Installed a 6 inch lift on my 2021 F150. How hard was it?

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I took on the installation of a 6" lift kit on my 2021 Ford F150, equipped with the PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. I started off with the ‪@SuperliftSuspension‬ kit paired with ‪@KingOffRoadShocks‬, but I quickly encountered a major hurdle - the high voltage wires of the Powerboost system prevented me from fitting the Kings. Thankfully, ‪@Realtruck‬ came to the rescue and coordinated sending out spacers to accommodate the Bilstein 6112 shocks.
However, the challenges didn't end there. As I pushed through the installation process, disaster struck when I snapped off a bolt due to over-torquing. With determination, I had to pivot and order ⁠‪@FOXFACTORY‬ 2.5 Performance Elite shocks to complete the installation successfully.
Join me on this journey of ups and downs as we tackle the challenges, make adjustments, and finally achieve that 6" Superlift on the 2021 Ford F150 with the Superlift kit combined with the Fox 2.5 performance elite shocks.
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@bret9741 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been lifting trucks since 1983. I know just a bit about the topic. You really did the lift right it looks absolutely amazing.

@GearsGadgets 4 ай бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate that feedback.

@Coyote-tc1ww 8 ай бұрын

Good job on installing the kit, but the main thing is fantastic job on the videography, spot on!

@trevorlouque7541 6 ай бұрын

Great content creator! You get down to the point, very entertaining, and showing the audience that things can be done yourself

@jaysully7516 11 ай бұрын

Wow what a process, it looks badass man! Great job. Makes me wish I could have the balls to tackle something like this with my 21 F-150 3.5 non powerboost. Maybe one day!

@bret9741 7 ай бұрын

Wow…. What a great looking truck.

@drewtheroofer 10 ай бұрын

I have a raptor now and I’m considering getting a lariat or platinum and your videos are definitely very informative and things I can do to the truck which I ever decide! Thank you!

@vinniemadrox 11 ай бұрын

You almost got me with that b-roll music. I see what you did there 👀

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

lol wasn’t sure how long, if ever someone would catch my friendly trolling.

@Rachad2317 11 ай бұрын

Well deserved. What a nice looking truck. Would love to see the (real) off road test. I am following your lead. Thanks again 😊

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Real off-road test coming in the future.

@josipdolic6391 10 ай бұрын

Congrats man,well done

@Mrbluedude73 11 ай бұрын

Solid video man! To control the squat you can always get a pair of RAS HD's. Those have been total game changers for my PB and the best part? I did not lose any articulation at all and the ride is somehow even smoother.

@Jtrivett79 4 ай бұрын

I was worried you was going to be able to get back out of the garage 😂

@ego2nr 6 ай бұрын

Knowing what you know now would you have gone with the BDS kit?

@gregsmith9772 7 ай бұрын

Very nice work.

@je1279 11 ай бұрын

I was worried when you started that you wouldn't be able to get out of your garage with the additional height. Glad everything ultimately worked out, and the truck looks great!

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

lol me too. 2" to spare.

@Coyote-tc1ww 8 ай бұрын

Good job on installing the kit, but the main thing is the Videography was spot on!

@kirkkeller9210 8 ай бұрын

Same! Great video. I’m curious… I assume you have an 8’ garage and not 7’?

@KeithWilliams-uw9ym 11 ай бұрын

Look good dan love F150 videos

@LetsGoBrandon42 2 ай бұрын

Sweet video. Looking to do it on my 24. Quick question, how tall is your garage door? I’d love to do it in my garage not out on the street but want to make sure I can actually get it back out… 😂

@bret9741 7 ай бұрын

What’s amazing is your truck now sits about the same height as an F-250 Tremor. I’m going to buy a new truck in 2025, that is, I’m going to order a truck toward the end of 2024. I’m really considering the F-150 powerboost. If not, I’m going to go with the f-350. The F-350 is overkill but the F-150 won’t legally pull my dump trailer.

@claudeyarborough7532 4 ай бұрын

Those wheels? I saw in a previous question the customer purchased himself but did you happen to notice if they were 12 wide of 10 wide and I’m assuming 20”

@dgomadeit5593 4 ай бұрын

The real question is how much did this lift and wheel and tire setup affect your hybrid engine. Mpg, response, electric mode etc. I want to do the same thing but I hear a lot of people say that it affects the truck even with just a 3 inch lift. I want 35s and 24s on mine btw.

@user-sc9pl3qf3u 9 ай бұрын

share your opinion on how it became to drive a raised car ?

@fabr6r6 11 ай бұрын

I wonder if King can modify just that one shock for you somehow so you can use the kit you originally wanted?

@josipdolic6391 10 ай бұрын

Watching this and thinking “bro you’re nuts “

@peter3800 6 ай бұрын

Did you ever once ask yourself "What the hell did I get myself into?"

@GearsGadgets 6 ай бұрын

Not seriously no. I was oddly composed and confident through the entire process.

@jessedavis3641 11 ай бұрын

What are you doing with the old bilsteins? Are they for sale? Let me know id be interested. Thanks man looks great.

@michael5704 3 ай бұрын

How tall is your garage door opening and can you still pull in? Thanks

@ffsdeltax 10 ай бұрын

you ever experience any highway steering wheel shimmy after the 6" lift install? seems like a handful of guys have this problem.

@user-sc9pl3qf3u 11 ай бұрын

I am also considering the option of lifting the car, but the fact that the car will behave differently and there is no return to the basic configuration stops me

@renosneed5474 11 ай бұрын

Truck looks great, do you have the part numbers on the front coil overs and rear shocks want to upgrade mine.

@mauromartins5155 Ай бұрын

question so do you basically have the bds lift?

@dustinsullivan848 7 ай бұрын

What wheels are those and size? They look great

@ssj2camaro21 10 ай бұрын

As a mechanic i absolutely hate lifting kits. I dont do aftermarket at all. Lifting is not a repair. Its customizing.

@GearsGadgets 10 ай бұрын

Definitely not a repair for sure.

@andrewjoyce3634 11 ай бұрын

Truck looks awesome. I’m ready to trade up my 19 FX4 eco boost I’m leaning towards a tremor but I drive about 40k per year how has the hybrid been since you got it sorted and is there a big difference in mileage from regular eco to hybrid?

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

I don’t think the hybrid is a fantastic MPG play, even before I started modding it, I didn’t think it made a big difference for me. That said, I also don’t drive with MPG in mind, I’m hard on the gas and also fast on the highway in a city where 65mph is the speed limit but 80mph is common flow of traffic. If I lived back in my hometown of Buffalo where speed limits were 55 mph and state troopers wrote speeding tickets for 65+ I would anticipate much better economy. I bought my hybrid for capabilities of idling with AC on electric here in Phoenix without running the motor and the generator as a family safety net incase of natural disaster.

@imezxrecc3 10 ай бұрын

I'd like to propose rehoming your leveling kit setup to me, pls

@GearsGadgets 10 ай бұрын

lol sorry already gone.

@projectv-max6686 8 ай бұрын

Hows the Z flasher holding up?

@usmcmsgt5487 8 ай бұрын

I had my lift kit put in by professionals, not me..... 😂

@GearsGadgets 8 ай бұрын

Smart.

@floridadawg9857 11 ай бұрын

Great Job !!! What size are your Toyo tires ?

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. LT285 /75 R18

@C92Moran 5 ай бұрын

What are the specs on the wheels? Any rubbing?

@Biỉank777 8 ай бұрын

What tires size and brand is it?

@Joey-ne1zi 11 ай бұрын

Also, are those blacked out tail lights? What brand?

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

Morimoto

@Joey-ne1zi 11 ай бұрын

What brand of skid plates are you running?

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

Talons Garage. They are awesome.

@IPBullets 11 ай бұрын

Dude, that is impressive! I take it you're a mechanic by trade? Im new to the channel...😅

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

I am NOT a mechanic by trade. Construction project manager turned software sales.

@IPBullets 11 ай бұрын

@GearsGadgets So you don't shy away from hard work, which makes it even more impressive. I would never undertake that kind of project. That's why I love to watch your content...watch you sweating it out instead of me ☺️. Keep up the great work!

@KeithWilliams-uw9ym 11 ай бұрын

Question Dan do you not like foreign cars? Are you big 3 only?

@GearsGadgets 11 ай бұрын

I don’t have anything against foreign cars at all. I am actually a huge fan of the last gen Tundra, not a big fan of the new body style.