Lift and tires. Need help

[Vancouver Bob]

I'm still thinking about doing this. I just don't have the funds right now. I'm trying to decide how it would look with the stock 20" wheels and tires. I don't think it would look bad.

Definitely wouldn't look bad. For me it made my tires look small

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Definitely wouldn't look bad. For me it made my tires look small

I know but i'm trying to do it on the cheap - if I do it at all. New tires would come after I wear out the set that's on it now. They only have 5,100 miles on them.

 

[Bronco72]

Great info everyone, Thanks! I am looking to pull the trigger on my setup this week but I am struggling to go with 35's knowing that there is some rubbing. This is my wife's vehicle so I know if there is any rubbing I am going to hear about it.... I'm looking at going with the 3/2 Easy Lift, Method NV 18" wheels, and 33" Toyo Open Country ATII's. Anybody have any pictures with the 33's?

 

[LokiWolf]

Great info everyone, Thanks! I am looking to pull the trigger on my setup this week but I am struggling to go with 35's knowing that there is some rubbing. This is my wife's vehicle so I know if there is any rubbing I am going to hear about it.... I'm looking at going with the 3/2 Easy Lift, Method NV 18" wheels, and 33" Toyo Open Country ATII's. Anybody have any pictures with the 33's?

Split the difference... Go LT285/75R18 or LT295/70R18 in the ATII

 

[Bronco72]

Split the difference... Go LT285/75R18 or LT295/70R18 in the ATII

Very good point... I don’t know what it is but I always struggle not going with the standard inch sizes on my trucks. I’m running 33x12.50 DC Trail Country’s on my early bronco and F100. Old habits die hard. I’ll update with some pictures once it’s all said and done. Thanks for the input Loki!

 

[Vancouver Bob]

Great info everyone, Thanks! I am looking to pull the trigger on my setup this week but I am struggling to go with 35's knowing that there is some rubbing. This is my wife's vehicle so I know if there is any rubbing I am going to hear about it.... I'm looking at going with the 3/2 Easy Lift, Method NV 18" wheels, and 33" Toyo Open Country ATII's. Anybody have any pictures with the 33's?

Just wanted to add that dealing with the rub is an easy fix... at least for the gen 2's... can't speak for the rest. Just a little trim of the lower wheel well material and a little from the front of the running board.

 

[limitedex]

33/12.50/20 Toyo MT. Stock wheels. 3" lift.

 

[limitedex]

Great info everyone, Thanks! I am looking to pull the trigger on my setup this week but I am struggling to go with 35's knowing that there is some rubbing. This is my wife's vehicle so I know if there is any rubbing I am going to hear about it.... I'm looking at going with the 3/2 Easy Lift, Method NV 18" wheels, and 33" Toyo Open Country ATII's. Anybody have any pictures with the 33's?

33/12.50/20

IMG_1327 by limitedex, on Flickr

IMG_1325 by limitedex, on Flickr

IMG_0373 by limitedex, on Flickr

 

[LokiWolf]

Very good point... I don’t know what it is but I always struggle not going with the standard inch sizes on my trucks. I’m running 33x12.50 DC Trail Country’s on my early bronco and F100. Old habits die hard. I’ll update with some pictures once it’s all said and done. Thanks for the input Loki!

They are both in the 34 range, but in the 11’s for width. So taller and still wider than stock. The 12.5 width is really what causes the rubbing. Split the difference and you are perfect.

 

[LokiWolf]

Just wanted to add that dealing with the rub is an easy fix... at least for the gen 2's... can't speak for the rest. Just a little trim of the lower whell well material and a little from the front of the running board.

Electric Running boards that I am running prevent much of not all of the trimming.

 

[Vancouver Bob]

33/12.50/20

IMG_1325 by limitedex, on Flickr

Looks great!!

 

[Bronco72]

33/12.50/20

IMG_1327 by limitedex, on Flickr

IMG_1325 by limitedex, on Flickr

IMG_0373 by limitedex, on Flickr

Thanks for posting. Looking good!

 

[Michael McC]

Posting my lift on 2016 4x4, FYI. Traxda makes a 2.25" rear, 2.75" front lift. I did not want it "leveled". I do a lot of towing. Don't want to shine in people's eyes.

For no extra cost, Traxda sent my shop a custom 2.25" lift for all 4 corners. I put BFG A/T T/A KO2's, 275/60/20 on. One inch taller tire. Total chassis elevation of 2.75". Just right for me.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Posting my lift on 2016 4x4, FYI. Traxda makes a 2.25" rear, 2.75" front lift. I did not want it "leveled". I do a lot of towing. Don't want to shine in people's eyes.

For no extra cost, Traxda sent my shop a custom 2.25" lift for all 4 corners. I put BFG A/T T/A KO2's, 275/60/20 on. One inch taller tire. Total chassis elevation of 2.75". Just right for me.

That looks great Michael. I am still looking to do a lift but I don't think I want to go that high. Did you have to move or extend the brake lines for your lift? Did your mileage change at all?

 

[Michael McC]

I dropped it off and picked it up, so I'm not sure, but I don't think anything needs to be moved with this lift. Needs alignment and especially toe correction.

I've only burned one tank, but I'm guessing that my highway mileage dropped a bit when going over 65. I reset the computer (which reads about 7% better than what I calculate with gallons filled over miles traveled) at the beginning of the week. I got 17 or so at first, but when I got on the open roads doing 70, with no traffic (no wind break ahead of me) it dropped to 15. I don't think it used to be that bad. Pushing a lot more air now. Mileage really drops off at 80-85 on this vehicle (and yes, we have roads around Austin and in West Texas with those speed limits). I expected better.

Important thing with the lift is I won't get high centered in the ruts when the sand is soft at the beach.

 

[TreasureQuestJack]

Has anyone every ordered and used custom Fox or King shocks for an expo? Anyone have a Rise lift for sale? Thanks, Jack

 

[Patsfan4lif]

Has anyone every ordered and used custom Fox or King shocks for an expo? Anyone have a Rise lift for sale? Thanks, Jack

Probably should ask that question on F150 forum. I know that some f150 front suspension parts will fit expeditions but I doubt anyone hear has put something like those on an Ex. I know SEMA had a 2018 they outfitted with a set of icon coilovers from an f150. But unless your doing extreme off-roading then a quality set of spacers would suffice for most ppl, such as myself. Plus,king and fox are wayyyyy to $$$

 

[Adieu]

Probably should ask that question on F150 forum. I know that some f150 front suspension parts will fit expeditions but I doubt anyone hear has put something like those on an Ex. I know SEMA had a 2018 they outfitted with a set of icon coilovers from an f150. But unless your doing extreme off-roading then a quality set of spacers would suffice for most ppl, such as myself. Plus,king and fox are wayyyyy to $$$

Not sure if they're modding it for further badassery or just hating on the ride, but fyi.... there's an absolute GLUT of barely-used/takeoff stock F150 Raptor suspension sets --- sometimes just front coilovers, sometimes all shocks, sometimes all elements including all the control arms etc. --- on the used market like Craigslist etc.

Prices vary from attempts to get top dollar to $300ish bargains

 

[edizzle]

View attachment 21558 View attachment 21559 View attachment 21560 View attachment 21561 View attachment 21562 Ok swap done. After now driving on the Toyo Open Country A/Tii Extreme's for 400 miles then to the C/T's here's my impression.

The C/T's are:

1. a few decibels quieter but still louder than the Hankooks which gives it more of a "truck" feel which I don't mind.

2. smoother and slightly more responsive at higher speeds. The A/Tii's swam a tad bit at excessive speeds.

Not to say the A/Tii's are a poor tire b/c I feel they handled great and drove very well at high speeds in the rain.

I also prefer the lug design on the C/T with its 2-lug center vs. 3.

That’s a really good looking truck. I think I might look for a 16-17 for myself after the new year for my personal work truck. I drive a 2008 4Runner that is in great shape but is so small. I love my wife’s 18 but she is not fond of me using it!!!

 

[ChrisRCNY]

I got 275/70R18 Goodyear Duratrac's on f150 alloy wheels. Very meaty, with deep tread. Excellent snow traction thus far. Readylift quick struts all around.