The suspense has been killing me. I have been looking for the right lift for a while now and think I may have found it at a great price. The kit is the Fabtech 3.5 hanger lift with shocks and 2inch block kit for the rear. Does anyone have this kit or know if it is any good? I was told the ride would be better than stock. If anyone has photos that would be awesome too.

P.S. I finally figured out how to post pictures

 

I have a fabtech lift to. Its a 4 inch. But the ppl where you got your information from are right. The ride quality of the fabtech kits is good. Alot better then stock.

 

I may be missing something here, but how does a hanger lift improve the ride of a truck? You still have the same springs only now the frame is higher in the air... maybe its the new shocks that do most of the improvement along with the added spring travel?

 

I had this kit on my wifes old ex. Its a really nice kit you wont be disappointed!

 

narins, what exactly does this kit come with?

 

Follow this link for my Blog on this product:

http://www.martialartsacademy.org/levilift.htm

As of now I have about 50K miles with this lift.

It has worked out very well, allowing me to travel
many thousands of miles on rugged off-road trails
while hauling my family and gear in comfort and style.

I have towed my boat all over baja, I drive twisty
mountain roads and in snow etc. in a very spirited
fashion, and tow my 30' plane/trailer with no ill effects.

This lift, combined with my other mods (see blog) have
allowed me really feel good about this vehicle, and unlock
its potential.

The ride was much improved, in that without a lift the
suspension constantly bottoms against the bump-stops
without one.

A stock diesel Ex has less than one inch of
up travel from the factory, and is unusable off road, unless
you are content to simply creep along.

The lift also allowed my to run 315/75/16 tires, which are
needed in the deep sand I often encounter, while much
improving the ride.

Hope this helps.


Quietman
www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags, 22" front and 18" rear rain-x wipers, Auto
-zone aftermarket voltage gauge, LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods,
Ford factory hood insulator, Mojave Pin-Striping

 

Before i put my fabtech lift on, i always felt that when ever i went over a bump, the rear would sway to the right. The lift fixed that and it doesnt do it anymore

 

hey matt, how do you have a hanger lift on your X????? its 2wd right?

 

I dont have a hanger kit on my x because it is 2wd. But i still have a fabtech lift kit though

 

Thanx for the 'splanation Quietman....

Do you find the stock X front springs to be adequate, or would you recommend a spring swap as well?