Ford Performance group has recently released a bunch of new modifications for factory approved modifications or warranty friendly.

I recently picked up the M-18000-F15B that fits 2021-23 F150. While Ford doesn't recommend it for the powerboost, (because you won't get the lift that's advertised) I'm installing it on my 23 FX4 powerboost.

The kit is largely straightforward.

Here's stock height.

The kit comes with new fasteners for the shocks and struts.

I mounted the rears first because they were fairly easy. The driver side upper fastener uses a J nut.

These are Bilstein B5160 shocks with a Ford Performance logo on them.

The fronts are more involved. The tie rods, upper control arms, Axle shafts, sway bar links, and wheel speed sensors all have to come loose.

You will need a 36mm socket for the axle nut.

All of the items disconnected will have new hardware with the exception of the Axle nut. These are recommended by Ford to be one time use only.

Finally to top it off, we are doing 35" Nitto Recon Grapplers

The truck rides much more controlled with the Bilsteins!

Tires clear without issue and will go for Alignment next
Week!

This looks eerily similar to the Bilstein 6112. Is that what it is just rebranded?

Homie rocking tf out them knee pads

jrrhouston98 said:

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This looks eerily similar to the Bilstein 6112. Is that what it is just rebranded?

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This is most likely it except completely assembled and Ford engineers helped specify this set up (supposedly). They are marked Bilstein and Ford performance.

The rears are B5160.

I have 34.7 nitto recons on 5.0 on just a leveling puck on the front. Great tire so far.

Who's taking the pics?

silverado_lover said:

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Homie rocking tf out them knee pads

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it goes with the Ford Tempo vibe

jrrhouston98 said:

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This looks eerily similar to the Bilstein 6112. Is that what it is just rebranded?

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My first thought. I just installed a 6112/5160 combo on my Tacoma and am very pleased with the ride so far. need to get out to some forest service roads to see how they do on washboard and rocks.

Bought the same kit back before summer, been waiting on the fall weather to install it. Thought about just installing the rear shocks now to see how much better they control the rear axle.

What height setting did you use on the front?

Thanks for this! Been considering getting this leaving kit.

Now I just need to decide on the tires. I'm looking at the grapplers, Goodyear ultra terrains, and of course, the KO2s.

NightHawk150 said:

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Thanks for this! Been considering getting this leaving kit.

Now I just need to decide on the tires. I'm looking at the grapplers, Goodyear ultra terrains, and of course, the KO2s.

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Recon graps

Why don't they recommend for Powerboost?

Durkin Nowitzki said:

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Why don't they recommend for Powerboost?

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Because of the additional hybrid components under the hood, you don't get as much lift as a Regular coyote or boost.

On the 2" setting , I still got 1.5" of lift and am able to clear the 35s without issue. I did have to bend the front of the passenger fiber wheel liner a tad, but otherwise,
No rubbing.

Those grapplers are nice!

Thanks for posting. Need to do similar to mine. I have the exact 6.5 foot bed Powerboost and the rake to the naked eye looks like you need a set of stairs between the front and rear tires. Ha!

Been looking at the bilstein 5100 and will give this a look also. I'd be fine with 1.5". Just been waiting on my factory tires to near replacement. I'm at 38K probably take them to 45K and then do the level.

NRH ag 10 said:

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jrrhouston98 said:

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This looks eerily similar to the Bilstein 6112. Is that what it is just rebranded?

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My first thought. I just installed a 6112/5160 combo on my Tacoma and am very pleased with the ride so far. need to get out to some forest service roads to see how they do on washboard and rocks.

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I'm tempted to get this combo for my Tacoma. Who did you buy it from?

Grapplers that nice huh?

I'm looking at the SL versiono since they're only 46lbs. The extra sidewall is nice on the other ones, but I don't need it.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/nitto-recon-grappler-a-t/p/108659

I did the fox the shocks and some ko2's on my PB. Turned out great. And drives way better than stock.

NightHawk150 said:

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Grapplers that nice huh?

I'm looking at the SL versiono since they're only 46lbs. The extra sidewall is nice on the other ones, but I don't need it.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/nitto-recon-grappler-a-t/p/108659

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I have them on my bronco as well as the F150.

I had the ridge before. They were also good. The main difference is the Ridge grapplers come with white Oakleys and the Recons come with costas.

Green2Maroon said:

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NRH ag 10 said:

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jrrhouston98 said:

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This looks eerily similar to the Bilstein 6112. Is that what it is just rebranded?

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My first thought. I just installed a 6112/5160 combo on my Tacoma and am very pleased with the ride so far. need to get out to some forest service roads to see how they do on washboard and rocks.

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I'm tempted to get this combo for my Tacoma. Who did you buy it from?

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Headstrong offroad. Front were set for 1.4" of lift, rear I got Headstrong's 3 leaf progressive add a leaf that doesn't require grinding ton install (the more common Icon spring pack does). Those gave me a measuer 1.5" of lift in the back, exactly what their site said.

Install wasn't what I'd call complicated, but it also wasn't easy due to things not wanting to come apart like they would when new. Front was easier than the rear because getting the stock centering pin bolt off the rear leaf packs was not fun. Driver side had to be cut off with a hacksaw because even vice grips wouldn't stop it spinning. You will need some uncommon socket sizes like a deep 19mm and, if you do the AALs on the back, a deep 22mm for the new u bolts. A deep 13mm was handy for the driver side reservoir mount if you get 5160s that don't have clamps that mount the reservoir to the body, which I understand is the current offering


EDIT: Getting the upper control arm ball joints attached back to the steering knuckle SUCKED on the first side, i used a c clamp to overcome the bushing force on the UCA. 2nd side I used a jack on the lower control arm and it was exponentially simpler and faster.
Ride is much improved, but my stock offroad edition bilsteins were on their way out and losing damping.

How do these compare to the 5100? Worth the extra $$? I am debating on putting these on my AT4.

I really like the 6112 on my F150. My truck may be a little different, 6" lift and 35" tires with a replacement bumper up front, but the change in ride quality was staggering when I installed them. I bought them assembled with an additional 1.5" of lift and my truck sits level and does not rub at all. It hugs the road and keeps the tires planted much better than before.