2015 Ford Expedition ride height and suspension upgrades.

[Iamsam1117]

I'm looking at adding a small 3/2 lift to my car the question being how much sag is in the suspension right now. Does anyone know at the normal ride height on factory tires would be for this car?

I'm debating if I need to change the shocks and struts out when I add in the lift kit. The car is only 4 years old with like 80,000 miles on it

 

[Black]

I'm looking at adding a small 3/2 lift to my car the question being how much sag is in the suspension right now. Does anyone know at the normal ride height on factory tires would be for this car?

I'm debating if I need to change the shocks and struts out when I add in the lift kit. The car is only 4 years old with like 80,000 miles on it

Bilsteins are inexpensive and high quality. May as well just swap them while you are in there to add the spacers.
Likely will not ever have to do it again.
80k on OEM and you are rolling the dice. I have 80k on my 16 and a rear Shock is already lost all it’s fluid.

You will gain better ride quality, steering, and braking with the Bilsteins so for the cost it is a no brainer.

 

[Iamsam1117]

I feel you're right. But I'm kinda clueless which ones to buy. Also I've seen on the forums about having to modify them for something on our models?

 

[Black]

What year do you have? You say 4 years old so I am going to presume a 2015??
No real modification needed you just need to reuse your lower spring perches.
You will use the 4600s from an F150 for the front and the 4600s from the 2014 Expedition for the year.
There are a couple threads on it already.
As long as weather plays nice I’ll be doing mine on Tuesday.
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/bilsteins-installed-on-my-17-limited.36886/
That is a write up for the front. I have been told now that one can also hammer the spring perch off. We’ll find out Tuesday.

Install video

 

[Iamsam1117]

This is great!! Let me know I'll be ordering them and doing it next weekend.

Where did you find a good price on them and about much did they run?

I am in a 2015 which is exactly the same of your 2017 model.

 

[Black]

You will likely have to wait a few weeks unfortunately as Bilstein shuts down all production of shocks from November to February. So most places are back ordered at the moment while they play catch up with production starting back up in March.
I ordered my rears awhile back from Amazon when most places still had them and got lucky last week that 4wheelparts had one set that someone had ordered and never picked up. Everyone else was backordered.
Rears should run about $80 each and the fronts about $115.
I used the 5100 for the front so I don’t have to run a spacer but am limited to 2” or lift. They are about $30 more than the 4600s.

 

[Iamsam1117]

I'm seeing the Monroe's running about about $75 and $90 is there a large advantage for spending more on the Blistein? I see both love and hates for them.

I did the shake test on the car and the front right definitely is toast the back seem pretty solid

 

[Black]

Night and day difference.
I’d put Motorcraft back on before Monroe.

 

[Iamsam1117]

Thanks for all the help!! New struts are on the way with the 3/2 kit also.

The front dives pretty good when braking confirming one or both bad struts.

Do I need to replace the coils on the front as well?

 

[Black]

Highly unlikely.
Did you end up ordering Bilstein?

 

[Iamsam1117]

I ended up ordering KYB system. Ran about $340 for all 4

 

[Black]

Pretty sure KYB include the lower spring perches so should save you a step.

 

[Iamsam1117]

Yes they do, that was part of the reason for buying those. I've heard they run softer than Blistein but much better than Monroe's.

Today's project is installing the new carbon fiber rear taillights!

 

[RenegadeBad_Dog]

You will likely have to wait a few weeks unfortunately as Bilstein shuts down all production of shocks from November to February. So most places are back ordered at the moment while they play catch up with production starting back up in March.
I ordered my rears awhile back from Amazon when most places still had them and got lucky last week that 4wheelparts had one set that someone had ordered and never picked up. Everyone else was backordered.
Rears should run about $80 each and the fronts about $115.
I used the 5100 for the front so I don’t have to run a spacer but am limited to 2” or lift. They are about $30 more than the 4600s.

Can you send me a link for those 5100 I don't think I need new struts just yet but for future reference.

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[Black]

Can you send me a link for those 5100 I don't think I need new struts just yet but for future reference.

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https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilst...s-shock-absorber-24-248129/_/R-BBGL-24-248129

Google around for a coupon code.
I found a 5% off code. I did store pick up as I have one about an hour away and been meaning to check it out.
Nice folks to deal with and most everyone else has bumped the price up to $143 a strut.

 

[RenegadeBad_Dog]

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilst...s-shock-absorber-24-248129/_/R-BBGL-24-248129

Google around for a coupon code.
I found a 5% off code. I did store pick up as I have one about an hour away and been meaning to check it out.
Nice folks to deal with and most everyone else has bumped the price up to $143 a strut.

So even though those are for an f150 they still work on the Expeditions?

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[Black]

Yes. The 15-17 Expedition shares a front with the F150.
It utilizes a crossbar through the shock eyelet and 2 bolts into the lower control arm.
The older Expeditions used a single bolt through the shock eyelet to attach to the LCA.
Prepping to install mine as we speak.

 

[Steve Beckman]

Do those Bilstein's come with the bolts & nuts to secure it to the lower control arm? I am looking to replace mine as well, but I'm not sure if the existing bolts are reusable? Ford doesn't sell them separately from the strut.
Will this model of Bilstein provide the same ride height as before? I know you were looking to go higher, but I'm just looking for replacement.

 

[RenegadeBad_Dog]

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Yes. The 15-17 Expedition shares a front with the F150.
It utilizes a crossbar through the shock eyelet and 2 bolts into the lower control arm.
The older Expeditions used a single bolt through the shock eyelet to attach to the LCA.
Prepping to install mine as we speak.

Send pics when its done.

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[Black]

Do those Bilstein's come with the bolts & nuts to secure it to the lower control arm? I am looking to replace mine as well, but I'm not sure if the existing bolts are reusable? Ford doesn't sell them separately from the strut.
Will this model of Bilstein provide the same ride height as before? I know you were looking to go higher, but I'm just looking for replacement.

Yes the Bilsteins come with new lower hardware as the bolts are pressed into the OEM shock mounting bracket.
If you are wanting standard ride height don’t waste the extra money on the 5100s just get the 4600s.