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[lvcjt702]

Here is a question so are Expeditions are based on a Ford F-150 frame which has an independent front suspension could someone swap the rear suspension from an F-150 into an expedition I'm genuinely asking this question cuz I don't know

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I hate to be a grammar **** but this is making my head hurt!

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[Knox GSL]

Here is a question so are Expeditions are based on a Ford F-150 frame which has an independent front suspension could someone swap the rear suspension from an F-150 into an expedition I'm genuinely asking this question cuz I don't know

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That would be the easiest way to lift it. You would want to do a straight axle in the front as the A-arms are slightly different between the vehicles. I think it be awesome to see one of these with 3/4 axles under it. 3 link the back and 4 link the front. You already have sufficient coilover mounts under it. I'd say a 6 lift and 35"s would be a nice ride.

 

[Knox GSL]

I hate to be a grammar **** but this is making my head hurt!

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Either way give the horse some relief.

 

[crector080862]

Okay are you Grammar Nazis I apologize I have arthritis in my hands from working with him for so many years so I speak into my phone to type these questions once again I apologize I didn't realize that it was so critical that my punctuation in syntax of my sentences was so bad that you couldn't understand what I'm saying once again I sincerely apologize

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[HornedFrog]

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IMO this looks perfect. When my factory tires need replacing I'll probably copy this setup.

 

[SuperDutyExpy]

Hi Everyone. This is my first post ever. I have been studying this thread for several weeks as I wanted to give my 2014 Expedition EL Limited a facelift. After much thought, I got the Ready Lift 1.5" Leveling Kit. My truck has the Mechanical Rear Load Leveling Suspension and I didn't want to mess around with those Nivomat shocks so I left it alone. I had the 20" chrome clad wheels professionally sanded, painted, and clear coated. At that time, I also had everything blacked out that was chrome except for the door handles. The tires are BFG All-Terrain KO2s sized at 305/55R20. I thought I would share the current look since I got so much inspiration here. Thanks!

 

[DR650N8]

Yes that truly is a -24 Offset!!!!! Have gotten several positive comments from even the Chevrolet guy's. I do however want to let you know that since the original pics i posted i found a very interesting issue with my EXPY. sixsix hit the nail on the head with his comment. The front stick out between .5 and .75". The rear that you can see in the picture (drivers rear) sets completely flush while the (passenger rear) sets out about 1.5". I didn't notice this at first but noticed after walking up from the rear of the EXPY at work. I carried to the shop that did the lift wheels and tires and they checked all and verified that the wheels where the same and they had not messed anything up with the lift. So it was off to the "Ford Dealer" I needed to check on a replacement drivers side bottom seat cover that they had sent pics to ford for a pre-approval and thought it would be a good time to see what they thought about the difference. I completely expected them to say that they couldn't tell or the standard it is within specs, or blame it on the lift or wheels. To my surprise the general manager happened to be in the service department and overheard me talking to the service writer so he walked into the check in bay to take a look. I watched him walk back and forth about 5 times so i walked out to see what he was thinking. He said he had never seen anything like it. He also noticed that the receiver hitch wasn't in the center of the cutout in the bumper cover (YAY they admitted there IS a problem). They asked if they could take it in the shop and put it on the alignment machine and have a tech check it out so i let them start work and they gave me a courtesy ride back to work. A couple of hours later the service writer called and stated that everything was perfectly aligned and there tech's had no idea what was wrong and asked if I had a issue with them sending it to the local body shop for them to take a look at it (so I told them go ahead). A couple of more hours passed when they called back and the body shop had diagnosed the problem. The body mounts on the frame are apparently slotted and they stated that most factory vehicles where mounted directly in the center of the slots but my body was mounted with them completely up against the side of the slot. They are going to schedule a time with the body shot in the next week to loosen the body and center it up on the frame. So long story short there will be about .5 - .75" of tire outside the fenders (in my opinion this is a very good look without to much sticking out)


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I have this same offset thing going on with my 2013 f150 it was more noticeable when I put the taller BFGoodrich ko2 tires on. I always wondered why the tires stuck out more on one side???? Factory wheels. So this means my bed and body are not mounted to the frame on center?


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[limitedex]

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Hi Everyone. This is my first post ever. I have been studying this thread for several weeks as I wanted to give my 2014 Expedition EL Limited a facelift. After much thought, I got the Ready Lift 1.5" Leveling Kit. My truck has the Mechanical Rear Load Leveling Suspension and I didn't want to mess around with those Nivomat shocks so I left it alone. I had the 20" chrome clad wheels professionally sanded, painted, and clear coated. At that time, I also had everything blacked out that was chrome except for the door handles. The tires are BFG All-Terrain KO2s sized at 305/55R20. I thought I would share the current look since I got so much inspiration here. Thanks!

Looks awesome! But aren’t those the aluminum “limited/platinum” wheels? Chrome clad is what I have on my F150. It’s just a chrome cover.

 

[SuperDutyExpy]

Looks awesome! But aren’t those the aluminum “limited/platinum” wheels? Chrome clad is what I have on my F150. It’s just a chrome cover.

Yes, my wheels are aluminum. However, I am pretty sure they are advertised as "chrome clad." And, thank you for the compliment!

 

[bobmbx]

I have this same offset thing going on with my 2013 f150 it was more noticeable when I put the taller BFGoodrich ko2 tires on. I always wondered why the tires stuck out more on one side???? Factory wheels. So this means my bed and body are not mounted to the frame on center?


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Yes. IIRC, a post from a few months ago had some pictures of the body not being centered. Poster was told the body has slots vice holes for the mounting bolts to the frame, allowing for that offset.

"Just loosen'em up and push it over"

Right.

 

[mjomorgan]

OK help please.
I have a 2016 EL in silver ingot. I have the 3" level installed and want to upgrade the wheels.
I can get 20x9 -12 panther offroad 578 (black outer, machined center) and BFG KO2 275/60r20 (here they are on a ram https://www.customwheeloffset.com/w...road-578-rough-country-leveling-kit-body-lift )

I am also looking at moto metal MO970, raceline twist, and fuel maverick

Does anyone have experience with PAnther offroad?

Would these fit without modification? I want some lip but way out of the wheel well and don't want to do trimming.

 

[Sneaky Pete]

ReadyLift 69-2070 3.0'' Front with 2.0'' Rear SST Lift Kit

Cooper DISCOVERER AT3 XLT LT295/70R18 E 129S Tire
(34.25 x 12)

Raised it 4”

Minor rubbing but I will correct that with trimming or as a last resort Bora wheel spacers

I couldn’t be more happy with the new look of my Expedition.
Looks like a different vehicle.
Haven’t tested the tires off-road yet but the road noise is zero.
Only put less than 50 miles on it so far. Mostly around town and a quick trip down the highway.
I am seeing a -2 mpg drop off in that short distance.
The ride is vastly improved as well.

Here is one before pic and the rest is what it is now.




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[Black]

I need to stop coming in this thread.
All these are looking great. I have everything I want to do planned out. Just slowly collecting parts and cash to get it done. Not exactly a project one can do in stages. Without the truck looking silly for awhile and duplicating work.

 

[LokiWolf]

I need to stop coming in this thread.
All these are looking great. I have everything I want to do planned out. Just slowly collecting parts and cash to get it done. Not exactly a project one can do in stages. Without the truck looking silly for awhile and duplicating work.

Same Black! Waiting until the tires on the Truck are a little more worn.


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[Black]

My only rub with lifting these rigs and I am guessing it is the geometry of the IRS that the rear coil overs are not exactly straight up and down. It is angled towards to the front of the vehicle slightly. So when we lift them it goes up and forward slightly which draws the front bottom corner of the rear wheel wells closer to the wheel and moving the rear corner back. So the wheels no longer are centered in the wheel well and look pushed forward. The bigger the tire the more obvious is becomes.
Sneaky Pete’s second photo really illustrates it. The good part is one can really only tell when you are looking directly from the side. Any other angle it is not that noticeable.

 

[buzzie0013]

Here she is now...Leveled on Readylift 3/2. Rides great. I also upgraded the brakes to powerstop drilled and slotted rotors and new pads. Now just trying to figure out whats next, most likely exhaust.
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[Trainmaster]

I really don't like the factory rake of these trucks. Yet I know that raising the front an inch and a half will totally screw with the geometry of the front end and handling. I also know if I ever roll the truck or wrap it up, I'll be blaming my messing with it for the damage. Besides "appearance is most important," can anyone share any insight on this?

 

[JExpedition07]

I don’t like how low our expys sit stock next to a Tahoe or Yukon. We sit relatively low. I’ve pondered raising the front end up a hair.

 

[Trainmaster]

The GM's sit level. But I hate to mess with my Ford for fear of throwing out the suspension and anti-roll systems.