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FuriousST

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Could you advise me on the order of parts I should get to avoid the wheel hob on my 2020 ST.

I'm thinking about this as a first option.
Subframe Bushing Support Kit


but I would like to know your experience which is the best so I don't waste my money
 

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Confused.
 

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I think you must mean wheel hop. If so the Steeda bushing kit is a good start.
 

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Dale5403 said:
I think you must mean wheel hop. If so the Steeda bushing kit is a good start.
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perfect I will buy them and then what do you think should be the 2nd option to buy
 

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Toe links, vertical links and bushing brace kit. Do it all at once.
www.fenfabrication.com or Steeda…both are great parts.
 

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Perfect
 

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FenFab bushing braces for all subframes…I’d bet money so do Steedas.
 

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The Steeda kit will work for all subframes you'd find under an Explorer ST.
 

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FuriousST said:
How do get the subframe part number?
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Steeda says that you need to call a ford dealer parts dept with last 8 VIN to determine subframe version.

I was just looking at this yesterday to decide which parts to get.
 

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Thanks very much
 

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For vertical links, you have a couple options, depending on your budget. FenFab makes a very nice billet vertical link set for I believe around $350.

If you want something a bit on the cheaper side, $100 will get you the billet aluminum inserts that bolt into the factory vertical links and stiffen them up considerably. Steeda makes them and they have a very informative demostration video on their website. Not quite as good as the FenFab option but it comes close for less than a third of the price.
 

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FireDemonSiC said:
For vertical links, you have a couple options, depending on your budget. FenFab makes a very nice billet vertical link set for I believe around $350.

If you want something a bit on the cheaper side, $100 will get you the billet aluminum inserts that bolt into the factory vertical links and stiffen them up considerably. Steeda makes them and they have a very informative demostration video on their website. Not quite as good as the FenFab option but it comes close for less than a third of the price.
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I’ve had both. The FenFab are worth the difference. The Delrin bushings make a big difference. Steeda inserts are way easier to install though.
 

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This is what I bought to start
 

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I’ve had both. The FenFab are worth the difference. The Delrin bushings make a big difference. Steeda inserts are way easier to install though.
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Bushings are definitely a big plus here. I ordered the inserts yesterday. If they work, great. If they don't, super easy to uninstall and sell for $75 shipped then upgrade to the fenfab links.
 

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install Steeda parts
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With these two parts my wheel hob was immediately solved. I recommend it as 1 option for those who have this problem.

note: I should let you know that these parts make the car feel harder on the road. comfort is lost
 

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