Lowered Suspension
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Why would you want to do that?
taaangy234
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If you browse around on Instagram you may see a few on bags. Here's one in So Cal you can give them a call for details https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs7APeqlyis/?igshid=1ivu1152wf42a
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Deadman
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I'd love mine lower as well, but I'm probably not messing with it. I own a funeral home and haul bodies in mine and the rear height is always a battle with heavy people.
I have a real truck for my off road needs (3/4 ton), so I use this as a people mover and body hauler.
Thts definitely a practical use
I saw the Expedition that was lowered by CGS Performance. The article mentions Crown Suspension so I gave them a call. Crown said they don’t sell lowering kits for the 2018 Expedition, nor do they intend to. They also don’t know why their name was mentioned in the article.
I want to lower my 4WD Expedition too. I’ve got the 22” wheels and hate the amount of wheel gap. The truck will rarely see anything more than a gravel road.
I think that when everyone "lifts" their truck/SUV.
Deadman
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Not everyone wants roller over prone tall death trap. I own and operate a funeral home, and almost every auto fatality I pick up is from an SUV type vehicle that rolled over and crushed or ejected its occupants.
Sure some cars are hit head on by semi's and such too, but the far majority are SUV's that rolled when they slid off the road. When the lower cars slide off the road, they get stuck and need a new bumper, not a funeral.
Just my observations......
Grey ghost
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And most of those rollovers are because people don't know how to drive. I wouldn't lower a 4x4 vehicle. But I have considered lowering mine to make it easier for my 94 yr old mother to get in. But mine isn't 4x4
Deadman
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Black Ice, freezing rain, snow, deer, lots of factors. Many poor drivers like everywhere nowadays! Most people in a hurry...
And distracted.
Deadman
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Thats probably the #1 reason!
Wayne Decker
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Wait.. aren't you the guy who shut off all the safety features on yours?
Randy Schmidt
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To answer the OP's question. Yes, there are several companies out there that make lowering kits for the Expedition. Here is an example of one of them. Bags in this case.
Deadman
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Absolutely am.
I can drive without this electronic junk. I've been driving for 25 years and I have yet to be in an accident, so I'll take me chances on the next 25. I didn't have any of this electronic junk on any of my previous vehicles, so there's no reason to have it on this one either. My previous car I cut into the wiring harness and put in a toggle switch to turn the traction control off. I don't want or need a "babysitter". Call me crazy, I don't care it works for me.
Grey ghost
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What kind of driving qualifications do you have outside of having no accidents for 25 years that makes you think the traction control etc is of no use to you?
Deadman
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That I live in Wisconsin and have managed for 25 years in the snow of Northern, Wisconsin with no traction control all of my life..... I've yet to even put a car in the ditch, so I think I'm doing just fine personally. I'm not here to get into a DI*K measuring contest, but I'm simply saying I don't need that electronic BS.
I have a cat back exhaust system made by CGS. I would just give them a call and ask the details of the setup. Here is the CGS link: http://www.cgsmotorsports.com/
HMS_Expedition
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From the few people that have spoken to the suspension manufacturer that is mentioned in the CGS built Lowered Expedition, it has become clear that they had no involvement, nor have they developed a lowering kit for the truck. They suggested that CGS most likely cut the springs on truck. As far as I understand the front suspension is identical (someone can either correct me if I’m wrong) which would allow you to use any of products available to the F-150. The rear however is the issue, and the area that needs to be addressed. Bags are always an option, but I’m sure most wouldn’t want to fork up a tonne of cash to lower the truck. I personally have contacted VAS motorsports and asked if they are willing to look into adapting their current design for the 2017+ F-150. Here is a link to their website https://www.vasfab.com/about-us
I will update as soon as I get a response
Stay tuned! (Pun intended)
I will update as soon as I get a response
Stay tuned! (Pun intended)
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