Lowering Question
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Lowering Question
If I want to drop my 99' F150 reg. cab flareside like a lighting, how would i go about it? what components do i need? Also, will ford sell the parts for the lighting supension to me? If not where could i buy them?
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The Lightning suspension is pretty good just like it comes from the factory. However, If I wanted to lower an F-150 with standard suspension parts, I would seriously consider the Roush suspension package. It looks nice and boy does it make the truck handle.
This is a picture of my Lightning with the Roush suspension. Not cheap, but very nice handling characteristics.
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GO_rilla / 1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning -Super Chip, 3.73 gears, JBA Headers, Power Surge air kit
13.302@103.28mph / HRP under ideal conditions (before gears)
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This is a picture of my Lightning with the Roush suspension. Not cheap, but very nice handling characteristics.
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GO_rilla / 1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning -Super Chip, 3.73 gears, JBA Headers, Power Surge air kit
13.302@103.28mph / HRP under ideal conditions (before gears)
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Sixpipes-
If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the Roush suspension? My local dealer mentioned it to me, however he didn't talk price.
Nice truck!
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1999 F150 Lariat Supercab
5.4 - Auto - 3.55LS
Black/Harvest Gold/Prarie Tan interior.
Flowmaster 50 Series w/18" Stainless Tips
If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the Roush suspension? My local dealer mentioned it to me, however he didn't talk price.
Nice truck!
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1999 F150 Lariat Supercab
5.4 - Auto - 3.55LS
Black/Harvest Gold/Prarie Tan interior.
Flowmaster 50 Series w/18" Stainless Tips
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$1500 plus installation (~$250). This includes leaf springs and Bilstein shocks. Installation cost includes front end re-alignment Like I said, not cheap, but I'd do it again in a minute. Thanks for the compliment.
More photos at:
http://www.zing.com/album/pictures.h...5&p=4292492357
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More photos at:
http://www.zing.com/album/pictures.h...5&p=4292492357
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1500 plus install is WAY WAY WAY too much. If u just want to go down a little just get some shackles for the rear and lowering springs infront.. stock shocks should be ok for only 2 inches drop.. Just pay a visit to any truck shop, it shouldn't be more than a couple hundred installed.
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Ligntning aren't really dropped, only about an inch difference from a stock F-150. The Roush kit is pricey but an awesome kit. The only kit that Roush has though is a 3/3.5 kit. I lowered 5" in the rear with shackles and hangers. The Roush rear leaf springs are also much easier to install. www.pegasuscustom.com had the kit for around 1100 bucks I think.
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