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

["Steve"]

ay. i stop checking for a few weeks, and boom, they've come out.

in for results too. i have been waiting for the tuned by ford performance kit for a year, only to learn today they do not recommend it for pb. sad day.

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[diambo4life]

So Installed...are these struts at stock height? Because I do not want to raise my truck!

 

[Nommpop]

Out of the 2.5" setting, I got 2.25" of front end lift. The base setting is for 2" of lift so no stock height option. I'm driving it to work tomorrow so I can get a feel for driving

 

[hotrodmex]

@Nommpop Did they have the warranty info in the box? What is the included warranty period?

 

[diambo4life]

Out of the 2.5" setting, I got 2.25" of front end lift. The base setting is for 2" of lift so no stock height option. I'm driving it to work tomorrow so I can get a feel for driving

Bummer.

 

[Alex69]

HI. So this works on a powerboost? Thought it's not recommended. Interested in installing on my powerboost.

I do notice that the rear end of my PB with 6112/5160's when unloaded is still a bit unsettled on small bumps like expansion joints on freeway over-passes and bridges. It is hugely improved on bigger bumps and holes though.

The stock fronts would bottom out with any amount of speed and anything bigger than a small to medium bump.. I drove it pretty hard through some whooped out rough road with big potholes at a moderate speed yesterday and it handled it great

 

[travisN000]

HI. So this works on a powerboost? Thought it's not recommended. Interested in installing on my powerboost.

It fits just fine.. my guess is the spring rate could be higher for the powerboost, as it is heavier than the other models. My ford dealer installed them. I had them install it at the max 2.5 in setting for the front, as I had read that the PB would sit lower d/t the extra weight; I still have a little rake. I don't recall the exact measurements (I think I posted them earlier), but I would guess its about 1.5 in lower in the front

 

["Steve"]

but it still evens it out a little, right? i'd be fine if it didn't sit level. but if it sits just as raked, i dunno how worth it they would be solely "for the ride" at $1500-2k. but you had to max them out just to achieve that, which kinda sucks too. makes total sense though due to weight.

 

[Nommpop]

@Nommpop Did they have the warranty info in the box? What is the included warranty period?

I didn't see any warranty info in the box, but according to https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/PDFS/fpp-warranty.pdf it comes with a 12 month 12k warranty

 

[Nommpop]

Initial impressions, I'm very happy. I live on a gravel road and its not the smoothest road out there. Where the truck used to hop around and was unsettled through the bumps, its planted now and I'm happy. Plus now there is only 3/4" rake left on the 2.5 setting

 

[Nommpop]

Photo with the new tires

 

[leffler44]

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.

 

[Mauimaikai]

I didn't see any warranty info in the box, but according to https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/PDFS/fpp-warranty.pdf it comes with a 12 month 12k warranty

This is on the products description page

• Comes with Ford Performance 3yr/36,000 mile warranty from new vehicle in-service when installed by a Ford Dealer or ASE/Red Seal certified technician

 

[hotrodmex]

This is on the products description page

That's definitely been added recently.

A good warranty for someone who was going to get it installed anyway. Bilstein 6112/5160 are lifetime/2-years.

 

[motivology]

Out of the 2.5" setting, I got 2.25" of front end lift. The base setting is for 2" of lift so no stock height option. I'm driving it to work tomorrow so I can get a feel for driving

Since you had it installed for a while & driven, how's the ride? And did you install the lift yourself?

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