‘23 Platinum PowerBoost F-150 with: KMC446 wheels, Nitto Recon Grapplers. Ford Performance (Bilstein) Leveling Kit

[SpaceWhiteF150]

Do you have all the specs for the custom made spacers? I’m currently running the rough country 1/4 spacers and interested in a better set. Thanks

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[joelle king]

Nice rig !

Kodi​

 

[Wvonn]

Does BlueCruise and Adaptive Cruise Control still work properly with the higher ride height?

Yes it seems to work just fine.

 

[Detroit87]

My new F150 Powerboost leveled with Bilstein, sitting on KMC Mesa Forged Monoblocks and Nitto Recon Grapplers.

That looks Soo good. Love the wheels. They kind of have like a throw back look to the 90s. Very nice.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My new F150 Powerboost leveled with Bilstein, sitting on KMC Mesa Forged Monoblocks and Nitto Recon Grapplers.

Great pics, Bill! Thank you for sharing and for being part of the Ford family!

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

I had this company make me a pair. https://www.motorsport-tech.com/

Do the spacers have an extended lip for the center or are they flat? Thanks

 

[Mrgogetah]

Looks good. Are those wheels 8.5" wide with a -10 offset? If so, what if any trimming was required up front?

Lift is a Ford Performance(Bilstein) on the 2.5” setting
BDS Upper Control Arms
Wheels: KMC 446 17” x 8.5” 0 offset
Tires: Nitto Recon Grapplers 285/75 17
i also had to install a 1/4 hub centric spacer on the front to let my front center caps fit, they were interfering with axle.
I was rubbing on the passenger side valence a bit so trimmed both sides to be symmetrical. Close to rubbing on the passenger side crash bar so I removed both sides and I’m in the process of tapering the ends and reboxing them with 1/8” steel and will reinstall them when done.

I had 2 7/8” of rake before lift and I now have about 5/8”-3/4” of rake, I’m guessing I will settle a bit more in the front.

you seriously have to run spacers on these wheels????
i just received my order to find this out what crap on KMC

 

[Mrgogetah]

you seriously have to run spacers on these wheels????
i just received my order to find this out what crap on KMC

It must be a powerboost thing where your hubs are larger.
Just installed black KMC Mesa forged at shop and they fit great, no spacers needed!

 

[Wvonn]

It must be a powerboost thing where your hubs are larger.
Just installed black KMC Mesa forged at shop and they fit great, no spacers needed!

Huh, that is interesting. I need to look into this I HATE that I have a spacer! Your truck is a ‘23?

 

[Mrgogetah]

Huh, that is interesting. I need to look into this I HATE that I have a spacer! Your truck is a ‘23?

Mine is 2022 XLT 5.0 max tow.
When I read your post I had just received my wheels in the mail and ran out to test fit and everything seemed fine so I stuck with my tire appointment and they didn’t say anything but good things. I was going to return the wheels if that was the case as spacers are lame. (But I understand as I have run them before) here is a picture also

 

[Wvonn]

Mine is 2022 XLT 5.0 max tow.
When I read your post I had just received my wheels in the mail and ran out to test fit and everything seemed fine so I stuck with my tire appointment and they didn’t say anything but good things. I was going to return the wheels if that was the case as spacers are lame. (But I understand as I have run them before) here is a picture also

Thanks. Now I’m going to compare part numbers of hub and axle between ‘23 PB and ‘22 MT 5.0 if they are the same then I’ll pull a wheel and take another look at mine. The axle was making very very slight contact with the center cap and I was afraid it was just enough to pop the center cap off while driving. The black looks awesome on your truck! What tire did you put on?

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