Lift options for'04 EB

[PHIL CLACK]

Hi folks! New member here.
I'm looking for recommended lift kits for my rig.
My goal is a modest increase (3 in?) and larger tires.
Would a body lift be a better way?

Thanks in advance
Fil

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[1955moose]

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[PHIL CLACK]

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[Judge Mills]

I think the only options are spacers or "add-a-lift" assembled struts. They have a specific name, but I can't think of it. Hopefully someone chimes in. You can get a spacer kit, 3" front, 2.5" rear, on eBay for about $70.

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[cb540]

I think the only options are spacers or "add-a-lift" assembled struts. They have a specific name, but I can't think of it. Hopefully someone chimes in. You can get a spacer kit, 3" front, 2.5" rear, on eBay for about $70.

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Are the knock-off spacers you get on ebay any good? Most retail spots I've seen, quality spacer sets go for about $300-$400 for front and rear. I'd love to lift mine a few inches for better clearance in the woods, especially the creeks.

 

[PHIL CLACK]

Are the knock-off spacers you get on ebay any good? Most retail spots I've seen, quality spacer sets go for about $300-$400 for front and rear. I'd love to lift mine a few inches for better clearance in the woods, especially the creeks.

I've no idea how the quality of the eBay knock off stuff measures up.

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[BekahT]

From what I understand this old (mine 05) the body mount bolts could break off in the body. Could be rusted ect. I opted this way but was advised against it.

 

[PHIL CLACK]

From what I understand this old (mine 05) the body mount bolts could break off in the body. Could be rusted ect. I opted this way but was advised against it.

Good point. Mine is a central California truck with 90k miles and never driven on salt so rust is non existent.


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[Judge Mills]

Are the knock-off spacers you get on ebay any good? Most retail spots I've seen, quality spacer sets go for about $300-$400 for front and rear. I'd love to lift mine a few inches for better clearance in the woods, especially the creeks.

The rear set look good to me, though I'm no metallurgist. I would say though that with the 10.9 studs, they are plenty strong.

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[SVTExpo]

I did the bushing type lift from eBay. It worked. 2.5 rear 3 front. The truck still doesn't sit even but I'd say the quality is ok.

 

[scoot0073]

Nothing wrong with the eBay $100 lift/leveling kits.
I got the same one in the picture 3.5/2.5

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[cb540]

Are you guys in the woods with those kits? I'm sure on pavement you probably wouldn't notice much of a quality difference. The reason I was asking is most of the kits I've seen are made from a hard plastic and not metal, so my biggest concern is the repeated impact of dirt road, off road and through-water driving causing them to possibly crack? I'm still a noob at suspension work so idk if I have a legit concern or not

 

[scoot0073]

Are you guys in the woods with those kits? I'm sure on pavement you probably wouldn't notice much of a quality difference. The reason I was asking is most of the kits I've seen are made from a hard plastic and not metal, so my biggest concern is the repeated impact of dirt road, off road and through-water driving causing them to possibly crack? I'm still a noob at suspension work so idk if I have a legit concern or not

I got the metal 3.5/2.5 kit . I live in the sticks/backwoods and I love trail riding and mud bogging. Everything that I bought for my Expedition is to be used. My Expedition isn't a highway Queen.
IMO.. The metal kits will last longer than the poly/hard plastic kits.
If u just wanna lift it and ride pretty then the hard plastic will do but if u want something more durable that will c a lot of off road then I'd say the metal

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[Clint Cardwell]

I just put a set on mine off of eBay and they seem great very well crafted and seem.strong. Has anyone ever tried to put f150 lift keys in the torsion bars

 

[PHIL CLACK]

Thanks all for the suggestions and bearing with my noobness.
With a 3" lift, what tire size is optimal?
This is on stock 17" wheels.
Looking to get practical ATs like BFG, nothing special.


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[scoot0073]

Thanks all for the suggestions and bearing with my noobness.
With a 3" lift, what tire size is optimal?
This is on stock 17" wheels.
Looking to get practical ATs like BFG, nothing special.


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With 3.5/2.5 u get get as big as 35's which is what I got.

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[cb540]

I got the metal 3.5/2.5 kit . I live in the sticks/backwoods and I love trail riding and mud bogging. Everything that I bought for my Expedition is to be used. My Expedition isn't a highway Queen.
IMO.. The metal kits will last longer than the poly/hard plastic kits.
If u just wanna lift it and ride pretty then the hard plastic will do but if u want something more durable that will c a lot of off road then I'd say the metal

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Thanks for the advice. I'm with you, mine isn't a highway queen. I sold my highway queen (2004 mach1) to get this expedition to take it in the woods, my sig pic was taken at our camp site. ~ 5/6 miles into natl forest, have to go through creeks and all to get there so I'll definitely stay metal when I get my kit. That's actually the main reason I want the extra few inches, for a little extra clearance when the creeks are up

 

[scoot0073]

Thanks for the advice. I'm with you, mine isn't a highway queen. I sold my highway queen (2004 mach1) to get this expedition to take it in the woods, my sig pic was taken at our camp site. ~ 5/6 miles into natl forest, have to go through creeks and all to get there so I'll definitely stay metal when I get my kit. That's actually the main reason I want the extra few inches, for a little extra clearance when the creeks are up

And I ordered the 3.5/2.5 kit off eBay for $100 bucks and its doing good .. So don't waste your money on other brands for $300+ when the $100 eBay kit does the same thing..


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[Vancouver Bob]

I just received my 3.5/2.5 lift from eBay. Was excited to see them but when I started looking closer they didn't measure up. Am I missing something? I sent a message to the seller to see what's up.

 

[Judge Mills]

I just received my 3.5/2.5 lift from eBay. Was excited to see them but when I started looking closer they didn't measure up. Am I missing something? I sent a message to the seller to see what's up.

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I think I remember reading in the description that because of geometry, the spacers aren't the height of the lift...

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