Mounted up my 35"s

[davesexplorer]

Yep got my 35"s mounted up (325/65R18). I trimmed enough so that for normal driving they dont rub at all, turning from lock to lock. Keep in mind I have the daystar coil lift front and rear (2-2.5" of lift).

I will hear the rubber vs plastic battle if I take it off road though... To alleviate this I ordered a 3" body lift for a 04-05 F150 - which I plan to adapt to my expy. Should make for a lot of work...

On to the new pics.

 

[thereason21]

Beast! I really like your rims ...

 

[tallsville]

have you looked into the rize industries lift for the irs expeditions. it allows you to fit 37's and keep the factory ride.

 

[davesexplorer]

have you looked into the rize industries lift for the irs expeditions. it allows you to fit 37's and keep the factory ride.

Yeah I saw the 8" lift and would LOVE to have it. BUT for the price of that kit, even on sale dirt cheap, I would just rather put more cash down for a mustang convertible.

My total for the daystar lift and the 3" body lift I picked up (for an F150) is roughly $650 including some misc parts I'll probably need when I start on the body lift. 5.5-6" of lift instead of 8" will suit me fine for now saving $3500 over the Rize kit.

 

[tallsville]

how hard was it to install the daystars? and how does it ride? i have an 03 4wd. i was thinking of putting 33's trying to get a little clearance but keep it low enough to fit in all the parking garages in LA.

 

[davesexplorer]

I had the daystars on and 285/65 18's and was about as high as I could go in the parking garages here and down in baltimore. I still have a little yellow paint on my rear deflector from baltimore actually.

I went to a local shop for their help with the daystars. If you have the tools available to change your shocks you'll be able to do the spacers.

 

[LightningExpo]

looks good, quick question for you i want to run a set of 35s on my 2001 eb but they dont make lifts for them.. do you think i would have enough room to stuff them if i crank the torsion keys 3 inches and 3 inch spacers in the rear for the air ride? i want to put a body lift but i think it will mess up the air ride sensor because 4 wheels parts doesnt make one for the air ride. thanks

 

[davesexplorer]

I'm not as familiar with the 1st gen expy's running air ride. A lot of people looking to lift them ditch the air ride though!

 

[LightningExpo]

can you give me measurements from your hub to the top of your fender? or from ground to top of fender? i need to figure out how much i need to lift it to tuck the 35s

 

[TexasR.N.]

Dave the tires look great!

Craig