Choosing a Truck Lowering Kit

If you want to lower your truck it's not as easy as just adjusting the height of your pickup. The best way to do it is to buy a lowering kit . You should think about your truck's suspension and performance. You don't just want an attractive pickup, you want to have it perform better as well.

Trucks with big tires can create big torque loads. An effective lowering kit starts with proper geometry. Leaf springs become longer as they compress, so in order to prevent suspension bind, the traction bar's arc of travel must be in sync with the rear springs' movement.

When installing a lowering kit your suspension system should suit the performance of your pickup. Installing a lowering kit can be a simple project that you can do at home without special tools or a ton of money.

A lowering kit starts with replacing the stock front coil springs with shorter coil springs. The spring wire is slightly heavier than the factory to retain ride quality but drop the nose without losing suspension travel or support. Cutting the factory coils might seem like an inexpensive way to go, but since the kit is designed specifically for the weight application, all you've done is ruin your ride and suspension quality. Installation of a lowering kit should be immediately followed with a proper alignment.

It is highly recommend to use a spring compressor to retain the front coil spring before removal. Everyone has their own tricks for this process, but using a compressor is the safest way to go when installing your pickups lowering kit. Coil springs can be under severe compression and may fly out like a cannon ball. Before starting the job, you should familiarize yourself with the parts of the lowering kit. Completely read all instructions,carefully referring to any illustrations or photos provided.