  11. 2020STAWD

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Just did the rubber cane tip mod on my 2020 ST blow off valve. Waiting on Black Friday to update to Hot and Cold side pipes and BOV. Hopefully there Will be a deal. Hint Hint @Lethalperformance
  12. 2020STAWD

    Steeda vs H&R vs Eibach decision

    Eibach instructions are to have the bump stops trimmed. I just forgot, but it hasn’t been an issue. H&R are the lowest drop I have seen in person.
  13. 2020STAWD

    Need advice on lowering springs

    They have been installed about 6 months. The photo I uploaded was 2 weeks ago or so. That is where they settled. I was next to a ST with H&R and I was slightly higher with a rake. They were more level. Eibach recommend trimming of the bumps stops and I forgot to. But I don't bottom out. The...
  14. 2020STAWD

    Need Some Assistance WIth My Exhaust Conundrum.

    There are Different setups - If you have a MBRP axle back kit you will need to probably buy a Full exhaust to replace it. If you have the Cat back with X pipe that is why it is so loud, no middle muffler anymore. Personally I prefer Thermal or AWE full exhaust kits. I am running a Full...
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    Need advice on lowering springs

    I went with Eibach over H&R for the slight rake - I usually have 2 adults and 2 kids in my ST.. You really can't install the springs on the wrong side or wrong direction. Once you put them on the spring perch you will see the orientation and the springs are usually labeled.


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