RIZE lift kit opinions.....

[dairyair302]

My 03 eb 4x4 has a rize 8" lift.
Any problems that I should know about with this setup?

 

[tonydiv]

With any lift, you are going to put more stress on suspension and drive line parts.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to check that the lift brackets, suspension arms, etc. are tight. I would do this annually if you drive 'normally'. If you actually off road it, then do it more often.

If you've never driven a lifted vehicle before, you'll have to adjust your thinking a bit. The center of gravity is now much higher now and so is the risk of rolling over. That means, 'run over it, instead of swerving'.

 

[dairyair302]

Yeah ive had many many lifted trucks but old style leaf springs. Never dealt with this irs ifs complex to alignment crap lol
It drives perfectly straight and rides nice bc it retains the factory springs.
Just was wondering if there where any know issues with the rise kit, like weak brackets or areas prone to crack ect.

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[tallsville]

Lucky you. wish i had a rize lift. Talk to mindgame he has a rize lift also.

 

[mindgame]

Congrats!! on your 8"

One PIA, my greatest pet peeve is try changing your rear diff fluid... Notice that you cant remove the rear plate because of the lift... You'll be looking at least as day or 2, striping down your rear, just to be able to remove the plate..

What I now do, is... If I do not go ape shi* in mud boggin, I'll just suction out the rear diff oil and replace it.. If it gets into dirty water.. check it... chances are, you are gonna need to clean this the hard way...

Another PIA... Keep your stock shocks... I added an after market front coil over with remotes, and this caused my front to sit much higher... Thus the front cv halfshafts require atleast an annual replacements due to torn cv boots.. I'm currently debating on cutting the coils so it sits a little lower so there will be less stress on the front half shafts..

Just howler if you have any questions or issues regarding your Rize!

 

[dairyair302]

Thanks for the reply mindgame!

I noticed the rear brackets make it damn near impossible to remove the cover, not ideal considering the cost of the lift kit haha

My diff cover is oily and may be leaking so I see much cussing and throwing wrenches in my near future.
I was considering an aftermarket coilover kit but glad I got that info to sway my idea of that.

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[Tomringler]

Are you running stock setup or coilovers. The reason I am asking is because I have a 06 EB with air suspension and am looking at getting the rize lift and trying to get as much info as I can.

 

[dairyair302]

The air suspension was removed on mine and has stock springs and shocks/struts

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[Tomringler]

Where did you get the stock set up from

 

[jphatcher84]

I'm with mindgame. I love mine but that different oil is a pain. I want to go to 37's next :-D

 

[dairyair302]

The original owner did my lift. Check junk yards for the parts.

Im on 35-13.5-20 tires but according to them I can fit a 37" tire.

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[mindgame]

Are you running stock setup or coilovers. The reason I am asking is because I have a 06 EB with air suspension and am looking at getting the rize lift and trying to get as much info as I can.

Took me almost 2 weeks to install on my own. Mainly because I had to do this right after work until sunlight was gone.

There is some grinding on the rear portion, other than that, installation is a piece of cake.

Even with the diff plate issue... I have no regrets doing the lift..

 

[mindgame]

Im on 35-13.5-20 tires but according to them I can fit a 37" tire.

Same here Thinking of 37s when my threads run thin...

 

[dairyair302]

I got 4.56 gears and the speedo is dead on but idk if thats bc its calibrated.
I will do 37s if my sct x4 can change for tire size...... but these tires are 90% so its gunna be a while.

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[Tomringler]

Did you guys have to get a different driveshaft or the brake line kit? Cause I found a site that sells the kit. Here's the link what do you guys think?

 

[Tomringler]

Sorry here is the link
RIZE INDUSTRIES - Ford - Expedition

 

[mindgame]

Did you guys have to get a different driveshaft or the brake line kit? Cause I found a site that sells the kit. Here's the link what do you guys think?

Yes you will need to install the brake line kit and a new front DS. But this is included in the lift kit.

I went beyond that and installed a double/double cardan rear shaft to minimize the pinion angle even further. Although not required, it was something I wanted to explore.

http://www.expeditionforum.com/picture.php?albumid=204&pictureid=5079
http://www.expeditionforum.com/picture.php?albumid=204&pictureid=5080
http://www.expeditionforum.com/picture.php?albumid=204&pictureid=5081

 

[Tomringler]

Ok thank you


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