Raptor wheels, leveling kit (2.5F & 3R) and good shocks on 07 expy EB?

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I’m thinking about getting leveling kit, new good shocks and Raptor wheels on my 07 Expedition Eddie Bauer. Have anyone done this? Can that be done and what would you recommend? Any drawbacks?
 

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Have you tried a forum search? My memory tells me that the axle shafts are a wee bit too long & prevents the center caps from being installed on the raptor wheels.
@Black has done much research on shock replacements & upper control arms.
Until I reach 120k or 5 more years I wanna keep that stuff stock for free replacements.
Leveling kit? Ready lift 3/2". But if you do the right shock upgrade you wouldn't need the spacers. Have fun reading up!
 

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Run a spacer kit you want 2.5” front and 3” rear you’ll need to piece fronts and rears on eBay. There is one company that will make the kit in the heights you want. radz4rydz is that EBay seller.
Get yourself the Bilstein 4600 shocks best you can get for a straight swap as long as your truck has not had shocks done in the past and the shocks with the integrated spring perch installed.
Raptor wheels work just fine you just need to run a 1/2” spacer on the rear, grind a 1/2” of threads off the axle shaft, or dependent upon which center caps you are running modify them.
Grinding the shafts is likely the best bet. There are plenty of threads left. It is all extra anyway a little dab of blue loctite would not hurt.
 
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Have you tried a forum search? My memory tells me that the axle shafts are a wee bit too long & prevents the center caps from being installed on the raptor wheels.
@Black has done much research on shock replacements & upper control arms.
Until I reach 120k or 5 more years I wanna keep that stuff stock for free replacements.
Leveling kit? Ready lift 3/2". But if you do the right shock upgrade you wouldn't need the spacers. Have fun reading up!

Thats the problem, I can’t find extendet shocks and thats why I’m considering readylift and new shocks
 

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Thats the problem, I can’t find extendet shocks and thats why I’m considering readylift and new shocks

And you won’t.
Spacers at the moment are your only option to lift these currently.

I presume F150 front will work on your model by just removing the cross beam bolt connector from the bottom eyelet and using your factory lower bolt. But that is purely a presumption.
Then you only get 2” of lift. You will still need a spacer for the rear. Unless you go a full custom coilover from King.

Spacers and Bilstein 4600s for the Expedition is your easiest way to lift these.

There are no suspension lift options.

ICON is supposed to be working on an adjustable coilover kit. Which will likely provide 2.5” at most.
 
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And you won’t.
Spacers at the moment are your only option to lift these currently.

I presume F150 front will work on your model by just removing the cross beam bolt connector from the bottom eyelet and using your factory lower bolt. But that is purely a presumption.
Then you only get 2” of lift. You will still need a spacer for the rear. Unless you go a full custom coilover from King.

Spacers and Bilstein 4600s for the Expedition is your easiest way to lift these.

There are no suspension lift options.

ICON is supposed to be working on an adjustable coilover kit. Which will likely provide 2.5” at most.
Should I use stock springs with them?
 

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