I narrowed down two courses of action, and want to here you guys out. Please read both options closely

Truck 2000 Expedition 5.4 4x4 3.55 LS with the sport package (fender flairs, metal step bars). Driven 95% on the street, though if there were more places to 4x4, it would be utilized more. I am getting a cold air kit, a cooler thermo, and probably a controller for 87 octane.

It really is my "Island Hopper" if I need to get me and my gear out of the Island of Florida if a disaster hits and light tow duty for my bikes.

1. Raise T-Bars 1 inch, put 2 inch coil spacer in rear, add Firestone Destination 32.8 inch (up 1 inch from factory) 285/70-17's passenger A/T tires (44 lbs each).

2. Get 2 inch body lift ($570 all parts+labor) and go with the same 32.8 tires.

3. Do both 1&2 and go with 34.5 inch 315/70-17 (64 lbs) Hummer Rubber BFG AT/KO? (Also, would 32.8's look ridiculous with this combo?).

I'm pretty conservative, but like a capable truck w/o taking massive hits due to tire size and weight (I have a strong racing background, and 20 lbs+ a tire rolling is off the charts) and handling. I like her to be a little tall in the saddle, but if I do the math on option 3 I'm going to be 5-6 inches taller...

 

I'd go with option no. 3.

 

I agree.

 

So effectively with the 4x4 and 3 inch lift, and stock tires, how bad will I rub when four wheeling? I've seen some guys doing wicked stuff with this combo, but I still wonder...

 

I think some of the otherw will chime in too but will prob rub on fender flares and lower valance on front bumper. So both will need to be trimmed slightly to remedy the problem, but its nothing major.

 

Are you getting a 2inch or 3inch body lift? If your getting 2, dont, get a 3inch. I have it and only had the trim the lower valance.

 

I recently got a 3 inch body lift on my f150 ScREW. If you go with the body lift make sure and get your exhaust and stuff fixed so it doesn't look like your running low. Some kits include bumper drops and stuff but they will weaken your towing capacity. If I were you (assuming you have a towing kit) I would go with option 3. Also some cold air intakes aren't designed for body lifts, I had to seriously modify my K&N to get it to fit. Consider it. Hop this helps.

 

maybe consider...

http://rockymountainsusp.com/fd4_expedition.htm

if you dont want it too high maybe look at the rancho or RCD kits. it'll be easier to get your cold air intake installed as well. plus no frame sag.

just a suggestion, it is more expensive...