Hi everyone, today we would like to talk about the safety of the lift kits, because this important element is often being overlooked.
As you know lift kits change geometry of the suspension which is reflected in how your truck handles and behaves on the road. It also means that not all lift kits are equal in terms of safety and handling characteristics, because the center of masses is raised. Not all of the lift kit manufacturers would tell you if their lift solution will maintain normal suspension operation, but for our project truck we decided to pick one that would be reliable and absolutely safe to use. Pro Comp Stage1 6" lift kit happens to be one of such kits and unlike many other brands Pro Comp actually tests their kits and makes sure they correspond with current safety standard FMVSS 126.

Their kit for 2015&UP F150 received certification that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 (FMVSS 126). FMVSS 126 requires the successful operation of electronic stability control (ESC) on all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds GVW. In order to demonstrate that Pro Comp’s suspension system did not negatively affect these systems on the new Ford pickup, Pro Comp had tests performed on an F-150 outfitted with their 6” Stage I suspension, 35-inch Pro Comp Xtreme MT/2 tires mounted on 20-inch Phantom Pro Comp Alloy wheels

Check more about Pro Comp lift kit safety test in this video:


Link to the kit: Pro Comp® - 6" Stage 1 Front and Rear Complete Lift Kit at CARiD

 

How's it going everyone! Today we're here with another video in which we'll take a closer look at the wheels and tires on our truck. Even though the design of rims is quite a controversial topic, and it may never be everyone's cup of tea, we can confidently say that our F150 looks just right with this rims & tires combo and a 6 inch lift.

The rims are quite special because it's the very first off-road wheel designed by Asanti. This brand is famous for their high end wheels for premium sedans, sport cars and exotics. The AB811 wheel turned out to be really good looking and it comes in 3 sizes: 20x9", 20x12" and 22x12". For our truck we selected the top of the line 22x12" size and wrapped it with good old 35" Toyo Open Country tires. The coolest feature of these rims is the removable inserts in the wheel spokes. You can easily custom paint them or even wrap to personalize the design of the wheels if you want to.

More details about the wheels on our truck in the new video review from CARiD!

Link to the product:
Asanti Off-road AB811 rims at CARiD


Check the full selection of Asanti Off-road rims here!


Let us know what do you think about the wheel setup on our truck!

 

In order to complete the work in the wheels and tires department of our project truck we decided to cover the factory brakes with a set of aftermarket caliper covers. With the installation of large wheels, the calipers became exposed and clearly visible through the spokes, which doesn't always look good especially with dirt that builds up on them after taking the truck for a spin on a country road, so we picked the caliper covers to hide it and improve the cosmetics at the same time. Beside that, caliper covers give you that big brake look that we all love. It's not always necessary to invest much money in performance brakes if you are not gong to race the truck, so MGP caliper covers is a good solution for any project like this.

Watch how to install them on your truck in our next episode:


Link to the product: https://www.carid.com/ford-f-150-caliper-covers/

What do you think about this mod, and what else would you like us to install on this project truck?

 

It took a while to find the right headlights for our truck, but it looks like this time we picked the coolest lights available on the market. They are made by Recon, one of the leaders in the automotive lighting industry. These Black/Smoke "Mustang Tri-Bar" Style Projector LED Headlights, look absolutely stunning when installed and will certainly turn heads when seen on the road. But we've chose them not only for the look as the quality of these lights is on a whole new level.

You can watch the whole installation process in our new episode:


Link to the product: https://www.carid.com/2015-ford-f-15...287475868.html

Now Ford F-150 that we are building looks almost complete. What upgrade should we do next?

 

Since we've already started to work on the exterior of our Ford, we've decided to go further and upgrade it with a set of awesome side steps. Nothing says off-road truck like a set of rock sliders on it, so we've choose one of the best examples of aggressive looking rock sliders on today's market – M1 Series Sliders from Smittybilt. They're crafted from durable steel into a 1.75" tubing, strong enough to fend off damage to the vulnerable rocker panels on your truck. Each step comes with a matte black textured powdercoat finish for maximum protection. The wheel to wheel design features dimpled steps and dual purpose rear slider flare in front of the bed, so you get easier stepping and access to your cab.

Easy to install with no drilling required, these sliders are designed for hassle free installation and rugged looks. As a result, Smittybilt sliders turn our Ford truck into the ultimate off-road getaway machine.

Link to the product: https://www.carid.com/smittybilt/m-1...s-sliders.html

Find out more about these steps in the next episode of our F150 build project:

 

Today we are here with the next step for upgrading our Ford F-150 and we feel super excited about it. No other accessory will provide your truck with a tough, off-road style and an extra layer of defense between your truck and the trails better then an off-road bumper. We've searched for a long time and came up with another solid choice – Warn Ascent Full Width Front HD Winch Bumper. What do you think of when you hear Warn? Right, winches and toughness. Those 2 things are successfully combined in this bumper, along with refined, low-profile styling and ultra-durable 11-gauge steel construction.

It comes fully packed with utility features for both winches and lighting - this heavy-duty off-road front bumper accepts most WARN mid-frame winches up to 12,000 pounds and features integrated dual light ports to mount auxiliary flood or spot sights. This bumpers comes in a durable black textured powder coat, delivering up to 2X corrosion protection and also accommodates oversized wheels. The installation is a breeze - pre-drilled bolt holes and cutouts make it easy to mount a WARN winch, even after bumper install.

Watch our next episode to find out more:


Link to the product: https://www.carid.com/warn/ascent-fu...ch-bumper.html



With Warn Ascent Bumper installed on your truck you open up a world of possibilities for all your off-road adventures – you get the look you want, the rugged functionality you need and the highest level of protection. Now our Ford F-150 looks almost complete and ready to go for the next upgrade!

 

Hey Guys,

We keep moving forward with our F-150 build and today we're going to install a sport bar on it to achieve better visibility and more badass look. Our product expert Greg has prepared an in-depth review of this awesome product. Watch the video below to find out more about it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odr_...ature=youtu.be

Features:
* Lights not included;
* Removable side plates;
* Available in Textured Black and classic Polished stainless steel finish;
* Drilling is required.
* Mounts to truck bed rails;
* Go Rhino Sport Bar 2.0 can be used in conjunction with most bed covers;
* Power-actuated light mount so lights can be hidden away when not in use;

Link to the product: https://www.carid.com/go-rhino/sport...-bed-bars.html







What do you think about this Sport Bar? Would you install it on your F150?

 

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If you have some serious plans on upgrading your truck this fall our new set of Black Horse Armour off-road bumpers is one of the greatest mods to consider. The guys from Black Horse have come out with a complete combo of front and rear off-road bumpers for the latest generation F-150s. Manufactured to provide you with unparalleled versatility, functionality and rugged look, these bumpers will improve the overall protection of your truck and make it look tough.

Watch our video overview ABOVE to find out more about these insane bumpers!





Black Horse® - Armour Full Width Black Front HD Bumper at CARiD



Price: $1,071.00 - $1,632.00;
Availability: In Stock;

Black Horse® - Armour Rear HD Bumper at CARiD



Price: $816.00 - $1,020.00;
Availability; In Stock;

Black Horse Armour HD Bumpers are hands down the best choice if you want to clearly underline the unique styling and inner off-road nature of your Ford F-150.

Make a loud statement when on and off the road with our selection of custom built off-road parts and accessories by Black Horse: https://www.carid.com/black-horse/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWEfu7vwaJs

There's no breakup quite like saying goodbye to your favorite car. From the very first ride to the long nights spent working on it in the garage, and to every road trip taken together, it becomes your closest friend. It happens to the best of them, and, unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to our most iconic project cars in the CARiD fleet - blue Ford F150 Ecoboost.

We've had the great pleasure of transforming this truck from a bone stock F150 Crew Cab into the epic vehicle that it is today, and now we have to let it go. Our new video is dedicated to our project Ford F150 as a reminder of the amazing time we've spent together.