2025 King Ranch Leveled on Bilstein Kit

[OregonForester]

Finally took delivery of my 2025 King Ranch Powerboost, 6.5’ bed. I had it leveled with a Bilstein kit and installed Toyo RT Pro LT285/60R20 tires. Not too much poke which I was the look I was after. Super happy with how it all turned out out and the ride. Thanks to all who have posted with their ride info, especially related to leveling kits and tire size.

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[FaaWrenchBndr]

Looks good……

 

[DNazzy’s2025]

Finally took delivery of my 2025 King Ranch Powerboost, 6.5’ bed. I had it leveled with a Bilstein kit and installed Toyo RT Pro LT285/60R20 tires. Not too much poke which I was the look I was after. Super happy with how it all turned out out and the ride. Thanks to all who have posted with their ride info, especially related to leveling kits and tire size.

 

[DNazzy’s2025]

Looks very nice. If you don’t mind sharing, which exact Bilstein kit did you go with? Coilovers I’m assuming? How much lift did it give you in the front? Those Toyo RTs look very nice. I haven’t seen many of those rolling around yet. I have Ridge Grapplers, which appear to be a very similar tire. I like the sidewall on your Toyos for sure.

 

[Eighthtry]

I would like info on Bilstein and what and how it changed the factory leaf spring set up. It is a looker.

 

[OregonForester]

Not sure but the shop that installed it said that Bilstein was the only one they would use on the Powerboost. Price was ~$1,250 out the door with level, an alignment and rear shocks. Took a few pics of the front end. I didn’t put a tape
On it beforehand but I’m estimating 1.5-2.0 inches added to the front height.

 

[tomcaudell]

Super nice! I have a 23 XLT SCLB I put the Bilstiens and gen 3 Toyo open country At on with the front at 2.5”. I like the package. On 18” wheels the ride is a little softer they say. The 20” on my older truck ride just fine.

 

[DNazzy’s2025]

Not sure but the shop that installed it said that Bilstein was the only one they would use on the Powerboost. Price was ~$1,250 out the door with level, an alignment and rear shocks. Took a few pics of the front end. I didn’t put a tape
On it beforehand but I’m estimating 1.5-2.0 inches added to the front height.

Also, I’m very curious and interested in the Toyo Open Country RT Pros that you have. I’ve always run Nitto Ridge Grappler, and I love them. However, it seems like EVERYONE has the Ridge Grapplers, and I’m starting to get the itch to try something new. What are your initial thoughts on the Toyos, and how loud are they at highway speed? I know it’s a brand new release from Toyo, so there’s not a ton of feedback out there yet on them.

 

[AHenry014]

Looks great! Those are the Bilstein 5100's. Great all around shock.

 

[DNazzy’s2025]

Looks great! Those are the Bilstein 5100's. Great all around shock.

Are the fronts a full coilover setup? Does anyone have confirmed amount of lift with the 5100s on a Powerboost?

 

[AHenry014]

The 5100's are just the strut. You reuse your front spring and strut top. I believe theres a chart somewhere of circlip/perch position to lift per truck configuration. It might even be on the bilstein instructions.

 

[DNazzy’s2025]

The 5100's are just the strut. You reuse your front spring and strut top. I believe theres a chart somewhere of circlip/perch position to lift per truck configuration. It might even be on the bilstein instructions.

Oh… thank you for that clarification. That makes sense.

 

[OregonForester]

Also, I’m very curious and interested in the Toyo Open Country RT Pros that you have. I’ve always run Nitto Ridge Grappler, and I love them. However, it seems like EVERYONE has the Ridge Grapplers, and I’m starting to get the itch to try something new. What are your initial thoughts on the Toyos, and how loud are they at highway speed? I know it’s a brand new release from Toyo, so there’s not a ton of feedback out there yet on them.

I’ve run Ridge Grapplers on my F-350 in the past but didn’t get great mileage out of them so switched to Toyo R/T’s. They seemed to be holding up better than the Ridge Grapplers. I liked the looks of the RT Pros and decided to try those on this F-150. So far they seem to ride well and the road noise isn’t that much different than the RT’s.

 

[dadrew]

Love the look of the long bed!

I have the 6112’s in the front on my 21 Powerboost and I’ve been loving them. On the second highest clip because I like a little rake

I know you’ll enjoy them 🫡

 

[DNazzy’s2025]

I’ve run Ridge Grapplers on my F-350 in the past but didn’t get great mileage out of them so switched to Toyo R/T’s. They seemed to be holding up better than the Ridge Grapplers. I liked the looks of the RT Pros and decided to try those on this F-150. So far they seem to ride well and the road noise isn’t that much different than the RT’s.

How would you compare the Ridge Grappler road noise to the Toyo RT Pros?

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