Methods, BFG's, and Stage 3 Leveling Kit -- 2023 Lightning Build

[SlipperyFish]

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat SR - Avalanche

Updates:

• 2.3" leveling kit from Stage 3
• Method 316 17X8 +25 Offset - Titanium Gloss
  • With this offset and level kit there is no rubbing, and it also keeps the wide tire inside the wheel well as much as possible.
• BFG AT KO2 285/75R17
• LED Front Emblem
  • and front camera washer
• Window Tint
• AMP Power Steps
• BAK Flip Tonneau Cover

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[AZT9]

That is a killer stance! You sir have great taste!

 

[SlipperyFish]

That is a killer stance! You sir have great taste!

Thanks AZT9, I saw a guy on this forum with a similar setup that gave me some pointers, lol.

 

[lancersrock]

Pretty sure im going to steal your set up with maybe a slight change to a less aggressive tire and a different color wheel

 

[SlipperyFish]

Pretty sure im going to steal your set up with maybe a slight change to a less aggressive tire and a different color wheel

I can’t wait to see it! I love the bronze color but they didn’t offer it in this wheel and I couldn’t pass up the deal I got on these.

 

[Discount Tire]

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat SR - Avalanche

Updates:

• 2.3" leveling kit from Stage 3
• Method 316 17X8 +25 Offset - Titanium Gloss
  • With this offset and level kit there is no rubbing, and it also keeps the wide tire inside the wheel well as much as possible.
• BFG AT KO2 285/75R17
• LED Front Emblem
  • and front camera washer
• Window Tint
• AMP Power Steps
• BAK Flip Tonneau Cover

Thank you so much for taking the time to post! Many forum members should find this information extremely helpful when considering aftermarket wheels/tires. Your rig looks fantastic.

 

[SlipperyFish]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post! Many forum members should find this information extremely helpful when considering aftermarket wheels/tires. Your rig looks fantastic.

Thank you! As a matter of fact, I purchased the tires from Discount Tire and they installed them on my rims.
“This post is not paid for by discount tire” LOL

 

[Realtruck]

Looks awesome!

 

[Discount Tire]

Thank you! As a matter of fact, I purchased the tires from Discount Tire and they installed them on my rims.
“This post is not paid for by discount tire” LOL

Well thank you for your business, we appreciate your support.

 

[vacasity]

your tuck looks great. Did you notice any range loss once changing tires and leveling?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat SR - Avalanche

Updates:

• 2.3" leveling kit from Stage 3
• Method 316 17X8 +25 Offset - Titanium Gloss
  • With this offset and level kit there is no rubbing, and it also keeps the wide tire inside the wheel well as much as possible.
• BFG AT KO2 285/75R17
• LED Front Emblem
  • and front camera washer
• Window Tint
• AMP Power Steps
• BAK Flip Tonneau Cover

Looks great, James! Thanks for sharing and for being part of the Ford family!

 

[SlipperyFish]

your tuck looks great. Did you notice any range loss once changing tires and leveling?

Hard to say how much since I didn’t drive the truck very long before modifying it. Also, is soon as I modified it the weather started warming up. What I did notice was the level kit seemed to take the range hit more than the wheels/tires. I had it leveled for a few weeks with the stock wheels and I could tell there was a range hit. Adding the wheels/tires didn’t seem to make a difference. I do a frequent, and consistent 29 mile drive on a country road with no stop signs with some rolling terrain. I drive it 55-60 and average get 2.0 or 2.1. Honestly I don’t pay too much attention to it unless I’m planning to drive further than I typically routine.

Interestingly, I used to focus on all the numbers as I was navigating throughout my day even though I always came home with plenty of battery. I watched this YouTube guy do a pro/con on the Lightning and one of the cons IHO was too much data on the default screen. He was always analyzing the numbers rather than just driving like he would his ice truck. He said he switch the calm screen and really started to enjoy the driving more. I decide to give it a try and I felt the same. I typically drive with the calm dash now and it really does “calm” me down, lol. If I’m towing something or doing a long trek I change it up but on my normal day to day, I have it on calm and I just drive.

 

[harry wilson]

Looks nice !

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