Recent content by Rod Helstad

The ST you are looking at is identical to mine with the exception of the moonroof. Mine has about 68000 miles on it. The AWD can be locked in to 4 wheel drive. I do that when we have snow and ice because I do not like the way the AWD kicks in and out on snow and ice or mud. Each time you...

I have not been on the site for some time but now I need a favor. Does anyone have any x plan pins available? I have used them 3 times for ST's and now I have a buddy that wants a new F-350. Are there any available. Thanks in advance. Rod

John, That is the same # that is on the cover of my 2010. Rod

It may not always happen, but normally if they have been overtightened or tightened unevenly, you will notice within the first few miles. I only recheck to see that mine are tight after about 100 miles, and then it is only with light pressure on a flex handle. Just my thoughts. Rod

All the brochures have been spoken for and are in the mail. Rod

I have some misc. brochures for 01,03,07, and 08 ST brochures to give away on a first-come first-served basis. All you have to do is send your mailing address and year preference to me at [email protected] and I will mail them out next week. I have saved these long enough and now they must go...

My 10 STA also has the 18" for a spare. I found that out when I ruined one of the pirellis. I ordered mine with the black leather, and my headliner is tan as well. Rod

Check the rubber seal around the rear door as that is where mine was leaking when the seal sagged. I fixed it by putting a bit of silicone seal on the seal and pushed it back in place. Hopefully yours will be an easy fix as well. Rod

Thanks Rich, I will forward the information to him and he can decide.. Rod

I will check on the sensor but I doubt that he has it. About the only options I could see were the power adjustable pedals and moonroof. Other than that it was pretty plain. Does anyone know if the auto headlamp function can be added for less than an arm and a leg? Rod

He wants the auto headlights.

I have a buddy that just bought an 07XLT. It does not have the auto headlamps that he was used to in the 03 ST he bought from me. His 07 had been a fleet vehicle. He is wondering what he needs to do or order to get the auto heatlamps. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Rod

Marie, I had the Michelin LTX MS on my 01 and my 03 for nearly 200,000 miles. I lived in NW North Dakota (Williston to be exact) and they were possible the best all around tires I have ever had. They were great in the snow. My 08 had 18" tires so the LTX was not a choice. I replaced the...

Mark, I have seen others ask the same question. My 2010 STA has gone through 2 nasty ND winters and the OEM wheels look as good as new. I just make sure I clean them up in both the spring and the fall. The only problem I have occasionally is that snow/ice will freeze on the wide ledge on...