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FordTough98198

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First Name
Domenic
Joined
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Location
Seattle, WA
Vehicles
2020 Expedition MAX KR, 2022 Lightning (reserved)
Occupation
Business Consultant
It's been about a month since I've had my Lightning and I wanted to share my modifications. I researched for months before I got it and was looking at everything I could, so I'm putting my info up for those who are researching options and looking around for ideas. Here's what I did:
  • Fuel Flux 20” Wheels
  • 285/60r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires
  • Retrax One MX Tonneau Cover
  • Level / lift / alignment
  • Black out all emblems
  • Smoke front LED power bar
  • Smoke rear tail lights and tailgate molding
  • Window tint complete dark
  • Tint front windshield 55%
I have a 2023 Platinum. I have not noticed any issues with the hands-free blue cruise driving or lane assist. The truck rides so smooth, and putting it in sport mode is incredible. Barely any tire noise, not noticeable to me, but maybe to some if you've never had bigger tires before. These are super smooth and quiet IMO.

I have noticed less range. It's hard for me to get a handle on how much, as I drive a combination of streets/local and freeway daily. There's also a lot of hills by me, so that affects my range. I *think* I'm roughly in the 1.7 range on average. Based on what I've read, leveling the front end was likely what hurt the range the most.

The leveling kit is from readylift and I think it's a 2 1/4" so it sits exactly level. It's made for F150s so it was easy to add. No rubbing on the tires.

I had the emblems taken off and painted. They look like they came this way. I love them.

At the last minute, I had them "smoke" the lights on the back and front light bar. I love the back, with the red, at night it looks almost normal. The front light bar looks black during the day, which I love, but it's a bit "yellow" at night when turned on b/c there's black paint inside. Overall, I think I like it, but it's the one piece of the entire job that I am still a little unsure about (only at night, during the day with the black, I love it -- I feel the light bar is a great design but the quality of the light looks too cheap and plastic to me, especially on the higher models).

If you have questions, I'm happy to answer them.

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They can smoke the turn lights on the mirrors and the bed lights above the back window too. FYI. Completes the look.

Ford F-150 Lightning Leveling Kit, Tires, Wheels, Smoked Lights and More on my Lightning Platinum DC2A9C63-1111-4222-9916-6CFEFBE085F2


Ford F-150 Lightning Leveling Kit, Tires, Wheels, Smoked Lights and More on my Lightning Platinum 2A01F3AB-5723-4779-BB63-73709E0306D0
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mb0220

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First Name
Matt
Joined
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Location
Oregon
Vehicles
2022 Lariat ER
It's been about a month since I've had my Lightning and I wanted to share my modifications. I researched for months before I got it and was looking at everything I could, so I'm putting my info up for those who are researching options and looking around for ideas. Here's what I did:
  • Fuel Flux 20” Wheels
  • 285/60r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires
  • Retrax One MX Tonneau Cover
  • Level / lift / alignment
  • Black out all emblems
  • Smoke front LED power bar
  • Smoke rear tail lights and tailgate molding
  • Window tint complete dark
  • Tint front windshield 55%
I have a 2023 Platinum. I have not noticed any issues with the hands-free blue cruise driving or lane assist. The truck rides so smooth, and putting it in sport mode is incredible. Barely any tire noise, not noticeable to me, but maybe to some if you've never had bigger tires before. These are super smooth and quiet IMO.

I have noticed less range. It's hard for me to get a handle on how much, as I drive a combination of streets/local and freeway daily. There's also a lot of hills by me, so that affects my range. I *think* I'm roughly in the 1.7 range on average. Based on what I've read, leveling the front end was likely what hurt the range the most.

The leveling kit is from readylift and I think it's a 2 1/4" so it sits exactly level. It's made for F150s so it was easy to add. No rubbing on the tires.

I had the emblems taken off and painted. They look like they came this way. I love them.

At the last minute, I had them "smoke" the lights on the back and front light bar. I love the back, with the red, at night it looks almost normal. The front light bar looks black during the day, which I love, but it's a bit "yellow" at night when turned on b/c there's black paint inside. Overall, I think I like it, but it's the one piece of the entire job that I am still a little unsure about (only at night, during the day with the black, I love it -- I feel the light bar is a great design but the quality of the light looks too cheap and plastic to me, especially on the higher models).

If you have questions, I'm happy to answer them.

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IMG_5356.jpeg


IMG_5357.jpeg


IMG_5355.jpeg


IMG_5358.jpeg


IMG_5359.jpeg


IMG_5360.jpeg


IMG_5361.jpeg
What is the offset on those wheels?
 


 


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