Add load leveling shocks

[Oakislandbum]

I have searched this forum and others, and I see folks referencing this mod to add the nivomat load leveling shocks to the 3rd gen expedition, but I haven't seen anyone who has actually done it. I have '15 XLT 4WD with Max tow package and standard shocks. The truck sags with my 3500lb boat and 400lb tongue weight. Replaced Tues with Michelin E load rating. That made huge difference, but still need to reduce rear sagging. Looking for anyone who has made this conversion to nivomat school. Thanks!

 

[Muddy Bean]

I wouldn’t bother messing around with retrofitting Nivomats onto your truck for what you’re talking about. You’d be better off installing an air lift kit/compressor/bags. The nivomats will level the truck with a load of baggage or other medium heavy stuff in the trunk but they do not prevent sagging under the weight you’re talking about. Take it from me. I have them and look:



They will never be able to do this:



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[Oakislandbum]

Sounds great. What brand did you use? I cannot find any air bag kit for the third gen Expedition. The only suspension option I see is the Sumo helper spring.

 

[Muddy Bean]

I never installed a set but I’m planning on it. I would check into air lift


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[Adieu]

Sagging under weight is spring rate and freshness/fatigue not load level

Also, LT tires? Shouldnt do anything whatsoever for sag

 

[Oakislandbum]

So basically there is no option for third gen to firm up the rear end? I have not found anyone who has made the conversion to load leveling shocks, and there are no production air bag kits made for this model. The tires with a heavier load rating did not do anything for sag, but it improved the stability of the vehicle significantly.

 

[MidwestBoater]

I plan to get SumoSprings helper "springs" for the rear of my Expedition before next boating season..

https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Su...ion/2016/CSS-1168R.html?vehicleid=20161229693

 

[bobmbx]

I plan to get SumoSprings helper "springs" for the rear of my Expedition before next boating season..

https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Su...ion/2016/CSS-1168R.html?vehicleid=20161229693

Zip ties? Seriously?

 

[EightIsEnough]

Check out the Air Lift 1000 from SD Truck Springs. I have a 2010 Expedition, but I added it to my 2016 Grand Caravan to use it for a work van hauling tools and trailers. After a year of use I could not be happier. They let me carry lots of extra weight and keep it level by adding air at the Schrader valve I put near the hitch. You can air it back down when not needed.

$85 and about 1.5 hours is not much to invest. If you want to get fancy you can go so far as to install a compressor underneath with a switch and a guage inside the cabin, but I like the price savings. The kit is very universal and fits inside the coil springs with air lines running to wherever you want the valve.

I wouldn't hesitate to add the longer set to my Expedition if needed. People use these on RV's and larger trucks as well.

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[MidwestBoater]

These won't work on the Expedition since it has struts front and rear. I had them on the back of my Ram though and they worked great.

Check out the Air Lift 1000 from SD Truck Springs. I have a 2010 Expedition, but I added it to my 2016 Grand Caravan to use it for a work van hauling tools and trailers. After a year of use I could not be happier. They let me carry lots of extra weight and keep it level by adding air at the Schrader valve I put near the hitch. You can air it back down when not needed.

$85 and about 1.5 hours is not much to invest. If you want to get fancy you can go so far as to install a compressor underneath with a switch and a guage inside the cabin, but I like the price savings. The kit is very universal and fits inside the coil springs with air lines running to wherever you want the valve.

I wouldn't hesitate to add the longer set to my Expedition if needed. People use these on RV's and larger trucks as well.

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