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  1. Menard LaDouche

    Tire Size Stock Ride Height Stock Rims

    Actually, I can't tell the difference. Highways are smooth, so no difference. Offroad, I am so stoked that I'm not getting stuck that I just keep moving. Nobody in the car is complaining either (wife, kid, dog).
  2. Menard LaDouche

    Tire size

    Personal preference, but the bigger tires look more balanced imo. Plus, a little ride height helps clear bumps. Measure your clearance with a tape measure and you can figure out how large you can go without problems, leaving some space, of course.
  3. Menard LaDouche

    Who has stickers on their Expy and what are they?

    I run tour groups for Californians looking for space ship landing zones in the desert. Business is booming.
  4. Menard LaDouche

    How capable would you consider your 4x4 Expedition?

    Stock, my 2011 was a dog because of high centering. I travel remote desert locations for work, and if I can't drive, then I have to walk. About 10,000 miles ago I lifted 2" with some coil spring spacers and put 33.5 tires on (Hercules 10 ply), plus a skid plate. WOW, what a difference. Someone...
  5. Menard LaDouche

    Towing with my 2015 expedition

    I have a 2011 Expy 5.4 with the transmission cooler. I tow 6500 pounds over a 7500' mountain at sustained speeds of 65 mph for 3 hours. The truck is working, but not strained. I have never had temperature or braking issues. Hope this helps.
  6. Menard LaDouche

    Tire Size Stock Ride Height Stock Rims

    I have 33.5, lifted, but don't need the lift for tire clearance. I could easily go 35" tires with the lift. BTW, the lift was less than $400 (2" spacers, shopping around), and really really really helps with offroad clearance. I previously high-centered on bs little bumps and now command the...
  7. Menard LaDouche

    Cargo capacity question

    You do have a roof rack, so bring some straps and put 150 pounds up there. Otherwise, it is gonna be tight, depending how high the golf bags stack.
  8. Menard LaDouche

    Towing 27' Power Boat With 2018 Expy?

    As long as you are under the weight limits set by Ford, you probably will do good. I tow a 6500 pound set up (tractor on 18' trailer), and haul it across the Sierra Nevada mountains at 65 mph on a somewhat windy but high speed road. This road is very steep in places and climbs to 7500 feet. This...
  9. Menard LaDouche

    HELP with purchase decision on a '11 Expy

    2011 Expedition XL with heavy tow package, I bought it new. At about 40-50k miles it felt like it was starting to get broken in. Great off road vehicle, mine is lifted 2" with 33" tires and I beat it hard on the dirt for work. Plenty of space. Great mileage (about 18.1 average, with a lot of in...
  10. Menard LaDouche

    Fixing power seat...3rd Gen Power Seat Wiring Diagram?

    Info much appreciated.
  11. Menard LaDouche

    Deciding on 3/2 Lift for 08 EL

    Correction. This was not the ReadyLift. It was the spacers from FatBobsGarage. The spacers actually came from a place in LA and started with an R (forgot the name), but are popular and sell for up to $400 elsewhere. Sorry for the error. Here is the part I used...
  12. Menard LaDouche

    Deciding on 3/2 Lift for 08 EL

    I did the Ready lift recently (Fat Bob, $240). I also increased the tires to 275/70/18 (F150 rims) and went with Hercules 10 ply rated AT tires. I love the ride, especially the off road performance. Very much better. Gas mileage about the same (18.1 mpg on recent 1000 mile trip with 300 miles...
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