Things You Should Know BEFORE Lifting Your Truck..

[@TCcustoms_]

Our favorite word of the entire video... “yet” 🤣😂

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Heheh 🤭

[@yadiratorres58]

Lol and btw 13 mpg for me is bad i give a line doe.

[@jimsss222]

My guess would be the word ”pertain”

[@Mr8ojangles]

After tuning and adding 33s I’m at 14mpgs... 😐

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Now that's how you start a Vlog!

[@626STAH]

Definitely

[@robinthrill3r7]

Heck yeah

[@mauriciocastro7505]

Things you should know before lifting your truck and offsetting the wheels : 1.- Dynamics of the car gets worst, higher center of gravity. 2.- Gas consumption gets worst. 3.- Riding quality gets worst. 4.- Heavy erosion on your fenders and every single surface the wheels are projecting debris to.

[@Blue_collar_fitness]

Thank you

[@jeffrogerswolff]

Tow rating goes down as well as stopping ability.

[@daltonhunter4049]

Your grammar is worst than Billy Madison in second grade.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Thanks. Never going to do that lol

[@plutodestroyer12]

i really like the sound of the exhaust - it isn't crazy loud and ridiculous for a pick up truck - just a nice grumble v8 and gets louder as you rev it out

[@joeyarch2118]

yes

[@mp40submachinegun81]

Yeah, i dont like a truck that is overly loud. Save that for the mustangs.

[@davidklimmek3192]

Great engine adds to it

[@plutodestroyer12]

@@mp40submachinegun81 amen

[@Dennis-om8so]

Yeah this sounds like it should. That Borla Attack was really too loud. I hope the neighbors are happy now. xD

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

As the proud owner of a 2006 Camry I found this incredibly helpful. Bottom line: you talked me out of putting in a lift kit. Thank you Sir, much obliged.

[@4wd35]

Good bye to the paint with them rims

[@AStanton1966]

I saw a video where a guy with a widebody Hellcat was complaining about the exact same thing. Bigger is not always better.

[@TheNuclearBolton]

That’s why you clear-wrap the bottom half of the painted surface. Or get fender flares

[@4wd35]

@@TheNuclearBolton he doesn’t have that

[@joseruiz7195]

That’s only if he goes in places with rocks

[@bjkjoseph]

I like the lift a lot...tires sticking past the wheel wells I hate....a lot

[@jeffanderson7256]

I get that its not good for the truck but are you saying that you dont like the way it looks?

[@atl3630]

It’s actually dangerous. He needs fender flares so he doesn’t throw rocks and debris onto other cars.

[@Fordguy1997]

@@jeffanderson7256 I don't like how it looks

[@bjkjoseph]

@@jeffanderson7256 Both

[@illstplaya]

@@atl3630 fender flares won't stop rocks from shooting out lol. Rocks shoot out mostly from underneath the truck. He would have to add mud flaps otherwise it won't make a difference

[@FacuGonz3]

The only thing I don't like are the wheels.

[@DBSTH0R]

Same.

[@Carlo_C.]

The loaner truck looked better for me.

[@davidklimmek3192]

Truck is unbelievable. Just ordered a similar one. The 5.0L & 10spd auto are match made in heaven.

[@davidklimmek3192]

@@Carlo_C. no way brah.

[@Thebassmaster1988]

Yeah I never understood the inset (offset) wheels, it's not a good look but one dbag had to do it and the rest followed. It serves no purpose, just makes your tire surface area smaller and and the tires look hollow and weak.

[@savagelouie7007]

What a badass truck! I still don't know why people bash ford trucks, they kick ass!

[@davidsquall351]

Big tires are badass offroad and thats it. I put 2inch taller tires on my ranger and it went from 410 miles per tank to 340 miles. Kick myself everytime i fill up. Love the way that truck sounds!!

[@stevenyia2778]

🤦‍♂️

[@bryceweaver8211]

I did the same thing with my Tacoma. It was supercharged and so fun and fast. Put a lift on it with 33” tires. Mpg went down, and it was slower. Handled worse. I completely ruined that truck.

[@David-oj4lq]

Mike: This truck isnt supercharged *yet Me: Ohh yeahhh

[@stanggang754]

Haha I agree

[@WALL-E559]

I use to get 18mph on the highway with my Land Cruiser. After the lift kit, bigger tires, 3 heavy skid plates, and a snorkel, I’m barely getting 13mpg to 14mpg on the highway lol!

[@MuscleTile]

Brother, youre making great money and a blogger, you can literally go wherever you want. You should move somewhere warm. We did that 5 years ago and absolutely the best decision of our lives. I would never ever move back up north. Its 100% worth it!!! I think what I like best about living in AZ is my vehicles staying clean 365 days a year!!! And never wearing a coat!

[@mp40submachinegun81]

As a Canadian, i would die living in AZ cant do 110° heat all summer lol

[@xwhels]

So in short the cons are 1- its too high with clearance issues 2- gas milage sucks Ok we all learned something today

[@VentiTimes]

Haven’t visited the channel in a hot minute, been here since you had the fusion, good old days. Glad to see you’re doing good

[@QueenCityBeerTube]

I'd have a real tough time taking a hacksaw to my $61,000 truck.

[@Drohead20]

Well take a look at what street speed did to his $100k trx

[@Daimxn]

@@Drohead20 Streetspeed has more money to throw around

[@calroberts888]

Yup, especially when it is safety related (crash bars)

[@ConnorHD3]

@@Drohead20 Yeah it's called making content. I hate SS717 but those TRX videos have gotten him 3.5 million views and roughly $65,000 in ad revenue already. He's making money off of doing stupid shit to his TRX.

[@Cliffhanger_MFC]

He does this for content and how he makes a living.

[@CCscott]

How many paint chips from spinning the tires like that? Time for some flares yet?

[@NewtonWashinton]

I cannot believe he did that with no paint protection. A fool and their money are soon parted.

[@Texaspipeliner210]

🤮🤮

[@andyg5050]

Just picked up a 16 lariat at woltz and wind Saturday. Basically the 2016 version of this truck. Love it

[@poserwanabe]

After building several lifted trucks I could add an entire paragraph, but the biggest issue you left out >>> ball joints, ball joints, ball joints....have fun !!

[@mp40submachinegun81]

Ball joints suck lol

[@officialbigpoppa6300]

Ball joints really suck lol

[@btadlysexton4187]

It’s really easy to bring your stock MPG back after lift, I first hand have done and owned it. 2004 FX4 crew cab with 5.4 V8. Ran 325/65r18 N 325/60r18 tires with 3.73, mpg sucked. I regeared it to 4.10 (I wished I went with 4.56 personally). Changed air intake to Air Raid Ram, tuned with Bank Power (I’d suggest to take it to your independent tuning shop to set your ECM to do much better than any programmer if you’re not worried about warrant). Since you’re running 35” tires, I highly recommend regearing it to 4.56, you’d be much happier with it and get some MPG back. My average highway cruising was 18 mpg, city 15, tow 27ft RV, 6,000 lbs boat, etc etc.

[@CEDARMULCH642]

You messed up a good truck. I knew the minute you drove off from TC problems would arise. You sacrifice ride for looks. Happy Truckin'!

[@chuckhelson3744]

I’ve got Fox shocks on my F150 and it rides good. Better than stock.

[@JAye365]

Lifted concept just isn’t my cup of tea.... too many negatives vs function.

[@jrod2422ify]

What do you mean

[@JAye365]

@@jrod2422ify if you have to ask then you’re blindly loyal to ‘lifted aesthetics’...

[@bwaffleman]

Take it to streetspeeds and send it off the ramp!!!! It’s got fox shocks it’s totally prepared

[@robertgill2759]

Lol

[@pilotdr.a.sauermann5043]

In my opinion you are making the truck just worse in handling and performance. I don't think that it looks better either. The cuts on the fender look like an amateur did it. Like your videos keep up the good work

[@Fordguy1997]

Agree. First one to *ruin* a 2021. The worst offense is definitely the wheels sticking out though. Looks bad. The exhaust sounds good, everything else is just eh. Also why do the same build as the old truck, change things up man

[@paugie40]

Throw the warranty out with this guy

[@d_jjoseph3498]

The increase in height makes it harder to load items in the bed

[@remichie]

Auto Blog, you hooked me with your past Ford builds that I followed some of your tips. I added a Rough Country 6" Coil-over Vertex lift on '19 F150 running 37x12.50/R20 with a -19mm offset. 3.5L Ecoboost does just fine.

[@kvn2266]

Love the truck however the tires sticking out look makes look WAC, just my opinion.

[@croomrider9785]

A lifted truck with the tires not sticking out looks stupid af. It gives it stance when they stick out.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Seems like it also takes away from off roading capabilities, at least on trails and forest areas. Kind of seems weird to have such a capable truck (I assume it’s 4wd) and being full size, it’s already super wide and difficult to take 4 wheeling, but now you just made it even worse. Also, why the freak does someone have to drive so far to get wheels and a lift done? He calls it a “build”, i guess that’s the cool terminology, but this is just extremely basic modifications that any shop should be able to do.

[@marc9709]

A little tire poke looks good, but not that much. Especially with the MallCrawl wheels

[@illstplaya]

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeam the tires sticking out don't make it less capable off road. I guess you forgot the mirrors stick out further.

[@cbillings85]

@@illstplaya wow...

[@MM-ig2zq]

One of the best start for a truck video. Caught my attention. Even do I gave my daughter my 2019 F150 and kept the 97 Dodge SST. Nice truck.

[@enriquemurillo3453]

How is the “unleashed" speaker system in the truck? Is it worth the upgrade? Maybe you can talk about it or make a video on it.

[@TheReticKeeper]

It's garbage. I have it. The regular 8 speaker BO system is just as loud with more base.

[@jeremygreene6507]

So when is PA gonna make you put wheel flares on it?

[@jamiebellman4059]

What up Mike? I was driving that semi that came up next to you near the Kentucky/Tennessee boarder the other week when you and the wife were driving to Florida. The truck looks badass!

[@1991chevysilverado23]

One of my fav channels. I remember when you got 100k followers, now it's next stop 1 million 👏🏼

[@barrettmaxey7504]

Bruh, has anyone ever told you that you have a cool channel?? Because you do! Good stuff as usual!

[@Cliffhanger_MFC]

I bought my 2020 F150 XLT Sport on dec 19th and i only have 998 miles on it. I wish I could afford to get wheels and a lift. Awesome video.

[@ALKUN87]

Didn't the cops force you to get some fender flares for the previous f-150 to not have the wheels stick out?

[@ECHO-Gaming]

Fantastic video. Thank you for all the personal experience included.

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

Thanks for your video as it confirmed my assumptions. I passed on buying, for the reasons you mentioned here, an F150 Lariat that my local dealership had seriously modified similarly to yours. Instead I bought a stock ecoboost F150 Lariat as my intended use was mostly long distance highway driving where fuel economy, range and cabin noise were considerations. Also, it needs to fit in a residential garage during hurricane events.

[@velocitygamingretro9654]

My 2019 2.7 2wd STX. Stock was getting 19.6 mpg city. After wheels and all terrain tires 17.3 mpg. I just got a 6" lift last month now I get 16.2 mpg. Im waiting on fender flares. Hopefully gets a bit better mpg. Hwy before was getting 25 mpg. Now I get around 20 mpg highway because of the wheels and lift air drag. That 2021 interior though is 🔥. And your right. Your building it to your liking. 👍

[@marcbolducrealestate]

Skip to 3:30 for info.

[@brandywine3235]

Yes my 2020 Raptor has those sun shields and the windows hit the shield in the upper corner. They say give it time to stretch out, but even in the hot Florida sun it hasn't gotten much better. I learn to just live with it.

[@robertcampbell3505]

The offset of the wheel is what made cutting the bumper and removing the crash bar necessary. I have a 2016 XLT with only a 2.75 inch level on it and I fit 35X11.50X20 wheels...only cutting i had to do was to the mudflaps. My wheels are inside the fenders though.

[@1017cariel]

You should probably look up upgrading your gear ratio. Might give you better fuel economy now that you have bigger tires.

[@chriswalker7692]

Town & Country Ford is a great dealership. My son and I met Mitchell and he let us test drive one of the Roush Raptors last year. Maybe one day. My parents just purchased a 2020 Explorer from the PC dealership.

[@edyacheraii4279]

You’re correct even with fender flares, you can’t exceed 3” past the body line for Pennsylvania Annual Safety Inspection. Got to watch how high you lift the vehicle as well there’s a minimum and maximum for both front and rear bumpers! I have my Pa Safety Inspection license, I couldn’t even tell you how many trucks I failed for one or both for bumper height / accessories/tires excess 3” past the OE body line

[@Wootangtw]

You seem like a nice and honest guy so I’m going to subscribe to your channel....thanks for your videos buddy...Awesome truck it looks good ....

[@jrwarner579]

Didn't you get a ticket on the last truck for the tires sticking out? Congrats!!

[@ivankoran]

even cutting just the front crash bar is kinda sketchy. it's fine, until you need it. The truck stops worse and handles worse, lets make it less crash-worthy lol.

[@beatricecosta4663]

Thank you for this amazing review. You save me troubles for the future. Honestly I thought about lifting 4.5", but now I will do just leveling to 2.3"-2.5".

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

AutoVlog Great Video I'm glad explained what it's like to modify a 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport for people that need to know

[@bullrun1]

SCA Performance Black Widow package - the best lift (and much more) I have ever had.

[@BrentWolff]

Simple answer, don't. If anything lower it and put some nice fitting street tires on it.

[@Drohead20]

I just can’t get past how horrible those wheels and tires look sticking out that much. Slightly poking out can be tasteful but that’s just terrible.

[@francovargas3262]

Hater hahahah

[@Drohead20]

@@francovargas3262 absolutely. I hate those wheels.

[@Drohead20]

@@Ferdacode leveled with more aggressive tires would have looked so much cleaner. 2 inch lift tops all around. But on KZbin, conservative won’t get views.

[@blomeoutdoors2134]

I have a 2018 F-150 with a 6 inch lift on 35s and 20x12s and mine is the same way, you can tell the weight of the wheels really bring down the mpg and HP. Also with the front bumper being trimmed, that's because on your old truck you had an aftermarket front bumper that was low profile, so it didn't hang down so low so the tires never rubbed on it.

[@BootsBoudreau]

Spare tire? I have a 2020 with 34s and a 4 inch BDS lift and I'm trying to figure out where to mount my 34 inch spare. I got under my truck and looked at the clearance around the stock 18 inch spare. Most people mention the stock muffler shield being the problem, but fail to mention the distance between the frame rails. With my stock 18 inch spare there is

[@jeffshultz3883]

The truck looks great! The state police don't bother with you out in Pittsburgh? 200 feet out my driveway and they're right behind me complaining about the stance. I have the same exact wheels and size tires.

[@gedd6750]

You would get stoped in the UK as well , it would fail the mot test which all vehicles have annually after 3 years old. Just get some flairs or roll the arches why bother with hassle and give the police reasons to stop you.

[@jeffshultz3883]

Oh I forgot. Bushwhacker fender flares on the truck now. All is good with the Pennsylvania's finest. I think I'll pass on the window tint I wanted. Not a huge deal. My looks scares women and small children but they're just going to try not to look in the windows.

[@michaelvaldez2070]

PA State-related question for you... First and foremost Congrats with the new Truck /Build! I noticed you have tinted the front windows to match the rears and I just wanted to ask if you have ever had any issues with authorities or passing inspection with PA STATE 70% regulations on front widows? I am a PA resident as well and would very much like to tint the front windows on my truck to match the rears which are factory 20%.

[@poserwanabe]

I live in PA and run modded vehicles for 40yrs or more... They HATE tinted windows, tinted plate covers, blacked out tail lights and stupid loud exhaust. If you don't do any of that but are riding high with no more than 1-2" outside fenders, you'll probably be ok.

[@carsman248]

Your intro with the truck is awesome btw

[@taylindevine9319]

I lifted my ‘19 F150 in the summer 6” and got some 33’s I feel so slow. I really wish I lowered my truck and got faster. Hindsight is 20/20 also found out you can go back to stock height, it sucks.

[@doogster2010]

Good info there. I have a '14 4x4 with the naturally aspirated 3.7 V-6 and a factory prepped bi-fuel CNG conversion kit, 3.73 rear axle. 265 70 17 stock wheels. The two fuel tanks hold about 55 gallons combined. I love the truck and before I did a couple of minor mods was getting 21 mpg. I did a 1.5" front lift and added some coils over the rear axles for haul capacity. I'd like to add bigger tires, maybe about 32". I did note a bit more wind resistance with the front end hike and a loss of maybe 2 mpg. But, I like the look much better, as the stock rake isn't as nice looking, though the truck handled fine in stock mode. So, if I get a little taller, meatier tires will I lose more mpg? I'm thinking so. But, ya know, with the natural gas, which I can fuel up at home cheaply, mpg isn't that big of a deal. If we want a cheap ride I guess we'd drive a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Bolt. Maybe for my second car. Thanks for the honest videos. Reality is a good thing. Your comments are most welcome and appreciated.

[@stanggang754]

Next video title: "My 2021 F150 was PULLED OVER.....You will never believe WHY!!???" Oh we know WHY...............lol.

[@Dennis-om8so]

I did think the same thing.. that one will come sooner or later. :D Actually i was thinking he would never make it home from TC Ford.

[@stanggang754]

@@Dennis-om8so lol

[@mikeross717]

Mike pls take off the plastic flap thingy below the bunker lol, it’ll make your look a lot bigger as wel

[@wolflitzer1230]

Im interested to know when guys will start tinkering with Forscan.

[@TyFenwick]

Needs 18” red or gold method race wheels on 37” tyres 😎

[@sylvaindufault336]

Are you going to get aftermarket floor mats for your truck

[@travisgray3331]

What about the main thing you use trucks for…payload and towing restrictions from a lifted truck?

[@randymoore1805]

On my 19 f-150. I had Rough country put their 6 inch lift. With the vertex shocks on front and rear. The ride is like riding on a cloud. But like you said. Mpg sucks!! Went from 17-18 to 13-15. If I baby it which doesn’t happen lol. But do we really build a truck for mpg?? Lol

[@tylermarshall3251]

Don't those tires kick up rocks all over the paint?

[@donaldeverett7474]

Was the resonator removed on your exhaust system and how was the Drone in the cabin coming home!

[@lorenzoromagosa3828]

May I asked why did you go with Lariat vs a Raptor? Knowing you wanted that aggressive look ?

[@jameshollen9723]

is there any concern that when you "lift" your truck and add bigger tires there is an increased "rolling resistance" on the bearings and the differential wear increase? I would think you are introducing more"wear" on wheel and differential bearings?

[@5.0_marcus]

6700 rpm! Finally ford isn't restricting the f150 5.0s anymore. My 13 is gonna its limiter raised here soon

[@griffinr.shorts4575]

New exhaust for the raptor? And I think you should get a project car... aka mustang

[@scottsmith31]

This dude loves turning a gorgeous, reliable and fun truck into a truck that is the wet dream of every high school kid named Travis that drinks too much monster and has a sick dirt bike...

[@richarde735]

can you add fender flares to combat the pa regulation?

[@sungshin393]

I would preferred the factory option black wheels that he replaced with these ugly wheels

[@Viacam]

the factory wheels are ugly

[@Fordguy1997]

@@Viacam wrong

[@armadaza]

12 Minutes of Mike occasionally admitting he is a criminal.....Love it! Looking forward to what is coming!

[@jbone9491]

Mike, Do you still have the factory calibration on your speedometer? If so, your not really getting an accurate MPG reading. Your truck is actually covering more miles than the computer is aware of (due to the larger circumference of the tires!) I’ve got a 2019 3.5 Eco and went from a 2” level on 33’s to a 4” BDS on 35’s and only lost about 1 MPG. My truck is tuned, however, so I was able to recalibrate the computer to account for the larger tires.

[@middlehot]

Hey hello Mike why no studded bushwhacker on this beast... look better and less paint chips?thanks for sharing

[@morepower-4.6]

My 2017 ram is leveled with 35’s on stock wheels, only rubs on sway bar at full lock. Gas mileage dropped about 3-4 mpg also.

[@adventurellama7444]

Great information! I just paid off my 2016 f150 and am in the middle of ordering wheels, tires and a leveling kit. Getting katskins aftermarket leather as well. Anyway, learning as I go.

[@louisarthur8443]

Love the interior. Body could have been shakin up a bit more. But the air vents and new headlights are A+..Ur mods are sick tho. Absolutely love it!

[@jessecooper7572]

Beauty truck man sounds great! Mine will be here in 2 weeks and I can’t wait!

[@Dennis-om8so]

I do see this now for the first time but is there a antenna on the hood? That is so 1980's so i would do something about that Mike..

[@hernandopizarro755]

Congrats! The F-150 looks good!

[@ronaldsteppe1302]

I do not like the off sets and don't like tires sticking way outside the body,great way to ruin paint,but I do like your videos.Keep up the great work👍

[@troynoall793]

I have the same fuel economy drop with the same wheel, tire and lift set up. But you will get the double take because that combo looks awesome. Enjoy your new truck.

[@AutomotiveDysfunction]

This truck looks like 2021 GMC Yukon on front end ?

[@1957cajun]

If they didn’t recalibrate for the taller tires then you MPG is wrong.

[@uncleTedK]

Wrong.

[@Daimxn]

I'm sure they did. Its a dealership after all

[@lycheeznuts]

@@Daimxn ya easy fix with forscan

[@johnschieffer4829]

They use a Hypertech speedometer calibrator that stays with the truck when they sell it if you decide to change the tire size later.

[@mhbarillas9187]

Thanks for all the input and appreciate the shout out to the great state of Texas 🤠

[@shawn071]

Truck looks cool, not into the offset rims though, height is perfect.I think its cleaner when the edge of the tire floats out no more than a 1-inch pass the wheel wells.... Everytime I lifted my trucks, I installed taller gears in the rear and front diff and was still able to get 17-20 mpg with my 2007/2013 Silverado and 12mpg in the city and yes I drive 80-90 on road trips! And dont forget, you have to recalibrate your speedometer.

[@johnscruggs5554]

Did you reset the speedo? If not, your MPG might be better than the 13 you're showing

[@davidthompson1573]

Quick question.... which side steps are on your truck and are they black?

[@ethanabbott1859]

I’m curious why you didn’t choose to get balancing beads for the 35’s

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

I can appreciate those who do these extreme suspension mods to their vehicles, but I’d never have the balls to saw important suspension and safety structures from my 2021 Ford F-150 XLT! Cool vids though.

[@jeffmeyer3600]

Is this your only vehicle (at this time) that doesn't need premium fuel?

[@PeterUngacta]

Big thumbs up for that intro! 👍🏼🤘🏼💯

[@dsprojects8580]

Totally agree with the weather tech they look great. The hole truck looks awesome

[@carlovillanueva9713]

Badass build man! Why you didn't go for a 6" lift these time?

[@5iFTYHFaviation_addict]

FYI: Love the new truck

[@garretlewis4103]

I hope they calibrated the speedometer for the different (larger) tires. Also, when you lift a truck, you need to think about your front axles and them no longer being straight and putting extra wear & tear on the joints.

[@anthemred47]

Mike my 13 F150 5.0 got 17 mpg going out to Colorado from Michigan. I have a 4 inch lift kit now running on toyo AT3s 325/65 18r so 34 and a half inches tall by 13 inches wide. I get 12 to 13 mpg now. Just thought I’d share because how similar our trucks are performing.

[@Nate-zy5ce]

I wonder, does that extra width make yours about the same width of the wheelbase as in the new Ford F150 Raptor? I think the Raptor is about 5"'s wider in total than the off the shelf Platinum if I remember correctly. I do not know if the interior cabin of the Raptor is any wider than the interior cabin of the Platinum.