I have a 2012 Navigator Limited Edition 4x4. I am looking at a small lift or leveling kit. Only 2 or 3 inches with some BFG AT tires on the stock rims. Is there a good kit anyone would recommend? How much will it effect the ride quality?

 

Hello booboo

I have a 2007 Ford Expedition Limited 4x4. This is what I did and it worked great. I installed 2" level lift round blocks in the front (1 on each side of course) which raises it more than 2" due to the suspension geometry when inserting the lift blocks. Altogether it raised almost 4" in the front. I was impressed.

I run 275-65-20 so you should be able to run 285-55-20. I did trim some of the mud guards in the front but nothing hit. I trimmed it to allow room for snow chains.

The Rear Air Suspension automatically raised up about 2.5" to compensate for the front being lifted. They do not make lift blocks for the rear air suspension. At first it didn't raise right away, it can take up to 90 minutes to readjust the rear. And like magic, after about an hour of driving the compressor kicked on and raised it right up 2.5". Looks great. The rear is not as high as the front, but good enough to look great.

The 2" lift blocks for the front cost about $100 to $150. You can install yourself or pay about $200. About 4-5 hours of work if doing it yourself.

After raising, get an alignment and you are good to go. Hope that helps.

There are many kits, actually they are just simple round solid pucks like a hockey puck. Just make sure it fits your model.

The ride quality did not change. It is still firm but not harsh like a truck. I also installed High PSI Front shocks by KYB to firm up the front. I like a firm ride and it is still not harsh like many trucks.

Hope that helps.