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So what made you go all in on the Icon kit from your previous post for the rear shock lower approach? That kit is pricey, not sure I can get that buy my wife lol.
The camber was unacceptable even with a 1 inch drop in the rear. Plus the lightning is much higher than a regular F150 and since it came from a sport truck, I wanted to lower it both were looks and for handling.

Since I'm gonna lower it, I wanted it to do it the right way so I got this kit which is designed for it.
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Truck looks amazing... Just wondering if you made the suspension lowering system adjustable or it is just set for the amount you wrote before?!?!
 
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Truck looks amazing... Just wondering if you made the suspension lowering system adjustable or it is just set for the amount you wrote before?!?!
Honestly, it's a little bit of trial and error. I lowered it the maximum amount at first but the rear suspension was sitting on the bump stop. I did not want a rigid suspension so we lifted it up little by little. It's currently at a 3 inch drop right now in the rear. The front is down as far as it will go but I think I will end up lifting it an additional inch. it does well and looks great but I would like a little more cushion so it doesn't ride like a low rider. The variable suspension settings that you can do on the app really nice, it strengthens or weekends the shock electronically.
 

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looks great (and I typically don't like lowered trucks), did you adjust speedo for the smaller tires (looks like 265/60/20 instead of 275/60/20)....as that would throw off the efficiency calculation
 

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looks great (and I typically don't like lowered trucks), did you adjust speedo for the smaller tires (looks like 265/60/20 instead of 275/60/20)....as that would throw off the efficiency calculation
It's a 1.5% difference in diameter which is less than 8 total revolutions per mile which is statistically insignificant.
 

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So everything is motorized from an app to adjust?
yes, can just adjust with Forscan....laptop and odb2 cord
 

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It's a 1.5% difference in diameter which is less than 8 total revolutions per mile which is statistically insignificant.
true, certainly for the speedo you wouldn't notice but for odometer and MPG even small % can make a difference...your miles per kw are likely artificially high now by about 0.05 so maybe 2.35 instead of 2.4
 

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@csukoh78 can you provide a link for the wheels? I purchased the Eibach lowering springs and Icon rear camber kit. I believe the springs lower the rear 2.9 and the front .5. I want to maximize efficiency, and level the truck by lowering the rear. Love the look of your wheels and that they are light weight forged.
 

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@csukoh78 can you provide a link for the wheels? I purchased the Eibach lowering springs and Icon rear camber kit. I believe the springs lower the rear 2.9 and the front .5. I want to maximize efficiency, and level the truck by lowering the rear. Love the look of your wheels and that they are light weight forged.
sure. https://trexwheels.com/wheels/t200/
I bought them from https://solisracinggroup.com/jeep-dodge-performance-parts/trex-t200/
Great service from both. Just let them know what you drive and they'll get you the correct ones.
 

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Alignment is to spec with the kit.
Where did you take to get aligned? I’ve taken to 2 places and both said they can’t do it. Would rather not have Ford take care of it since it’s clearly modified
 
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My 4 x 4 shop that installed the suspension did it. They installed the camber kit and then they have an alignment machine there. Everything works out just fine.
 

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Appreciate the response. I did the beltech struts in conjunction with the eibach springs. Stance looks great but think I have to raise it. Half shafts are on upward angle and ride is rough (it appears I’m on the bump stop…)

Ford F-150 Lightning Beauty shots of my Lightning. New, fully forged Trex T-200 bronze wheels, ICON stage IV lowering kit, gloss black vinyl wrapped grill, other goodies. IMG_5507


Ford F-150 Lightning Beauty shots of my Lightning. New, fully forged Trex T-200 bronze wheels, ICON stage IV lowering kit, gloss black vinyl wrapped grill, other goodies. IMG_5508
 
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Appreciate the response. I did the beltech struts in conjunction with the eibach springs. Stance looks great but think I have to raise it. Half shafts are on upward angle and ride is rough (it appears I’m on the bump stop…)

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Yeah. Definitely are. The struts should never lower more than 1" inch. The suspension just can't handle a deep drop. The Eibach kit is much better. You also risk binding the lower suspension bolt. It's rigid. The Eibach kit has a ball and rod setup
 
 





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