2021-2023 F-150 Ford Performance Leveling Kit (by Bilstein) is released

[thechester]

In reviewing that listing it says 1 each… so to geta complete set is is like $3,500???? Can that be right?

The description is plural: Bilstein "Tuned by Ford Performance" front coil-over assemblies and remote reservoir rear shocks. Whew!

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[hotrodmex]

steel vs aluminum

Those are 100% steel. Nothing is different to the regular 6112 externally; the front shock eye is still welded on.

They do look painted in a really nice coating, though, so likely less rust prone than the regular Bilstein finish.

 

[780]

$1,700 seems like a lot for 2 front shocks to me. Ford quoted me $770 for 2 Bilstein 5100's. (Not installed)

 

[9663mu]

Pretty sure the price of 1750 is for front and rear. That is right around where the 6200/5160 price point is anyway

 

[Ryan74]

Pretty sure the price of 1750 is for front and rear. That is right around where the 6200/5160 price point is anyway

Yeah description says "Bilstein "Tuned by Ford Performance" front coil-over assemblies and remote reservoir rear shocks "

 

[futuretrunks]

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-18000-F15B

Looks like the M-18000-F15B is "released". ETA currently shows 10/10/2022. They partnered with Bilstein instead of Fox for this one.

Anyone know if it works with tremor or powerboost?

 

[Tizzzo]

$1,700 seems like a lot for 2 front shocks to me. Ford quoted me $770 for 2 Bilstein 5100's. (Not installed)

$770 for just the front set of 5100s? Jesus, what a rip off. You can get a full set of front and rear 5100s for around $450 from stage3motorsports and $850 for the 6112 stage 1 front and rear set. They're trying to charge you almost double what the full set (front and rear) of 5100s cost for just the front two lol.

 

[Vin]

Anyone know if it works with tremor or powerboost?

"Not validated against" them. Whatever that means.

My translation: "It probably fits, but if it doesn't, don't complain and say we didn't warn you. Good luck."
Love,
Ford

 

[futuretrunks]

"Not validated against" them. Whatever that means.

My translation: "It probably fits, but if it doesn't, don't complain and say we didn't warn you. Good luck."
Love,
Ford

Lol that’s what I gathered too. But would a dealer install them on one of those models?

 

[Vin]

Lol that’s what I gathered too. But would a dealer install them on one of those models?

It wouldn't surprise me if some did. Dealers have been installing the Gen 13 "Ford" (Fox) kit on Gen 14s, so I hear.

 

[Tizzzo]

I was replying to 780 which mentioned Ford quoted him $770 for two Bilstein 5100s. Its in his message lol I am well aware of the difference between the 5100s and 6112s which is what the Ford performance kit is based off of. I currently have a set of 5100s installed on my truck., but the price they quoted him for just the front two is almost double the price of a full front and rear set.

 

[GIjoe]

Those are 100% steel. Nothing is different to the regular 6112 externally; the front shock eye is still welded on.

They do look painted in a really nice coating, though, so likely less rust prone than the regular Bilstein finish.

Looking at the eye and bodies, they don’t look the same as the 6112

 

[GIjoe]

For reference

 

[RMG]

Looking at the eye and bodies, they don’t look the same as the 6112

so the front tubes are about a quarter inch larger in diameter than the 6112 according to written description.

because I am also doing new UCAs, I am just moving forward with my 6112 / 5160 combo. I think any warranty bonus doing the Ford Performance would probably be offset because I would put aftermarket UCAs on those as well…

 

[hotrodmex]

Looking at the eye and bodies, they don’t look the same as the 6112

That picture is wrong. This is a comparison with a pic I took of mine

so the front tubes are about a quarter inch larger in diameter than the 6112 according to written description.

They are giving the outside diameter. My 6112s I just measured at 2.65". Most descriptions I've seen of the Bilsteins just reference the piston diameter of 60mm (2.36"). Same piston size as the Ford listing.

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