Ford Performance leveling kit changes

[Snakedoctor]

Last year Ford Performance made some changes to their leveling kit that I never quite noticed.
Yesterday I got the new kit and when I went to put the rear shocks on I noticed they changed the design.

Are the rear shocks still the Bilstein 5160 shocks? The kit I’ve always seen had the reservoir that was connected via hose and a mount was used on the body to hold them together. Now it’s welded onto the body.

I also noticed they used to have red bump stops but now the standard yellow ones, but that’s just more an observation than gripe.

lastly, is this kit only 2” level and no other option? I’ve seen some people talk about changing to 2.5” but I wasn’t sure if these actually were adjustable like the 6112s are. I know there’s no lower than 2”.

Top photo is the original kit and bottom is what I received.

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[Abraham5G]

I have the revised kit in the lower picture. My understanding is that it was changed because the rear reservoir would leak in the original design. My kit didn't come with any adjustability for anything besides 2". I've had it for several thousand miles now and it rides great. Ride is firm and stable with less body roll.

Before/After

 

[Fox146]

I do believe they had some manufacturing issues (as mentioned leaks and I want to say corrosion) so the kit was halted and redesigned to what is now out. Hopefully they are better as I haven’t seen anyone complain about the new style

 

[Snakedoctor]

I have the revised kit in the lower picture. My understanding is that it was changed because the rear reservoir would leak in the original design. My kit didn't come with any adjustability for anything besides 2". I've had it for several thousand miles now and it rides great. Ride is firm and stable with less body roll.

Before/After

Ah if that’s the case then I’m happy with it!

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