2020 F-150 Lariat Build: Bilstein Suspension, Fuel Wheels, Nitto Tires

[@tydontdy3459]

Tip: When replacing struts, it will save you potentially lots of headache to disconnect the Lower Control Arm like they did here. Other installations show disconnecting the UCA and CV Axle. When re-installing the CV Axle you run the risk of destroying the IWE hub actuator. Wish I would have known this before doing my install...

[@tools4dummies]

i think i’ve ruined mine but how can you tell

[@tydontdy3459]

@@tools4dummies put the front axle on jackstands. Put it in 2wd (with parking brake on so back wheels don't spin) If the front wheels spin, then you've messed up the IWEs.

[@SumDumFukr]

I did a 22- 4X4 spacer kit on my co-workers truck workshop manual for Ford says put it in 4H for removing but half... Everything went smooth

[@tydontdy3459]

@@SumDumFukr I did not have those instructions but I'm glad it worked out for you man!

[@iaminderjeetsidhu]

That's what I was thinking . Even in stage3motor's installation video they did the other method I dunno why. It looks so much easier

[@drchangtorres]

I did a 1.5 inch front lift, leveled my 2017 and installed the hellwig rear sway bar. Man I take corners like and F1 car.

[@zacharycoffman3029]

did yall have to do any trimming im trying to get this same size set up for my 21

[@craigmcdaniel2413]

Love the look of the bronze wheels!

[@Gerberous]

Bruh…You really gona post the first video I seen of someone dropping the lower control arm an hour after I spent a whole day installing my eibach kit. Smh

[@NoahStage3]

Hahaha! I feel for you. At least now you know a quicker way if you ever have to dig into the suspension again.

[@DieselMike]

Can you simply drop the LCA on a 2022 F-150 4x4 like you did here to get the coil assembly out? First video I've seen it done like this and it appears much easier than other methods on the web.

[@charlestaylor8832]

The truck is looking good. Thanks for showing the control arm drop method. That seems so much easier than breaking it from the upper ball joint. And eliminates the possible damage to the IWC.

[@NoahStage3]

No problem! It worked so well on the Bronco I figured it would save some time and hassle here.

[@ddsrealtree19]

@@NoahStage3 I just put in the 6112/5160 and the spc uca’s. Took it on a 1000 mile trip and it seems the ride is super bouncy up and down almost like bucking on paved highways . Any idea what that may be or cause that it’s a 2018 f150 supercab and the struts are set at the 2” mark . Any info is greatly appreciated.

[@NoahStage3]

​@@ddsrealtree19 The Bilstein's do stiffen the ride a bit in any application, but in my experience they shouldn't feel excessively bouncy. Did you also add new wheels and tires when you did the install? Often times tire shops will overfill new tires when they mount and balance them so they're sitting around 65psi instead of something more comfortable like 40psi.

[@ddsrealtree19]

@@NoahStage3 I did get new tires I got the falken wildpeaks in 285/75/17 right now they’re about 45lbs I believe . I knew it was going to stiffen but it’s excessive up and down bouncing or almost feels like the rear fighting the front. When installing without removal of the lca did you have to finagle the bolt holes of the strut and lca normally I had to use a spud bar to get them aligned while trying to pry them forward a bit. Could the ucas be a factor maybe not having torqued them with the whee on the ground? I just jacked up the lca with the wheel off to torque them

[@T.Vercetti1951]

So does installing bilsteins make the ride quality more smoothly and soft or more stiff and sporty?

[@stage3motorsports]

It is going to give it a more firm ride, but not stiff.

[@T.Vercetti1951]

@@stage3motorsports anything that can be installed to have a flow like a raptor? Like driving an S class merc?

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

@@T.Vercetti1951kings off-road makes what you’re looking for. You’d need a lot of supporting equipment to make these work like a Raptor.

[@T.Vercetti1951]

@@Justforfun-ek7et any reference where I could read about it ?

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Love the look. A question. When someone balances new tires and puts those little weights in places around the rim, are those normally put on the outside so they are seen, or on the inside so unseen? I don't see any on those wheels in this video, but I do see them on the wheels after Discount Tire just installed my new all terrains. Thanks.

[@tallmike6598]

Simple yet effective mods....nicely done !

[@jetboy770371]

I'm planning the same front 6112 strut kit change on my 2020 and watched atleast 10 videos but this is the first where I have seen the LOWER CONTROL ARM being removed for access. It looks much simpler. Why are others removing the Uppers , because of the Bilstein installation instructions call for it that way ? If you remove the LOWER CONTROL ARM that would really throw off any alignment. Would that make it drive horribly to a alignment shop but just safe enough to get you there ? I would atleast mark the bolts or cams to get them reassembled close to how they came apart.

[@userhy55]

I have done it, it is safe to drive it to alignment shop

[@P4X1279]

Mark original washer positions with a paint pen before you loosen anything

[@brook5957]

Did you add centric rings when installing those fuel rims?

[@Hevo2001]

Those Nitro 6's are going to be hubcentric meaning the centerbore is 87.1 mm. No need for rings.

[@steveb8843]

Nice video Noah .I have a question about driving down the road on free way dose the front end of truck feel lite with the lift of the front end leaved am putting on the same shocks on my 2020 f150. Or should I keep the stock hight. I like the leaved look. Thanks

[@masonvalentin9277]

Is the front strut maxed out to get the truck leveled?

[@ArmandoEsteban-l6o]

What size tires did you use?

[@jordans.1910]

How does this Bilstein suspension setup compare in ride quality to the fox 2.0 on y'all's new 2022? I would only probably do 0.5"-1" lift, hoping it would save me some bottom travel over maxing out to 2". In Ohio we have a lot of potholes...

[@romangomez-athleticperform1893]

What happened to this truck? I can’t find it on your page? Do y’all have any more updates on this build?

[@rickyp513]

Let’s go! Finally a new series

[@jetboy770371]

I also have a 2020 F-150 and want to put the Bilstein 6112's in set for a 2" lift to level it and my question is what about the Upper Control Arm ? You stayed with the original UCA and I assume I can to since it's the same 2020 truck and shocks installed. This has been holding me up wondering about the UCA. I saw another 2020 owner install the same 6112's and he said he changed his UCA because of clearance issues. I'm going to stay with the OEM UPPER CONTROL ARMS and keep an eye on the clearance to the coils. Moving on !

[@jasongillis5009]

Hey man any update if you've had to change your upper control arm. Im looking to get these wondering if I will need to order those as well.

[@FBI_Noodles]

Is there any Risk from not pulling the CV axel? As other comments and videos state.. most others show to pull vacuum and take out the CV to avoid damage. Would love to just drop the LCA and leave it in like this video shows. Just want the lesser of two evils..

[@mikezajac6381]

I am assuming you have to re-align the headlights as not to blind people?

[@jeremyboon]

Are you giving away the stock wheels too?! That’s exactly the style I want to replace my steelies. 😃 Sitting here waiting on delivery of my Bilstein’s I ordered from Stage 3. Should be here any minute!

[@mshohman]

Did you remove the crash bars to get those tires on there?

[@NoahStage3]

We did pull out the crash bars and I also trimmed back a little bit of the inner fender liner towards the bottom corners. With both of those changes it clears the tires nicely and we haven't been getting any rub.

[@mshohman]

@@NoahStage3 Thanks Noah. Did you take out the rear crash bars as well? The ones behind the front tires. I've got the bolts off, but still need to but them so they can slide out. Sigh. Any tips here?

[@ibraheemsouror7064]

i have the 2014 f150 and plan to do the same mods but do i need to recalibrate the speedo after installing larger tires ?

[@dubcityfx4841]

Yes you will. Going to a larger tire will result in your actual speed being higher than the speedometer indicates. It will also effect your odometer as you will accrue mileage slower since the truck thinks it’s on stock 32” tires.

[@nuttynut54]

How do I join the giveaway Would love some new parts for my pickup

[@shifter8207]

Im sure you had to trim to fit those tires

[@NoahStage3]

We did pull out the crash bars and I trimmed back some small sections on the inner fender liner so now we don't have any problems with tire rub.

[@20m340i]

How bad did they rub?

[@dereks.5416]

Would love to enter but the link is saying it’s closed. Is that right?

[@NoahStage3]

Unfortunately, the giveaway is already closed so no additional entries can be added. We would normally have the giveaway open through the entirety of the build series, but sadly the delay caused by having to swap trucks resulted in it running short this year. If I had the power to change it, I absolutely would have. Sorry to disappoint!

[@dereks.5416]

@@NoahStage3 that’s alright, I appreciate the reply. I’ll try to get in on a future one. And maybe I entered this one earlier and don’t remember. Thanks!

[@robross3531]

This will look very nice in my driveway

[@bobrooney6909]

How do I enter?

[@NoahStage3]

Unfortunately, the giveaway is already closed so no additional entries can be added. We would normally have the giveaway open through the entirety of the build series, but sadly the delay caused by having to swap trucks resulted in it running short this year. If I had the power to change it, I absolutely would have. Sorry to disappoint!

[@hello12345996]

@@NoahStage3 any rolling shots of this truck?

[@hello12345996]

@@NoahStage3 Any offroad or driving footage of this truck?

[@NoahStage3]

@@hello12345996 Unfortunately there isn't any footage of this truck off-road since it was a giveaway truck and I was told to be gentle with it.

[@alvinclose8181]

Very nice video, I so hope I win this truck

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Nice

[@KZ-qs4rw]

Don't ruin the look of the truck by adding fender flares!

[@plighting23]

I wanna enter in this

[@NoahStage3]

Unfortunately, the giveaway is already closed so no additional entries can be added. We would normally have the giveaway open through the entirety of the build series, but sadly the delay caused by having to swap trucks resulted in it running short this year. If I had the power to change it, I absolutely would have. Sorry to disappoint!

[@patrickcastillo2695]

Sign me up!!!

[@timf6916]

Nice looking, just not my cup of tea.