06 Expedition XLT Lift/Wheel Question

[gr82bag8tr]

New member here and 1st time Ford owner. I own a black 06 Expedition XLT Sport 2WD and have loved driving it for the past 27,000+ miles. I have been wanting to get rid of the POS Continental tires and have decided on this setup:

2-3" Truxxx leveling kit:
http://truxxx.com/ford_products/106030.htm

17x8.5 American Racing Black Clash Wheels
http://www.wheelsforless.com/images/are/3090.jpg

BFG A/T - 315/70/17


The Truxxx website says I can only fit 33's, but I see from one of the other threads that "croatone" got this rubber to fit under his expy with a light torsion crank. Just wondering if anyone has any comments or words of wisdom on the kit, wheels or tire before I begin purchasing/installing this setup.

Thanks in Advance,

Dum ole' Flaw-duh boy.

 

[jlw0211]

I had email Daystar and they had sent me a email.


"you were referred to us by Daystar. You were looking for information on the Expedition coil spacer kit. I too have been looking every where for a picture of an Expedition with the kit. I just can't come up with any either for you, guess you'll just have do the kit and send us some!!!...LOL As far as tire size you can run a 285 series or 33" tire nicely. Some of our customers are getting a 35" all terrain tread on the F150, but it still sits just a bit higher than the Expedition. I hope this atleast helps you a bit. The kit front and rear would run you $249.00 plus shipping.
Please let us know if we can help."

 

[gr82bag8tr]

Those 315x70x17's are actually a 34" diameter so hopefully they would fit. I am willing to do a little modification, but would rather not. I just want the biggest tire I can fit without having to do a full suspension lift. I also like the Truxxx lift vs the Daystar cause it looks a little more sturdy. Oh well, guess I will have to try it and post some pics! Thanks for the input jlw.

Would still like to hear from "Croatone" on this issue if you're out there...

 

[croatone]

gr82bag would be right in stating the tires are 34" tall. If Im correct the new 03 up expeditions have larger wheel wells. I had to trim about 3/4" from the front bumper valence. I still have the faintest rubbing when i back down a steep driveway while turning. I also have a faint rubbing noise coming while turning all the way left or right.I think it rubs on the frame rail because I have stock wheels. I just dont turn all the way now. It doest really hurt anything but I dont like the light rubbing noise. I would think a 305/70/17 like the Maxxis or 295/70/17 nitto would be a perfect fit for the average guy. I like to go big and dont mind slight annoyances. I could crank the torsion bars a hair more and the rubbing while turning would probably go away. I am lazy lately though. My brother has 285/70/17s on a 06 f150 2wd. They dont rub ever he says. This is why I think the wheel wells are a little bigger. I have had great luck with daystar so I like them. I had them on my 99 jeep wrangler also.