2,000 Mile Update: 2025 Expedition Suspension Upgrade Questions

[bllgrn]

I’m 2,000 miles into ownership and absolutely loving the new Expedition. However, coming from an Audi SUV with adaptive suspension, I can’t help but want a little more performance out of the ride.

Sway Bars​

I’ve emailed Hellwig a few times trying to confirm if their sway bars for the 2024 models will fit the 2025. I haven't received a response yet, but I’ll update everyone here if they ever get back to me.

Performance Shock / Coilover Options​

Are there any options outside of Bilstein shocks that fit the 2025? I’m very interested in adjustable coilovers or any street-performance-oriented setups.

A few notes on my driving needs:

• 99.9% Street Use: I will never take this thing off-roading outside of the occasional class VI road in northern New England.
• Snow Capability: This is my primary ski trip vehicle, so I want to maintain enough ground clearance to handle heavy snowstorms.
• Handling: I'm looking for a more "planted" feel, less body roll and sway.

 

[dlcorbett]

What suspension/tire combo do you have on your expy?

 

[bllgrn]

Stock suspension and 22" wheel/tire package on a 25 Platinum with Stealth Performance Package.

 

[dlcorbett]

Does sport mode not tighten the ride and handling to an acceptable degree?

 

[bllgrn]

Does that stiffen the dampers? I can't find much info on CCD.

I think its better but I keep it in normal for the most part. Is it possible to program stiffer dampers in other drive modes or through aftermarket tuning?

 

[dlcorbett]

Yes sport mode stiffens the dampers. Unfortunately no, sucks that you cant do. I'd rather have the gliding comfort over the stiff handler.

 

[ExpySPP]

Not driving a Stealth Performance in sport when you want a more planted sporty feel is NUTS!

 

[Moeman]

We previously had an X7 and now a Defender. I know what you mean in wanting more crispness from the handling. I think you can reduce some of the body roll with a stiffer sway bar, but I think you're wasting your time, energy, and emotion trying to make it into something its not. Unless you have money to burn and need a project, in which case have at it and good luck!

 

[bllgrn]

Agreed, it does feel like a bit like a fools errand. I test drove both the X7 and Defender, If all things were equal, I would have a P500 Defender in Woolstone Green but due to the amount of long drives I make, BlueCruise won the day.

I will get stiffer sways and better tires in the spring once i'm ready to take the Blizzaks off. Anecdotally, I think the Blizzaks are a stiffer sidewall tire then the stock Michelins.