Sl1355jw

Hello,

I've got a 2017 XLT Fx4. I've attached a picture. But basically I'm looking at wanting to bring my front end up and I'm stuck between going with spacers or a full suspension change. (Specifically front)

Recently I've been looking at a 3" spacer with UAC replacement or just going with a HALO 3" suspension changeover that I saw for about $1300. Any recommendations? I do a lot of offroading for hunting here in San Diego but it is also my daily driver. The reasons I want a 3" is to give a little slight nose high. My father has a 2.5" spacer which put him exactly level.

Also for tires I'm looking at the TOYO A/T II 285/65R18 or the 275s. Recommendations or thoughts?

Thank you!!

Florida_F150

Hi... I may not be able to help all that much, but I do have a few thoughts.

Regarding the 3" level (either with spacers or a coilover), that's pretty high. While I'm sure you can do it, and many people have, most recommend not going higher than 2.5" with a level because of the suspension geometry (CV angles, UCA, etc). Maybe you can set the coilover for a little lower height, and choose a different rear block so you can still be nose high. BTW, a coilover should give you a much better ride than just adding a spacer to your existing strut.

For tires, if you're doing a lot of off-roading, you may want to go with one of the newer Hybrid tires, which are in between an All-Terrain and a Mud-Terrain. They give awesome traction off-road, but are still quiet and comfortable on-road for daily driving. I have Nitto Ridge Grapplers and love them. Toyo's are the Open Country R/T and I've heard great thing about those as well.

Reno117

if i had the money i would definitely go with the upgraded suspension over a spacer . Better ride quality for sure! Not sure where you live but i just looked into getting the Nitto Ridge grapplers but they are on back order till july i was told. The toyo R/T are also a little cheaper they told me and can get them in a week. I also live in Ontario, not sure how it is where you are.

ManMountainDean

Do the 285's. I went with the Toyo AT2's in 285/65R18. They will look awesome. Like Reno117 said above upgrade the suspension over using spacers. I had Bilstein 6112's installed on my truck recently and not only does the 2" lift look great but the improvement in ride quality over OEM is mind blowing. The truck handles so smoothly and effortlessly now.

Sl1355jw

Do you have a picture of your truck from the side so I could see the difference? Thank you!

ManMountainDean

Sl1355jw

Nice! Looks awesome! So you did the bilsteins all around? So did you raise the back up also or is that still the stock height?

ManMountainDean

Thanks. Fox 2.0 in the rear with a 2 1/2" block.

Benjamin Bixby

I have a 2016 F150 Screw 4x4 2.7L ecoboost. I recently put the Bilstein 6112's up front and 5100s back. The 6112s come with springs.
I put these on with Falken LT285/75/17R (E rated) on Method Beadlocks.
I set the fronts to the 2.0" level setting. At the 2inch level setting it has a bit of a negative rake. Definitely needs a bit of a block in the rear to make it "look right."
After about 700 miles here's my experience:
This suspension system definitely stiffens things up... but it also depends on whether or not you have weight in the truck, towing, and tire pressure.
No load, not towing, running lower tire pressure (30psi) the truck feels pretty good... but things could be better with a lower weight tire or actual weight in the truck. Higher tire pressure in this configuration the truck tends to be a bit jumpy on the road and skiddish.
Towing, 50psi in tires, truck feels more planted to the road... but again, without a larger block in the back or airbags/add-a-leaf, the truck feels too nose-high.

Overall the Bilsteins definitely stiffen things up and lift the truck "properly." The truck feels a bit more planted and will "bite and stick" much better when cornering (not as much body roll). Bilstein is notorious for this kind of ride quality.

MotorCityF1fity