FINALLY got my lowering springs installed

[jeffreybehr]

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.



Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.

 

[STFan]

Looks great!

 

[jeffreybehr]

Looks great!

TYVM.

 

[edog]

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.

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Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.
View attachment 22872

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.

View attachment 22870

Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.
View attachment 22872

Looking good.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.

View attachment 22870

Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.
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Dang she’s sitting nicely.

 

[EDWYER]

Eibach FTW

 

[Kiing.brett]

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.

View attachment 22870

Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.
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How did you get the ST logo on the rims. That looks beautiful

 

[2020FordRaptor]

How did you get the ST logo on the rims. That looks beautiful

I think it’s just an Amazon hub center cap.

 

[jeffreybehr]

I think it’s just an Amazon hub center cap.

You are wrong.. I found them on Etsy, but I can't find them now.. They're self-adhesive 'gel' discs that at least were available in many different diameters.

And Brett, they're wheels, not rims.

 

[Kiing.brett]

Oh okay I’m look and see what i can find and sorry about that Mr. Technical but over here in Florida we call them Rims and Tires

 

[2020FordRaptor]

You are wrong.. I found them on Etsy, but I can't find them now.. They're self-adhesive 'gel' discs that at least were available in many different diameters.

And Brett, they're wheels, not rims.

Wheels, rims, same thing. Also, someone was selling blacked out center caps (not just overlays) with red ST logo on Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Probably just isn’t on their anymore.

 

[SBHink]

How did you get the ST logo on the rims. That looks beautiful

I found a set on Amazon, they replace the ford ones.
https://a.co/d/9RBd0MO

 

[kmarshall99]

Nice ride! Im sitting on the same 315-35's too with H&R's and think the tires are perfect!

 

[viking]

Looks great! Love my Eibach setup!!

 

[Mako]

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.

View attachment 22870

Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.
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What's the offset on your wheels? Did it have any rubbing since you installed them?

 

[KU3050]

Have had the Eibach PRO-KIT #E10-35-051-03-22 lying about since last summer, and with my replacing Explorers twice, never got it on until now.. Tires are CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS 315/35x22s on Ace Alloy AFF02 Full Brushed Aluminum with Clear Coat (Flow Formed), 22x10.5s...
https://www.elementwheels.com/ace-v002l205mh-15h726n20m
Nothing rubs anywhere, at least so far.

View attachment 22870

Measured at the top-insides of the tire arches, each end of the vehicle was lowered by 1.7", and that's just about perfect for me.. With less than an hour driving it, I feel the ride is quite OK.. The negative camber has increased on all wheels, so I'll have it aligned.

FWIW, Last week had the Thermal 2-1/2" cat-back system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...installed, and those results are perfect--somewhat more exhaust noise but no additional sharpness, and NO DRONING!!!!! I'm VERY happy with that.

Will have the Superforged huge-brakes kit installed soon.. Just traded a bunch of take-off tires and wheels from my Caymans to the mechanic for the installation project.
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you get the brakes installed yet?