Rough Country 2.5" vs Ready Lift 3/2

[Yukon Joe]

Hi guys. I would like to add a level kit to my 2013 Expy. Reading on here, the following 2 kits both come recommended. I haven't seen really any negative discussion regarding either kit.

Main differences I see thus far are
1. Price, rough country is about $120 cheaper
2. The ready lift is 0.5" taller in the front, assume a better Leveling?

Can anyone speak to the materials of the kits? The rough country looks like plastic, but can't tell from the photos.


2.5in Leveling Lift Kit for 03-13 Ford Expedition [585] | Rough Country [emoji2400]
https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-leveling-lift-kit-585.html?find=2013-ford-expedition-4wd-737860


Amazon.com
ReadyLift 69-2830 3.0'' Front with 2.0'' Rear SST Lift Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F4S1NF1/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_1NXHFb2JDPH0D


Thoughts on which way to go?

Thanks,
Yukon



@Yukon Joe

 

[Yukon Joe]

Thanks for all the replied and engaging discussion. It really made for a difficult decision.

I went with the Rough Country 2.5" and 33" Taratrac AT II tires. First I had to black out the OEM wheels.



@Yukon Joe

 

[Vancouver Bob]

Looks great! What's your impression of the Rough Country kit?

 

[Yukon Joe]

Looks great! What's your impression of the Rough Country kit?

The ride is nice, the look is good.

The kit was fairly basic, spacers and some new grade 8 hardware.

@Yukon Joe

 

[ptguy0618]

Thanks for all the replied and engaging discussion. It really made for a difficult decision.

I went with the Rough Country 2.5" and 33" Taratrac AT II tires. First I had to black out the OEM wheels.

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@Yukon Joe

Do you find the front still looks higher than the rear? I notice with mosted lifted expeditions i see, that always seems to be the case.

 

[sjwelds]

Do you find the front still looks higher than the rear? I notice with mosted lifted expeditions i see, that always seems to be the case.

Looks higher, but isn't I believe.

Ford made the rear wheel well openings lower on these vehicles, so if you level it there will be more gap in front than in rear.