just got a 2023 single cab short bed custom built, same color as you but i decided to get 2wd with the 5.0, and from the factory it sits so freaking high in the back end been looking at how to bring it down some
Yeah the rake is crazy. You have a few options depending on your plans with it. Could do a simple reverse level and drop the rear a few inches to match the front. That would be best bet to retain ride comfort. But from a performance standpoint a rear flip kit and adjustable struts is the way to go!
is it just me or are the 2023's pretty rare, i mean i had to custom order/build it to even get one seems like they only made the fleet v6 regular cabs @@BWillsIncognito
@@NitsuJisReal i think you’re right. The few guys i know with them ordered them to their liking. 90% of the ones you see sitting new in lots or v6 work trucks. Very tough to find a 4x4 v8 single cab short beds that hasn’t been spoken for.
It depends on your goals ultimately. If you want to make it fast and able to adjust to work from a dig the Viking kit is solid if you get their UCA’s and traction bars also. For comfort or daily driving duty I’d go for the IHC kit with a more forgiving and less harsh ride.
I am going 18" or 20" wheels only and not going that low with my 84 Bronco full size 4x4.....so problem solved. Lol That is one sweet truck you got there !!
Did you remove/replace the factory rear bump stops? If so, were they replaced with a smaller bump stop or no stop at all. If not bump stop does it bottom out?
I removed the factory bump stops completely. There are shorter ones you can buy but i did not. I also have not bottomed out at all yet. There are three different ways to go with the rear suspension. 1.) You bolt new struts in the stock location. 2.) You get the bolt on relocation brackets and and bolt the struts to them. 3.) You buy weld in brackets and put the struts on them. I’m currently stock location but will be swapping to weld in once I go boosted.
The only reason we didn’t do that is bc we assumed they were already somewhat set at a decent starting point alignment wise. (They weren’t) But I exaggerated how hard it was for the video, only took like 10 minutes to do it that way.
@@O.D.A.N there was definitely a few times where it became annoying haha. Just take a break now and again. I also have zero patience but it wasn’t too bad of a job. The directions supplied with the kit are very good.
@BWillsIncognito I would too, but I had to check. I'm more than likely gonna get the same set in brushed silver for my f150 saw your truck on customwheeloffset I like those wheels
I’ve lowered 16 or so 4x4 trucks. You bought a crap kit. Shops like IHC makes upper & lower control arms With the option of a couple lowered amount. Zero issues with camber or drive axles. Look at Shelby SuperSnake f150 that are lowered and are 4x4. You need to research it before u just buy a cheap kit.
VAS performance makes one of the best kits available. They just don’t include the adjustable upper control arms with their kits and you have to order them separately which was my complaint. IHC UCA are known for failure actually. They make a good kit but their control arms are junk. Trust me, research was done, all the fastest boosted coyote f150’s run VAS kits due to the adjustability. Once my uca came in there was no issues, I just made this video so ppl who aren’t experienced would know to get either drop spindles or adjustable uca’s
I see you had to call in the big guns to get the job done. 13 minute video and Bwills doesn't do any work. Must be nice to have minions to turn the wrenches for you lol.
Your mistake was thinking you could slam a 4 x 4. Lots of people running 2015 and newer F150s lowered, but had the common sense to realize you can’t go more than 2/4(5). Just because you didn’t do your research and spent thousands of dollars on parts that didn’t work doesn’t mean that they’re really not meant to be lowered.
Lol I love miserable ignorant comments like this. In the racing scene, which obviously you’re completely oblivious to, lowering the f150 or any rcsb for that matter is extremely common. Why else would 3+ companies make purpose built kits for these trucks? All this video did was bring attention to the information that the companies left out so the regular joe shmo who doesn’t work on his own shit (like you) can address the issue. This truck was not “slammed” by any means. It was purposely lowered on fully adjustable suspension purpose built for this truck to get the best launch results on any type of drag surface.
Wasnt anything ignorant that he didnt say wasnt true. Its known that the poverty kits with no uppers and lowers have camber issues. Its been known, been figured out, and thats why they sell higher end more complete kits for more. Come at me about “dont work on your own car” bullshit @chaney_walkedu
Beautiful truck! Really digging that standard cab with that color! 👍😎
Thank you man!
Glad to see the Legend finally made a cameo.
Gotta involve the old timers now and again haha
just got a 2023 single cab short bed custom built, same color as you but i decided to get 2wd with the 5.0, and from the factory it sits so freaking high in the back end been looking at how to bring it down some
Yeah the rake is crazy. You have a few options depending on your plans with it. Could do a simple reverse level and drop the rear a few inches to match the front. That would be best bet to retain ride comfort. But from a performance standpoint a rear flip kit and adjustable struts is the way to go!
is it just me or are the 2023's pretty rare, i mean i had to custom order/build it to even get one seems like they only made the fleet v6 regular cabs
@@BWillsIncognito
@@NitsuJisReal i think you’re right. The few guys i know with them ordered them to their liking. 90% of the ones you see sitting new in lots or v6 work trucks. Very tough to find a 4x4 v8 single cab short beds that hasn’t been spoken for.
@@BWillsIncognito thats actually why i got a 2wd, cause i figured everyone ordering em would get 4x4 lol
Hey, I have a 2023 RCSB 4x4 F150 and struggling which drop kit to get for it, what would you recommended me to look into and getting
It depends on your goals ultimately. If you want to make it fast and able to adjust to work from a dig the Viking kit is solid if you get their UCA’s and traction bars also. For comfort or daily driving duty I’d go for the IHC kit with a more forgiving and less harsh ride.
@@BWillsIncognitowhat about ridetech? do you think the ride quality stays the same
Perhaps this is why the RideTech kit is $3k. It looks pretty complete.
The ride tech kit is a very good kit and it does indeed come with everything you’ll need.
I am going 18" or 20" wheels only and not going that low with my 84 Bronco full size 4x4.....so problem solved. Lol
That is one sweet truck you got there !!
Did you remove/replace the factory rear bump stops? If so, were they replaced with a smaller bump stop or no stop at all. If not bump stop does it bottom out?
I removed the factory bump stops completely. There are shorter ones you can buy but i did not. I also have not bottomed out at all yet. There are three different ways to go with the rear suspension. 1.) You bolt new struts in the stock location. 2.) You get the bolt on relocation brackets and and bolt the struts to them. 3.) You buy weld in brackets and put the struts on them. I’m currently stock location but will be swapping to weld in once I go boosted.
@@BWillsIncognito awesome! Thanks for the information! 💪🏽
Fully with you on companies selling incomplete kits… IHC Kit is a mess to install.
Now passenger side is 1/2” lower than driver side lol
Such a pain in the ass man haha.
Happy to know, was looking into VAS, oh BTW I got my truck but didn’t go with the single cab anymore lol
Yooo how is it!! I’m kinda on the fence of getting a new single cab but i just love this one.
So if I get some 22’s I should be fine on a 3/5 drop?
Yessir. These wheels on my truck are 22x10’s on all 4 corners and I’m 3/5 dropped.
I'm 3/5 drop on 24" rides about stock
Here we come 17s!
Bro for the upper control arm, unscrew it and put the threaded part through the top opening of the rubber piece y’all trying to put on.
The only reason we didn’t do that is bc we assumed they were already somewhat set at a decent starting point alignment wise. (They weren’t) But I exaggerated how hard it was for the video, only took like 10 minutes to do it that way.
Did you do the lower kit yourself or took it in the shop?
Did it with a buddy. Took about 8 hours without a lift but took a few breaks and lunch. Had a shop do the alignment afterwards
@@BWillsIncognito I want to do the same but I’m not sure if I have the patience.
@@O.D.A.N there was definitely a few times where it became annoying haha. Just take a break now and again. I also have zero patience but it wasn’t too bad of a job. The directions supplied with the kit are very good.
Hey what kind of rims do you have?
These are Forgestar X14’s. 22x10’s.
What rims and tires you have??
What you doing with the 22's when you get drag pack
I’ll probably hold onto them for cruising
@BWillsIncognito I would too, but I had to check. I'm more than likely gonna get the same set in brushed silver for my f150 saw your truck on customwheeloffset I like those wheels
@@benny85361983 thanks man! I love these wheels and they’re not terribly expensive. Perfect amount of concave too. You’ll love them.
I’ve lowered 16 or so 4x4 trucks. You bought a crap kit. Shops like IHC makes upper & lower control arms With the option of a couple lowered amount. Zero issues with camber or drive axles. Look at Shelby SuperSnake f150 that are lowered and are 4x4. You need to research it before u just buy a cheap kit.
VAS performance makes one of the best kits available. They just don’t include the adjustable upper control arms with their kits and you have to order them separately which was my complaint. IHC UCA are known for failure actually. They make a good kit but their control arms are junk. Trust me, research was done, all the fastest boosted coyote f150’s run VAS kits due to the adjustability. Once my uca came in there was no issues, I just made this video so ppl who aren’t experienced would know to get either drop spindles or adjustable uca’s
Plan to lower my 22’ f150 4x4 soon.
It’s a fun little project man! And they look incredible in my opinion
na if u bought a chevy u woulda blew the engine before u even got the drop kit shipped
I see you had to call in the big guns to get the job done. 13 minute video and Bwills doesn't do any work. Must be nice to have minions to turn the wrenches for you lol.
Hahaha I was in there but no one else can run the camera like me so I had to jump behind the lens a few times lol.
Don’t let him fool you, he didn’t do anything besides run his mouth
@@johara2320 you crumb!! You’re not supposed to release that info! I’m supposed to be a RUclipsr who actually uses wrenches!
@@johara2320 oh I won't be fooled. He's got it all figured out.
@@BWillsIncognito it's called a tripod lol
"obviously" every vehicle has limits. lol
Your mistake was thinking you could slam a 4 x 4. Lots of people running 2015 and newer F150s lowered, but had the common sense to realize you can’t go more than 2/4(5). Just because you didn’t do your research and spent thousands of dollars on parts that didn’t work doesn’t mean that they’re really not meant to be lowered.
Lol I love miserable ignorant comments like this. In the racing scene, which obviously you’re completely oblivious to, lowering the f150 or any rcsb for that matter is extremely common. Why else would 3+ companies make purpose built kits for these trucks? All this video did was bring attention to the information that the companies left out so the regular joe shmo who doesn’t work on his own shit (like you) can address the issue. This truck was not “slammed” by any means. It was purposely lowered on fully adjustable suspension purpose built for this truck to get the best launch results on any type of drag surface.
Wasnt anything ignorant that he didnt say wasnt true. Its known that the poverty kits with no uppers and lowers have camber issues. Its been known, been figured out, and thats why they sell higher end more complete kits for more. Come at me about “dont work on your own car” bullshit @chaney_walkedu
You’re so damm guy’s