Glad I could help!

+Russell Wood you're welcome. Thanks for watching

+Jon Frauen thanks! It has settled and is perfectly level now. Part of that is the canopy squats down the rear end about half an inch. It did look quite high right after I did it, but all good now. Based on everything I've read you need 2.5 inches to make it completely level. This is without a canopy. So 2.1 inches with a canopy is perfect IMO.

+HeidiDan T sure did!

+E. Simons it is indeed!

Might do 18’s with more rubber. Same outside diameter. May also go up one size if I get a chip to increase HP and torque. Don’t want it to feel/be slower.

TheFullLouie I’m going with Nitto trail grapplers on stock 20” wheels

Yes adding bigger wheels and tires soon

Kyle Woodward I would either only set the fronts at 1.5 inches or put a 1” block in the back

+Mr. Riding 26's if they are larger in both diameter and width then might be an issue if you want it Lowe down. Mild spacers from bora might be a solution.

I would be surprised if there was any settling as this kit reuses the factory springs. Really nothing to settle.

that's exactly what I run. 20s w/33's. no issues after 30K + miles

+Mach1club thanks! Much improved over OEM FX4 package. More controlled with same smooth ride. The kit raised the front of the truck by 2inches. Just replaced the rear shocks so no height change there. No body lift. Would do it over again but sooner! Nothing weird suspension or drivability wise. Steering feels normal after alignment. All good. Best money I've spent in a long time.

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What did you end up choosing? I'm trying to decide between those two setting as well. I don't want reverse rake.

@@peterm3159 I did 2.1 sooo glad I did. It's perfect.

@@EYECOMEINPEACE thanks for getting back, any pics of your truck with the 5100s? Did you do the rear 5100s as well?

@@peterm3159 yep did 5100s all around and then found good deal on 20" wheels with 305/55s, had to trim from crash bars as they rubbed a bit in reverse but doing the front crash bars is really simple. Have pics but no way right now to upload.

@@EYECOMEINPEACE what offset rims you running? I got some 20x9 rims coming next week, 0 offset and getting some 33-12.50x20 duratracs on it. Which is why I bought the lift. Altho custom offsets shows I could run those rims with stock height and no trimming. I don't want it to look crammed. Plus I'm in Canada and enjoy the great outdoors so extra ground clearance is always nice.

+Anthony Rocci the settle I think is mostly from the rubber in the spring perch and the fact that they were uncompressed for a period of time along with the settling of the control arms etc. After 20 miles (or less) everything was normal, but you’re right though definitely not going to settle like new springs would.

Send a pic of your truck

To nmo moe getting ready to drop the money still on the fence about air bags, doing the add a leaf, dont know either air bags or blistein 5160 With reservoir, always haveload of tools roof rack and pull trailer 2 to 3 times a month , if you carry a trailer do you hitch with air bags down then adjust after hook up? Hows the ride? Thanks for you help

+Outdoors Drifter nope. I did loosen up the control arm a bit to get a bit more flex out of it then muscled it in there

No. Check the tightness of the nut that is in the center of the shock mount in the engine bay. Sometimes they need to be re-torqued after the springs settle back in.

I haven't measured it. I'll post it back up here when I get remember to get to it.

+greg raymer thanks! Everybody is different but that's not a bad thing.

Most people it's just looks but some of us need the extra ground clearance

+Manuel Atallah giant one from my father-in-law. Used to have a shop so it was a professional type one. Didn't look at the brand, but it was almost identical to the one they use on the DIY videos from CJ off-road I mention in the description.

Correct!

would an alignment not be necessary for less than that? I plan on going with these but not going to the highest setting.

Always smart to do alignment after any suspension work where you’re removing and/or loosening major components. Cost it worth the peace of mind IMO.

I did end up putting a 1" block in the back and it sits perfectly level now. If you don't have a canopy I think you'd be okay. Canopy is about 250 lbs (max)

@@TheFullLouie Cool. That's a good choice! I wouldn't want to redo the fronts either.

Also I'm positive it's wrong because a shop installed mine wrong as well, looked exactly like this and I sent pictures to bilstein and they confirmed.

+Kevin Wiggins its settled and is level now. The general consensus is that it takes 2.25 inches to totally level out the truck. This raises the front by 2.1". Just got back from 4 days in the Oregon outback and the suspension is fantastic. Controlled, firm but not stiff. Well worth the money in IMO.

+Kevin Wiggins uploaded new thumbnail on vid for better comparison. Or you can look here: hayesnelson.com/2017/06/12/before-and-level-kit-2015-f150/

looks good. I got mine done today. I went all the way to the top and it's damn near perfectly level. but from a distance it looks perfect.

+Kevin Wiggins right on!!!

, how is your ride now? I'm thinking getting this instead of fox 2.0..

+BIG_DOGG 1102 more controlled but just as smooth going down the road. Very very happy with the ride. Great upgrade for the price IMO.

+James Howard no canopy should be just about right on. With canopy might be a tad too high. Mine is sitting pretty much level but tends towards little higher up front.

Thefulllouie how is your truck doing after you installed the bilstein 5100s months ago . Do I need to set mine one setting lower than max so my front won’t Be higher than the back

If you don’t have a canopy highest setting should be level. With canopy, may want to go down one from highest setting. I like just a tab bit of front bias personally . So with the canopy it’s perfect. If not hard hard to see in most situations

Nope. All is well after 20k+

+Bryan about 20. Less than 1/2 inch. Good thing too. Because if the springs hadn’t it would be too tall in the front. That Leer on the back gives me about 3/4 inch of sag.

TheFullLouie oh okay so after 20 miles? I just had mine installed on Friday and it's Definitely lifted over 2 inches!

+Bryan yeah felt the same way. I was like whoa, shoulda gone one notch lower when I first put em on. Pretty level now. Maybe a tad bit ‘front up’ bias in certain situations. Especially if I’m carrying something in the back, but I could throw in a 1/2” block and fit some bigger wheels and tires with ease. 😁

TheFullLouie I'm actually going to install a 2.75" Raptor tapered rear block from F150lifts/ halolifts tomorrow. :D

+Bryan 😎

Bit more firm than before. Not harsh, but more controlled if that makes sense.

+James Howard yup. 1.25 Bora spacers and the bilsteins

James Howard he has Bora wheel spacer and blistering leveling struts.

Correct

No. Front is 2.1 up over factory

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If you have a canopy, I think that's a smart move.

Did you ever install these at 1.75? I’m thinking of getting the 6112s But like you I am nervous about that full height and negative rake. I wanna see what one setting below full height looks like.

@@BigFreakinRed99 Yep. I went with 1.75. Very happy with the look.

Yessir!

Yes, A level is a level. Even with expensive bilsteins, this truck looks exactly the same as it would with spacers. Don't let anyone guilt you into switching, do what you wish because spacers are just as awesome.

@Pedro Escarfullery Yes they do, if there was no stress then why does ride quality become a bit stiffer?(Not a bad thing)

@@tyk5719 Ride quality in this scenario is caused by the Bilsteins. They allow for less body roll, so they feel stiffer, but the vehicle stays flatter while cornering. Plus, using a new shock or coilover instead of a spacer allows for full up and down travel of the control arms and steering knuckle. A spacer limits your up travel and allows for over-extension (if you hit a big bump or off-road is really the only time you'll see it happen, a daily driver on the road likely won't see it happen) on the down travel. In either situation, a 2" level isn't enough to warrant new UCAs unless you want to spend the money.

Sounds like a lot going on. It sure I’d be comfortable piecing all those things together. Just get a lift kit.

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More control than stock. Definitely not stiffer.

+Reginald Jackson great question. Can’t say I’ve done a real test, but nothing noticeable to where I’m like WTF!?

The settlement happens not with the springs but where the spring makes contact with the perch. The truck was higher when the kit was initially installed. Your right though, not going to settle more than a 1/4 inch or so at best.

craig strom , good thing you're around to correct everyone that has no clue. What would the world do without you? Try being nicer.

Your still working with original springs. They already sagged as much as they ever will before this lift.

the front end comes lowered from the factory so when you are hauling it is level and not sagging in the rear.

Lol... you don't know anything about hauling do you.

@@brandonrippeonphoto Negative, its lower because of pedestrian safety requirements.