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2021-2023 F-150 Ford Performance Leveling Kit (by Bilstein) is released
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NH_Leadfoot
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I've got a set on order from Stage 3, eagerly awaiting delivery so I can get them installed.
D40
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Installed rears. Great ride; handled ~1/4 of payload capacity really well over highway and unpaved/rocky area.
Biggest improvement by far is the empty ride/drive; soaks up bumps at speed with a dull thud and not a judder with my 275/65/20 KO2s.
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Not quite a BMW, but very planted and composed with all 4 installed— night and day versus the pucks. The very first thing I noticed was that the truck now stays flat during aggressive acceleration and braking.
The truck is visually similar to what it was with pucks even though rake is less; I retained ~1.5” of rake on the 2” setting (~39.9/~41.4) from ~2.5" prior (~39/~41.5).
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Cornering is noticeably improved (sweepers); truck has less body roll and holds a tighter line with less effort.
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Rake is increasing as springs settle; 39.6/41.4 or ~1.8" today.
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Definitely a firmer all-around ride. I can hear rattles I didn't before, i.e., loose change in the console, some metal items I had in the under-seat storage area, and from the console cover.
Smooth surface highway ride feels about the same as before.
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Are they worth $500 more than the 6112's?
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JohnMcClane
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The only differences I can "see"
1. These were tuned and developed in conjunction with Ford Performance
2. 36000 mile warranty on these
3. The 5160s in the back have a much nicer mount solution for the extra reservoir
4. I'm seeing about $350 price difference between 6112/5160 combo from Bilstein vs one from Ford performance
JohnMcClane
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Unfortunately, I imagine this is going to be dealer specific.
Since it says this on Fords website, I would say you can use it on a powerboost and the warranty "should" extend, but the wording makes it vague enough for me to verify from the dealership and I'd get something in writing for the warranty if they do agree to the install.
- Fits: 2021-2023 F-150 4X4 Models
- Not recommended for 4x2 drivetrain, F-150 Tremor, 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid, 3.0L Diesel, and Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)
D40
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What I paid POST taxes and shipping was almost the same price as buying the "installed" 6112/5160 package PRE taxes and shipping from elsewhere.
Considering the springs were already “installed” with these, there was no longer a value proposition question that needed debate.
Items 1-3 further prove that.
IMO of course.
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Put a few miles on them today and will say that I wouldn't have felt slighted had I paid MSRP. In addition to the benefits above, they function well for my personal use and look great.
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JohnMcClane
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Do we know if the rears support any kind of lift yet?
Jjdh
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Is the ride too rough now that its breaking in?Installed rears. Great ride; handled ~1/4 of payload capacity really well over highway and unpaved/rocky area.
Biggest improvement by far is the empty ride/drive; soaks up bumps at speed with a dull thud and not a judder with my 275/65/20 KO2s.
*Update*
Not quite a BMW, but very planted and composed with all 4 installed— night and day versus the pucks. The very first thing I noticed was that the truck now stays flat during aggressive acceleration and braking.
The truck is visually similar to what it was with pucks even though rake is less; I retained ~1.5” of rake on the 2” setting (~39.9/~41.4) from ~2.5" prior (~39/~41.5).
*Update*
Cornering is noticeably improved (sweepers); truck has less body roll and holds a tighter line with less effort.
*Update*
Rake is increasing as springs settle; 39.6/41.4 or ~1.8" today.
*Update*
Definitely a firmer all-around ride. I can hear rattles I didn't before, i.e., loose change in the console, some metal items I had in the under-seat storage area, and from the console cover.
Smooth surface highway ride feels about the same as before.
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D40
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I wouldn’t describe it as “too rough” but it’s definitely not stock over a continuous series of small road imperfections.
It definitely feels firmer than the 5100s I had in my 17.
Considering how well it tames the rear while empty, soaks up pot holes, corners, and keeps the truck from bucking like the horse in the bronco logo while braking (or rearing like Ferrari’s while accelerating), and considering what I paid for OEM branded parts, I can move my loose change.
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I would add that the ride very well could feel a little more “Ford tuned’ with OEM tires.
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TexasTruck
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My kit finally arrived on Friday! Thanks to Frank at Stage 3 Motorsports!
The kit includes OEM nuts and bolts so you don't reuse the originals, right down to the axle nut, likely for the 3yr./36mi. warrantee maybe, but still glad get new ones and not reuse the originals.
Only grip is the outer shipping box (UPS was not gentle) could use better box staples and/or use that shipping webbing strap stuff to keep the outer box closed.... very heavy stuff inside!
Next.... install it!
The kit includes OEM nuts and bolts so you don't reuse the originals, right down to the axle nut, likely for the 3yr./36mi. warrantee maybe, but still glad get new ones and not reuse the originals.
Only grip is the outer shipping box (UPS was not gentle) could use better box staples and/or use that shipping webbing strap stuff to keep the outer box closed.... very heavy stuff inside!
Next.... install it!
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Jjdh
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I ordered a set from stage 3 as well. It will be a few weeks before they have the next shipment. I was able to get the forum discount. Post back your results!My kit finally arrived on Friday! Thanks to Frank at Stage 3 Motorsports!
The kit includes OEM nuts and bolts so you don't reuse the originals, right down to the axle nut, likely for the 3yr./36mi. warrantee maybe, but still glad get new ones and not reuse the originals.
Only grip is the outer shipping box (UPS was not gentle) could use better box staples and/or use that shipping webbing strap stuff to keep the outer box closed.... very heavy stuff inside!
Next.... install it!
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