Another Lowered Lightning

[evowner]

I guess I am too old to understand what looks so good about that style. It looks like many other pickups to me. It is a good looking truck period.

What I am wondering is what does cutting half of the coil spring in the rear do to its capacity for carrying loads and trailer hauling. Might see the bumper scraping the ground. I don't know, maybe cutting half a coil spring makes it stronger.

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[Effonefiddy Lightning]

Have you noticed an increase in range/efficiency?

 

[The Flash]

Truck looks great man!

 

[Newton]

I like it, looks like a truck to me. It must be much easier to load and unload the bed.

 

[Malimal]

I’ve wanted to lower my 24 Lariat since the day I brought it home. Thanks to Spencer Owens ( Atlantic Built ) sharing his research and being so helpful via messenger I finally did it this weekend!

I did his exact modification but at his recommendation, I cut half a coil off of the rears to help relieve some preload on the springs and then I only lowered the front a little over 2 inches. Super happy with the leveled outcome for an every day driver.
I also added the ICON Dynamics camber adjustment kit. Pricey, but a great kit.

Definitely want to put wheels (probably 24’s) on it in the future but I’m perfectly happy rolling this look for a while.

I wish this thing had air suspension so I could lower it to fit in my garage.

 

[chris.bryan]

Is there any other advantage other than the look?

 

[jmyer72]

Is there any other advantage other than the look?

Handles MUCH better. Minimal body roll.

 

[chris.bryan]

Interesting…. Thank you.

 

[acbarba]

I’ve wanted to lower my 24 Lariat since the day I brought it home. Thanks to Spencer Owens ( Atlantic Built ) sharing his research and being so helpful via messenger I finally did it this weekend!

I did his exact modification but at his recommendation, I cut half a coil off of the rears to help relieve some preload on the springs and then I only lowered the front a little over 2 inches. Super happy with the leveled outcome for an every day driver.
I also added the ICON Dynamics camber adjustment kit. Pricey, but a great kit.

Definitely want to put wheels (probably 24’s) on it in the future but I’m perfectly happy rolling this look for a while.

Thanks for sharing! I have the same color. I can't wait to lower mine!

 

[F150ROD]

A Shelby front bumper would look so nice on this

 

[jmyer72]

I guess I am too old to understand what looks so good about that style. It looks like many other pickups to me. It is a good looking truck period.

What I am wondering is what does cutting half of the coil spring in the rear do to its capacity for carrying loads and trailer hauling. Might see the bumper scraping the ground. I don't know, maybe cutting half a coil spring makes it stronger.

So far so good.

 

[jmyer72]

Totally forgot to post updated pics. I know I originally said it would be a while before wheels but summer is coming and I couldn't stand it!

 

[acbarba]

Totally forgot to post updated pics. I know I originally said it would be a while before wheels but summer is coming and I couldn't stand it!

She's Gorgeous!!

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