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Old May 26, 2023 | 12:47 PM
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Truck is a 2022 F150 Lariat CCSB F4X. I bought a Ford Performance Level Lit from Stage 3 Motor Sports for 1400.00, list is over 1700.00. I had my Ford dealer install them; this allows me to retain my Factory Warranty. I replaced my stock 275.65.18 with BFG All Terrain TA K02 275.70.18 from Costco. The BFG's are 33.4", I have zero issues with them on my stock wheels. I think a 34" tire would work as well. My goal was just to get the truck as close to level as possible. Hopefully this will give you folks an idea before you spend your hard-earned money.
2021-2023 F-150 FORD PERFORMANCE OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION LEVELING KIT| Part Details for M-18000-F15B | Ford Performance Parts



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Old May 26, 2023 | 01:10 PM
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Looks great. What did the dealer charge you for install?
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Old May 26, 2023 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DJBronco
Looks great. What did the dealer charge you for install?
Install was 700.00 including alignment. More than I wanted to spend, but I wanted the warranty to stay intact.
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Old May 26, 2023 | 02:26 PM
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Looks awesome. Been considering that kit, mainly for the retention of warranty as it otherwise appears to be 6112/5160's with a coat of paint and a sticker. That install cost makes me want to throw up a little bit, but including the alignment (assuming a 150 dollar value), I suppose 550ish isnt a terrible deal. I could see 4 hours or so for installation.

Did you leave them at the preset 2" lift?
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Old May 26, 2023 | 09:43 PM
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Out of curiosity what engine and axle ratio do you have?
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Old May 27, 2023 | 07:45 AM
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I also purchased the kit recently, but I am doing the work myself. I got the rear shocks installed last night. For those doing it yourself, mount the reservoirs first. Also, if you have Husky liners, do yourself a favor and either remove them first or notch out the area for the top bolt to save yourself a great deal of frustration.




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Old May 27, 2023 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by beardedcap
Out of curiosity what engine and axle ratio do you have?
3.31 and 3.5 ECO.
The truck does not lack for power after the upgrade. It would it be better with 3.55 or 3.73, but I have no complaints.
Keep in mind I did not put 35" Whooley Boogers on.
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Did you by any chance do a before and after measurement to see what lift it gave you ?
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1 7/8" gain after install, just shy of 2". The struts have another setting that is above the setting they come preset with, Ford claims a gain of another 1/2" higher. This would require compressing the spring and moving the circlip up to the higher setting. Be careful if you do it yourself.
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Old May 27, 2023 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NASCAR9
1 7/8" gain after install, just shy of 2". The struts have another setting that is above the setting they come preset with, Ford claims a gain of another 1/2" higher. This would require compressing the spring and moving the circlip up to the higher setting. Be careful if you do it yourself.
Good info and seems like a nice lift without going top setting. And yeah I promise I won’t try to compress myself lol 😂 no way would I try
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