F150 vs Expedition front suspension

[bryan]

I've been doing some research and got under my expy and a buddy's f-150 and they look identical. I also ordered some Bilstein 5100 for an f-150 to put on my expy, looks like it's going to be a perfect fit, but they still don't have interchangeable part numbers. It looks like F-150 struts may be about a half inch taller. Here's the specs for Rancho Quick lifts for both.

F150 rancho

Compressed Length: 17.190

Extended Length: 22.210

Travel Length: 5.020

Body Type: SS3

Expy

Compressed Length: 16.700



Extended Length: 21.710



Travel Length: 5.010



Body Type: SS3

 

[1955moose]

Those numbers are only 1/2 inch. Not enough to worry about. Both vehicles are built on same chassis, so it should work, but till you dig in, you won't know.

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[bryan]

Just posting findings. As soon as my spring compressor gets in, I'm going to do it. I haven't been one to shy away from experimentation with this truck.

 

[chongo]

Anything ever come of this? New to the expedition but looking at both suspension setups, I’m looking at the rancho quick lift struts since I had a good experience with them.

 

[the bus]

Fyi. 03 and 04 have different uca on expedition.