Lower to level with the ground or with the rear lifted a little higher?
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Lower to level with the ground or with the rear lifted a little higher?
I notice most of the photos of lowered L's have the truck lowered to level with the ground.
The "rake" of the rear higher than the front gives the truck an aggressive stance that I want to maintain.
Other than aesthetics, is there any reason for lowering to a level position?
Has anyone lowered and kept the rear higher, and do you have photos?
Thanks, I'm just a couple of weeks away from doing this and I don't want to mess up...
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The "rake" of the rear higher than the front gives the truck an aggressive stance that I want to maintain.
Other than aesthetics, is there any reason for lowering to a level position?
Has anyone lowered and kept the rear higher, and do you have photos?
Thanks, I'm just a couple of weeks away from doing this and I don't want to mess up...
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Bedrug
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Better weight distribution. The trucks are front heavy and by leveling the ride it is better balance. Not 50/50 but closer to it than stock.
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.82 (stock)
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.82 (stock)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
Snug-Lid
In the works:
Level 10 converter
4-Link
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OK, but stock is raked. If I drop the front and the back the same distance isn't this maintaining the stock posture? I notice the kits drop the back more than the front to get the level posture.
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It will drive and handle just like stock. Maybe even a little better. You would only notice a difference under extreme driving conditions such as on a road race course. Street driving it will be fine.
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.82 (stock)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
Snug-Lid
In the works:
Level 10 converter
4-Link
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.82 (stock)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
Snug-Lid
In the works:
Level 10 converter
4-Link
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trabuco-
Like you, I wanted to lower my truck, but still keep the aggressive rake that it came with when stock.
I took my Lightning to a local suspension shop, and ended up with a 2.5" drop up front (using a custom modified OEM lower A-arm and coil spring) and a 3.5" drop in back (using the DJM shackle and hanger). With new KYB shocks, my truck rides and handles LOTS better than before. Take a look, and let me know if you have any questions: http://rcarino.home.mindspring.com/lightning_drop.htm
(Pictures aren't great, but I hope to get more next weekend at the Woodburn, OR dragstrip with the other Northwest Lightnings & owners.)
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Like you, I wanted to lower my truck, but still keep the aggressive rake that it came with when stock.
I took my Lightning to a local suspension shop, and ended up with a 2.5" drop up front (using a custom modified OEM lower A-arm and coil spring) and a 3.5" drop in back (using the DJM shackle and hanger). With new KYB shocks, my truck rides and handles LOTS better than before. Take a look, and let me know if you have any questions: http://rcarino.home.mindspring.com/lightning_drop.htm
(Pictures aren't great, but I hope to get more next weekend at the Woodburn, OR dragstrip with the other Northwest Lightnings & owners.)
BEFORE
AFTER
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2000 SVT F-150 Lightning (hot red, of course)
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by trabuco:
I notice most of the photos of lowered L's have the truck lowered to level with the ground.
The "rake" of the rear higher than the front gives the truck an aggressive stance that I want to maintain.
Other than aesthetics, is there any reason for lowering to a level position?
Has anyone lowered and kept the rear higher, and do you have photos?
Thanks, I'm just a couple of weeks away from doing this and I don't want to mess up...
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I notice most of the photos of lowered L's have the truck lowered to level with the ground.
The "rake" of the rear higher than the front gives the truck an aggressive stance that I want to maintain.
Other than aesthetics, is there any reason for lowering to a level position?
Has anyone lowered and kept the rear higher, and do you have photos?
Thanks, I'm just a couple of weeks away from doing this and I don't want to mess up...
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I have some belitech shackles to level my truck with. I am doing it mostly to get rid of the big opening between the tire and fender.
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-2001 Silver L (Recived 3-13-01)
Best ET: 13.57 @ 101.13mph
mods,
Dual Borla Mufflers,
Beltech 2inch drop Shackles (Instaling next week)
Ram air hood. (being painted)
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window tinting
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Custom Box with 2 Kicker 12inch Comp VR Subs
Pro-Sport Cover (Invoiced., to be shipped soon)
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-1997 Roush Mustang- too many mods to list
-1999 Chevy Extreme
-2001 Chevy 4 door duly.
-1970 350 SS NOVA
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Jason Hogan #29
www.JasonHogan.com
My Zing Album New Pics Added 4-10-01 (Lightning and race car pics added)
-2001 Silver L (Recived 3-13-01)
Best ET: 13.57 @ 101.13mph
mods,
Dual Borla Mufflers,
Beltech 2inch drop Shackles (Instaling next week)
Ram air hood. (being painted)
BedRug
window tinting
SuperChip
Clarion Head, TV Unit, and DVD Unit
Custom Box with 2 Kicker 12inch Comp VR Subs
Pro-Sport Cover (Invoiced., to be shipped soon)
*********************************
-1997 Roush Mustang- too many mods to list
-1999 Chevy Extreme
-2001 Chevy 4 door duly.
-1970 350 SS NOVA