Lowering a Gen 1 Lightning

pacopatron · 07-24-2009, 08:21 AM

I searched the forums, so if it was posted already I apologize now.

Looking at lowering a Gen 1 Lightning Front/Back. Only can find shackles for rear. Anyone done this? If yes, what did you use?

Serious93L · 07-24-2009, 03:47 PM

You may be able to find Eibach or Steeda lowering springs for the front. But your only 100% bet is a set of DJM or Belltech 3" dropped I-beams for the front. Summit Racing carries these. For the rear, you are correct with the dropped shackles. But for an even further drop in the rear, look into a hanger and shackle kit from DJM or Belltech as well. Hope this helps, do a search on the forums using some of the keywords I have listed above for more info. Welcome to the NLOC!

Blue Oval Forever · 07-25-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacopatron

I searched the forums, so if it was posted already I apologize now.

Looking at lowering a Gen 1 Lightning Front/Back. Only can find shackles for rear. Anyone done this? If yes, what did you use?

you can look through this thread might help some.

Did beams and shackle and hangers on this truck for a friend.

Fellow Lightning Owners Never Leave you L unattened at a Friends House

deano619 · 07-26-2009, 02:26 PM

Does Belltech still make a kit for our trucks? I dont see it on there website

Blue Oval Forever · 07-27-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deano619

Does Belltech still make a kit for our trucks? I dont see it on there website

Yes!

Belltech 6415 - Belltech Rear Shackle Kits – SummitRacing.com

Belltech 4010 - Belltech Front I-Beams – SummitRacing.com

07-24-2009, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
pacopatron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 25 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Lowering a Gen 1 Lightning I searched the forums, so if it was posted already I apologize now. Looking at lowering a Gen 1 Lightning Front/Back. Only can find shackles for rear. Anyone done this? If yes, what did you use?

07-24-2009, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Serious93L sick with it Paid Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 518 NLOC member #: 2699 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	You may be able to find Eibach or Steeda lowering springs for the front. But your only 100% bet is a set of DJM or Belltech 3" dropped I-beams for the front. Summit Racing carries these. For the rear, you are correct with the dropped shackles. But for an even further drop in the rear, look into a hanger and shackle kit from DJM or Belltech as well. Hope this helps, do a *search* on the forums using some of the keywords I have listed above for more info. Welcome to the NLOC! __________________ - C 93 SVT Lightning SOLD Build #2462

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deano619 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does Belltech still make a kit for our trucks? I dont see it on there website