Hey guys,

I just installed some lowering springs on my '99 Lightning. I am wondering if I could just use the original L springs on my Expy? I know the Lightning sits ~1" lower from the factory than the regular F150.

I do not know if the Expy is the same height as a regular F150 or not.

Anyone pulled their Expy springs out and measured them? If you have, please let me know. I don't want to drop the vehicle more than 1.5".

Thanks.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--392rwhp/433rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--364rwhp/444rwtq
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Unfortunately, I threw my Exp. springs away when I replaced them with Eibach 1 1/2" lowering springs. Otherwise I would give you the demensions. The Eibach spring worked out great. Also installed SVO Ligtning wheels and 285/60/18 Michelin Pilots. Great combo. Oh, I did have to bend the brakeline bracket back and use a round head bolt to avoid rubbing.

 

to avoid the spring rubbing or what?

I have Lightning wheels on my Expy with 285/55-18s and no rubbing.

Which bolt did you have to replace? Maybe the Expy is different from the Lightning hardware, but I just did a spring swap on my L and didn't notice any potential rub problems with regards to the springs themselves.

Maybe I've completely misunderstood you. ???

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--392rwhp/433rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--364rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

The spring is fine. The rim would rub against the brakeline mounting bracket and the bolt holding it on. This occurs at full turn. I had to bend the mounting bracket back and use a round head bolt to provide adequate clearance. The mounting bracket are fairly sharp so I also filed the edges.

 

From the end of each cut end from end to end my stock coil is 14 1/2in total length.

 

Thanks Slammed,

My stock Lightning springs are 13.5", so this might work out really well.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--392rwhp/433rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--364rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html