Show your Lifted 3rd Gens

[schmaltz]

Or you can spend $4k and get icon coilovers.

Why would I do this and how does it integrate with the other things above?

 

[3tonsoffun]

I’ve seen plenty ppl do just that @schmaltz

3/2 with upgraded 4600s to get the 35s

Now coilovers such as these will allow you to adjust your lift from 3/4” to 2-1/4”. https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/products/?make=Ford&year=2016&model=Expedition

These will be better if you're doing serious off-roading as the 3/2 kit runs into suspension articulation issues at full compression or full drop. Now I only take mine in the sand and have had no issues, but others have that use 3/2s off road on trails and stuff. I honestly would do everything all at once if you can. If not, do all suspension stuff together and then wheels tires

 

[3tonsoffun]

Why would I do this and how does it integrate with the other things above?

You won’t do the 3/2 or 4600s with coilovers from icon. Everything you need will be in that package.

 

[schmaltz]

I’ve seen plenty ppl do just that @schmaltz

3/2 with upgraded 4600s to get the 35s

Now coilovers such as these will allow you to adjust your lift from 3/4” to 2-1/4”. https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/products/?make=Ford&year=2016&model=Expedition

These will be better if you're doing serious off-roading as the 3/2 kit runs into suspension articulation issues at full compression or full drop. Now I only take mine in the sand and have had no issues, but others have that use 3/2s off road on trails and stuff. I honestly would do everything all at once if you can. If not, do all suspension stuff together and then wheels tires

What I plan to use it for is overlanding. Not crazy off roading. I'll pull a small trailer too. I have a Jeep for rock climbing etc. I am going to do it all at once, I'm just trying to get the strategy in place.

 

[schmaltz]

You won’t do the 3/2 or 4600s with coilovers from icon. Everything you need will be in that package.

The coil overs look nice but the price doesn't. It might be overkill.

 

[3tonsoffun]

What I plan to use it for is overlanding. Not crazy off roading. I'll pull a small trailer too. I have a Jeep for rock climbing etc. I am going to do it all at once, I'm just trying to get the strategy in place.

If you have the finances, I would highly recommend the icons. They say you can run 33x11.50 zero run or larger tires which may need some minor fender trimming.

If not, a readylift 3/2 with upgraded 4600s should get you what your after

 

[71Rcode]

I just wrapped up my install if the Rough Country 2.5" front and 1" rear lift. I really like the improved elevated look over stock soccer mom experience.

 

[3tonsoffun]

I just wrapped up my install if the Rough Country 2.5" front and 1" rear lift. I really like the improved elevated look over stock soccer mom experience.

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Now you need bigger tires!

 

[71Rcode]

Not for awhile. These babies are brand new! For the record, these 3rd gen Expedition wheels and tires are monsters as compared to the stock wheels/tires on my 1st gen.

 

[3tonsoffun]

Not for awhile. These babies are brand new! For the record, these 3rd gen Expedition wheels and tires are monsters as compared to the stock wheels/tires on my 1st gen.

Yeah I hear ya. I couldn’t stand how puny my 275/55/20s looked on my 2016 EL after I installed readylift 3/2. Had to move to 35s

 

[3tonsoffun]

Not for awhile. These babies are brand new! For the record, these 3rd gen Expedition wheels and tires are monsters as compared to the stock wheels/tires on my 1st gen.

 

[Aces]

 

[ExplorerTom]

Not very lifted. Bilstein 5100 height adjustable shocks all set to their highest position. And brand new stock sized tires.

 

[jimmi308]

 

[Aces]

 

[TinyDancer11]

So I’m new to the thread and I’m sure it’s already been said but I’ll ask anyways. I already have a ready lift 3/2 and was wondering if there was anyway I could raise the front in another inch or two. I saw something about Bilstein 5100 and it says they can adjust up to an inch. Can that be added on top of the ready lift? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[reidar]

I've been wanting to do this for a while. I installed Traxda with the F150 2" front. It raised it 2" all the way around. I think it looks great... and it still fits in the garage (I may have 2" now... lol). I had a fair amount of weight in the back when I took the picture.

 

[blkmonday]

in the process of strut replacements and decided on KYB ready struts. im very tempted to add the ready lift spacers. question.....has your ride quality been sacrificed? also a few of the pics im seeing the back wheel isnt centered and just looks odd to me. is that going to happen to my 2014 with the ready lift?....my main concern is ride quality. id def like my truck to sit higher than a Tahoe but have to justify the expense for 2 or so inches

 

[sjwelds]

Yeah the rear wheels move forward when you lift these. Main reason why I'm not really a fan. Ymmv.

 

[blkmonday]

After some further research on other sites etc. Im going with the billsteins 5100 series and just using the lift they give. Says 1.5 inches..plus I heard they are great riding struts. Found a great deal for all 4 from jackit.com for 534 free ship plus 50 bucks off. Its says they are in stock ...fingers crossed. Ill have my local shop install since I'm not a fan of pressing springs myself.