I saw in one of your post that you have a Bell Tech 3/4 drop kit on your Lightning! I was thinking about going with the same kit! How do you like it? Does it ride rough? And how does it handle? Also do you have a close up picture of your L so that I could see how the drop looks? Thanks for your help!!
Gary

 

Gary:

Ride and handling is excellent(not rough). Looks much better. Will take some pictures at the Truxpo show in Daytona this weekend.

I did the springs and shackles already. Still have to do the hangers. So really it's a 2/2 drop right now. Truck still has the original rake that it had from Ford, just 2" lower now.

Springs only took 1.5 hours to do and was a simple install. Be aware that you'll need cam adjusters during the install. I found out during the allignment. Could have done them myself and saved $200.00.

Shackles are easy. Hangers are gonna be a b**ch. May have to have someone else do them.

Good Luck.


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Rich
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Where did u get the cam adjusters and how hard are they to install? Also what kind of shocks are u goin with? Thanks a bunch for all your help!!
Gary

 

Gary:

Check with an alignment shop for the adjusters(Goodyear, Firestone, etc.). They did the install for me but if you're doing your own springs like I did, you'll have them already torn apart, so they shouldn't be much to install.

As far as shocks, I've retained the factory Lightning shocks for now since I only did 2"x2" drop front and rear. If it becomes a problem, I'll probably go with a good set.(Bilstien)
Rich


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Gary:

Here's the picture of the drop that I promised. Still have to do the 2" hangers this week.



Rich

 

Rich, Sweet lookin Lightning! I have the same grill in mine, that hood really sets the truck off! Thanks for your help on the drop kit and the pics, I think im gonna order the kit and do it after winter is over, I hate to say it but I have to drive my baby in the snow! Ill be at the car wash everyday spraying it off to keep the salt off it!
Thanks again for all your help, Ill keep you posted on my L after I get it dropped! I love your L, looks awesome! Thanks
Gary

 

Gary:

No problem. Keep that Lightning on a low salt diet...

Rich