Leveling Kit (front only) suggestions?

Matt Garrett · May 20, 2020

Hey guys, I am about to pull the trigger on a 2018 Expy Limited. The first thing I want to do is level out the front. I have seen the 3/2 lift kits but I don't want to raise the back. What is the best leveling kit out there?

Also, any idea of how large of a wheel / tire I can fit once leveled?

Thank you!
Matt

Going_Going_Gone · May 20, 2020

specs needed of what wheels are on the Limited you will be buying: 20" or 22" (CCD) for example. Makes a big difference on what kit choices you'll have

Matt Garrett · May 20, 2020

Didn't realize that, thank you. The current wheels are 20." I am not sure on the CCD - it's a limited model of that helps any. I'll need to look into CCD or not.

rx7gslse · May 20, 2020

there's a 1.5" front only level kit out there. I think from Readylift as well.. It's the same as for the F-150s.

The other option is the Bilstein 5100s. you can adjust lift height from 0-~2" on those.

CCD suspension only came if the factory installed 22" wheels.

Matt Garrett · May 20, 2020

Thanks! Is there a "picure" thread on this forum for lifted / leveled expys?

Ngravier · May 20, 2020

Here is mine with bilstein 5100 front and rear. I went with 1.6" top setting in the front and the second to the top in the rear at 1.1". This made the fenders perfectly even to the ground and still has a little rake. I didn't want the front fender gap to be more than the rear gap. Also, wanted to still have the option to tow. The went up one tire size as well to 275 60 20 nitto ridge grapplers. I feel it turned put great and made the overall ride of the vehicle better. You may also want to go this route due to the factory shocks know to blow out. If you have anymore questions send them my way.

Matt Garrett · May 20, 2020

Thanks Ngraver, that looks great. I like the idea of Blisteins vs the spacers.

CGETX20 · May 22, 2020

Ngravier said:
Here is mine with bilstein 5100 front and rear. I went with 1.6" top setting in the front and the second to the top in the rear at 1.1". This made the fenders perfectly even to the ground and still has a little rake. I didn't want the front fender gap to be more than the rear gap. Also, wanted to still have the option to tow. The went up one tire size as well to 275 60 20 nitto ridge grapplers. I feel it turned put great and made the overall ride of the vehicle better. You may also want to go this route due to the factory shocks know to blow out. If you have anymore questions send them my way.

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Do you happen to have a link to the rear shocks? I have the bilsteins on the front, but didn’t do the back. In hindsight I would like to add little rake as my front gap is slightly more than the rear. Also, wasn’t sure if the XLT rear suspension is any different than yours (limited?). Thanks!

Ngravier · May 24, 2020

https://www.shockwarehouse.com/site...djustable)-Ford-Expedition,-Lincoln-Navigator

These are the rears I ordered. I set them on the second clip from the top for 1.1".

Matt Garrett · May 24, 2020

Ngravier, would you make mind sending the link to the fronts as well?

Thank you!

Ngravier said:
https://www.shockwarehouse.com/site...djustable)-Ford-Expedition,-Lincoln-Navigator

These are the rears I ordered. I set them on the second clip from the top for 1.1".

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