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Old 05-22-2006, 04:38 PM
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Question Lowering Question

Ok I have an 03 lightning so far stock with 14k just put on. I am looking for the best handling suspension. I am after more track worthy not looks or fomfort (not that I want to ride on a rock). I am not sure if I am going to stick with the stock 18's or go to a 20 but only want to fill the fenderwell proportionally. Again this is more for close circuit use not drag use. Thanks for any help.
 
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STEEDA makes a verry good kit to lower the rear its a axle relocation lowering kit it will lower the rear 4 "part nomber 555-8800 go to www.steeda.com
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You may also want to look at Hotchkis Suspension. They have a very good reputation amongst the Lightning crowd, and they offer a Total Vehicle System that has everything you'd need:

http://www.hotchkis.net/cgi-bin/EDCs...03%20Lightning
 
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Originally Posted by 03Blue75
Ok I have an 03 lightning so far stock with 14k just put on. I am looking for the best handling suspension. I am after more track worthy not looks or fomfort (not that I want to ride on a rock). I am not sure if I am going to stick with the stock 18's or go to a 20 but only want to fill the fenderwell proportionally. Again this is more for close circuit use not drag use. Thanks for any help.
I went with eibach 2/4 lowering has new rear springs etc i have a 2006 hd f-150 I went with 24" wheels it does ride little rougher than the stock If i did it again i would save coin for the air ride air bag system you will get lower and you can adjust the firmness etc let us know what you decide eibach kit at http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...7490ffd0bef017
 
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I highly recommend the hotchkiss, the guys over at SVTperformace.com speak very highly of it
 
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I went with eibach 2/4 lowering has new rear springs etc
Are the eibach stift enoght ? how much did you pay for it ?
 
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Hey

the eibadch springs are stiff enough I guess so it rides a little rough from stock but not bad the kit was soemwhere around 600.00 i paid less you can frind the kit a several retailers if i do this again will wait and air bad for more drop just for the looks hope this helps L don
 
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the eibadch springs are stiff enough I guess so it rides a little rough from stock but not bad the kit was soemwhere around 600.00 i paid less you can frind the kit a several retailers if i do this again will wait and air bad for more drop just for the looks hope this helps L don
Well we got different truck. my is a 2001 F150 SC 2WD. My nightmare is a rollover at high speed . the OEM size tires do not help at all, So I'll be looking at sport kits like eibach. on ebay they go for $300. here is the plan lower the truck w/a stift susp. and get some 18" wheel or maybe 20" whatever performes better.

What do you guys think?
 


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