For PB owners - suspension options to level?

[hanzie411]

Hey all,
i have read several posts about leveling and suspension options, but seems our PBs are heavier. would like to hear from anyone that has done leveling or suspension upgrades? I'm looking to level out the front, but also don't care for the 'boat' feeling in the front when hitting bumps. I see this ford performance bilsteins, but seems for PBs, won't get full 2.5 level in front due to weight? Would like to hear and see what others have done.

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[DANNER]

I've been happy with my Bilstein 6112s. I've also got the 5160s in the rear though. But definitely fixed the boat feeling.

 

[hanzie411]

I've been happy with my Bilstein 6112s. I've also got the 5160s in the rear though. But definitely fixed the boat feeling.

One thing i forgot to mention, i have the max trailer tow package. I was literally about the pull the trigger on the ford performance bilsteins, but then i read that they are not recommended for those with the max trailer tow package. Do you have the max trailer two package? Did you get very close to level?

 

[Cooder_Graw]

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[hanzie411]

Thanks for the pics Cooder_graw, do you have the max trailer tow package? You did a 2.3 puck level?

 

[RickBullotta]

One thing i forgot to mention, i have the max trailer tow package. I was literally about the pull the trigger on the ford performance bilsteins, but then i read that they are not recommended for those with the max trailer tow package. Do you have the max trailer two package? Did you get very close to level?

I thought the PB springs were the same even with the max tow package (already a triple leaf to support the battery weight)? And most aftermarket setups aren't tuned for those springs. I had the Fox 2.0's and ended up taking them off my PB. I am interested in trying the bilsteins in the rear to settle the truck down a bit. I don't really care about leveling/lifting though.

 

[hanzie411]

I thought the PB springs were the same even with the max tow package (already a triple leaf to support the battery weight)? And most aftermarket setups aren't tuned for those springs. I had the Fox 2.0's and ended up taking them off my PB. I am interested in trying the bilsteins in the rear to settle the truck down a bit. I don't really care about leveling/lifting though.

yeah, that's what im trying to figure out. The rear of my truck already sits quite high compared to most other F150s. assumed it was because its a PB and has the max tow. I saw a Q&A on Stage 3 website about the ford performance bilsteins and it is not recommended because of the rear

 

[hanzie411]

i measured fronts and rear, from top of tire to fender. I have a 3in diff from front to rear. I would just go with a puck level at 2.5, but that wont get rid of the boat feeling. I'm afraid to go with bilsteins or ford performance ones as it will help with handling and the boat feeling, but i read cause of the weight of PBs, i wont get even close to a 2.5 lift in the front to level.

 

[Coll4646]

Powerboost platinum w/ about every option here including max tow and FX4, so about as heavy as these trucks will get lol. I went through a few different sets (including the Bilsteins) but landed on the previous gen Roush Fox 2.0 set. Can't remember the numbers exactly but I think the springs that came on that set were 600 lbs (or around there) and they matched the springs on our powerboosts. In my opinion that set will be your best bet to level it out a little without having to crank the heck out of it and ruin the ride. Does a good job stiffening it enough though.

Icon also makes a set that can get you pretty level and you can add their larger knuckles to correct the angles a little (not cv axle though).

Edit: just found my notes. I think my springs were 595 and the Roush set was 650. They added 2.5" to my front (22/25 to the fender to 24.5/25). It almost looked like it was nose high so I added shorter shackles in the back to take it to 24.5/26. Pretty happy with it now

 

[RickBullotta]

i measured fronts and rear, from top of tire to fender. I have a 3in diff from front to rear. I would just go with a puck level at 2.5, but that wont get rid of the boat feeling. I'm afraid to go with bilsteins or ford performance ones as it will help with handling and the boat feeling, but i read cause of the weight of PBs, i wont get even close to a 2.5 lift in the front to level.

Did you opt for max tow because you'll be towing? If so, why level it?

 

[hanzie411]

Powerboost platinum w/ about every option here including max tow and FX4, so about as heavy as these trucks will get lol. I went through a few different sets (including the Bilsteins) but landed on the previous gen Roush Fox 2.0 set. Can't remember the numbers exactly but I think the springs that came on that set were 600 lbs (or around there) and they matched the springs on our powerboosts. In my opinion that set will be your best bet to level it out a little without having to crank the heck out of it and ruin the ride. Does a good job stiffening it enough though.

Icon also makes a set that can get you pretty level and you can add their larger knuckles to correct the angles a little (not cv axle though).

Edit: just found my notes. I think my springs were 595 and the Roush set was 650. They added 2.5" to my front (22/25 to the fender to 24.5/25). It almost looked like it was nose high so I added shorter shackles in the back to take it to 24.5/26. Pretty happy with it now

Hey! Yes, that is exactly what i have but a 2023 PB platinum with max tow and FX4. Can you send a link to the ones you ended up with?

I see these https://www.stage3motorsports.com/985-02-147-2-21-22-f150-rwd-fox-20-front-coilovers.html but it states 450lb springs

 

[Coll4646]

Hey! Yes, that is exactly what i have but a 2023 PB platinum with max tow and FX4. Can you send a link to the ones you ended up with?

I see these https://www.stage3motorsports.com/985-02-147-2-21-22-f150-rwd-fox-20-front-coilovers.html but it states 450lb springs

This is the set you're looking for. The one you linked is for the current gen F150's w/ the lower spring rating. I think the sets are pretty much exactly the same other than the spring ratings

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/4...MIs56T9LX2hAMVZDjUAR2jNQwFEAQYAyABEgISHvD_BwE

 

[hanzie411]

Did you opt for max tow because you'll be towing? If so, why level it?

LOL. Sooo, i bought the truck used. I might tow a trailer on occasion.

 

[hanzie411]

This is the set you're looking for. The one you linked is for the current gen F150's w/ the lower spring rating. I think the sets are pretty much exactly the same other than the spring ratings

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/4...MIs56T9LX2hAMVZDjUAR2jNQwFEAQYAyABEgISHvD_BwE

Ah! Thanks! so you replaced the rear shocks too? Those work with our already higher rear end and is within specs?

 

[Coll4646]

Ah! Thanks! so you replaced the rear shocks too? Those work with our already higher rear end and is within specs?

Yea I replaced the rear too. I'm not doing aggressive off-roading or anything but they seem fine to me, ride seems good. Specs say they're good for up to 1.5" of additional lift and while I see trucks with CCD not compatible I couldn't find anything that said Max Tow trucks aren't compatible before I bought them

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