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Old Jun 24, 2011
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Keys and blocks

My cousin just lowered his 98 Expedition. Lowering springs in the rear and re indexed keys in the front with drop shocks all around. I would like to do the opposite. IK the consistences of cranking the bars. but could i just do blocks or bigger leafs with keys up front.
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You could but the ride is going to be terrible. It will accelerate wear on front-end components as well.
 
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You could but the ride is going to be terrible. It will accelerate wear on front-end components as well.
i understand it will do both. working where i work it's no big deal. how much will i see lift wise
 
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You already have 2" blocks already. I would go with a lift shackle over higher blocks. Stacking blocks or high blocks will increase wheel hop as well.

The torsion key lifts are probably 1-3", I'm not sure, never used them.
 
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Duff trac bars will reduce the wheel hop too
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011
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I got about 2 1/4" from maxing my t bars,but iv never used keys i think 04black edge is right tho iv read about it before
 
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Dude that expedition is UGLY
 
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I'll post interior pics. It looks great trophy winner in world of wheels 2011. Hot import nights for best in class. And a few other shows.
 
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