This is my 2016 F150 Limited, I just installed Bilstein 6112 in the front, set at the top location for a 2.5" level. I also installed the Bilstein B8 5110 in the rear. The tires are Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/55-22. I am really happy with the way it turned out but I do have some rubbing on the upper control arm at full lock.

 

Your truck looks great. Are the 275/65R/20's rubbing at all? Those are stock wheels, correct?

 

can you attach some pics of you modified crash bars?

 

I'm running the same size tire on my '18 but on stock 20" wheels (2" level). I dont have any rubbing unless I'm at full lock pulling into or out of a parking space. Flipping crash bars seems like a good idea, but did you have to cut the bolts off or did you lift the body to get them out?

 

Will a 1” add a block really lift the truck 1” ?

 

Oh yeah. i got a 2" lift kit with a 1 1/2" block. The front was lifted the 2" as advertised. Be sure to get it aligned afterwards.

 

Usually, the term "block" would refer to the block placed between the rear axle and leaf spring pack to lift the rear of the truck. A 1" block will lift the rear ride height 1" in direct relationship.

The device used in the front (when good shocks are not used) is called a "spacer", and since the control arms pass through an arc and since point at which the shock attaches to the lower control arm is closer to the control arm pivot point than is the tire and wheel, a spacer or shock lift will result in a greater lift than the thickness of the spacer or the distance between the spring saddle's circlip position options.

If you're going to lift the front of a new truck, remember that the stock Ford shocks are pretty much useless after a few thousand miles and that you might as well purchase better units such as Bilstein or Rancho if on a budget. If you want to spend more, then there're Kings, Icon, et al...

Regardless, if the truck's front ride height is lifted you're going to need to have re-set the front suspension camber, caster and toe-in.

 

Thanks for the correction.

 

Taking off the Boss plow in preparation for a move to Southern territories, makes me question the necessity of the 2" front spacers. But first I'll clean up the look and add some new stuff. A Flowmaster 4" polished exhaust tip, MGP Red Caliper covers, replacing the butchered lower valance and air dam with a new Lower Valance and Air Splitter by Air Design.

 

Ok I’m sorry to do this but I’ve searched here and everywhere for like a week!! I’m trying to see what’s the min off set I can fit under a 2WD on a 2.5” level with 305/65R18 tires with out rubbing and having to cut anything? My factory PVD is chipping and I’d like to replace em!