Review on ⬆️ ReadyLift 3-Inch Front / 2-Inch Rear Lift Kit - Ford Expedition/Navigator 2003-2017 by Ronnie Staver

Wow what a project! (I'm still not sure if the project is finished :/). READ THIS AND NOTE, LEARN FROM MY EXPERIENCE! I have a 2013 Ford Expedition EL. In terms of ride height, it was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Not too high, not too low. The goal was simply to get a little ground clearance from the "feeding" height that the stock provided. I actually have to use the stairs to get in now. As soon as I get new tires next year I will switch to the 285/70-18 size to fill the wheel arches without friction. First, installing an alignment kit on your truck is an interesting idea. The idea here is to increase the height of the car without changing the factory ride OR by investing in a $1500 kit plus another $1000 for labor. OK, so far so good. The lesson I've learned from using an alignment kit is that there are certain steps you need to take after installation to ensure you're not wasting money. First the obvious: alignment. Second, I needed a concentric bolt that would attach to my Expedition's lower wishbones because when I lowered the wishbones with the alignment kit, the tech was NOT able to bring the wheels up since the maximum travel was available. Camber was still tilted too far. The concentric screws cost me $110 plus assembly labor and took 2 hours to complete. Third, my brake lines are now the maximum length for bike travel. The fronts are fine, but the backs are narrower than I would have liked, although I've moved them down the frame by drilling new holes. Most likely I will replace them with slightly longer lines. I'm afraid if I fall in a pothole and jump out the other side, the cables will come right out of the hubs, and voila, no brakes! Fourth and most disturbing my 4WD front hubs are making a very loud noise, it seems like the gears are not meshing properly. This happens intermittently but frequently, usually when braking, coasting, or turning. It's most noticeable at lower speeds, but I've heard it at highway speeds as well. My Ford mechanic told me these bushings, called IWEs, are known at best for being temperamental, so don't be too surprised that I'm having trouble with them now that I've taken them out of the "lucky place" in the warehouse. standing position. It either goes away on its own or I won't have 4WD until I replace the hubs. If you want to turn it into a forklift, the leveling kits aren't for you. Their goal is simply to get a little more headroom for ground clearance and aesthetics. They are NOT a substitute for a genuine lift kit if you are using it as a cheap way to increase 4WD off-road performance. I installed it myself in a few days. I have some limited experience as an auto mechanic like "shadowwood" and I'm not afraid to take on projects like this if they involve "bolted together" parts. It was definitely difficult though, with some moments where I started to regret the decision to do it myself. Also, YOU WILL NEED A PARTNER FOR SOME INSTALLATION PARTS, mainly on the rear axle when trying to put the lower arms back in place. You can't work with a small jack and hold your hand at the same time.