Gloss Black powdercoat OEM Lariat wheels looks fantastic!

[csukoh78]

Wheels look sexy as hell. If you don't mind me asking, what did the powdercoatng set you back?

$400 total at my local automotive powdercoater.

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[mb0220]

shockingly good! It does not ride as a semi – lowered truck at all. The slop and floating feeling is completely gone. It handles bumps very well and is absolutely flat around corners.

Although the suspension has less travel, the computer/app adjust to road conditions very quickly (thousand times a second?) The rear suspension is very very close to the bump stop and I did not even lower it the full 4 inches or so. I may end up lifting it another half inch or so. Icon recommends 1 inch of thread showing.

The replacement bump stop they have are very good. If you do happen to bottom out, there's no shock or jolt because the suspension handles it so well. overall it rides tighter, smoother with less cushion feel. It really shines around curves though, no more worrying body lean.

The "fit" of the wheel within the wheel well is so much better with your setup.

 

[kbuicker]

Same tires here, going on 10k miles. No range hit. I wouldn't think there would be considering they're same width/height etc. They are very smooth and quiet and properly rated for the weight of the Lightning. Let's hope they last!

 

[csukoh78]

The "fit" of the wheel within the wheel well is so much better with your setup.

agree. 2" wheel well all around

 

[02Reaper]

$400 total at my local automotive powdercoater.

That's a steal of a deal if they look good and hold up!

 

[csukoh78]

That's a steal of a deal if they look good and hold up!

it's ultra hard black gloss powdercoat. Off road grade. Supposedly it's 10-20 times harder than enamel paint. I expect these will look new forever.

 

[Quantum]

Please share how much is it to do the wheel treatment - and how would that treatment look on the side and back rails which are dirt magnates - albeit slip resistant designed + wheel wells need a ceramic coating or something since dirt clings.

 

[csukoh78]

Please share how much is it to do the wheel treatment - and how would that treatment look on the side and back rails which are dirt magnates - albeit slip resistant designed + wheel wells need a ceramic coating or something since dirt clings.

What?

 

[sr3jan]

Wow, that is a huge improvement! Well done!

 

[csukoh78]

Wow, that is a huge improvement! Well done!

Thanks

 

[csukoh78]

Time for a garage space so weather doesn't abuse it.

But my wife's delicate bottom likes a room temperature car so she is in the garage. Also my truck doesn't fit

 

[ChristianPeri]

Has anyone just done the reverse level and removed the rear blocks on the F150 lightning? Is that all you need to do to get rid of some of that crazy amount of rake from the factory?

 

[RLXXI]

Has anyone just done the reverse level and removed the rear blocks on the F150 lightning? Is that all you need to do to get rid of some of that crazy amount of rake from the factory?

There are no rear blocks like you speak of, it has an independent rear suspension not a solid rear axle.

 

[csukoh78]

Has anyone just done the reverse level and removed the rear blocks on the F150 lightning? Is that all you need to do to get rid of some of that crazy amount of rake from the factory?

No. That's impossible. And it causes severe camber issues. Lowering the rear requires the Icon camber kit.

 

[DoyouLightning]

Love the look of the black powder coat. I atoo have azure gray and pondering black powder coat vs bronze powder coat. Any one have experience with the bronze on the stock rims? I was quoted $600 for the bronze so not too expensive but wanted to see what the masses think?

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