F-150 XLT Basic Build + I have questions

[d0nkey]

Hello All, I just purchased this truck couple days ago, here are my changes so far. Any tips or recommendations on what else is a good improvement or modification, i'm all ears.

Details:
Truck Purchased Oct 21 2024 - Bone stock Space White '21 2.7EB XLT FX4
Suspension: 6112 at 2.5" Front
Wheels: Method 318 18x9 +18
Tires: Falken WildPeak at4/w 285/70/18
Headlights: Chinesium Replicas with Resistors, paid $225

Next to do:
Morimoto XB LED Headlights or Have my existing broken DRL headlights warrantied out at Ford.
12" Spiegen screen protector - Purchased
Lariat Leather Interior (New Vehicle Take Offs) - Purchased
AEM Dry Intake Filter - Purchased
UPR Oil Drain Spigot - Purchased
5160's for rear: Ordered
Alignment: After adding 2" block and installing 5160's.


Questions: Currently I have 1" of rake, I do tow occasionally, would it look weird with 1.5" or 2" of rake total?


My 7 day journey below:

Traded in my '15 on Spacers and E-rated tires, harsh ride! Right side is the new truck.

Day 1. Stock XLT

Added (neat to me) Amber LED's to Grill from f150leds

Added some Chinesium Tail lights, purchased for $250

Day 4: Lifted with 6112 Coilover Kit at 2.5"

Added Method M318 18x9 +18 with Falken AT4/w 285/70/18, as you can see, I tried my hand at wrapping my grille. I learned that wrapping is difficult and i'll be leaving it to the professionals.

Pokes out around 1" or so in the rear

Same with front.

Front height around 40.25"

Rear around 41.25"

Lariat Take Offs, will be installing myself, wish me luck. Was taken off at 20 miles. Has that beautiful leathery smell when you purchase a new car.

Questions:
1.) My question is, since I tow a trailer sometimes, I want to replace my rear block which measures around 1.25" with a 2" block, which will give me 2" of rake, will this look weird? What is the stock rake for a '21 FX4 XLT?

2.) What other things should I do to this truck?

Thanks for looking.

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[d0nkey]

Another question I have:

Do I need to do anything in Forscan for my lift and wheel changes?

 

[Big Dog Daddy]

Two things you may want to do, one is to change the tires rolling diameter in Forscan. Secondly you may want to relevel the sensor behind the left front bumper cover.
@HammaMan can explain exactly what you need to do. He's very knowledgeable on this.

 

[d0nkey]

Thanks for the info

 

[Graygoose2021]

Good looking truck!!!

 

[d0nkey]

Installing 1 seat a day, just 1 more to go. Lariat Leather, taken off at 20 miles. Ordered Icon Delta Joint UCA's. Will be installing those Friday along with MotoFab .5" spacers on the 6112's. (I didnt know I couldn't get on the last perch of the 6112's, and my local 4WD shop said this will be fine)

Hoping Black Friday/Cyber Monday will have some deep discounts on Bakflip tri fold bed covers.

Any other neat upgrades whether it be functional or nice looking? I'm open to suggestions.

 

[d0nkey]

Good looking truck!!!

Thanks!!

 

[honda250xtitan]

nice work on the leather swap!

 

[Magician]

Installing 1 seat a day, just 1 more to go. Lariat Leather, taken off at 20 miles. Ordered Icon Delta Joint UCA's. Will be installing those Friday along with MotoFab .5" spacers on the 6112's. (I didnt know I couldn't get on the last perch of the 6112's, and my local 4WD shop said this will be fine)

Hoping Black Friday/Cyber Monday will have some deep discounts on Bakflip tri fold bed covers.

Any other neat upgrades whether it be functional or nice looking? I'm open to suggestions.

Where do you find the leather take offs? I can never find any that will fit my rear seat( no center cup holders)? Looking

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Hello All, I just purchased this truck couple days ago, here are my changes so far. Any tips or recommendations on what else is a good improvement or modification, i'm all ears.

Details:
Truck Purchased Oct 21 2024 - Bone stock Space White '21 2.7EB XLT FX4
Suspension: 6112 at 2.5" Front
Wheels: Method 318 18x9 +18
Tires: Falken WildPeak at4/w 285/70/18
Headlights: Chinesium Replicas with Resistors, paid $225

Next to do:
Morimoto XB LED Headlights or Have my existing broken DRL headlights warrantied out at Ford.
12" Spiegen screen protector - Purchased
Lariat Leather Interior (New Vehicle Take Offs) - Purchased
AEM Dry Intake Filter - Purchased
UPR Oil Drain Spigot - Purchased
5160's for rear: Ordered
Alignment: After adding 2" block and installing 5160's.


Questions: Currently I have 1" of rake, I do tow occasionally, would it look weird with 1.5" or 2" of rake total?


My 7 day journey below:

Traded in my '15 on Spacers and E-rated tires, harsh ride! Right side is the new truck.

Day 1. Stock XLT

Added (neat to me) Amber LED's to Grill from f150leds

Added some Chinesium Tail lights, purchased for $250

Day 4: Lifted with 6112 Coilover Kit at 2.5"

Added Method M318 18x9 +18 with Falken AT4/w 285/70/18, as you can see, I tried my hand at wrapping my grille. I learned that wrapping is difficult and i'll be leaving it to the professionals.

Pokes out around 1" or so in the rear

Same with front.

Front height around 40.25"

Rear around 41.25"

Lariat Take Offs, will be installing myself, wish me luck. Was taken off at 20 miles. Has that beautiful leathery smell when you purchase a new car.

Questions:
1.) My question is, since I tow a trailer sometimes, I want to replace my rear block which measures around 1.25" with a 2" block, which will give me 2" of rake, will this look weird? What is the stock rake for a '21 FX4 XLT?

2.) What other things should I do to this truck?

Thanks for looking.

Congrats on your new truck and your continued support to Ford! Here's to many adventures with your new ride. Thanks for sharing!

 

[d0nkey]

Where do you find the leather take offs? I can never find any that will fit my rear seat( no center cup holders)? Looking

Message this company, they do auto upholstery and are in the new leather take off business as well. They can do cup holder deletes by replacing it with matching leather, as they did mine:

https://www.ebay.com/str/cbpartners

 

[d0nkey]

nice work on the leather swap!

Thanks, I was quoted between $700 and $1200 for the install, I used what my wife calls 'girl math' and did it myself and used that $1200 to buy Icon UCAs and am waiting for Black Friday to purchase a Bakflip bed cover . What I observed is start with an easy one, I did the back seat individual unit first. Once you do one unit, you understand the mechanics of removing the upholstery. I spent a total of 4.5 hours to complete the swap.

 

[d0nkey]

added a .5 motofab spacer and icon delta joint UCAs

 

[d0nkey]

I decided to go UPR newest drain spout instead of the Ronin. I like the triple gaskets and not needing an extra tool to open the spout. All in one so to speak. Just installed today, used Pennzoil PUP 5w30.

 

[Magician]

Message this company, they do auto upholstery and are in the new leather take off business as well. They can do cup holder deletes by replacing it with matching leather, as they did mine:

https://www.ebay.com/str/cbpartners

Just finished the leather seat install on my XLT. I used the seller you linked and everything went fantastic. Two days for this old man to do all the seats but I couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks for link.

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