Leveling lift kit

[pkuchirka]

I'm looking for s leveling lift kit. I want a 3 inch lift in the back, and 2 inch lift in the front so now my rear will be a inch higher in the front. They will look like something in the photo. These just go on top the strut as apposed to top of coil bottom of mount.

Anyone know who sells these? I can't find 3" for the back and I have found 2" for the front but would like to order from same place. I checked rock auto, Napa, source sports, auto parts way, the monkey wrench, eBay, Amazon, and can't find the right size.

If you know where I can get these online that would be awesome. Thank you

 

[pkuchirka]

Hey there

I am looking for a 3 " rear spacer that is ready to install. Also a 1.5 - 2inch front. Search eBay Amazon alot of many different places online. Anybody know where I can find these Heights

Thank you
Patrick

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[lvcjt702]

Hey there

I am looking for a 3 " rear spacer that is ready to install. Also a 1.5 - 2inch front. Search eBay Amazon alot of many different places online. Anybody know where I can find these Heights

Thank you
Patrick

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2.5" rear is the tallest I've been able to find.

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[pkuchirka]

There is one site that sells them for $300 but that's a little pricey

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[lvcjt702]

I tried the eBay 2.5" with the .75" Rancho Quicklift struts and found that the axle bound against the frame at full extension. It was about a 1/2" too tall. Ordered a set of 2" and we'll see how it goes this weekend.

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[Vancouver Bob]

I used these.... 3.5" in the front, 2.5" in the rear. I've seen the ones you show in your post, but it seemed they were for shorter lifts... like 1-2". Got mine on EBay... cheaper than ReadyLift.



Not sure I followed your install comparisons but these mount like this... on top of the shock/coil assembly.



When I was looking around I don't remember seeing many, if any, spacers for the rear over 2.5". Perhaps because of how the axle comes thru the frame. The other thing is that the rear control arms are angled towards the rear a bit so as they articulate down, they move the tire closer to the wheel well. Just some things to consider.

 

[pkuchirka]

I used these.... 3.5" in the front, 2.5" in the rear. I've seen the ones you show in your post, but it seemed they were for shorter lifts... like 1-2". Got mine on EBay... cheaper than ReadyLift.

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Not sure I followed your install comparisons but these mount like this... on top of the shock/coil assembly.

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When I was looking around I don't remember seeing many, if any, spacers for the rear over 2.5". Perhaps because of how the axle comes thru the frame. The other thing is that the rear control arms are angled towards the rear a bit so as they articulate down, they move the tire closer to the wheel well. Just some things to consider.

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Thank you so much. I think I will do as you did. Do you know the name of them? There are many names people use and I'm really not sure.

As it sits right now the front is pretty much the same level as the back. I'd like the back have a half a each higher then the front.

I lost a little height when I put new quick struts on.. I just want to get it back lol.

Pat

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[Vancouver Bob]

Hi Pat.

I bought these off of eBay. Sold by Lift.Option. They have several different combinations of front vs rear heights. I looked around just now and didn't see the 3.5" front 2.5" rear that I have... perhaps they sold out. You can search eBay for "2003 Expedition Lift Kit" and it'll pop up all sorts of options including the ones you were showing in your original post.

Sounds like you just want to lift the back end back up a bit. So perhaps you can do 2.5." in the rear and 2" up front or maybe 2" in the rear and leave the front as is. All sorts of options. Weird that the quick struts leveled you out unless that's what they were intended to do.

Here's how mine sits right now... still have a little bit of a rake, which I happen to like.

 

[pkuchirka]

Hi Pat.

I bought these off of eBay. Sold by Lift.Option. They have several different combinations of front vs rear heights. I looked around just now and didn't see the 3.5" front 2.5" rear that I have... perhaps they sold out. You can search eBay for "2003 Expedition Lift Kit" and it'll pop up all sorts of options including the ones you were showing in your original post.

Sounds like you just want to lift the back end back up a bit. So perhaps you can do 2.5." in the rear and 2" up front or maybe 2" in the rear and leave the front as is. All sorts of options. Weird that the quick struts leveled you out unless that's what they were intended to do.

Here's how mine sits right now... still have a little bit of a rake, which I happen to like.

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I have been just looking on eBay as well. I also checked the level of the center bolts to top fender.

These quick struts are meant to restore ride height and ride quality to new. They are called StruTek. They are cheaper and supposed to be equal quality as Monroe. Leveling kits are made to level the front and back equal as opposed to having it higher in the back from factory. I found 4 on eBay 3" on front and back . They may be able to give me 2.75"or 2.5" UP front and 3" on back

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[pkuchirka]

I have been just looking on eBay as well. I also checked the level of the center bolts to top fender.

These quick struts are meant to restore ride height and ride quality to new. They are called StruTek. They are cheaper and supposed to be equal quality as Monroe. Leveling kits are made to level the front and back equal as opposed to having it higher in the back from factory. I found 4 on eBay 3" on front and back . They may be able to give me 2.75"or 2.5" UP front and 3" on back

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These lifters I'm looking at are chassis tech. I think it will be the way to go.

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[Patrick Kuchirka]

How much do the Rancho Quicklift lift you up? if your two inches higher then stock height shocks, and put a 3inch spacer, would it be a 5" total lift?

 

[Vancouver Bob]

Did you happen to notice what changed after the quick strut install? Did the rear come down or did the front come up or maybe a little of both? 3" on the back may work if the quick struts are a little shorter than stock. Just be sure the rear axle doesn't hit the frame on full extension.

 

[sjwelds]

Um, there is a limit here...if the axle hits the frame that's like, not good. Maybe there's a reason you can't find more than a 2.5" spacer....

 

[lvcjt702]

Here are my notes to date.

Base (leaking rear passenger)

F/D 33in
R/D 31 3/4
F/P 32 5/8
R/P 30 7/8

Quicklift

R/P 36 1/8
R/D 35 7/8

Quicklift (1" Front/.75 Rear) & Blocks (2.5" Front/2" Rear)

F/D 38.5
F/P 38.5
R/D 38 7/8
R/P 38.5

I still have a sleight binding of the rear passenger axle and the front upper control arms at full extension. I'm going to order a 2" front/1.5 rear leveling kit this week and try it again.

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[pkuchirka]

How do you like your Rancho shocks?

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[lvcjt702]

My feeling is that even with dropping down another .5" on the blocks, the vehicle height will remain the same.

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[lvcjt702]

Honestly haven't used them beyond last night's test drive.

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[lvcjt702]

Um, there is a limit here...if the axle hits the frame that's like, not good. Maybe there's a reason you can't find more than a 2.5" spacer....

I'm guessing that you know what that limit is. And of course you've posted about your personal experience with installing the lift on your rig.

I personally have not been able to find squat about the setup that I'm putting together.

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[pkuchirka]

The quick struts I got are basically bottom line. Lowered the ride noticeably and made it very bouncy of a ride.. I guess I get what I pay for. I'm actually hoping it will stiffen the ride a bit.

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