Buying guide

Bilstein vs ICON: Best Leveling Kit for 2021–2025 F-150

2021–2025 F-150 leveling: ICON IVD6120 2" front spacer on the factory strut, or Bilstein 24-352925 ride-height shock (4WD, 0–2.5"). Not Tremor, Raptor, or CCD.

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Who this is for / skip

For you if: you drive a 2021–2025 F-150 and you want the front closer to level with the rear. You already know whether you are buying a spacer or a ride-height shock.

Skip this page if: you want a full lift kit, a rear block, or one kit that fits every truck. Skip if the truck is a Tremor, a Raptor, or has factory electronic / CCD suspension. Skip Bilstein 24-352925 if the truck is 2WD — this part number is 4WD only. Comparing trucks or want Bilstein series context across pickups → best truck leveling kit.

Credit: ICON Vehicle Dynamics

01 · 2-inch front spacer, 2021–2025 F-150

ICON IVD6120

2-inch fabricated steel front strut spacer. Bolts on the factory strut. Maker: 2004–2026 F-150 2WD/4WD; this page targets 2021–2025. 33-inch tires with proper clearance. Not a shock. Not Tremor, Raptor, or factory electronic suspension. ADAS recalibration after install. Part IVD6120.

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Bilstein B8 5100 ride-height adjustable shock PN 24-352925
Credit: Bilstein

02 · Front ride-height shock, 2021–2026 F-150 4WD

Bilstein B8 5100 PN 24-352925

Front leveling shock. Snap-ring spring seat. Application: 2021–2026 F-150 4WD, 0–2.5″ with OE springs, without CCD, exclude Raptor. Sold each — order qty 2. Not a spacer. This part number is 4WD only. Part 24-352925.

Check Bilstein B8 5100 (maker) Check Bilstein 24-352925 (truckspring)

How they differ

Same aisle. Different hardware.

Spacer vs ride-height shock

ICON IVD6120 leaves the factory strut in place. The spacer sits on top and lifts the front 2 inches so the nose sits closer to the rear. Hardware is in the kit.

Bilstein 24-352925 replaces the front shock. You set ride height on that shock — 0–2.5″ with OE springs on the 4WD application listed here. It is not a bolt-on spacer.

A 2-inch spacer is not a 0–2.5 inch shock. Do not order one and expect the other.

Drive and exclusions

ICON spacer: maker lists 2WD or 4WD. Bilstein 24-352925: 4WD only on this page. If you need 2WD, match a verified 2WD application — not this part number.

Both skip Tremor and Raptor. ICON skips factory electronic suspension. Bilstein 24-352925 skips CCD / electronic suspension and Raptor.

After install

ICON: ADAS recalibration, on the maker page. Bilstein dealer charts may note front radar realignment when adaptive cruise is equipped. Front level only — not a full lift, not rear blocks.

Credit: ICON Vehicle Dynamics

Pick: 2-inch F-150 spacer

ICON IVD6120 2-inch spacer (2021–2025 F-150)

For a 2021–2025 F-150 when you want a spacer on the factory strut, not a new shock.

  • 2 in front fabricated steel spacer. Maker family 2004–2026 F-150 2WD/4WD; this page targets 2021–2025
  • 33-inch tires with proper clearance. Not a shock
  • Not Tremor, Raptor, or factory electronic suspension. ADAS recalibration after install. Part IVD6120

Drawback: After install, the ICON page says ADAS needs a recalibration. Wrong kit for Tremor, Raptor, or factory electronic suspension.

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ICON IVD6120 (maker)

Bilstein B8 5100 ride-height adjustable shock PN 24-352925
Credit: Bilstein

Pick: ride-height shock

Bilstein 24-352925 front leveling shock (4WD)

For a 2021–2026 F-150 4WD when you want a front shock that sets ride height on OE springs.

  • 0–2.5″ with OE springs. Application: 2021–2026 F-150 4WD, without CCD, exclude Raptor
  • Sold each — need qty 2. Snap-ring spring seat. Not a spacer
  • This part number is 4WD only. Part 24-352925. Buy links on this card go to Bilstein and truckspring — not Amazon

Drawback: 4WD only on this PN. CCD and Raptor are out. Order two — sold each. Some dealer charts note radar realignment if adaptive cruise is equipped.

Check Bilstein B8 5100 (maker)
Check Bilstein 24-352925 (truckspring)

Spec table

Figures below come from maker and dealer application pages. No prices on this page.

ICON IVD6120 vs Bilstein B8 5100 PN 24-352925 for 2021–2025 F-150. A spacer and a shock, not the same part.
ICON IVD6120 Bilstein B8 5100 24-352925
Who for 2021–2025 F-150 (maker family 2004–2026), 2WD or 4WD 2021–2026 F-150 4WD
What it is 2″ front spacer on the factory strut Front ride-height leveling shock
Lift 2 in front 0–2.5 in with OE springs
Drive 2WD / 4WD (maker) 4WD only (this PN)
Tires 33 in with proper clearance Tire size is not the buy story for this Bilstein shock
Qty Kit as sold Sold each — need qty 2
Not this part Tremor. Raptor. Factory electronic. Bilstein shock 2WD. CCD. Raptor. ICON spacer
After install ADAS recalibration (ICON page) Radar realignment note on some dealer charts if adaptive cruise
Buy on this page Shop on Amazon + ICON maker site Bilstein maker site and truckspring dealer link
Not this pick Full lift. Rear block. Every-truck kit Same

Fitment

Years: This guide covers 2021–2025 F-150. ICON lists the same IVD6120 spacer family through 2026 on the maker page — same part family, no extra SKU for 2026 here.

ICON: 2004–2026 F-150 2WD/4WD per maker. Skip Tremor. Skip Raptor. Skip factory electronic suspension. 33-inch tires need clearance.

Bilstein 24-352925: 2021–2026 F-150 4WD, 0–2.5″ with OE springs, without CCD, exclude Raptor. Sold each — qty 2. This part number is 4WD only.

Not a full lift — front level only. Not rear blocks.

Skip these

Full lift shopping. Stage kits and long-travel systems are a different page.

Rear blocks as a leveling kit. This page is front spacer or front ride-height shock.

Tremor / Raptor / CCD. Wrong application for both cards here.

Bilstein 2WD on 24-352925. This part number is 4WD only. If you need 2WD, match a verified 2WD application elsewhere.

Ordering one shock. Bilstein 24-352925 is sold each — buy two.

FAQ

What is the best leveling kit for a 2021–2025 F-150?

ICON IVD6120 if you want a 2-inch front spacer on the factory strut. Bilstein B8 5100 PN 24-352925 if you want a front ride-height shock (0–2.5″ with OE springs) on a 4WD truck without CCD. They are not the same part.

Can I use ICON IVD6120 on a Tremor or Raptor?

No. The ICON page says it will not fit an F-150 Tremor or an F-150 Raptor. It also will not work with factory electronic suspension.

Will Bilstein 24-352925 work with CCD / electronic suspension?

No. The application for 24-352925 is without CCD. Skip this part number if the truck has factory electronic / CCD suspension.

Spacer vs ride-height shock — which should I buy?

Spacer (ICON IVD6120) if you want to keep the factory strut and bolt a 2-inch lift on top. Ride-height shock (Bilstein 24-352925) if you want to replace the front shocks and set height on the shock. Same job family — different parts.

Do I need ADAS recalibration after a leveling kit?

ICON says ADAS needs a recalibration after the spacer goes on. Bilstein dealer charts may note front radar realignment when adaptive cruise is equipped. Plan for it before you drive off the rack.

Is Bilstein 24-352925 for 2WD or 4WD?

4WD only on this page. Part number 24-352925 is 4WD only. If you need a 2WD shock, match a verified 2WD application — not this part number.

How many Bilstein 24-352925 shocks do I need?

Qty 2. The shock is sold each. A front pair is two shocks.

Where do I compare leveling kits across trucks?

This guide is for the 2021–2025 F-150. For Bilstein series vs ICON spacer across trucks, see best truck leveling kit.

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Last updated October 1, 2026. Author: TruckDaily.

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