2008 Ford F150 Buildup - Fullsize For Less Ford

The wheels and rubber were then slapped onto the hub and carefully torqued as to not mar the black lug nuts.

With the strut bolted securely into place and the tie rod nut, upper ball joint nut and sway bar nut firmly torqued, it was time to check just how much of a lift was actually gained. The front fender lip now measured just a tad over 40.5 inches - perfect.

We were impressed with S&B's intake straight out of the box.

After the MAF sensor, which was located at the driver side of the airbox, was disconnected and the four bolts that secure the OE box assembly were removed, the stock intake assembly was easily displaced from its home under the Ford's hood.

A step adapter, which is provided in the S&B intake kit, was secured to the new airbox.

The S&B air filter was slid into place inside the new airbox and secured with clamps. Notice the instructions in the background? We used 'em too!

The MAF sensor was removed from the OE intake system and...

...was plopped into the new S&B air tube.

The bracket that supported the OE intake was removed to make room for the new S&B intake tube.

The S&B kit was now ready to be positioned into place, notice where the intake secures to the throttle body at the far end of the intake.

All clamps were checked and tightened and...

...the MAF sensor electrical connection was plugged into the new intake.