Show your Lifted 3rd Gens

[John Schwab]

How does someone get banned from a car forum? Must take hard work!

I had a very unique view on the 4th gens. Let’s just leave it at that lol

 

[LokiWolf]

I had a very unique view on the 4th gens. Let’s just leave it at that lol

Hahaha!!! [emoji23][emoji1787] And he went toe to toe with a Mod. Tempers flared and we are where we are...

Hoping the Mods realize he is back to participate and behave.


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[gixer2000]

looking to add some tires and wheels so figured id give this a bump. Don't forget to add wheel diameter, width, offset, tire size and lift

 

[Expy_Tac]

Hi all. First time posting on the forum. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted info and pics of their rigs. After a lot of time spent on this thread specifically, I finally decided on this setup for my ‘17 Expy XLT 4x4:

ReadyLift 3/2 kit
18x9 wheels with +18 offset
33” tires (275/70R18) BFG KO2

There is plenty of room for a larger tire but already had the BFGs. I’m planning to go to with 295/70R18 when it’s time to replace tires.

Thanks again to all who added their insight in this and other related threads. It really helped narrow down the options.

 

[crector080862]

That is one sweet looking ride congratulations I hope you enjoy it

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[gixer2000]

Looks awesome!

I'm actually thinking about 20x9 +18 with 295/65/20. Thats a 35x11.6. Hoping it'll fit without too much trouble.

 

[Expy_Tac]

Looks awesome!

I'm actually thinking about 20x9 +18 with 295/65/20. Thats a 35x11.6. Hoping it'll fit without too much trouble.

Thank you! I’m really happy with how it turned out. The only thing that kept me from going with the 20” wheels was a desire for more sidewall. I plan to get off-road from time to time and wanted more sidewall to work with. That said, your combination would look really good and have about the same sidewall height. Only about an inch larger radius but I noticed on your signature that you have a 2/1 kit. I have plenty of room for a 35” tire but also have the 3/2 kit. Not sure if that will make a huge difference in clearance or not. You may need to trim a little felt but the combination will look great!

Oh I was also looking at your RX350 build thread. Looks awesome!

 

[gixer2000]

Thank you! I’m really happy with how it turned out. The only thing that kept me from going with the 20” wheels was a desire for more sidewall. I plan to get off-road from time to time and wanted more sidewall to work with. That said, your combination would look really good and have about the same sidewall height. Only about an inch larger radius but I noticed on your signature that you have a 2/1 kit. I have plenty of room for a 35” tire but also have the 3/2 kit. Not sure if that will make a huge difference in clearance or not. You may need to trim a little felt but the combination will look great!

Oh I was also looking at your RX350 build thread. Looks awesome!

Yeah I have a 3/2 lift here but haven't put it in because I need to covert my rear air to use it. I will be putting the 3" up front and jacking the rear air up till it breaks and I can convert it.

Thanks!

 

[Dannyboy11222]

can anyone tell me what is the biggest tire size I can put on my 11 exp limited without a lift kit. I bought new rims for the truck, 20x9 with a 30mm offset but now its time to get some new rubber on them.
Any info would be appreciated
Ty.

 

[Expy_Tac]

Dannyboy11222: Didn’t see any responses yet so I’ll give you a best guess. My Expy is a 2017 so not sure if the geometry is the same. I put the wheels/tires on prior to adding the ReadyLIFT kit and they filled out the wheel wells nicely. I would not have gone any bigger for both looks and potential rubbing. My 275/70r18s equate to 33.2” x 10.8”. Likely a similar size on 20x9s would work. 275/60r20 would be about the same size and pretty readily available. My wheels are +18 so your +30 might make a slight difference. I may have been able to fit a slightly larger tire w/o rubbing but I really liked the look and stance even before the lift was installed. Hope that helps and that someone with a 2011 with similar wheels is able to chime in for you.

 

[intense98neon]

@Expy_Tac What was your gas mileage before and after the lift?

 

[Expy_Tac]

With all stock wheels, tires, suspension, I was getting 18+mpg combined street and highway. Lost a little over 1mpg after the lift/level kit and larger tires. Just shy of 17mpg now. I had to use a couple of trips with known distances and manually calculate as obviously the computer doesn’t know the tire sized changed. I actually expected a bigger drop so I’m pleasantly surprised.

 

[Dannyboy11222]

Thank for the reply
Yeah my current size is 275/55/r20... Want to be able to get a wider tire so I'm thinking 285/ 55/r20 or even 295 if they can fit with rubbing

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[Dannyboy11222]

Just googled this image. Its labeled f150 aspect

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[jfare3354]

Hi all. First time posting on the forum. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted info and pics of their rigs. After a lot of time spent on this thread specifically, I finally decided on this setup for my ‘17 Expy XLT 4x4:

ReadyLift 3/2 kit
18x9 wheels with +18 offset
33” tires (275/70R18) BFG KO2

There is plenty of room for a larger tire but already had the BFGs. I’m planning to go to with 295/70R18 when it’s time to replace tires.

Thanks again to all who added their insight in this and other related threads. It really helped narrow down the options.

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Did you change your shocks? How did your mpg do afterwards? Did you think it changed the quality of the smooth ride much?

 

[Expy_Tac]

jfare3354: All stock on the suspension aside from the ReadyLIFT. Lost a little over 1mpg with the lift and tires. More details a few posts up (post 312).

The ride seems a touch stiffer but still really smooth. I think the tires have more to do with it than the lift actually. I had the tires from another truck so they’re a used set. I put the tires on before I installed the lift and the ride felt rougher. Again, that was before I added the lift. Didn’t really feel any difference after the lift was installed.

 

[intense98neon]

@Expy_Tac Thanks for the answer, I think you can change your tire size in Forscan so the odometer and speedometer would be accurate. I also would think that then the gas mileage numbers would be more accurate on your computer.

 

[Expy_Tac]

@intense98neon Thanks for the info. I saw a thread on Forscan that I’ve been meaning to check out. Hopefully a pretty easy process. I appreciate the guidance.

 

[JerEazy]

ReadyLift 69-2070 3.0'' Front with 2.0'' Rear SST Lift Kit

Cooper DISCOVERER AT3 XLT LT295/70R18 E 129S Tire
(34.25 x 12)

Raised it 4”

Minor rubbing but I will correct that with trimming or as a last resort Bora wheel spacers

I couldn’t be more happy with the new look of my Expedition.
Looks like a different vehicle.
Haven’t tested the tires off-road yet but the road noise is zero.
Only put less than 50 miles on it so far. Mostly around town and a quick trip down the highway.
I am seeing a -2 mpg drop off in that short distance.
The ride is vastly improved as well.

Here is one before pic and the rest is what it is now.

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is it just me or does the damn exhaust system coming out of the rear of these things kill the lifted look??

ugh.

 

[Black]

is it just me or does the damn exhaust system coming out of the rear of these things kill the lifted look??

ugh.

Makes no difference if it is lifted or not looks awful either way.

Good thing it is a simple fix. Just remove the rear resonator and have it exit out the side.