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Please post up what your engine and axle specs are, what level you went with, tire wheel changes and a most sought after question...what was before and after MPG!
Also if you can share any info or experiences to help others thru the process.
Please post pics if you can...thanks!

No Quarter

5.0, 3.73 - I went with an Auto Spring 2". The tires are Cooper STT Pro 295/70R18 on stock wheels. My mileage went from 17 to just a little under 15. Expected as much.

16XLT

3.5NA, 3.73 4x4, 2.5" supreme level, no mpg loss, 18 before and 18 after. Still on factory tires though.

Rides like factory, I've noticed no difference. Very happy.

Truckin

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Thanks guys... anyone else?

Jason Halley2

Edit: It's a 2015 Platinum with the 5.0 V8.
2 1/2" Leveling kit with 285/65/20 BF Ko2s. Gas milages dropped from 15.5 to 14.5-15 on the highway.


Before leveling kit, Tires and Tint.


Getting it tinted


After

Rocknrolla2131

Any rubbing issues?

No Quarter

no

Incorrigible

Info in sig line. Went from mid 16's to low 14's

Adj336

What leveling kit did you use? What rear block if any? Any problems with your set up. Your truck looks awesome.

Ricky Haglund

2018 Ford F150 XLT Sport, SuperCab, 6.5" bed, 2.7L EcoBoost with 10 Spd transmission 3:55 rear end ratio
Towing 21 Foot Puma Toy Hauler with Honda Pioneer 500 (350lbs hitch weight and overall loaded trailer weight 7200 lbs) The 2013 toy hauler was purchased second hand, and already had a 2" lift installed on the spring shackles. Didn't want to screw it.

Truck: Stock 20" Wheels without a level,limited to buying a D range tire without a level. Stock OEM hankook horrible body roll (load range C). In my opinion the mid rise canopy did not help either deflecting the wind. Worst investment ever purchased. Sold the canopy at a loss. The inside of the box full of road dust all the time.

Upgrades: Bilstein 5100 front 2.5 level and rear upgrade. Waiting on Raptor rear 2.25" rear blocks and U bolts to replace Stock OEM 1.25" rear blocks. Already added the beefier bilstein shock absorbers, and still needing to purchase rear Super Springs on nylon rollers to retain as close to OEM ride as possible. BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2 in a Load range E 10 ply (LT305/65R17) fitted on the late model (2019/2020) raptor forged aluminum beadlock wheel, balanced, ford sensors & nitrogen filled.

With the truck raised, wider tires clear A-Arms, better suspension, better tires, my trailer pulling on windy days should be much more enjoyable, and should be safer on the logging roads in the back country. The extra inch in block height will bring a 1" rake (original was 2" with stock suspension). Super Springs will help with the sag and better controlled ride and less body roll. To help the 2.7L EcoBoost pulling the trailer, I have also ordered a ROUSH cold air intake. Its no slouch, pulls like a dream! The concern is a 42lbs tire weight on the original Hankook to a 59 lbs tire weight on the BFG adds 17 lbs of centrifugal force to each wheel. Gas mileage will take a hit, but its all about safety.

I considered upgrading to an F250 Super Duty. But consider the upgrade price difference between an XLT base F150 to an equivalent F250 is $6500.00 I purchased my F150 at 0% financing a year ago. Financing an F250 today is at 3.99% which adds up to $7000.00 in finance charges over the life of the vehicle. A grand total of $14000.00 difference to upgrade to a superduty. I am able to do the above mentioned upgrades for under $4000.00 and I have a unique looking truck that I like to drive. Everything completed at my dealership, All ford dealership supplied parts.