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I been looking at all the different spacer lifts. Seems like the front only sizes differ. What size would I need to just level the front?
 

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Does anyone know if there is a 1.5" front and 1" rear lift? Not looking for anything more than that so kids can still climb in easily. I found a 1.5" front spacer but I can't really find anything for the rear.
My 5 and 8 your olds get in and out just fine with the 3/2.
 

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How long have you had the lift? Any problems or any other concerns yet?
About 9 months. I didn't have any worries until yesterday. Mechanic was working on my brakes, same one that installed my lift kit, and he said I should get the tuff country upper control arms. Said the lifts are putting too much pressure on the ball joints. Other than that I've had zero problems or concerns. I will note that the lift kit does change the ride smoothness a little. The ride is a little stiffer. But, I much prefer the added height and level ride.
 

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Being up north I would stay away from a uniball setup.

We get lots of ice here so lots of salt no way I would have uniballs on my daily driver.

I would suggest BDS as they use standard style but upgraded ball joint.
ICON with the Delta Joint would be the 2nd option but I can’t justify the added cost.
 

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Being up north I would stay away from a uniball setup.

We get lots of ice here so lots of salt no way I would have uniballs on my daily driver.

I would suggest BDS as they use standard style but upgraded ball joint.
ICON with the Delta Joint would be the 2nd option but I can’t justify the added cost.
Any idea of the F150 BDS upper control arms will fit a '14 expy?
 

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Any idea of the F150 BDS upper control arms will fit a '14 expy?

Yup F150s share upper control arms with the Expedition back to 2007.
Just make sure not to get the Raptor model. Control arms for the Raptor are different.

Nice thing about BDS as well is you can get replacement ball joints later on.
Pretty sure they use a beefed up Moog ball joint.
 
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Yup F150s share upper control arms with the Expedition back to 2007.
Just make sure not to get the Raptor model. Control arms for the Raptor are different.

Nice thing about BDS as well is you can get replacement ball joints later on.
Pretty sure they use a beefed up Moog ball joint.

BDS?
 

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