Looking to put a lift and decrease the rake on my '26 King Ranch F-150. Never done a lift before.

Questions:

Are Bilstein 5100s still the recommended struts?

I tow a 26' camper very rarely, but would like to keep a bit of rake for that and fuel economy. Any thoughts on the ideal rake to go with?

I'm currently running the stock 275/60/ R20s. I really like the Michelin Defender LTXs and was wondering what size I should go with. Would prefer to keep the stock wheels.

Lastly, anyone have a rec for someplace to get all this done in Houston?

Thanks!

You could also just remove the rear blocks or change the shackles. In either scenario, I wouldn't change tire size if you're wanting to maintain fuel economy.

5100 or 6112 is the go to.

I put 6112 /5160 on my 23 F150 PB and it sat very nicely.

I prefer Eibach Pro Stage 2 to Bilstein. Way better ride, IMO.

I had the 5100's on my 2016 F150 Lariat FX4. Leveled out the truck nicely. Rode great for 160,000+ miles…

Bought a 2025 F150 Lariat FX4 - I haven't been able to find the 5100's…. Everyone I call says out of stock/backorder…

Was looking at the 6112's but afraid they will be too stiff/harsh. Don't plan on going larger tire just want the truck level.

I've got a guy in Cypress for the install if I can find the 5100's…

FiTxAg04 said:

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I prefer Eibach Pro Stage 2 to Bilstein. Way better ride, IMO.

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Did you keep stock wheels/tires or go larger? Was also looking at the Eibach…

I kept the stock wheels which are the 18". I've got 285/70R18 Falken Wildpeaks.

The tests are performed on a Tacoma, but these guys do a pretty good job showing the plusses and minuses of various shocks for different types of driving using blind tests.







Also, I am not sure about for Fords, but for the Tacoma, using the 6112s up front, you can use a 600# spring which is the stock version or a 650# spring if you have more weight up front. There might be a lighter spring you can use on the 6112s for the Fords if you are worried about it being too harsh, but while they ride firmer than stock on the Tacoma, I don't know anybody who has them that is unhappy with how they ride on the highway.

Strongwind86 said:

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I had the 5100's on my 2016 F150 Lariat FX4. Leveled out the truck nicely. Rode great for 160,000+ miles…

Bought a 2025 F150 Lariat FX4 - I haven't been able to find the 5100's…. Everyone I call says out of stock/backorder…

Was looking at the 6112's but afraid they will be too stiff/harsh. Don't plan on going larger tire just want the truck level.

I've got a guy in Cypress for the install if I can find the 5100's…

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If you are buying the parts yourself, look on walmart online and search with the specific part number you know you need. I just bought 6112s, replacement 650# coils, new KYB top hats for the shocks, and Icon RXT leafs for the rear a few weeks ago, and nobody else was close to Walmart's prices.