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1LifeLive Introduction with Off Road Basics, Tips and 4x4 Stuff to Know showing you with my 2007 Ford Expedition
**Update** Do NOT use the programmer to turn OFF the traction control as it also turns off some features of Control Trac as it cannot tell the difference. I tried it and it seemed to work at first and later it did not. The programmer is awesome, but not for this. ;-)
Specs on 2007 Ford Expedition as of Dec 2016:
Most recent specs can be found here:
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SPECS:
4x4 Front and Rear Lockers:
Comes with 4x4 option Control Trac. Note: Traction Control needs to be off in order to engage and needs to be in 4Hi or 4Lo and every time the rig is shifted out of 4Hi or 4Lo and back into it, the Traction Control needs to be turned off.
Tires:
35" Nitto Trail Grabbers (35"x12.5"x17")
Wheels:
2014-2015 Ford Raptor Bead Lock Wheels 17"
(no spacers needed, fit perfect)
Spare Tire:
Full size spare 35" Nitto Trail Grabber (35"x12.5"x17") w/ 2014-2015 Ford Raptor Bead Lock Wheels 17" (note: grinding was needed to make room to fit the spare tire to remove unnecessary metal).
Suspension and Lift Front and Rear:
4" Lift Front:
ICON Vehicle Dynamics V.S. Series 2.5” coilover shocks with adjustable 3" lift. Due to the geometry of the independent suspension it comes to about 4" over stock.
To balance out any binding, ICON Uniball Upper Control Arm Kit was added which corrected the geometry of the lift and removed all binding.
3.5" Lift Rear:
Rancho Quick Lift and then a spacer on top which is a Daystar KF09111BK Comfort Ride 2.5" Leveling Kit
(modifications needed to the spacer, very easy to do with a Dremel tool)
Note about suspension: all 4 tires were aligned fine. No issues whatsoever. I originally had rear air suspension and raised the rear air along with a spacer. However, I recently swapped out the rear air suspension to the Rancho Quick Lift Suspension. The reason is because I did NOT want to encounter an air issue while off road in the middle of nowhere, so it was simply proactive prevention.
Front Sway Bar:
Is Removed. Once I installed the Rancho Quick Lift Shocks, I set the shock level on the stiffest setting. I then removed the front sway bar. I have done extensive testing, braking, cornering, etc and I have had no issues at all with stability. However, if you are pulling a trailer then I would recommend that you leave it on.
I have not found quick disconnects yet. If you know of any, please email me as I would love to know. Thanks.
Other Specs:
Paramount Jeep Rock Sliders:
fab attached, welded to frame with quick disconnect arms if needed to be removed. Perfect Fit.
Cold Air Intake:
K&N 57-2575 FIPK Performance Air Intake System
Engine Computer:
SCT 7015 X4 Power Flash Programmer
400hp
405trq
Winch:
Warn Zeon 10s Winch multi-mount (front or rear)
Skid Plates:
RCI full underside skid plates for 2009-2014 F150 1/4" Aluminum
Spare Tire:
Full Size 35" underneath (grinding mods needed to fit)
Lights:
All LED including headlights and the fog lights were turned into headlights too. All lights come on when switched to high beam.
Roof Rack:
Yakima. Great rack as it is lightweight.
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