My '99 L is lowered with BellTech front springs and long shackles in back. It is exactly the right height that, when parking in lots with concrete wheel stops, the pieces of rebar that secure the stop to the ground catch behind the front bumper (fascia?). When I back away, however gently, the rebar pulls the fascia out, distorting the steel brackets supporting the fascia and tearing the fascia itself.

I know that no amount of caution will prevent me from ever doing this -- I will inevitably do it again. I'm not that crazy about the Lightning "chin" anyway; are there other F-150 or Explorer bumpers which are all steel and would be more resistant to damage, and would fit correctly below the grille and lights? Perhaps an inch higher off the ground? Anybody point me to what they look like?

Thanks!

 

HUH?!?!?!
i love the "chin" of the L.....its the best part.....its what seperates us from the rest of the f-15o's

Ray

[This message has been edited by BlueL (edited 09-30-2000).]

 

Try backing in! Lloyd

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2000 Black L #2189. Airaid & Superchip. Drag Results: Best ET: 13.41 @ 101.07 Best R/T .501 (twice) Best 60' 1.95 1973 Cutlass Supreme 455/450HP 4 speed. Too many Mods to list! 95 Olds Aurora 91 S10 305/700r4 project 2000 freightliner FL60 Rollback tow truck 1989 Ford F450 Wrecker My garage overuneth

 

I fell on my "chin" once....needed 11 stitches!