2015 Ford Expedition ride height and suspension upgrades.

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Pretty sure KYB include the lower spring perches so should save you a step.
 
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Yes they do, that was part of the reason for buying those. I've heard they run softer than Blistein but much better than Monroe's.

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You will likely have to wait a few weeks unfortunately as Bilstein shuts down all production of shocks from November to February. So most places are back ordered at the moment while they play catch up with production starting back up in March.
I ordered my rears awhile back from Amazon when most places still had them and got lucky last week that 4wheelparts had one set that someone had ordered and never picked up. Everyone else was backordered.
Rears should run about $80 each and the fronts about $115.
I used the 5100 for the front so I don’t have to run a spacer but am limited to 2” or lift. They are about $30 more than the 4600s.
Can you send me a link for those 5100 I don't think I need new struts just yet but for future reference.

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Can you send me a link for those 5100 I don't think I need new struts just yet but for future reference.

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https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilst...s-shock-absorber-24-248129/_/R-BBGL-24-248129

Google around for a coupon code.
I found a 5% off code. I did store pick up as I have one about an hour away and been meaning to check it out.
Nice folks to deal with and most everyone else has bumped the price up to $143 a strut.
 

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Yes. The 15-17 Expedition shares a front with the F150.
It utilizes a crossbar through the shock eyelet and 2 bolts into the lower control arm.
The older Expeditions used a single bolt through the shock eyelet to attach to the LCA.
Prepping to install mine as we speak.
 

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Do those Bilstein's come with the bolts & nuts to secure it to the lower control arm? I am looking to replace mine as well, but I'm not sure if the existing bolts are reusable? Ford doesn't sell them separately from the strut.
Will this model of Bilstein provide the same ride height as before? I know you were looking to go higher, but I'm just looking for replacement.
 

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Yes. The 15-17 Expedition shares a front with the F150.
It utilizes a crossbar through the shock eyelet and 2 bolts into the lower control arm.
The older Expeditions used a single bolt through the shock eyelet to attach to the LCA.
Prepping to install mine as we speak.
Send pics when its done.

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Do those Bilstein's come with the bolts & nuts to secure it to the lower control arm? I am looking to replace mine as well, but I'm not sure if the existing bolts are reusable? Ford doesn't sell them separately from the strut.
Will this model of Bilstein provide the same ride height as before? I know you were looking to go higher, but I'm just looking for replacement.

Yes the Bilsteins come with new lower hardware as the bolts are pressed into the OEM shock mounting bracket.
If you are wanting standard ride height don’t waste the extra money on the 5100s just get the 4600s.
 
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