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I have a 2018 Lariat that I put the Ford Performance Fox leveling kit on. The 2” lift was enough to clear my Raptor takeoffs with 315/70/R17’s no problem and I have no rubbing in any direction. I read a million reviews on here and was really nervous the tires would rub but I was fine all around. Hopefully the pics help you out.
Great pics and great looking truck. How long have you had the struts and 35s on? Any issues at all? I just bought some 2019 Raptor wheels that very closely resemble my stock Sport Package wheels, and I'm leaning toward the Fox 2.0 Stage 2 kit. Any extra hints or observations will be much appreciated!
Care to share why you took the 35s off and why you want to change your leveling kit? I'm planning on going to 35s on my 2018 and hope I won't regret it.
I loved the look, but the wife got a 180 KM drive everyday for work, the offset mix with the 35s was terrible for fuel, rough ride. Went through two lots of ball joints and had to replace tie rods etc. Mud tires are a pain on highway driving, quick wear, loud.
I work offshore so the fuel cost didn’t really matter but we decided to go a different route.
My last F150 had a 6 inch Pro comp lift and 35s, so just a little change.
The 2.5 level is nice but it just the front and it’s been hard on the ball joints. Was looking to go with a 2 inch front and 1.5 rear with new shocks and struts.
I have the sport edition so decided to go with a sport kinda build. Payment princess haha. We also have a little one so it just makes it a better family vehicle.
I also found with the truck being so light it took a lot more power to turn over the 35s. Truck was laggy. Not like the 13 F150 I had.
Also used up a set of break pads and rotors because of the extra weight from the tires and only 40k.
I love the look but for me living where I live, out away from town where you have to drive for everything it wasn’t worth it.
I loved the look, but the wife got a 180 KM drive everyday for work, the offset mix with the 35s was terrible for fuel, rough ride. Went through two lots of ball joints and had to replace tie rods etc. Mud tires are a pain on highway driving, quick wear, loud.
I work offshore so the fuel cost didn’t really matter but we decided to go a different route.
My last F150 had a 6 inch Pro comp lift and 35s, so just a little change.
The 2.5 level is nice but it just the front and it’s been hard on the ball joints. Was looking to go with a 2 inch front and 1.5 rear with new shocks and struts.
I have the sport edition so decided to go with a sport kinda build. Payment princess haha. We also have a little one so it just makes it a better family vehicle.
I also found with the truck being so light it took a lot more power to turn over the 35s. Truck was laggy. Not like the 13 F150 I had.
Also used up a set of break pads and rotors because of the extra weight from the tires and only 40k.
I love the look but for me living where I live, out away from town where you have to drive for everything it wasn’t worth it.
Everyone got an option and this was mine lol
Thanks for the info. I'm hoping a 2 inch level won't wear the ball joints as quickly. I love the look of mud tires, but agree with your comments about them for highway driving.
Just picked up a 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 (not Fx4). Looking at Bilstien 5100 front struts (2.1 setting) or spacer leveling kits (2 inch). Just received my 5100 rear shock replacements today and can’t wait to get them on to see if it improves the ride. As many of you may know the new Toyo Open Country AT IIIs are out and BFG just released new KO2 sizes. Looking once I decide on the level (suggestions appreciated) going with either 295/60 or 295/65 in KO2s or Open Country AT IIIs. Would not like to trim anything or bend the crash bars and definitely no rubbing. I am sticking with OEM Platinum wheels and would like to steer away from spacers. Don’t want to crowd the wheel well and make it look stuffed in there but also don’t want the tires to look small. Looking for good proportions. Suggestions for bed covers or advice for other mods welcomed. Please post pics if you can for reference. Thanks for the help.
Just picked up a 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 (not Fx4). Looking at Bilstien 5100 front struts (2.1 setting) or spacer leveling kits (2 inch). Just received my 5100 rear shock replacements today and can’t wait to get them on to see if it improves the ride. As many of you may know the new Toyo Open Country AT IIIs are out and BFG just released new KO2 sizes. Looking once I decide on the level (suggestions appreciated) going with either 295/60 or 295/65 in KO2s or Open Country AT IIIs. Would not like to trim anything or bend the crash bars and definitely no rubbing. I am sticking with OEM Platinum wheels and would like to steer away from spacers. Don’t want to crowd the wheel well and make it look stuffed in there but also don’t want the tires to look small. Looking for good proportions. Suggestions for bed covers or advice for other mods welcomed. Please post pics if you can for reference. Thanks for the help.
Truck looks great! I just posted under yours about the fox stage 1. easy install in the driveway. The next day I was on the road to Texas from Alabama, I make this trip 1-2 times a month and the roads are not great here haha, but what a huge difference. I didn't even lose any mpg but I also haven't changed my tires. I will however be putting deaver leaf springs in the rear due to the squat with some stuff in the bed. I have only ran OME for my tacomas that I have had in the past and BDS (w/fox setup) on my old 2010 f150. Hope you find the right set up for you though!
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Truck looks great! I just posted under yours about the fox stage 1. easy install in the driveway. The next day I was on the road to Texas from Alabama, I make this trip 1-2 times a month and the roads are not great here haha, but what a huge difference. I didn't even lose any mpg but I also haven't changed my tires. I will however be putting deaver leaf springs in the rear due to the squat with some stuff in the bed. I have only ran OME for my tacomas that I have had in the past and BDS (w/fox setup) on my old 2010 f150. Hope you find the right set up for you though!
One of my neighbors has an OME he just installed on his jeep he says he loves it. My other neighbor just installed the motofab 2.25 and his 2019 f150 looks just about level and he loves it. I am either going with the Bilstein 5100s or a 2in puck. The puck seems to run between $50-$100 and the 5100s for the front are 4286 on stage 3 motorsports (seems to be the lowest I can find).which one I will chose depends on how improved the ride is with the 5100s in the rear I should be installing this weekend or if there is any good input from the forum. Don't want to make the leap in price to Fox or other coilovers I've seen. Thanks for the input though. I'm from Texas so I know how the roads are there. Currently stationed at Fort Campbell and can honestly say the roads aren't much better here.
Most of you have raised the front end to level you truck. My question is have you noticed a MPG change? Now that you have raised the brick up another few inches I would figure aerodynamics are now worse.
My guess is also it might be hard to tell since I would imagine that you most likely installed larger tires at the time which most likely dropped the MPG...But if there is someone that just raised the front and that was all I'd be interested in knowing.
Thanks
One of my neighbors has an OME he just installed on his jeep he says he loves it. My other neighbor just installed the motofab 2.25 and his 2019 f150 looks just about level and he loves it. I am either going with the Bilstein 5100s or a 2in puck. The puck seems to run between $50-$100 and the 5100s for the front are 4286 on stage 3 motorsports (seems to be the lowest I can find).which one I will chose depends on how improved the ride is with the 5100s in the rear I should be installing this weekend or if there is any good input from the forum. Don't want to make the leap in price to Fox or other coilovers I've seen. Thanks for the input though. I'm from Texas so I know how the roads are there. Currently stationed at Fort Campbell and can honestly say the roads aren't much better here.
Most of you have raised the front end to level you truck. My question is have you noticed a MPG change? Now that you have raised the brick up another few inches I would figure aerodynamics are now worse.
My guess is also it might be hard to tell since I would imagine that you most likely installed larger tires at the time which most likely dropped the MPG...But if there is someone that just raised the front and that was all I'd be interested in knowing.
Thanks
I just did mine Saturday and drove to Texas on Sunday and still made it on a tank. Maybe .5mpg lost. But also still have stock sized tires. I’ve read people that go bigger tires maybe 1.5-2...I have 5.0 36gal tank and running 80 I’m still between 17-19mpg. If I drop down to 60-70 I’m at 20-25 mpg. Before the level, on my trip to Louisiana I ran 60-65 (following my dad with the camper) I got right under 700 miles on a tank. Hard to believe but I got a picture somewhere on my phone...below is the picture after I filled up. I had just shy of 200 miles left. Again this is before lift. After I’m still over 600 miles.
