joethefordguy
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when you say "counts tire size increase" do you mean because of the tire size increase?
Bilstein 5100 Lift Install
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when you say "counts tire size increase" do you mean because of the tire size increase?
Yes @joethefordguy. With the 4thGens the lowest object to the ground is the rear lower control arms. The diff pumpkins are tucked up in the frame.
Pic is pre suspension lift
Pic is pre suspension lift
Expedition Dave
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PSA: Guys, please post your lifts and how you go there here so we always have a place for folks to look/see/consider the options for Gen4s 
https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...fted-big-tire-gen-4s.47228/page-2#post-438014
https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...fted-big-tire-gen-4s.47228/page-2#post-438014
So what's the consensus on spring perch settings front/rear on the Expedition specific Bilstein 5100's? I have a set being delivered today to replace my RL 3/2 and would like to get them set right the first time.
It looks like a lot of people are setting the fronts to max (1.6") and the rears one notch down from the top (1.1"). I may be wrong, or it could just be the perspective from the photos, but this setting appears to leave the front end a bit higher than the rear. I'd prefer a more level stance or, if anything, I'd prefer the rear to be slightly higher than the front.
Anyone have a level side shot of their Expedition with the Bilsteins set to max height front and back? Also, if you have center of hub to fender measurements, that'd be much appreciated!
It looks like a lot of people are setting the fronts to max (1.6") and the rears one notch down from the top (1.1"). I may be wrong, or it could just be the perspective from the photos, but this setting appears to leave the front end a bit higher than the rear. I'd prefer a more level stance or, if anything, I'd prefer the rear to be slightly higher than the front.
Anyone have a level side shot of their Expedition with the Bilsteins set to max height front and back? Also, if you have center of hub to fender measurements, that'd be much appreciated!
EricExpedition
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Jigstick
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Does installing these Bilstein 5100 Expedition shocks alter the max towing capabilities on Expys with the heavy duty towing package?
FlyBry
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No. Shocks do not determine towing capacities.
Jigstick
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What about rear ended squat? I’m having my shocks done soon. Going with factory ride height. But I’m curious if these Bilsteins will change the hitch drop I need when towing. My boat is 8500#s
