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Thanks i started to enlarge the hole but then i just drilled a new hole right above the OEM hole probably a 1/4 to a half not sure. I did use the clips i just when behind it. I think drilling a new hole is better because if you ever want to go back to stock you can just put it back in the OEM holes with the clips.
My compressor kicked on as soon as i put it into drive it run a little longer then normal i parked it on the level road shut off the air ride and the truck then turned it all back on. It never dropped im guessing that will be its new standard ride height?. I drove it around the block and the ride quality didnt seem to change at all that was my biggest worry. I will post a pic when its completely done.I think im going to go with falken A/T3W 275-60-20
Sorry i messed up when i was typing and edited it out i use the stock clips i just put it behind the arm i meant to say im going to get lock nuts and use them. There is no that much pressure on those bolts it should never come lose.
Yes simply drill a new hole above the OEM hole not sure you might have to go higher because your lifted more so maybe play around with it for a bit. I actually took the rod off the height sensor just the bottom and set it on top of the stock bolt location and turn on the air ride just to get a idea one where it would be. Before i remove the bolt or relocated it.
Everything is still good with the lift no problems with anything
I just put on 1.5" wheel spacers to give it a better stance no problems or rubbing there either. I think the spacers make it look taller but you probably can't tell in the pictures looks real good in person
not many people seem to want to lift these navigators but I am glad you did and wrote up so well on it.
few questions:
any issues since? were you able to do an alignment and avoid 'pulling' or uneven tire wear? what tire size exactly do you have?
let's talk Gas Mileage. I know a level and 35's ruined my ecobooost truck gas mileage but wondering how the navigator does with the level, spacers, and those tires on the highway doing 70-80mph.
i consistently get 17-18 when going 70-80mph. sometimes drops into the hgih 16's if I am really in and out of traffic but ususally levels off above 17 with the cruise at 80mph.
my ecoboost truck is advertised at ~21 on highway and I get 12-13.5 with 35's and leveling kit.
not many people seem to want to lift these navigators but I am glad you did and wrote up so well on it.
few questions:
any issues since? were you able to do an alignment and avoid 'pulling' or uneven tire wear? what tire size exactly do you have?
let's talk Gas Mileage. I know a level and 35's ruined my ecobooost truck gas mileage but wondering how the navigator does with the level, spacers, and those tires on the highway doing 70-80mph.
i consistently get 17-18 when going 70-80mph. sometimes drops into the hgih 16's if I am really in and out of traffic but ususally levels off above 17 with the cruise at 80mph.
my ecoboost truck is advertised at ~21 on highway and I get 12-13.5 with 35's and leveling kit.
Still no problems, no problems with the alignment,tire wear or the spacers. No shaking on the highway or rubbing lock to lock. I actually sold the truck at the end of June to my buddy. I bought a diesel truck. The tire size is 275-60R20 falken wildpeak ATW3 great tire. They are pretty good off-road and they don't HUM!!! I hate tires that hum. Really like these tires, even put them on my new truck. The fuel mileage was about 13.5 before I lifted it and I don't really think is changed maybe 13.3 or 13.2mpg. Not sure what he is getting now he drives a lot on the highway. I drove it a lot in the city.
03-10-2016, 02:53 PM
