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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    I purchased them from Oreilly’s Auto Care in 2020 (had to have them order it but it showed up pretty quickly at that time) immediately before the Covid shutdown…
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    Anderson Weight Dist users

    I have been using the Andersen on my 2019 Expy XLT Max 4x4 with HD Tow with ~5600Lb travel trailer. I have posted my tuning efforts with CAT scale data here: https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/tuning-andersen-wdh-2019-expy-max-xlt.44539/...
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    After the mechanic flipped the spring seat on the passenger rear, all is good. No more lean and the rear is only raised about 1/4 to 1/2 inch due to the sumo springs. Thx for everyone’s quick insights and help!
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    Thx! Mechanic is fixing the one and will be taking pics of all 4 to make sure I can see all of the other snap rings. Will see how it goes.
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    If I remember correctly this is the passenger rear strut. If only that one is upside down and higher, seems like that explains why this is the one that appears to be 2-3 inches higher and why there is a lean (passenger higher than driver side). The height increase is less on the passenger front...
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    If the spring perch is upside down, does that result in setting the spring too high leading to a rise in height?
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    Which is the one that looks upside down? The rear one with the 3 ring positions showing or the other rear one? I will try and point it out to the mechanic and have him take another look…
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    I was thinking to remove them as they are more nice to have…was thinking it would help with the front to back porpoising I feel once in a while…sounds like that is not causing the ~2-3inch rise though based on what I am seeing in response so far…
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    Thanks for the comments. Helpful to hear from someone experienced with the install. I am pretty sure the PN is correct as I did speak with a Bilstein support person and he confirmed. The manual does indicate Thanks for the comments! Helpful to hear from someone experienced with the install. I...
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    Bilstein + Sumosprings ride height?

    Hi- I recently had a mechanic help install Bilstein 5100 struts (front and rear, lowest setting so should be no ride heigh change) and some sumosprings (CS1168) in the rear on my 2019 Expy Max XLT 4x4. While the mechanics assured me the ride height would not increase, it has. Back has gone up...
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    Tire cable/chains on rear only for 4x4 too?

    I have not needed to use the chains so far so no feedback yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    I ended up opting to try and make due with the space I have. I moved some items from the Expedition to the trailer and things are balancing out alright for now. Have not looked further into front cargo carriers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lightweight Jump Starter

    Hi- Was curious what brand/model jump starter to people keep in their Expy’s. For the Noco, what model have people used (GB40, GB70, GB150). Thx! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    Thanks for the feedback. Andersen had indicated that I should not expect more than 30% of the tongue weight to be shifted to the front. For my setup with a hitch weight of 680 lbs that would be ~200lbs. Regarding the FALR, my TV only front axle weight is 3140lbs (36 1/8” at front) and my...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    I have been reading about the Front Axle Load Restoration (FALR) for the expedition. Ford’s trailer guide (https://www.ford.ca/cmslibs/content/dam/brand_ford/en_ca/brand/owners/guides-and-manuals/pdf/2019_RV_Trailer_Towing_guide_ENG.pdf) notes on page 37 that the target for dialing in the WDH is...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    Thanks. Why did u choose the Husky Centerline? Had experiences with other hitches on your expedition? Thx. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    Thanks for the pointers and info. When I had spoken to someone at Andersen about the weight distribution limits, they told me to expect a maximum of shifting 30% of the weight from the back to the front axles. I will take a look at these other hitches as well and think about ways to get some...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    Thanks! I did try tightening up the Andersen beyond their recommended amount (based on compressed length of those red urethane springs). It did continue to shift weight off the rear but I decided to stay within Andersen’s recommendations...concerned the springs could have issues... For the EAZ...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    Thanks for the guidance. Also very helpful. Do you have your weights with TV+Trailer without WDH engaged and the weight of your TV only (loaded but unhitched)? Curious to know how much you shifted off the rear axle with the EAZ lift. I cannot exchange my Andersen now but if that can really...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    Thanks for the tips! When TV only [unhitched from trailer but loaded for camping], I am at: Drive: 3140 Steer: 3460 with TV+TT nonWDH I am at Drive: 2840 Steer: 4440 With WDH, Drive: 3000 Steer: 4240 I read this as being able to move 200lbs off of the rear axle and 160lbs went back to the...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    I have an airstream FC23D (current TT weight is 5560lbs). Tongue weight is 680lbs (based on CAT scale weighings). This is about 12.2%. I use an Andersen WDH hitch. TV Only: Steer Axle: 3140 Drive Axle: 3460 Without WDH engaged my TV weights are Steer Axle: 2840 Drive Axle: 4440 With WDH (as...
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    Carrying cargo on front hitch cargo carrier

    I am running low on available cargo weight given my rear axle weight rating (4380lbs). I am currently at 4240lbs (based on CAT scale weighing). My overall payload is 1767lbs and I am at 1287lbs so still have room to add but primarily on the front axle. On the front I am using up 3000lbs of the...
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    Top Glove Compartment

    I also noticed this issue. I was throwing a small wrench into that glove box and I heard a clinging sound and saw that the wrench went into the gap and is now stuck somewhere behind that. Has anyone else lost something back there? Simple to open that area up to retrieve items? Sent from my...
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    Carpeted cargo mat, incl 3rd row?

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    Can we talk HD Tow one more time?

    I have a payload of 1767lbs for my 2019 Expedition Max XLT, 202A, 4x4 HD Tow Package, no panoramic sunroof, 20” alum wheels. The seats are not leather (ActiveX) and 2nd row are bench seats. It does have the Driver Assistance package and Nav. Other numbers are: GVWR: 7720 Rear GAWR: 4380 Front...

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