Considering installing the AIM 2" drop shackles. I have owned several trucks in the past (all 4X4's), and have changed tire sizes and installed various lifts, which inevitably always resulted in a worse ride or a vibration or shimmy at certain speeds.
I am so very pleased with the ride and handling of the L that I do not want to risk ruining any of the ride qualities, but am interested in lowering the rear. For those who have installed the AIM 2" drop, is there any change whatsoever to the ride/handling characteristics (whether positive or negative)?

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[This message has been edited by Peter B (edited 03-19-2000).]

 

Peter,

I installed the AIM drop shackles on Friday, and I must say that the truck is 100% better all around!! Not only does it look better, but it beels better in turns and there is no vibration. The stock shackles were crap, and the AIM parts make the truck feel like a first generation Lightning ride level... Flat and even. The only possible negative is the payload capacity. Thank god I don't haul anything anyway!!!

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Peter, I also installed AIM Friday, what a difference! There was no change in ride, seems to be better handling, no vibration problems at all. As stated before, you will lose some cargo hauling capacity, but I never really intended to haul anything but a$$ One of the best bang for the buck mods yet Just make sure that they ship you the correct part #!!

TBL: LR: 32"
RR: 32 1/8"
Driveshaft angle: 2 1/2 degrees

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99 Lightning, Black, CD
changer, Downey SST tonneau, Class 3 hitch, Ford bed mat, tinted back window,clear headlight/ foglight lenses, Pioneer speakers, Airaid airbox, clear corner lenses (thanks Roger L!) Autometer boost gauge, APC head/fog lamps (Thx. PFA), AIM drop shakles, MTX loaded sub box. On tap: Interceptor, Bassani headers. Chip?
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[This message has been edited by LightningKid (edited 03-19-2000).]

 

I installed Belltech's 2' drop shackles. The part # is 6400. There are two different holes and I used the last one, but the problem is now the back is low than the front by about a quarter of an inch. It might be caused by the extra weight of the Snuglid. I am going now to change to the lower hole. Later !

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99.5 F-150 SVT Lightning (Red)
SuperChip
PSP Filter Kit
Mobil 1
Clear Corners
Dual 40 Series Flowmasters
Window Tint
WetOkole Seat Covers
Snuglid
Build Date 8-20-99
Build Number 3889 of 4000
1998 Honda ST1100
1998 Kawasaki Lakota 300

 

what is the correct no for the aim drop? there seems to be more than one set.. did you put in the shims to align the rearend.

 

Hello All
You are useing same springs . Tow rating is the same , bed rating the same. Just will have to watch to see with load how close axle is to bump stop(mine has 3+in). Plus with truck droped in back, will notice load more than before.

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99.5 Black Lighting
#1277 5/14/99,got 5/26/99
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2000 Mustang GT
Convertible,Performance Red,Black Top,
Cobra R Wheels,BFG Tires, Bassani X Pipe, Flowmaster Mufflers / Stock tips

 

Did anybody ever measure ride-height after the shackles(stock wells and tires). Ground to top bolt in rear fenderwell?

I'm sitting at 32.5". Would like a comparison....

Thanks...

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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, AIM 2" Drop, etc. Build #2755
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