2003-2017 Ford Expedition ReadyLift 3" Front and 2" Rear SST Spacer Lift Kit Install
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- If you're trying to prep your 2003 to 2017 Expedition for some off-road adventures, you're going to need a way to fit on larger and more aggressive tires, and ReadyLift's 3" Front/2" Rear SST Spacer Lift Kit is a great way to get your off-road Expedition build off to a great start. This kit comes with a pair of 3" strut spacers for the front of your Expedition and 2" spacers for the rear shock towers so that your Expedition gets a taller and aggressive stance, as well as the ability to fit on 33" tires with ease, and up to 35" tires with the right combination of wheel offsets, backspacing, and tire width. The ReadyLift SST 3/2" lift kit is easy to install and is one of the most effective ways to get your Expedition ready to tackle off-road applications.
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One, if not the very best, Expeditions I've seen.
Planning on 2 inch spacer lift on back and halolift normally for f150 for my front on my 14 el limited. This video makes it easy for me to follow for the job. Thanks for the great work.
As I prepare to purchase an Expedition of this "vintage" and have begun to research mild mods, your's is the 1st clear and concise and professionally done "how to" on the product that inspires confidence. Thanks!
That was awesome, Love it. I have an 04 expedition will definitely do this type of lift. Great video.🖒🖒
The Upper Control Arm should be tensioned with the suspension at ride height by using a jack under the knuckle compressing the spring and bringing the suspension under load. As you have it demonstrated in the video, the UCA isn't under tension. This will lead to premature bushing wear and failure much sooner than normal.
Iam going to do this with same year white expedition with a chrome delete and black wrap for front lower bumper. They just look so much better lifted!
Great production guys!
Thank you!
Beautiful truck 100% Expedition
This was a fun build
I have that on my 2011 Expedition and I'm getting ready to do the 2019 version in a few days. Gonna be sick.
the 2019's look great with the added lift! Share some photos with us over on facebook!
I have a 2011 Expedition EL and I am running 33x12.5R22's on factory rims and I don't rub at all. I didn't need a lift kit at all but I'm going to go to 35's and I'm going to put on a 2inch lift kit before I put them on.. But no rubbing with the 33's at all on mine..
Always put the suspension at ride height BEFORE you torque down the control arms with rubber bushings. You just halfed the life of those bushings.
Did you guys have to use camber adjustment bolts on the upper control arm? I found out after about 5000 miles that I need them because my tires were completely eaten up on the inside.
My 03 expedition has spent many winters up north and some beach driving. I fear this wouldn’t go too well as I’ve got some rusting going on.
So I just ordered my 3.5 front and 2.5 leveling kit for my 03 expedition with 22 in rims, I was wondering what's the best recommendation for the size tire I should go with? I would like to 30' tires
How does this affect ride and handling??
Id like to raise my 2012 rear only. I use a sportbike attachment.
Any comments are appreciated
great lookig car, I have the same in blue, Will these spacers be good for serious sand dunes driving. We go for dune bashing in UAE. will this stand the abuse.. thanks
What size tires are in this video that you put on after the spacers? I'm going to copy this essentially and I want to get the exact tire size you guys used. Thanks!
Is it not necessary to replace the upper control arm in the front ?
i have profender 2.5 shocks K and i just ordered this kit, So do i need to change the upper or lower control arms with this kit or not ? if yes what do you recommend please ? ford expedition 4wd 2013 XLT
Damn that truck looks good
We loved how this project came out too! Check out the full build here - www.stage3motorsports.com/Stage-3s-2012-Expedition-5-4L-Project-Truck.html
Very nice, time to go Offroad
what are the tire and wheel combo you installed at the end of the video? I love this look!
That balljoint angle looks very scary does anybody know of any company’s that make longer upper control arms for these expeditions?
Any idea what i need for 18 inch wheels and 35s on an el expo with this lift
Holy crap i am so happy I came across this video, I want to do a very similar build with my 08 navigator. I am going to get this leveling kit but my most important question is how I can get 20" rims with 35" nitto ridge grapplers on there. Is it possible? I am looking at Fuel D666 rims.
Oros, give us a call. It may be possible but it's a pretty tight squeeze 623-434-5277
I have installed this kit on my 2012 expedition and I have noticed contact from the upper control arm, hitting the coil when the truck bounces! Any recommendations?? I installed New oem upper control arms and struts with the kit also.
Took me 6 hours, Im a noob. Just remember the sway bar end-links have to be disconnected on both sides at the same time. I tried to just take off one wheel at a time and that doesnt work in the front because of the sway bar. In the rear you can do them individually. Im running 22x12 -44 on 33's with a 3/2 on my 2014 Expedition and I rubbed hard on the step-boards, and a little on the front air dam, and rear brake lines are not stretched but the level kit does take away all the extra slack.
Even though the video is 9 minutes this was a couple hours of install for us as well! Hope you're enjoying the ride!
Looks like you got the cash for this build:
Tire size: 31x10.5r15
Wheel spacer 2 inch (1.5 inch will clear)
Lift: 3 inch strut spacers
Remove stepping board for a killer look
Have you tried adding some spacers?
Just added this kit to my 09 expedition and it looks awesome! I also have a 2011 expedition with factory air ride, are there any lifts that work on it?
@himonkey223 Afternoon. Two years ago you commented you just upgraded your 2009 Expedition.
I have 2009 here as well, have you listed your build on customoffsets.com (gallery)? (Stage3 I will reach out to you to discuss my build)
Been researching for a few months anything 'out-there' for this poorly supported vehicle.
Could you tell me what you used for: (if applicable)
Stock or Manufacturer , Part/Model #
Suspension Lift :
Shocks:
Upper Control Arms:
Wheels: (17x9, 18x9, 20x12)
Wheel Offset: (plus/minus value)
Tire Size:
Wheel Spacers:
Ballpark $USD spent on parts
Ballpark on time/labour by shop, or DIY
Impact on front fender (or clearance amount):
Impact on Running boards (or clearance amount):
Trimming of what, how much:
Amount of contact on the suspension:
Has the upgrade ruined anything:
What would like to point out, (not to do, or should do):
Thanks for your time
I would go ahead and get some offset ball joints while all this is apart.
I saw the link for the actual kit but does anyone have the link for the other parts ( shocks and springs)?
Did y’all ever replace the original control arms
Should replace the upper control arms to.🙂
I have a 2015 Ford Explorer sport 4wd I need a lift for that do u have anything?
Where can I find that tire and rim combo? And how much?
Was there a need to do an alignment after install?
Hey guys, the Expy looks great. Did you notice any issues with the front and rear CV's being at an increased angle of operation?
We didn't experience any issues with the CV's angle on this setup!
I’ve had my spacer pucks for years now with some 33 inch Falken WildPeak AT3Ws (they look amazing on these gen’s)
I get metallic croaking/grinding when I hit bumps/dips at full wheel-crank (left or right)
In the video there is no mention of the steering arm or front drive shaft. Is this lift not high enough to cause both of those to be too short!
Can you use the 3" front spacers in the rear also or are they a different bolt pattern? So the truck is raised 3" overall front and rear instead of only 2" in the rear
They are different
What wheel combination did you us on this truck?
nice what size those tires and the rims
Hello guys I have commented on this lift kit before and I would like to know what size rim/ tire you guys are using. Thank in advance fir the response
Will this kit fits on 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
😱 why are the front ball joints twisted like that
What are those rims? I love them
How does this affect on road performance? Does it still handle, accelerate and break pretty close to stock or would bigger breaks and lower diff gears be necessary for that? Does the Expedition hold up to the added stress over time well? I really want to do this to mine with the same size tires just have those questions...
The expedition handled really well after these upgrades, we didn't see a negative effect in any of the areas you're questioning. Unfortunately as for long term hold up we only had this for about 8 months after we had this setup but we didn't experience anything that would stop up from doing it again
Awesome thank you
I did 2.5 front and 2.0 rear. The 3 inch is too much and the truck doesn’t look level. And I put on 285-70r17 tires. Looks great now on my 05
Hi, I'm just bought lift kit 2.5 front and 2 rear. And now I have only stock wheels. Tires 285/70 R17 is exactly what I want. What size and offset are your rims? Have you some pictures? Thank you Tomas
your site only lists 2007+ Expeditions
Hi. I have 2015 navigator . And i just bought 4 tires with rims already. With tire size of 305/55/20. Do i need my vehicle to be lifted?
You'll be close but hope your wheels have a good negative offset. If not you might need 1.5" or 2" hub centric spacers.
AMAZING TRANSFORMATION. i have a 2011 expedition xlt el. id like to put 33" diameter tire, but no one can tell me if i NEED a lift or not. and if i do what size tire/wheel will work. ( and if i need spacers?) Id like a small rim, 17? and a 33" tire to fill the rest of the wheel well space.
you guys seem great, can you shed light on this for me please?
Ty, sounds like you've got a great thing going with your expedition. You'll most likely want at least something like the spacer kit we installed on this build for those 33's. Give us a call 623-434-5277 and one of our guys will help get you the perfect setup! You can learn more about this builds setup over on our site via this link! www.stage3motorsports.com/Stage-3s-2012-Expedition-5-4L-Builds-Leveling-Kit-Wheels-Tires.html
Hello you have for ford explorer 2007.??
Anyone know where I can buy a true suspension lift for a 2012 Expedition EL?
What about the break lines?
Anyone got a part number for longer break lines?
I really want to put this in my 2012 Navigator but mechanics are telling me I won’t be able to align it... and will eat up tires... what advice can I get?
I have a 2016. What offset & spacers would you recommend to get 35" tires?
I'm running 33 305 70 17 a full turn hits the upper control arms with factory raptor wheels on my 2010 ford expedition el...i replaced the upper control with spc adjustable ones now tires don't hit
@@bthompson1767 so you changed the tires for a 285?
Assume these work on Navigator too?
do you have a lift kit for 2005 ford explorer?
Cool video
nice video. should have put some before and after photos
I have a 2015 Ford Expedition EL and I was wondering what types of lift kits do you have available for it? I would like to go with a 5" lift with 22" off road tires? Any help would be appreciated😀😀😀
Come have this 8 in lift kit 😂😂
@@gabrielguillen6604 you mean 4" installed twice, this is why we can't have nice things with wrong measurements lmao 😆 🤣 😂
What bilstein shocks are those?
How to Install an LRT 3" to 1" Leveling/Lift Kit on a 2004 FORD EXPEDITION
Does the uneven lift affect the driveshaft alignment in any way? (Shaking at higher speeds due to odd angles)
2nd gen and newer Expeditions all have independent rear (and front) suspension. So the front and rear driveshaft angles are not affected.
However all four half shafts' (also called CV axles) angles are.
Was there any trimming or modifications done to make the wheels and tire with this kit?
Nope! The tires look big but they stuck with the 18" rim and only went wider on the tire. Original tires where probably 255/65r18 like my limited. The expedition already has 18x8.5 rims. You aren't dramatically going bigger. 16 to 18" wheel is the biggest you want to go. The smaller the rim the more rubber you can go. Off roading is all about grip and clearance.
Hello how's all nice expedition. I have a el version and I was wondering what offset did you us to fit 35in tires? On the 3in lift?
Or are you running 33in tires?
Where can I get this kit at
Anyone have these woth 35's if so can you tell me what you did to fit 35's on here.
Will this kit work with the air bag system?I'm interested in a small lift to be able to install 33 in tires.
This kit will only fit 2003-2017 Ford Expeditions that do not have Ford's optional rear air suspension system
Where did you get the mesh grill at?, if you can tell me please.
You can find it in the link! www.stage3motorsports.com/46-0206-2007-2014-Expedition-Packaged-Evolution-Mesh-Upper-Grille-with-Gloss-Black-Shell.html
I have a 2015 Expedition XLT with the tow package. Would this lift have any effect when towing?
Larger tires will always change the final drive gear ratio in axles and trans, depending on size, in turn will effect your towing. Can add small lil bolt ons to get the power back.
What size are the tires??
question. If I wanted a bigger lift could i just get 2 of these kits and stack them on top of each other?
No that would be very unsafe
Great video, very happy to see this type of in depth work done. What size tires and wheels were installed and shown in this video?
295/70R18 E Nitto Ridge Grappler and Fuel ANZA Wheels 18x9"
Check out the whole build here - www.stage3motorsports.com/Stage-3s-2012-Expedition-5-4L-Project-Truck.html
Stage 3 Motorsports Do you have these for the 1998 Expeditions Eddie Bauer? Will a 35" tire fit with a 16 inch rim? Sorry I'm a rookie?
Give us a call and we can go in depth on your Expedition 623-434-5277
What offset are the wheels to get them not to hit upper control arms
@@bthompson1767 with that size of tire on an 18" rim you won't hit anything. I already have 285/70r18 on my stock suspension 07 limited. I have more room..
I love how the Bilsteins magically appear as the spacers are reinstalled
No sense in not changing them out after doing all that work. 😉
Doing a lift without a shock upgrade is just silly.
Hey what's up are these Ford Expeditions rear wheel drive or front? Thanks
These come with the options of being Rear Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive
fits 2006?
That upper control arm was damn near at 90 degrees after install. Sheesh. Would got aftermarket control arms instead of addin that much articulation stress on stock UCA’s
But whole control arm is off the ground so it's just hanging there right?
Can I use this kit with 3" body lift kit on a 2wd expedition
Alexander Spafford how you find a body lift kit
What is the model number of the Bilstein's? do you have a link to those shocks?
Here is a link to the Front Shocks - www.stage3motorsports.com/24-197717-2-2007-2013-Expedition-Bilstein-B6-4600-Front-Shock-Assemblies.html
Here is a link to the Rear Shocks - www.stage3motorsports.com/24-197724-2-2007-2013-Expedition-Bilstein-B6-4600-Rear-Shock-Assemblies.html
Is your kit usuable with the air ride suspension version?
Alex, give us a call for more details on this kit and what it will work directly with! 623-434-5277
Is anybody ever gonna make a 6” lift kit for a Expidition
Real nice
I have a linconl navigator 2003. this lift kit fit it?..
It will not fit the navigators because of the factory air ride system
Will this kit throw off the angle of the upper control arms?
All lifts do.
Will that lift kit work on a 05 Lincoln navigator.
Yes
Would this kit work on my 2007 Navi?
give us a call Colin, we'll get you the right kit for your navigator 623-434-5277
I would not lock UCA in that position. It has to be neutral!
Will this kit work on the Eddie Bauer
This kit will fit 2003-2017 Ford Expeditions that do not have Ford's optional rear air suspension system
i have a 2003 ford expedition xlt don’t know much bout trucks but will this exact same kit fit my truck and give it tht look im trying to go with?
It should drop right on top of your factory setup and be good to go!
Stage 3 Motorsports sounds good definitely will look forward purchasing the kit!!
so is this without spacers? wondering if when i do this i need wheel spacers or not
Personally I won’t use wheel spacers. They have a tendency to break. Buy offset wheels, much safer.
It looks great but make sure to tell the people about that front upper control arm ball joint angle and how you can expect to replace them frequently if you do not buy a custom control arm with a uniball
Can a 315 75 16 tires fit this lift?
This kit will have the ability to fit on 33" tires with ease, and up to 35" tires with the right combination of wheel offsets, backspacing, and tire width
I just received my leveling kit but it came with NO studs . How do I bolt on the spacers ??? Please help
There are no studs in the spacer? Give us a call 623-434-5277
Hey bro a little late but are the front and rear patterns the same?
will this kit fit a 2003 navigator
This kit will not work with the air suspension that comes factory on the Lincoln Navigators
If you were to buy 2 and use both for extra height, would that work? on a stock 2003 ford expedition? Not gonna do it just curious, it seems dangerous.
Definitely do not do that. That is way too much lift for a spacer kit without having the appropriate drop brackets. Not to mention stacking spacers is a no no
okay yea, I thought so, but where can I find an actual lift kit more than 5" for a 2003 Ford Expedition 4wd, I can't seem to find anything over 3.5"
and this the best expedition i've ever seen, amazing job.
We do not list a 5" kit. Give us a call and we can look into it for you 623-434-5277
What size wheel and tire combo did y’all use on this
Fuel ANZA Wheels 18x9" and Nitto Ridge Grapplers 295/70/18 www.stage3motorsports.com/Stage-3s-2012-Expedition-5-4L-Builds-Leveling-Kit-Wheels-Tires.html
@@stage3motorsports i have a expedition, 2011 xlt el, and would like to put 33s on. do i need a lift? what size wheel can i fit over my brakes? i was thinking 17" but dont know if i need spacers or what size rim is possible
I will need aftermarket control arms or the Factory One be okay
We found that the factory control arms were okay in this setup
Do I need camber bolts after I put this on
Nope this is just a simple drop on kit, you will need an alignment once this is installed.
Stage 3 Motorsports thank you
will this affect ride quality?
Any puck spacer will as they all limit the downward travel
Can f150 lift kits work on same year expeditions?
They can not
What about off road bumpers
We installed a Lund Bull Bar on our 2012 Expedition that is meant for F150's, but I don't know if any other aftermarket bumpers will fit.
www.stage3motorsports.com/27121206-2004-2016-F150-Lund-Bull-Bar-20inchLEDlight-Black.html
Nice but damn we saw it for like 30 seconds.
Where does this dude live, lol. I want him to put that lift on my 2008 explorer
You'd have to make a trip down to Phoenix, AZ in order for joe to install this kit on your vehicle!