2WD Excursion lift kits
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2WD Excursion lift kits
Looking to lift my X. I have or will be purchasing a set of KMC XD 778 20" wheels, with a 305-55 tire which in turns brigs it to a 33" tire. Anyway, I figured, I would want to lift it bit. But this is my issue, I cant seem to find a decent lift kit for a 2005 2WD X. Everything I look for all it comes up is 4WD, is there a difference? And what size lift would be good. I think I can get away with a 4" lift to fit the wheel under the rig and have no turning issues. Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks again FTE.
Ryan
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03-04-2009, 07:47 AM
Howdy Ryan, the "2wd lift" bug has sunken it's fangs into you....
Lifting your truck is one of the best things you can do for it as far as looks, longevity, ride quality, and overall performance is concerned. But you already knew that.....
You're not alone in doing this as myself, i_eat_hybrids, and igotoneforya, (and one other guy with an '04) have all lifted our 2wd trucks with great results.
I went through this very same process about coming up on two years ago and I learned alot from it. Seeing as you have a diesel engine and not a V10, the very minimum you can do is 6 inches. The reason why is because the 4 inch coils can't properly support the weight of a diesel engine, whereas the V10 and 5.4 are no problem.
Be forewarned, there are certain things that you need that they do NOT tell you about. For example: the pitman arm, it's something that you have to sometimes purchase seperately; the same goes for the proper alignment cams. The alignment cams they include in the kit (or make you purchase seperately) don't normally work well and have to be substituted with something better. Find an alignment specialty shop and they should be able to get you fixed up in that regard. Keep in mind, that they CAN do an alignment with the stock setup, it's just that your tires will bow-in and not wear as quickly. If you don't have an alignment done, your tires will obviously be chewed to bits in a matter of time.
As far as tires, you seem to have that covered although you may need to go to 35s. With the 20 inch rims, you'll probably be able to get away with 33s.
The next thing is gears, with the bigger tires you will (no if's, and's, or but's)lose a few mpg. In your case, if you regear to 4.30, it'll seem as if you never lifted your truck. (being that I have a 4R100 I had to regear to 4.10) Gears also make it easier for your trans and engine to get and keep your bigger tires rolling easier.
Check around online and you'll find PROcomp and Fabtech's 2wd lifts somewhere.
I started the thread about this way back when, it has A LOT of information you should read before undertaking such a demanding project.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...y-caved-8.html
Let me know if you have any other questions.....
Lifting your truck is one of the best things you can do for it as far as looks, longevity, ride quality, and overall performance is concerned. But you already knew that.....
You're not alone in doing this as myself, i_eat_hybrids, and igotoneforya, (and one other guy with an '04) have all lifted our 2wd trucks with great results.I went through this very same process about coming up on two years ago and I learned alot from it. Seeing as you have a diesel engine and not a V10, the very minimum you can do is 6 inches. The reason why is because the 4 inch coils can't properly support the weight of a diesel engine, whereas the V10 and 5.4 are no problem.
Be forewarned, there are certain things that you need that they do NOT tell you about. For example: the pitman arm, it's something that you have to sometimes purchase seperately; the same goes for the proper alignment cams. The alignment cams they include in the kit (or make you purchase seperately) don't normally work well and have to be substituted with something better. Find an alignment specialty shop and they should be able to get you fixed up in that regard. Keep in mind, that they CAN do an alignment with the stock setup, it's just that your tires will bow-in and not wear as quickly. If you don't have an alignment done, your tires will obviously be chewed to bits in a matter of time.
As far as tires, you seem to have that covered although you may need to go to 35s. With the 20 inch rims, you'll probably be able to get away with 33s.
The next thing is gears, with the bigger tires you will (no if's, and's, or but's)lose a few mpg. In your case, if you regear to 4.30, it'll seem as if you never lifted your truck. (being that I have a 4R100 I had to regear to 4.10) Gears also make it easier for your trans and engine to get and keep your bigger tires rolling easier.
Check around online and you'll find PROcomp and Fabtech's 2wd lifts somewhere.
I started the thread about this way back when, it has A LOT of information you should read before undertaking such a demanding project.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...y-caved-8.html
Let me know if you have any other questions.....
#5
03-04-2009, 09:06 AM
You can get away with 4wd Excursion or F250 springs in the rear, but the front has coils and coil spacers aren't recommended with heavy trucks like ours.
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Well, I got my wheels and new tires, so the next thing to purchase is the lift kit. I havent decided on going with any specific brand yet. I have been religously looking. But there isnt one kit in particular that I have been looking at. It seems like the Pro Comp stuff is expensive compared to the Fab tech and skyjacker kits. Any recommendations on where to purchase? I have a guy local to me, and he said he would install everything in about an afternoon and to have the wheel alignment done for 500.00?
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