Just a little bigger: 2" Readylift Lift Kit, 20" Brink Barracks wheels, Nitto Recon Grappler tires, white grille (Star White Lightning)

[eRockBoon]

Interested to hear how the 3" lift with UCAs and Rivian tires turn out

I too would like to hear what you think!

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[JerseyMike]

Interested to hear how the 3" lift with UCAs and Rivian tires turn out

me too, I ended up going with the 2" level and the nitro ridge grapplers and it came out great IMO, ride is a bit rougher but feels more truck like to me, range is about 10% less and worse if going high speed >75mph but otherwise happy about how it turned out.

 

[ibeauw]

It definitely rides smoother with the UCA lift and Pirelli tires, not as smooth as stock but it’s also not floaty either - a good pliable middle ground. Still torque steer when launching but the total front lift is a little over 4” (tape measure before and after) and it’s a game changer appearance wise IMHO.

Currently at 2.0 miles per kWh and was at 2.1 driving similar routes so it’s not essentially nearly unchanged (can’t beat 1.9 at highway speed either way).

 

[JerseyMike]

It definitely rides smoother with the UCA lift and Pirelli tires, not as smooth as stock but it’s also not floaty either - a good pliable middle ground. Still torque steer when launching but the total front lift is a little over 4” (tape measure before and after) and it’s a game changer appearance wise IMHO.

Currently at 2.0 miles per kWh and was at 2.1 driving similar routes so it’s not essentially nearly unchanged (can’t beat 1.9 at highway speed either way).

Looks awesome

 

[WhipSticks]

Is that a wrap on the grill or paint job? It really looks fantastic: like a paladin... lawful good but lethal.

 

[ibeauw]

Is that a wrap on the grill or paint job? It really looks fantastic: like a paladin... lawful good but lethal.

thanks man, it’s a wrap - Avery gloss white

 

[Ishkatan]

Please keep us updated as you make changes. Looks great and very useful info.

 

[ibeauw]

Please keep us updated as you make changes. Looks great and very useful info.

I didn’t keep the truck long after, it honestly just drove so much better stock that it wasn’t comparable. I loved the look lifted but if I had it to do over again I would keep an EV truck stock or maybe only go with the lighter forged brink wheels on road tires.

 

[cjkramer17]

Hey Beau, I know you don't have the truck anymore, but curious the reasoning behind the new wheels each time and compared to the stock wheels? Were they lighter than stock to offset the heavier tire? I would think the aero aspect of the stock rims would offset and weight. Seems like you put a lot of thought into it, so curious what led you to making the decision you did?

 

[ibeauw]

Hey Beau, I know you don't have the truck anymore, but curious the reasoning behind the new wheels each time and compared to the stock wheels? Were they lighter than stock to offset the heavier tire? I would think the aero aspect of the stock rims would offset and weight. Seems like you put a lot of thought into it, so curious what led you to making the decision you did?

Both sets of wheels were lighter than stock - the military style were possibly more aerodynamic than stock from a design perspective but that advantage would likely be negated due to offset. The weight advantage would have been 7-8lbs per corner on the wheels which was again offset by heavier tires (larger) with the goal of a net zero range loss with more aggressive look (subjective I realize).

I drive a stock platinum Lightning now and love the way it rides (hate the way it looks though).

 

[Ford Motor Company]

me too, I ended up going with the 2" level and the nitro ridge grapplers and it came out great IMO, ride is a bit rougher but feels more truck like to me, range is about 10% less and worse if going high speed >75mph but otherwise happy about how it turned out.

Wow! That is a stunning F-150 Lightning. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

It definitely rides smoother with the UCA lift and Pirelli tires, not as smooth as stock but it’s also not floaty either - a good pliable middle ground. Still torque steer when launching but the total front lift is a little over 4” (tape measure before and after) and it’s a game changer appearance wise IMHO.

Currently at 2.0 miles per kWh and was at 2.1 driving similar routes so it’s not essentially nearly unchanged (can’t beat 1.9 at highway speed either way).

That's a beautiful F-150 Lightning, Beau! Thanks for sharing.

 

[ibeauw]

Thanks! Glad to have a Ford presence in the forum. Can you help me get the charger that was supposed to come with my truck?

That's a beautiful F-150 Lightning, Beau! Thanks for sharing.
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[Ishkatan]

Thanks! Glad to have a Ford presence in the forum. Can you help me get the charger that was supposed to come with my truck?

My Dealer had to register the sale with Ford, then I had to go on the ford.com web site and request the charger I wanted. The charger was free but installation where I wanted it was $$$$.

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